Picked up the rebuilt engine for the TY175 Friday evening. Got it installed and running by Saturday afternoon. We've got a CAT trials scheduled for Feb 8th, so I've got one weekend to get some practice in. Sure feels good to be riding a trials bike again, even if it is an older machine.

I know what you mean. Me and my 270 Gas Gas parted ways this fall and I am back to riding my '74 TY250. I am planning on just riding it all this year in the intermediate class at the modern events. Can't really get another modern bike now so I figured what the heck. How much of a handicap can it really be at my level of riding anyway?

just getting out and riding is what its all about for me. never will be much good, but having a blast.

k

The only real drawback to the TY175 IMO is the footpeg placement. Back in the '70's, Yamaha's design engineers just didn't get it right. After riding the GG for over a year, the TY just doesn't feel right ergonomicly. Fortunatly the pegs are mounted on seperate, bolt-on plates, so the solution is relatively easy to correct. You're right, an old guy like me riding the novice line will be just fine on the old bike.

I'd like to keep up on what you try and like. I have a couple 175 that need the same mods on pegs. Old ones are trashed anyway. I was going to try the B&J kit, but maybe just slapping on a plate and trying several different locations is the first place to start. Also have 350 to move the pegs. THose are way too high.