Airhead

Ooh an intro, welcome in from the cold lurker CraigPG

you prefer confrontation rather than a simple hello i'm joe bloggs etc, thats all it would have taken, youre unique tho i'll give you that...the only one to post in the noobs section with a post title over heating When youre in a hole, stop digging

take the time to read my signature

you sure about that? When I said put a post up here I means say HELLO and a bit more, not just cut and paste your fcking first post problem which i'm sure we can solve if we could be arsed And just why you see a simple request for a post in the Noobs as being grumpy is beyond me mate Quote "yer your just being grumpy geez " am now tho.. Grumpy oldgit

How about posting in the Noobs bit budunt?

Check the gear lever isnt bottoming out on the frame, sometimes the splines on these old bikes can be a bit worn and the lever can slip round a notch.

Welcome back Tommy, 670 post with a TZR50 that must have been some trouble nice 2 tone R1 there ...Paul

you dont do easy do you Have a whale of a time restoring her Forums...dont you just love em http://cv80.phpbbweb.com/cv80-ftopic543.html

My son watches it every year, he used to play it in his teens, me?...I dont begin to understand it

Try squinting a bit

Aahh Drewpy... though so I never read his posts

its been done before???

Price reduced grab a bargain its got a funny speedo and forks on it though http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ORIGINAL-1979-YAMAHA-DT175MX-JUST-700-MILES-ONLY-MINT-/260733327820?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item3cb4ead9cc

No i think it really is a fork change as well as the wheel

interesting project t_b, would love to see the finished article. Now i'm not sure how many trx owners will come to help but the latest trx owner to join register was 'mikes trx' who joined in January but never posted. If you dont get your answers them perhaps a PM ? hopefully mike actually does have one Just an idea ...Paul

as a starting point and from cold...feel (with caution) each exhaust header as you start the bike and note if any remain colder than the others to indicate which carb you may have issues with

Nice, health and safety earmuffs anyone

Can you be more specific about the oil leak, I am thinking you mean crank seals but am I right?

Yeah I have Boyesen reeds already fitted I was wondering about the manifold bolt hole centres and the offset of the carb mounting, is it the same on that RT180 manifold ?

are you on L plates? for that matter is your mate on L plates? When you insure a bike you generally get asked about modifications...how would you answer that?

It's not a level playing field then is it? a still restricted 125 against a 180 de restricted. relax and enjoy what you have and most importantly stay safe.

WTF

I cant wheelie to save my life lol but thats more down to me than the bike. Your Aprilia is a fooking awesome bike you should keep it in my opinion, it's restricted but thats ok when you are qualified to ride a full power bike it will no doubt leave the DT standing I should think, I'm not doing much of a job here singing the praises of the DT am I but like I say I think you have a bike to treasure there. Save up and buy a DT as well then you'll have the best of both worlds The DT will do 70 no problem and to be honest thats better than thrashing it to the 80+

DT's arent meant for speed they are an aerodynamic disaster and would have to work much harder than the aprilia race rep bike, thay are more than likely also heavier. having said that they are great fun and have a huge following. It's up to you but if top speed is your thing stick with what you have. aprilias ars also great bikes. My DT speedo only goes to 80mph and at that speed I dont find it comfortable but it accelerates well and I like the style of them