September 16, 201510 yr That is a lovely TY. I have recently bought the same model and year, not dissimilar in condition although mine has a hiccup when it comes to running. I have bought it as a sunny day runneraround not a serious trialing steed. Once we get it up and running will try and post. A very nice bike..
September 16, 201510 yr They are great bikes to ride,if in reasonable condition, Metisse, it would be a shame not to compete on it,easy motor to sort out,doesnt need electronic ignition or any modern mods to make it run nicely. I wonder what Yamaha would have built if Mick Andrews had not spent his time with them ?
September 17, 201510 yr I have resisted the temptation to go down the electronic route, however turning up a Spanish trial several years ago at great expense to find the bike heating up and stopping after only one section does however make me feel it may be worth while. I will, if I find the right trial ride it , but it really needs to be ridden in sensible sections against bikes of a similar era. Like many I have watched Mick Andrews in those old black and white cine films, but modern classic sections are still too modern In my view, and in any case I have other, later bikes of which I prefer. One final thought, as discussed privately with a Scot's chum, I wouldn t mind seeing the Pre 65 Scottish changed to Pre 75. Whilst remaining a classic, I wonder if more people would now prefer this era of trials bike heading up pipeline than the 2015 pre 65's of today.
September 18, 201510 yr Ooooh errr all looks a bit kickstart to me. Nice bike but shame about the section.
September 18, 201510 yr Yeah absolutly agree with old trials fanatic,why no more natural sections.We rode the Manx Classic 2 day 2 weeks ago,all propper natural sections.Bike looks fantastic.
September 19, 201510 yr Nice bike Spinner, in case you were wonering what OTF meant by "Looks a bit Kickstart to me" - Kickstart was a UK screened TV series of trials using mostly man made sections. Think there are some examples on You Tube.
September 21, 201510 yr have just completely rebuilt this little ty80 for my 9 yr old son, next project is a ty50m which is halfway there just need to track down a dual seat if anyone out there has one kicking around?
September 24, 201510 yr Nice Yams, the one with the young lady is a early one 83-84.TV in the garage,not bad.
September 24, 201510 yr Nice Yams, the one with the young lady is a early one 83-84.TV in the garage,not bad. Thanks, OK... So not having been around many more of these TY's than the two you see here..... How can you tell the year of the early one? 84.
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