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Getting closer to having RatTY 175 finished

Finally started getting RatTY put together. I have an engine now. Took these two tables of parts.......... And turned them into this:

There is also an online manual http://trialsport.com.au/TY175/

Imperial bolt identification: Well if it is powerful and down right scary, it is probably a Darth Vader bolt

unfortunately I cannot locate any pictures of the gusset, but if memory serves me correctly it was basically just a small triangle that I welded to the mounting tab and frame. But can't remember if it was on the outside edge of the tab or inside edge. End cap of silencer should fit inside the tube portion of the silencer, and then held on by rivets. I have not had that bike for quite some time, so I will not be able to get pictures. ?

Sadly I must admit to that occurring when I pulled the clutch basket from the 2000 Sherco I had, but I did buy the correct tool as well as new basket..............

I have used a heat gun on low (doesn't take very long) to soften the rubber boot for my GasGas. My 2003 originally had the Dellorto with the rubber adapter and the rubber boot was a bit deformed, I have a Kehin now and that rubber boot occasionally likes to go back to the deformed shape instead of round. A little warm up and viola good to go.

agreed

weld regular wrench to the end of allen wrench. permanent new tool. Be super proud of fabrication abilities. open beer

There are two types of people in this world: 1. Those that can extrapolate from incomplete data

Unfortunately there is a paradox about the ability of stickers to increase HP of the Trials bike. Yes, stickers increase the power of the Trials bike, but the additional weight of the sticker negates that power. So you pretty much end up with the same power output in the end, but the bike will look totally cool

My TY175 arrived with some assembly required.

Not sure if this is your first GasGas, starting technique is important Fresh Fuel support bike - on a stand, lean against tree etc. be "on top" of the bike take up slack in kickstarter kick down and through with authority (quick stabs at the kickstarter tends to break things)

Probably didn't need to be quite that tight. I have the old style with the axle threading directing into the fork tube, I usually tighten mine by hand to be pretty snug and then a couple moderate whacks with the rubber mallet on the Allen key and good to go.

Depending on what year your bike is: You will need to remove the bolt that holds the shaft in place. Or you will need to unthread the shaft from the opposite fork tube ** both photos from Ebay listings bymdyztri and trialsbikebreakersuk respectively **

I have done the lanyard thing a few times, On an old bike of mine I had a sticker "Turn the gas on dummy", this would be due to forgetting to do so many times. @biffsgasgas has a habit of forgetting socks......... good thing I usually bring a few pair..... mostly washed. A friend has a Montesa that after washing it would not start, and if it did it wouldn't run very long. Text message advice back and forth, turns out he had an airbox cover made to keep water out during washing. Yep, he forgot to remove the cover. I split the cases on my GasGas, upon re-assembly I had a leftover thrust washer. Luckily it was for the kickstarter and I just had to remove the clutch cover to put it in the right spot.

I am currently waiting for the Shoe Goo to cure up on my Alpinestars sole repair. (Did some Enduro riding and hit a stump....)

Been in the garage a few times drooling over the pieces, thinking about all of the things I am going to do to them. It is supposed to be a project to keep me busy during the next winter. But it is very difficult to not dive in and get started on it.

Nope, not the orange bike in Missouri, USA.

I just recently picked up a TY175, Some assembly required. @biffsgasgas knows I like a good winter project.

"Any man that says he doesn't sand himself is a liar." "Dad, do you sand yourself?" "Of course not!"

Get a ride on an old twinshock with a cable clutch that is not set up very well. then ride the GasGas, all of a sudden the GasGas clutch will seem smooth and easy as a dream.

Yes I can, I conclude they are all better riders than I.................

If I remember correctly it is some odd size like a 7mm. Whatever size it is, I don't have a wrench for it. As sad as this sounds I usually use Vise-Grip (locking pliers) or regular pliers to get that out. Might be able to do the jam nut technique.