gary9815 Posted February 3, 2012 Posted February 3, 2012 I was given a 1977ish Yamaha TY 175 in need of restoration. I was wondering a) is the bike worth anything now, and, how hard would it be form me to convert it into a flat track bike? (or at least a dirt bike)
2 Wheels Posted February 3, 2012 Posted February 3, 2012 I have experience in digging holes under the streets of London and also in the art of Shagging amonagst other things but thats probably no good to you eh !!!
Morpheuz Posted February 4, 2012 Posted February 4, 2012 Had a look on ebays completed listings, and 2 went from 600 to 1,200 quid, might be worth a restore if the engine isnt slapping.
Moderator Airhead Posted February 4, 2012 Moderator Posted February 4, 2012 it would be best to have it as a functional trials bike if thats possible, thats where the value will be with people interested in twinshock trials events. Where are you Gary?
Paul Dawkins Posted February 6, 2012 Posted February 6, 2012 I have one, the parts are worth good money but not an ideal project for a flat tracker. They are good for vintage twin shocks trials. Want to sell it?
gary9815 Posted February 6, 2012 Author Posted February 6, 2012 I WOULD SELL IT BUT I AM IN TEXAS AND HAVE NO IDEA WHAT A QUID IS. BUT, 2 WHEELS, I DO KNOW ABOUT SHAGGIN' AND PROBABLY HAVE DONE TWICE WHAT YOU HAVE
Moderator drewpy Posted February 6, 2012 Moderator Posted February 6, 2012 I WOULD SELL IT BUT I AM IN TEXAS AND HAVE NO IDEA WHAT A QUID IS. BUT, 2 WHEELS, I DO KNOW ABOUT SHAGGIN' AND PROBABLY HAVE DONE TWICE WHAT YOU HAVE
up.yours Posted February 6, 2012 Posted February 6, 2012 a quid means ; pound sterlin gary.as in £600-£1200. welcome to the forum. and keep on Shaggin..
Noise Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 Ha Ha look at Kev getting all helpful and polite!
up.yours Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 aw;shucks ,im slipping. TEXAS (thats where murderers come from)
Moderator Cynic Posted February 7, 2012 Moderator Posted February 7, 2012 aw;shucks ,im slipping. TEXAS (thats where murderers come from) "Only steers and q......... " according to the parade sargents in the movies.....
gary9815 Posted February 7, 2012 Author Posted February 7, 2012 MAN YOU YOU LIMEYS ARE MY KINDA GUYS,ALL WARM AND CUDDLY! IM WHITE IRISH TEXAS HARDHEAD AND WOULD LOVE TO HAVE A PINT OR TWO. MANCHESTER OR WHO FELLAS?
gary9815 Posted February 7, 2012 Author Posted February 7, 2012 COULD I TURN IT INTO A DIRTBIKE WITH A NEW ENGINE? AND, YES, IF THEY DESERVE IT, WE WILL PUT A MURDER, RAPIST OR CHILD MOLESTER TO DEATH! WHAT WOULD U DO?
2 Wheels Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 It would make a fine dirtbike,,,,me thinks Not sure what kinda new engine would fit it though
Moderator Airhead Posted February 7, 2012 Moderator Posted February 7, 2012 COULD I TURN IT INTO A DIRTBIKE WITH A NEW ENGINE? AND, YES, IF THEY DESERVE IT, WE WILL PUT A MURDER, RAPIST OR CHILD MOLESTER TO DEATH! WHAT WOULD U DO? by dirtbike what do you mean exactly, it'll never really be one, the geometry is allwrong, its a trials bike...made for climbing walls. would be much sought after here in the UK But not in the US?...no interest in vintage trials there then?
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