Julian Taff Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 Hi All. I have a yamaha TY175 fairly local to me, which from pictures looks fairly tidy.. I want a bike i can use and not worry too much about cosmetic condition but don't want a rat. The bike in question hasn't been used for 10 years. The seller started it up today and said it is running really well. Now if it hasn't been used for a long time i heard that the engine seals harden and although it may run ok for a few weeks it more than likely going to be a problem in the not too distant future. It's this Bike here in link below - any advice much appreciated. Cheers Taff http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-Ty175-twin-shock-trials-/162631190905?hash=item25dd930979:g:yqsAAOSwtGNZjKm1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzuki250 Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 (edited) How much !?!?! The Airbox is missing, and the rear shocks don't look good? Edited August 14, 2017 by suzuki250 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stroke4stroke Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 Aye, at that price it would have to have full registration docs (it would almost certainly have been registered when new). Always wary about bikes being sold by car dealers, perhaps unreasonably so. Many riders would want to spend money modifying that one for current trials use as it seems bog standard so probably too dear. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Taff Posted August 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 On 8/14/2017 at 8:22 PM, suzuki250 said: How much !?!?! The Airbox is missing, and the rear shocks don't look good? Expand Thanks for reply. He told me it had been restored 10 years ago then put away. He wants 1650 for it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 Do you really want an old standard ty175?At that price I'd look for a Montesa 315 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Taff Posted August 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 On 8/14/2017 at 8:28 PM, 2stroke4stroke said: Aye, at that price it would have to have full registration docs (it would almost certainly have been registered when new). Always wary about bikes being sold by car dealers, perhaps unreasonably so. Many riders would want to spend money modifying that one for current trials use as it seems bog standard so probably too dear. Expand Thanks for that.. think I will leave it then.. I only want sommething for riding in field really but looks like it needs money spent on it anyway ...plus the fact it's not been used in 10 years puts me off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Taff Posted August 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 On 8/14/2017 at 8:36 PM, huski said: Do you really want an old standard ty175?At that price I'd look for a Montesa 315 Expand I really want an d bike just for messing about on.. not to trial as such. I just like the look of the old bikes.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technowaldo Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 Realistically needs 2 tyres,rear shocks and other miscellaneous bits and bobs which will equate to £300 why not spend the money on a decent fantic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbofurball Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 TY175 Master Race! Balls to that being an old restoration though, it looks like it needs a good going-through - mine was way tidier and cheaper than that, and I'm looking at a total cost of about £2500 by the time it's back together, majesty-ised, and everythings 5 by 5 from tip to toe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Taff Posted August 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 On 8/15/2017 at 10:43 AM, turbofurball said: TY175 Master Race! Balls to that being an old restoration though, it looks like it needs a good going-through - mine was way tidier and cheaper than that, and I'm looking at a total cost of about £2500 by the time it's back together, majesty-ised, and everythings 5 by 5 from tip to toe. Expand Would like to see a picture when done :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Taff Posted August 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 On 8/14/2017 at 9:02 PM, technowaldo said: Realistically needs 2 tyres,rear shocks and other miscellaneous bits and bobs which will equate to £300 why not spend the money on a decent fantic Expand I recently bought a restored Fantic 241. Unfortunately, i have a problem with a leak from the clutch cover. I've managed to get a new old stock one, but waiting for sight glass to come and then trying to find someone to fit it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbofurball Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 On 8/16/2017 at 9:36 AM, Julian Taff said: Would like to see a picture when done :-) Expand I'm aiming for making it rideable in October (using the old wheels, seat, tank, etc), and finished by the end of the year Being realistic, I've got three other bikes to maintain / improve / ride, plus my SO's two ... I'm in no rush, and want to get it right! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakennstirred Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 £1650 over riced for even a Ty needing nothing. Hopefully you didn't buy it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Taff Posted August 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 On 8/24/2017 at 6:18 PM, shakennstirred said: £1650 over riced for even a Ty needing nothing. Hopefully you didn't buy it. Expand No i didn't as it has been standing for 10 years. I have been told for a mint or restored one would need to pay £2,500 ??.. so i thought that was quite cheap. I'm glad you have told me that as I thought that was the norm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakennstirred Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Some people are putting them up for 2500, they very rarely sell them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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