deenjay Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 im happy to say im the proud owner of a yamaha ty50p ok to some of you that might not mean a lot but back in the 70s i wanted one now i have a restored one.its a pedal assisted trials bike ( Moped )but not a restricted one its 30 yrs old and is as good as when it left the factory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrAd-Tpro Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 No worries about running out of petrol i geuss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deenjay Posted February 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 No worries about running out of petrol i geuss the pedals were only fitted to comply to UK law you could push it faster than pedal it mind you at nearly 80 mpg if you ran out of petrol you should be shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials 123 Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 i bet that goes at some serious speed thanks sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano_1 Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 I like! ive always wanted to ride a retro bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 the pedals were only fitted to comply to UK law you could push it faster than pedal it mind you at nearly 80 mpg if you ran out of petrol you should be shot.Hence the term mo-ped.... motor pedal.... basically they started hiding the pedals and putting bigger engines in so kids could run them about but uk law restricted it to stop it getting silly.... right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deenjay Posted February 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 Hence the term mo-ped.... motor pedal.... basically they started hiding the pedals and putting bigger engines in so kids could run them about but uk law restricted it to stop it getting silly.... right?perfectly right the end came as fantic started making 50cc mopeds that could do over 60mph that is when the restrictions came in, this one does about 45, but its not about speed its about being what i wanted when i was 16, but i didnt have the 300 pounds to buy one new then so had to buy a different moped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsboy_06 Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 looks like a nice bike mate that will go some speed i bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deenjay Posted February 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 that one not so fast only about 35mph, but ive another in the workshop that is running a 80cc kit, with bigger carb and exhaust. different reeds and a smaller sprocket set. should if im lucky hit 70 mph.it should surprise a few people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moto_psycho Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 i got meself one of these goldy oldies not as good nick as that, but it passed the MOT this morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard jersey Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 Hi, That's a really nice bike there! I'v a got a TY 80 and my friend has got a TY 175. They're great bikes aren't they! I used mine when i first started motorcycle trials and I now ride a Sherco 125. Do you use yours for motorcycle trials? The TY's ride really well I find aswell! Hopefully they will be worth something in a couple of years! Thanks, Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deenjay Posted February 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 (edited) to be honest the ty is more a show bike as its 100 percent factory condition and very rare. but the other ty is going to be used thats why i made it a little more usable.nice kl they were a bit heavy for serious off road but reliable and fun for green laning, i had a dt 250 mx in the late 70s which was better on road than off but it looked the part.the trials bike i use is actually a 125 bultaco sherpa not for competitions but i live in the country and i take it into our local woods and it can climb almost anything. and its 27 yrs old as well. but still fun with a capitol F Edited February 9, 2007 by deenjay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 thats not confusing really. This might be A downhill bike with an engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Owen. Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 mmm how i love old-school bikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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