The Compleat Yamaha TY80 Thread!!

brewtus · 04-28-2010, 05:55 PM

Oh, I'm not afraid to start this one!

Do you own THE coolest bike to come out of the Mick Andrews/Yamaha partnership? Did you ever? Were you lucky enough to get you start in Trials on one? Have you or are you starting your kids on one? Do you and (let's pick a random number here...) 4 of your close buddies all share one doing big-boy obstacles on it for exhibition and fun at your local Trials events? Well then, post your pics here and brag about the toughest Trials bike ever here!!

I'll kick off the pic posting with some shots of my personal TY and some of our "Team Bike"......

The "Team Bike" in action. That's me about to test the suspension....

Greg "The Hammer" Arrants riding like a pro....

"Fearless" Tim Dugan having a small "oops". Note Greg fiving him....

Tim having a better ride.....

Bunnyhopping over a crack in the rock. You fived it if there was a tire track in the dirt!

National 125 Expert competitor Nathan Hassler making us all look bad on our own bike.

Nathan is a hot up-and-comer in the NATC, earning fresh sponsorship this year from GasGas USA, Lewisport, and O'Niell's Pub. He got his start not too many years ago on a ratted out TY80 that his dad once told me would often start and run backwards! Greatness often starts from humble beginnings. Look for Nathan this weekend in Tishamingo!

TY80's are just way too much fun. Dig 'em up, drag 'em out, and post 'em!

NMTrailboss · 04-28-2010, 06:58 PM

"compleat"

brewtus · 04-29-2010, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by NMTrailboss

"compleat"

Yeah, "compleat". Got anything to add???

NMTrailboss · 04-29-2010, 07:02 AM

No need to get so grumpy!

Here's a few more of the TY80 abuse. I can't believe this thing is still running, but it seems to run better after each time they abuse it!!

Our league of extraordinary gentlemen!!

Sting32 · 05-04-2010, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by NMTrailboss

No need to get so grumpy!
Our league of extraordinary gentlemen!!

Now there is a kid out there that is suffering from not having that bike, ya know

(much like the little 80 is under you all

)

I thought I knew where one of them bikes were Brewtus, but seems there is a kid in our neighborhood that is likely to become the new "operator"... If this doesn't pan out for them, Ill let you know.

brewtus · 05-04-2010, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sting32

Now there is a kid out there that is suffering from not having that bike, ya know

(much like the little 80 is under you all

)

I thought I knew where one of them bikes were Brewtus, but seems there is a kid in our neighborhood that is likely to become the new "operator"... If this doesn't pan out for them, Ill let you know.

About 2 generations of NMTA riders got their start on our very bike. It is now enjoying it's easy, golden years of retirement with the League.

Let me know about yours!

35xj · 11-09-2011, 04:24 AM

growing up as a kid in the UK, my first bike was a ty 80.

25 years ago!

Does anybody remember the whitehawk? i had one as my next step between the 80 and the 125.
From memory, it was a custom frame, with the 80 motor, and 125 wheels. I dont remember it too well, but it had a 1 piece glass tank and seat combo. I had a spare until a few years ago.
I remember it coming with 2 sets of rear shocks, to allow me to grow into it.

l We brought it over to the us when we came in 1990, and i sold it to a guy somewhere around greenville sc several years later. it may still be around somewhere!

04-28-2010, 05:55 PM	#1
brewtus ^OP Buffoonery, Inc. Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Albuquerque, NM. Oddometer: 2,269	The Compleat Yamaha TY80 Thread!! Oh, I'm not afraid to start this one! Do you own THE coolest bike to come out of the Mick Andrews/Yamaha partnership? Did you ever? Were you lucky enough to get you start in Trials on one? Have you or are you starting your kids on one? Do you and (let's pick a random number here...) 4 of your close buddies all share one doing big-boy obstacles on it for exhibition and fun at your local Trials events? Well then, post your pics here and brag about the toughest Trials bike ever here!! I'll kick off the pic posting with some shots of my personal TY and some of our "Team Bike"...... The "Team Bike" in action. That's me about to test the suspension.... Greg "The Hammer" Arrants riding like a pro.... "Fearless" Tim Dugan having a small "oops". Note Greg fiving him.... Tim having a better ride..... Bunnyhopping over a crack in the rock. You fived it if there was a tire track in the dirt! National 125 Expert competitor Nathan Hassler making us all look bad on our own bike. Nathan is a hot up-and-comer in the NATC, earning fresh sponsorship this year from GasGas USA, Lewisport, and O'Niell's Pub. He got his start not too many years ago on a ratted out TY80 that his dad once told me would often start and run backwards! Greatness often starts from humble beginnings. Look for Nathan this weekend in Tishamingo! TY80's are just way too much fun. Dig 'em up, drag 'em out, and post 'em! __________________ Work hard. Play hard. Team Dead End. The drinking team with a Trials problem. 2-Time winner of the coveted "Best Shenanigans" award at Capt. Rick's annual BBQ.

04-28-2010, 06:58 PM	#2
NMTrailboss Team Dead End Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Albuquerque, NM Oddometer: 4,451	"compleat" __________________ NMTrailboss screwed with this post 04-28-2010 at 08:05 PM

04-29-2010, 07:02 AM	#4
NMTrailboss Team Dead End Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Albuquerque, NM Oddometer: 4,451	No need to get so grumpy! Here's a few more of the TY80 abuse. I can't believe this thing is still running, but it seems to run better after each time they abuse it!! Our league of extraordinary gentlemen!! __________________

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11-09-2011, 04:24 AM	#7
35xj Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2008 Location: asheville, nc Oddometer: 641	growing up as a kid in the UK, my first bike was a ty 80. 25 years ago! Does anybody remember the whitehawk? i had one as my next step between the 80 and the 125. From memory, it was a custom frame, with the 80 motor, and 125 wheels. I dont remember it too well, but it had a 1 piece glass tank and seat combo. I had a spare until a few years ago. I remember it coming with 2 sets of rear shocks, to allow me to grow into it. l We brought it over to the us when we came in 1990, and i sold it to a guy somewhere around greenville sc several years later. it may still be around somewhere!