Heres a pic of me old bike. Taken in 1984 or 85. It was a little out dated then as I remember doing very badly at a trial in Pott Shrigley. My Brother had just bought a brand new TLR and proceeded to dent the tank in the first trial.

I notice the valve lifter is fitted but not connected and the rear shocks look knackered. I remember the frame was cracked under the head stock (and being told as a teenager that this was normal!)..

Any one else got some old pics.

Odd coloured chain lube.

Edited April 20, 200521 yr by dabber

mmmmm..guilty of not looking after the chain (I dont remember ever changing the oil either) ... I was a youngster.... I spent more time trail riding on the XT 500 I had at the time....

Hey dabber that looks like an anodised chain.

Looks like the chain is well lubricated with an Iron Oxide compound.

Presumably the new fashion for 'wavy' brake discs was inspired by your bash plate.

Any pics of MEN 173 R ?

..and "how do bro!"

Nope, non of that trusty little 125. One very similar on e-bay at the moment - in Bangor too.