Trials bike ... happy now Hovis!

Originally Posted by Tomcat

89! The exhaust has been bolted to the mud guard which needs attention, not the original exhaust anyway and fits badly so will replace it, new rear tyre needed, needs grip ends and stupid stickers need to come off, and a few other bits n bobs, just need to put our own stamp on it if you know what I mean!

Its a ty250r mono £450. They do still hold their money so I felt that a fair price. Boyfriend has same bike so he has already got loads of spares so should be able to sort it, that partly the reason I went for this bike ..... have been riding his, liked it, and got spares!

Am sure I will have stories to tell shortly of falls and bumps .... can't wait!

spares are good........as the seat is £170

RIGHT I WANT ONE...............although i will be looking for a beta/gasgas.........bidding on 1 now

Originally Posted by Tomcat

89! The exhaust has been bolted to the mud guard which needs attention, not the original exhaust anyway and fits badly so will replace it, new rear tyre needed, needs grip ends and stupid stickers need to come off, and a few other bits n bobs, just need to put our own stamp on it if you know what I mean!

Its a ty250r mono £450. They do still hold their money so I felt that a fair price. Boyfriend has same bike so he has already got loads of spares so should be able to sort it, that partly the reason I went for this bike ..... have been riding his, liked it, and got spares!

Am sure I will have stories to tell shortly of falls and bumps .... can't wait!

Where about do you ride? When I had my TY80 and a lot younger I went to the trials place in Peak Dale. Where else is there?

WOOOOW that great. Let me know how you go on. I was tempted by gas gas, but had never ridden one and was advised that they are not as friendly (need to rev higher etc) see loads of locals on them though so they must be good .... horses for courses!

I think when learning its good to be on something that feels fairly familiar.

These toys are what keeps us sane, especially when the weather is cr*p, don't have to spend longer washing off then riding with a trials bike (like I seem to with my sv at the mo!)

When does your bike run out on e-bay?

furrybean; I live in Peak dale! but there is a quarry in Glossop that is closed at weekends

My kids are starting at that club in peakdale soon (hopefully) so I am sure I will have a bash around there if I am allowed!

Originally Posted by Tomcat

WOOOOW that great. Let me know how you go on. I was tempted by gas gas, but had never ridden one and was advised that they are not as friendly (need to rev higher etc) see loads of locals on them though so they must be good .... horses for courses!

I think when learning its good to be on something that feels fairly familiar.

These toys are what keeps us sane, especially when the weather is cr*p, don't have to spend longer washing off then riding with a trials bike (like I seem to with my sv at the mo!)

When does your bike run out on e-bay?

3 DAYS

the trouble is once you have ridden a newer bike its hard to go back to the older ones........but the TY is indestructible..........trust me i know

Originally Posted by hovi5

3 DAYS

the trouble is once you have ridden a newer bike its hard to go back to the older ones........but the TY is indestructible..........trust me i know

But then the costs go up! Hope you get it, we can swap disaster stories! The idea for me is that this mustn't cost me too much, purse strings can't take it

Do you want to show me the linky or is it secret! (I understand if so!)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Gas-Gas-Jtx-27...QQcmdZViewItem

Gee that looks tidy, and if it is as described it is going to be mint. Hope the price is right for you mate. Am sure it is a good buy, just hope the auction doesn't run the price silly. Could you go and view, then wave your cash in front of him - might help him decide not to wait for the auction!

i have a limit & i think this will go over it.......but a freind buys & sells trials bikes,so he is looking . he has a sherco for sale.but they are too snappy & a 2005 beta... too dear

BTW if your wheel is stamped 89. your bike is probaly a 1990 as the wheel is a year older than the bike.......i think

but the blue strips on the tank are off an oler bike sombody might have stuck them on .or it could be an older tank?

Originally Posted by hovi5

i have a limit & i think this will go over it.......but a freind buys & sells trials bikes,so he is looking . he has a sherco for sale.but they are too snappy & a 2005 beta... too dear

BTW if your wheel is stamped 89. your bike is probaly a 1990 as the wheel is a year older than the bike.......i think

but the blue strips on the tank are off an oler bike sombody might have stuck them on .or it could be an older tank? Yes I think it is an older tank !

It does seem a bit of a mish mash, he has messed with it, and bodged a few bits. Not too ars*d really, it runs sweet and stuff can be put right. I do like things to be fairly original but it is a trials bike - not like my sv where the slightest mark p*sses me off!