jon v8 Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 In general people favour the Yamaha and Honda twinshock bikes, as they have bulletproof reliability, ride very well, and have good parts availability. I contrast the Spanish bikes are not as reliable, and some parts for marques other than Bultaco can be difficult/impossible as there is not enough interest in these bikes for anyone in the UK to specialise in them, and provide the excellent spares service available to owners of the Japanese bikes. I guess you didnt go to the Malvern show then ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedronicman Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 [quote (majestyman340 @ Apr 11 2008, 09:05 AM) In general people favour the Yamaha and Honda twinshock bikes, as they have bulletproof reliability, ride very well, and have good parts availability. I contrast the Spanish bikes are not as reliable, and some parts for marques other than Bultaco can be difficult/impossible as there is not enough interest in these bikes for anyone in the UK to specialise in them, and provide the excellent spares service available to owners of the Japanese bikes. I take it also that you have never heard of - In motion twinshock trials spares, Bill Pye ,Bob Wright , Steve Goode , Martin Matthews etc Who ALL specialise in not japanese trilas spares. NO - i don't think you were at the Malvern show! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greeves Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 (edited) So Greeves, does that mean my Mk1 247 Cota is worth rebuilding then ? Most people chuckle when I say I'm going to spend some cash on it,but get all excited when I mention building my spare Ty250 up as a Majesty. If it is the "big drums" Mk1 and you want to sell it, I know at least 12 persons looking for one of those bikes...... some of them even searching in the US to buy one and bring it to Spain. Edited April 11, 2008 by Greeves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinshockdude Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 In general people favour the Yamaha and Honda twinshock bikes, as they have bulletproof reliability, ride very well, and have good parts availability. I contrast the Spanish bikes are not as reliable, and some parts for marques other than Bultaco can be difficult/impossible as there is not enough interest in these bikes for anyone in the UK to specialise in them, and provide the excellent spares service available to owners of the Japanese bikes. UTTER NONSENSE - WHAT PLANET DO YOU LIVE ON ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swooshdave Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 In general people favour the Yamaha and Honda twinshock bikes, as they have bulletproof reliability, ride very well, and have good parts availability. I contrast the Spanish bikes are not as reliable, and some parts for marques other than Bultaco can be difficult/impossible as there is not enough interest in these bikes for anyone in the UK to specialise in them, and provide the excellent spares service available to owners of the Japanese bikes. UTTER NONSENSE - WHAT PLANET DO YOU LIVE ON ? My guess is Planet Yamaha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davieboy Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 In general people favour the Yamaha and Honda twinshock bikes, as they have bulletproof reliability, ride very well, and have good parts availability. I contrast the Spanish bikes are not as reliable, and some parts for marques other than Bultaco can be difficult/impossible as there is not enough interest in these bikes for anyone in the UK to specialise in them, and provide the excellent spares service available to owners of the Japanese bikes. I haven't much experience of other Spanish bikes but I would say that most Bults,if they are put together properly,are as reliable as anything from the land of the rising sun. My first trials bike was a 247 Mont in a box of bits but after building it I could not get it to run properly,gave up and bought a 198b. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 UTTER NONSENSE - WHAT PLANET DO YOU LIVE ON ?My guess is Planet Yamaha. Try Honda, you may get a bit warmer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 More crap - you really haven't a clue why people ride the bikes they choose to, have you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feetupfun Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Here are some facts about what was ridden in our Twinshock Masters event late in 2007. Modern riding rules applied to this trial ie stopping was allowed. Fantic 240 - 1 1970s Spanish - 6 (OSSA MAR, M125, M159, Cota 348, M199, Highboy frame Sherpa T) 1980s Spanish - 3 (Cota 242, M199B, Cota 349) 1970s Jap - 10 (TY175, TY175, TY175, TY175, TY175, TY175, TY175, TL125 special, TY250, RL250) 1980s Jap - 5 (RS200, TLR250, TLR250, TLR200, 250 Majesty) 1970s bikes - 16 1980s bikes - 9 Spanish bikes - 9 Jap bikes - 15 Italian - 1 To me this indiates that at this modern twinshock trial: There was a wide range of bike ages represented. 1970s Jap bikes were twice as popular as 1980s Jap bikes. 1970s Spanish bikes were more popular than 1980s Jap bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon v8 Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 If it is the "big drums" Mk1 and you want to sell it, I know at least 12 persons looking for one of those bikes...... some of them even searching in the US to buy one and bring it to Spain.Yes it is an early one with the large drums - they would do credit to a 500cc road bike.I didnt realise they had a following,I bought it because I thought it was worth saving,its complete and has matching numbers.Looks like its fairly original too,it has steel fork yokes etc.If anyone is really keen bring em on cos the money could go toward my Pre65 project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Most of those on Jap and Fantic machinery probably ride them as they want a competitive and reliable bike. I had several old Spanish bikes back in the day, but certainly wouldnt want to own one today.....................but its all a matter of personal choice, and I dont think its really that helpful to get so worked up about what long defunct twinshock bike is best on these forums. Well, it seems to me that the only person getting worked up is you as you choose to come on this forum and denounce bikes you admit you have no interest in and a traditional series you have no interest in riding in.... sure is a funny old world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedronicman Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Most of those on Jap and Fantic machinery probably ride them as they want a competitive and reliable bike. I had several old Spanish bikes back in the day, but certainly wouldnt want to own one today.....................but its all a matter of personal choice, and I dont think its really that helpful to get so worked up about what long defunct twinshock bike is best on these forums So here is the burning question mr Majesty340...... Exactly what twinshock bikes do you own and why do you ride them? thats if you do....................!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon v8 Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 So here is the burning question mr Majesty340......Exactly what twinshock bikes do you own and why do you ride them? thats if you do....................!! Yes,out with it - we all would like to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-shock 250 Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 With photos....................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedronicman Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Has gone very quiet on the stupid replies tonight?....................mmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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