Hey one and all,

Just wanted to say hi to you guys, I've just bought an olden but golden 1983 Honda TLR200D, the old girl has just arrived today and she's in need of some care but bless her she runs and is still full of life.

 

Been a good few years since I've rode trials, I dabbled a bit back in the UK many years ago and loved the trials scene, not just the riding but everything that goes with it, so time to get back out there.

 

I will post some pics of how she is now and how I get on with restoring and riding her, any advice etc is greatly appreciated.

 

Cheers Dave

 

 

 

Hi Dave, welcome, we love lots of good rebuild pictures here.

G'day Dave, Great to hear you've got an old Honda. A good reliable machine in my experiance.

 I'm working on a modified KT250.

Where in NZ are you? I'm in Auckland. If your in this area I hope to see you at a classic ride sometime.

All the best

Hi Guys, thanks for the replies, love the video hi bahahahaha

 

I'm also in Auckland, living in Torbay, very keen to join in and ride some classic rides, which club are you part of??

 

So here is my old girl, she arrived yesterday and now its time for her to get some attention and love. 

 

Stripped her down, frame has gone to powder coaters 

 

A few pics of how the tank looks, shes a bit bashed around

 

Stripped down, ready to get some filler and then are-paint

 

Edited September 10, 201510 yr by dave65

Hi,

I'm in the Hamilton motorcycle club, (I'm from down that way originally).

As for contacts in the Trials world of NZ try Jim Henderson, he rides classics etc, real nice guy and the NZ Trials coordinator jim1@xtra.co.nz. He will put you onto all the others.

Most of the trials are south of Auckland. Some real good places between ak and Hamilton About 1 - 2 hrs drive.

The TLR looks like it'll be magic once your do. Now the pressures on to get my machine done.

Hamilton as you say just a stones throw away, will get in touch with Jim and say hi and take it from there, keen to get some riding done.

I've got a fair bit of work to do, someone fitted what looks like an XR250 or similar MX front end so i'm on the hunt for a replacement, the engine runs smooth so one good thing.

My seat/side cover has just arrived so i'm well pleased about that, going to keep her true to the red, white and blue colour scheme.

Frame is getting powder coated red, swing arm silver, she's going to be a nice bike once done i HOPE!!!!!!!

Thanks for the contacts 

 

Hi Dave, I forgot to add, a lot of the trials guys from Auckland belong to the Waitemata club.

A couple of weeks down and she is starting to take shape again!!!!

 

 

Very cool, you'll probably be ready for the next classic ride. I'll let you know when and where when I get the E mail if you like.

Here she is 99% done........

非常に素晴らしい！

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Hi Dave, Looks fantastic! At this rate you'll make the next twin shock trial, well done.