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Bultaco Sherpa 350T - 199 -1979 - road registered - Complete restoration 3-4 yrs ago inc. frame respray, engine rebuild, wheels rebuilt inc steel liners, all plastics, cables new etc etc. Used for fun a few times, Need space. £1,495.
Telephone: 01865 343363
(Oxfordshire)

Maico 250. 1975, 5 speed, ready to race, well maintained, starts easy, good sound fast bike, £1495 ono, call for more imfo, or for pictures.
Telephone: 01620 892632 / 07802 191640

Twinshock, rotax, barn find not quite sure what it is. swm, armstrong, kramit wp front forks, offers???
Telephone: 07897 784021
(Herefordshire)

1979 imported Yamaha MX 175 bike runs and rides great the way it is or could be fully restored with not alot of work
E-mail: keeley757@aol.com
(Cambridgeshire)

1982 yz80j, genuine barn find,the bike is ripe for restoration and does need attention,will suit rebuild,99.8% complete,getting very thin on the ground in this condition,with matching numbers,the very first of the water cooled yam's.overall an easy project.good spark,recent rebore and piston before been parked up,any enquiries welcome, £450 ono
Telephone: 07881 295874
(Lincolnshire)

1978 Laverda 125 (husqvarna)restored using all original parts.Lovely bike and definately one for the collector, very limited run. £2250
Telephone: 01785 823399
(Staffordshire)

Hodaka Dirt Squirt 100cc, 1975, very nice restored, used in article CRossmagazin Sep 2011. A cult bike well described in Wikipedia. In Tuscany, Italy.
E-mail: espritdevie@yahoo.com
Telephone: 00 39 389 1518613
(Outside UK)

BSA C15 Trials/greenlane. Beautiful bike, unused by me due to back injury.Taxed, MOTed July. Loads of pictures available. £2999.00.
Telephone: 07710 471807
(Surrey)

Triumph Tiger Cub trials/greenlane. Custom made frame, maker unknown. NO paperwork. £1900.
Telephone: 07710 471807
(Surrey)

Vintage Husqvarna CR450 1972, Frame MJ0458, Engine 2021 Beautiful restored condition. Not been ridden since restoration. £3750
Telephone: 07768 007070
(London)

Fasntic 300 Pro, For Sale. £2100. Very good condition new tyres chain and sprockets,plastics and mud guards original with sale. John, Darlington Co Durham.
Telephone: 01325 352620
(Durham)

C&J Karsmakers framed yamaha 500. Bike is in partial state of being dismantled for rebuild. 100% parts are all present inc set of top of the range Reiger shocks. Too many projects to finish. £4200 ovno.
Telephone: 07882 740843
(Shropshire)

MAICO 400 1978 Excellent condition loads of new parts, ohlins shocks maico only pipe wants for nothing. £3100 ono
Telephone: 07882 937790
(Somerset)

Honda XL350 1974 Needs assembly, spares, heads, barrels, 3x forks, 4x wheels, Preston Petty, Torque engineering pipe, period bash plate, one head with Powroll Valves and springs, excellent barrel, piston with new rings, spare swing arm, frame, XL250 engine, Elsinore Shocks, Long Travel fork kit, MR175 Headlight, and speedo. £1,000
Telephone: 07743 840416
E-mail: g.barden(at)btopenworld.com

ktm 380sx 1998 i have restored and rebuilt with no expense spared i have plowed all my money and time into this bike for 6 months with the intentions of keeping it for ever as it is and will all ways be the best motocross bike i will ever ride and own but i have been offered a ride on a classic racing bike but i need entry fees so hence why i am selling it. really want the classic ride more. as you can see from the pictures the bike is a1 in every way i had the rear shock totally rebuilt and recromed and forks rebuilt and had everything they needed. it has new tires, discs, pads, powder coated frame, head stock bearings, foot rests, cables, swing arm bearings every thing has been rebuilt or replaced even had new piston and rings small end, wish i could advertise this bike as new because it more or less is.The bike really could do with a new kick start but where do i stop spending on a bike i have to sell. Please phone if any questions about the bike [NO TEXTS] This bike is advertised else where so i can end at any time. cash on pick up no test rides until i have the cash in my hand. I could be interested in a tz 350 or honda rs125 or rs20 only something i could race. Suspenshion cost £470 alone,  £2750 ovno.
Telephone: 07545 934879
(Bedfordshire)

