bun
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Post by bun on Jul 27, 2011 17:15:48 GMT
Really enjoyed the trial at Penselwood, now want to buy a trials bike but haven't a clue what to look for  back in the 70,s only rode two strokes (Dot, Montessa, Bultaco) now would prefer a four stroke. Limited budget say £1200 ish. Looked on e bay (as you do  Would welcome any advice or, if anyone knows of a bike for sale would you drop me a line, cheers, Bun e-mail neuromech1@btinternet |
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Post by whizzy on Jul 27, 2011 21:23:16 GMT
I'd have thought you'd had enough of four bangers!
Personally I'd go for a Honda TLR 200 (says he who has three 2 smokes in various states of disrepair) lovely little bit of kit relatively easy to rider, or a TLR 250 at a push. I suspected it will be difficult to find one that doesn't require a lot of work for your budget.
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gregr
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Post by gregr on Jul 27, 2011 21:24:25 GMT
Hi Bun If its got to be a four-plonker and 70's then you're limited to the Honda TL125 , which can be opened out to 200cc later on , there is one on ebay for your kinda money .... However , if you where to stick with 2 strokes .... skys the limit ... for that money I would look at the Yamaha TY175 or 250 , Montessa, Bultaco , Fanta , Ossa etc etc ..... I've a Sammy Miller Bultaco and looking to have some fun on it , as n when the scramble season is done and dusted ! All best Greg R [ www.vapourblasting.com ] |
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luckyrich
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Head in the clouds boy ,,,,,the old man was right then....smile.
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Post by luckyrich on Jul 28, 2011 19:59:33 GMT
 For fun & easy to play with .....200 honda as whizzy said ,,,usualy if you manage to find a rough one its only cosmetic,,,,,with a few tweeks ,,,, unless of course your realy unlucky,,,,,,250 is a different animal,,,,,,,can be a right pain in the arse to sort & ride unless your an expert ,,,,,but thats only my opinion says the bloke thats bin there done that & is now building a 200 montesa smoker for himself,,,,,,,,,,,,  .
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Post by hondafan on Jul 29, 2011 9:28:20 GMT
Hello Bun, glad to see you are thinking of having a go. There is a big choice of bikes on the internet auction sites, but beware because they are mostly "immaculate, hardly used, fully rebuilt, new stickers & grips" type, although there are a few genuine good buys. Some people, including myself, have been seriously misled by some owners/sellers/backstreet dealers descriptions of the bike they have for sale.  Much better to ask/look around locally & get a bike of known history, but before you buy, try to have a ride on various models to identify which one would be best for YOU. Go to a few local club trials, have a good look around at what is being used & ask other riders opinions. Get my contact details from Whizzy & ring me for a chat & discuss your options if you want. Cheers for now |
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bun
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Post by bun on Jul 30, 2011 13:17:12 GMT
Many thanks guys for all the advice, it is really appreciated. Looks like the TLR200 is the favorite but will set me back a few more pennies ! If i do go for a 2 stroke then I think it will be a TY175, back in the 70's one of my best mates had a brand new one which I got to ride from time to time so would it bring back great memories
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back in the 70,s only rode two strokes (Dot, Montessa, Bultaco) now would prefer a four stroke. Limited budget say £1200 ish. Looked on e bay (as you do 
Would welcome any advice or, if anyone knows of a bike for sale would you drop me a line, cheers, Bun 
For fun & easy to play with .....200 honda as whizzy said ,,,usualy if you manage to find a rough one its only cosmetic,,,,,with a few tweeks ,,,, 
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