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I know this is a very old post but this may be helpful to others who google search this topic. I recently found that the Yamaha TY80 shifter is an excellent fit for the Fantic 200 rear kick. If you use the original it is nice and short for those who move the pegs back and down. For those wanting an alloy option Yambits sells one for the ty80 that works but it is a little longer.

Its the forward riding position that I prefer.

No changes other than modern foot pegs will not be reversible. I tend to like a more forward position and just dislike the tiller effect. I have change stems on 2 ty175s and a TY Mono and have not regretted it. I always keep the stock items and convert back to stock if I stop riding it. Just personal preference. Probably because I came from a mountain bike background.

I have used Falcons on my TY builds and have been very happy with the feel. I was also thinking about going a sightly longer to steepen the head angle a bit more. Not doing anything crazy. Just some upgrades to the carb, bash plate, airbox, suspension, yolks and foot pegs. Most of the work is cosmetic and or fixing damage due to years of wear and tear. Luckily my head tube angle is still in spec.

The bike needs cosmetic work and some minor frame repair. Also looking to move the foot rests and add modern pegs. I have some new stems with steepened head angle on the way. I have experience with modern upgrades to TY 175s but this is my first twin shock Fantic. Not going to mess with steering angle beyond yokes, but may do some work on the front forks. I also plan to modify the gearing and add a new air box, carb and head pipe.

I just purchased a Fantic 240 trials that I intend to do a full restoration on. The bike came with NOS Marzochi shocks on the rear. are these worth keeping or should I replace with a more modern setup like Rockshox's?

Thanks for all of the positive responses. The swingers is from AJG. Needed to put the stickers back on. The bike runs and rides great and is a blast. I just started on second TY175 restoration and will post my progress. Have a great New Years!!

The bike is running great and it is a joy to ride. Last and final upgrade now complete. Its now on to bike number two, another TY175 build.

Finally finished and ready for its first event this weekend. BIG thanks To Jeff for all his help!

I have been distracted by my race car and racing season so little progress made over the past several months. Started moving the project forward again and should have it off the rack and on the trail in the next couple of weeks. Enjoy!

No clearance issues with shock body. Going to try the shocks in both positions once it is ready to ride.

Made some additional progress on my TY175 project. Motor now re-assembled and re installed along with triple clamps and mud guard.

Thanks, I will keep the thread updated with pictures as I make some more progress.

The frame and polished side covers have been powder coated so my hope is they will be a bit more durable than standard paint. Forks are wet sanded to a high polish so not paint o worry about. My friends frame with similar finish has held up well so I am hopeful. Graphics are factory type so should hold up as well.

Built to ride so it will definitely happen.