Posted February 3, 201213 yr 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)
February 3, 201213 yr 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 !!!
February 4, 201213 yr 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.
February 4, 201213 yr Moderator 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?
February 6, 201213 yr 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?
February 6, 201213 yr Author 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
February 6, 201213 yr Moderator 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
February 6, 201213 yr a quid means ; pound sterlin gary.as in £600-£1200. welcome to the forum. and keep on Shaggin..
February 7, 201213 yr Moderator aw;shucks ,im slipping. TEXAS (thats where murderers come from) "Only steers and q......... " according to the parade sargents in the movies.....
February 7, 201213 yr Author 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?
February 7, 201213 yr Author 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?
February 7, 201213 yr It would make a fine dirtbike,,,,me thinks Not sure what kinda new engine would fit it though
February 7, 201213 yr Moderator 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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