August 14, 20179 yr Hi All. I have a yamaha TY175 fairly local to me, which from pictures looks fairly tidy.. I want a bike i can use and not worry too much about cosmetic condition but don't want a rat. The bike in question hasn't been used for 10 years. The seller started it up today and said it is running really well. Now if it hasn't been used for a long time i heard that the engine seals harden and although it may run ok for a few weeks it more than likely going to be a problem in the not too distant future. It's this Bike here in link below - any advice much appreciated. Cheers Taff http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-Ty175-twin-shock-trials-/162631190905?hash=item25dd930979:g:yqsAAOSwtGNZjKm1
August 14, 20179 yr How much !?!?! The Airbox is missing, and the rear shocks don't look good? Edited August 14, 20179 yr by suzuki250
August 14, 20179 yr Aye, at that price it would have to have full registration docs (it would almost certainly have been registered when new). Always wary about bikes being sold by car dealers, perhaps unreasonably so. Many riders would want to spend money modifying that one for current trials use as it seems bog standard so probably too dear.
August 14, 20179 yr Author 11 minutes ago, suzuki250 said: How much !?!?! The Airbox is missing, and the rear shocks don't look good? Thanks for reply. He told me it had been restored 10 years ago then put away. He wants 1650 for it .
August 14, 20179 yr Do you really want an old standard ty175?At that price I'd look for a Montesa 315
August 14, 20179 yr Author 6 minutes ago, 2stroke4stroke said: Aye, at that price it would have to have full registration docs (it would almost certainly have been registered when new). Always wary about bikes being sold by car dealers, perhaps unreasonably so. Many riders would want to spend money modifying that one for current trials use as it seems bog standard so probably too dear. Thanks for that.. think I will leave it then.. I only want sommething for riding in field really but looks like it needs money spent on it anyway ...plus the fact it's not been used in 10 years puts me off.
August 14, 20179 yr Author Just now, huski said: Do you really want an old standard ty175?At that price I'd look for a Montesa 315 I really want an d bike just for messing about on.. not to trial as such. I just like the look of the old bikes..
August 14, 20179 yr Realistically needs 2 tyres,rear shocks and other miscellaneous bits and bobs which will equate to £300 why not spend the money on a decent fantic
August 15, 20179 yr TY175 Master Race! Balls to that being an old restoration though, it looks like it needs a good going-through - mine was way tidier and cheaper than that, and I'm looking at a total cost of about £2500 by the time it's back together, majesty-ised, and everythings 5 by 5 from tip to toe.
August 16, 20179 yr Author 22 hours ago, turbofurball said: TY175 Master Race! Balls to that being an old restoration though, it looks like it needs a good going-through - mine was way tidier and cheaper than that, and I'm looking at a total cost of about £2500 by the time it's back together, majesty-ised, and everythings 5 by 5 from tip to toe. Would like to see a picture when done :-)
August 16, 20179 yr Author On 14/08/2017 at 10:02 PM, technowaldo said: Realistically needs 2 tyres,rear shocks and other miscellaneous bits and bobs which will equate to £300 why not spend the money on a decent fantic I recently bought a restored Fantic 241. Unfortunately, i have a problem with a leak from the clutch cover. I've managed to get a new old stock one, but waiting for sight glass to come and then trying to find someone to fit it.
August 16, 20179 yr 2 hours ago, Julian Taff said: Would like to see a picture when done :-) I'm aiming for making it rideable in October (using the old wheels, seat, tank, etc), and finished by the end of the year Being realistic, I've got three other bikes to maintain / improve / ride, plus my SO's two ... I'm in no rush, and want to get it right!
August 24, 20179 yr Author 4 hours ago, shakennstirred said: £1650 over riced for even a Ty needing nothing. Hopefully you didn't buy it. No i didn't as it has been standing for 10 years. I have been told for a mint or restored one would need to pay £2,500 ??.. so i thought that was quite cheap. I'm glad you have told me that as I thought that was the norm.
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