I’m after a Fantic 200 or a Yamaha TY 175 Twinshock for oap trials events …. Who’s got anything suitable lurking in their garage?
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Wanted Twinshock Trials Bike
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Plenty on the Facebook pages in various specialist groups (NOT marketplace)I’m after a Fantic 200 or a Yamaha TY 175 Twinshock for oap trials events …. Who’s got anything suitable lurking in their garage?
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2 very different bikes there, in your search
Good luck
I had a TY250 aged 11, my mate had one of these a much better bike
Guy i go riding with has had both and prefers the Frantic.....Ty seems to be the most poular though in terms of numbers, i've seen the Beamish for sale on here but there are very few around being used if i trawl through the results pages (in our local club which i havn't joined yet). Yamaha Majesty seem to be the one to aim for but they command high money......i'm only going to fall off it
so dont really want anything to special....
The TY had a good engine but was let down by the frame compared to other bikes from the same era hence all the specials, notably the John Shirt Majesty. A big plus nowadays however is that spares are available, See Yambits.Guy i go riding with has had both and prefers the Frantic.....Ty seems to be the most poular though in terms of numbers, i've seen the Beamish for sale on here but there are very few around being used if i trawl through the results pages (in our local club which i havn't joined yet). Yamaha Majesty seem to be the one to aim for but they command high money......i'm only going to fall off it
Bultaco Sherpas are a good buy. Firms like In Motion specialise in them.
There is a Yammy Majesty i have just found for sale near me, i have asked for further details.
Strangely enough, there is also a Bultaco 250 Sherpa for sale in the next village to me, but, apparently they are heavier and not as nimble as the Frantics, i did go and have a look at it yesterday, just been restored to a reasonable standard as well. But it looks too nice to use
Strangely enough, there is also a Bultaco 250 Sherpa for sale in the next village to me, but, apparently they are heavier and not as nimble as the Frantics, i did go and have a look at it yesterday, just been restored to a reasonable standard as well. But it looks too nice to use
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I have a whitehawk ty175 , I used it for a couple of years but now isnt being used.
Its pretty loud colour wise, not origonal , Its had a full engine rebuild, alloy fuel tank, rebuilt wheels etc etc .
Plenty more pics if your interested. Price is £2500 firm. Its had double that spent a few years ago.
Its pretty loud colour wise, not origonal , Its had a full engine rebuild, alloy fuel tank, rebuilt wheels etc etc .
Plenty more pics if your interested. Price is £2500 firm. Its had double that spent a few years ago.
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Your local twinshock trials club is http://www.dabberstrialsclub.co.uk (You might already know that of course)
My mate is the secretary.
I might see you there sometime.
Your local twinshock trials club is http://www.dabberstrialsclub.co.uk (You might already know that of course)
My mate is the secretary.
I might see you there sometime.
Yes, i came over on Sunday to have a look at the Downham Market event, 4 people i know ride trials with the Dabbers......i need to get something to ride now so i can join in ..
Go Ty any day. Sherpa built like a tank and a heavy bike to start on.I’m after a Fantic 200 or a Yamaha TY 175 Twinshock for oap trials events …. Who’s got anything suitable lurking in their garage?
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Fantic lovely but spares etc are getting harder to find. Bit more ‘peaks’’ than the bombproof TY. Trials are full of them for a reason. Lots of Fantics being consigned to collections now.
Had all three in the day and although Fantic was my choice it was very different from the TY. A good Scorpa with Yamaha engine might suit as well if not tied to twin shock.
Should say ‘peaky’ for Fantic.
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