BSA B50T,Trail bike for refurbish.U.S import All original equipment present. Alloy tank. Fitted with 480 Victor engine. (Fred Barlow tuned).PVL, etc. Classic MX or road use. Could deliver North England. £2495.
Telephone: 07837 095270
(North Yorkshire)

Yamaha TY250 pinky for sale, 1991 road reg, original condition, in need of restoration(easy). motor in good order, just needs a tidy up. £1000 pictures on request.
Telephone: 07197 044845
(Durham)

300 Fantic Pro. Twin shock Trials, 1985 Very good condition all round,new tyres chain and sprockets, £2100. Spare mud guards and clutch.
Telephone: 01325 352620
(Durham)

Yamaha IT175J  £2300.ONO just rebuilt will require running in mot ready ,sorn,v5 present in my name ,excellent cond .ideal vinduro/collectors bike
Telephone: 07747845916
(Hampshire)

Pre 65 Trials:  Francis Barnet 1953 197 8E 4sd box,electronic ign,New Parts: rear tyre,carb,silencer,new seals & bearings throughout,new brake shoes f/b,competertive bike only one trial since restoration
Telephone: 0115 9322539
(Derbyshire)

Suzuki DR600, full MoT, New battery, chain, front pads, indicators, oil & Filter, good tyres, £995 may p/ex
Telephone: 01328 700711
(Norfolk)

1973 Bultaco Sherpa slimline, many new parts,plastic coated frame,excellent condition, road registerd with V5 £1395
Telephone: 01275 372651
(Somerset)

1979 KTM 400 GS Collectors item, mint condition. Fully restored. Ready to race. Comes with spare engine!  4000 euro/3300 Pound
Telephone: 0032473553410
(Belgium near Genk)

Triumph 5T 1960 MX/Trials/Green Laner. 1964 re-bored engine with T100 pistons. MP forks, Falcon/Hagon rear. 520 pitch chain and MX gearing. Electronic ignition. SRM alloy clutch and belt drive. Trials gearing sproket available. Road legal and MOT'd. £2900 07866 455913
(Buckinghamshire)

Husqvarna cr390 78 Rebuilt motor, with rod and bearings, frame,repaint,ohlins,new rear mudguard,v.good forks, everything works as it should, £1750
Telephone: 07970 444998
(Leicestershire)

Suzuki rm50 1978 fully rebuilt everything excelent condition £900 ONO
Telephone: 07751 072925
(Cornwall)

Honda CL 350 Trailie. Lovely Bike Very Original Low Miles MOT. Twin chrome pipes new tyres. £3450.
E-mail: MIKE@TIGERCUBS.PLUS.COM
Telephone: 01743 891889
(Shropshire)

1971 BSA B50MX in lightweight Reynolds 531 frame. Alloy rims, lightened hubs and a few titanium parts. Std factory motor with 4 speed box and MX cam - no mods. Electrexworld ignition. A light fast machine. Ready to race. £4,250
E-mail: rscmolyneux@btinternet.com
(Outside UK)

1984/85 suzuki rm 250. complete with boxes of spares inc..complete engine,clutches,gears,frame etc.. Bike needs rear wheel (probably have one), sprocket, and chain. No time to finish. Engine runs fine etc.. £1000
Telephone: 01785 823399
(Staffordshire)

Yamaha TY250R mono,1984,redg on B-plate.immaculate condition,total rebuild,to much to list here.f/no 59N-000101,which i think makes it the very first one off the production line for that year?call for more info and photos. £1600ovno
Telephone: 07968 770629
(Staffordshire)

Honda XR350R Enduro 1984,very good condition for year,new tyres just fitted.Perfect for vinduro or trail riding.Genuine reason for sale. £1600ovno.please ring for more info and pictures.
Telephone: 07968 770629
(Staffordshire)

Yamaha ty80 lots of work done new rear tyre shocks fork seals. Chain and sprockets  .piston and rebore mudguards air filter ,gear lever ,seat cover, £ 600.00
Telephone: 07761 905850
(Oxfordshire)

Yamaha HL500 in original condition. Factory works bike, documented history, last one ever sold. Very rare features and great investment.
Open to sensible offers
Telephone: 01455 246368
(Leicestershire)

BSA 1960 C15T genuine works trials model. Unrestored original bike. Swansea V5C original reg. no. Ideal pre-65 events. bargain £2350.
Telephone: 01743 891889 / 07887 917466
E-mail: mike@tigercubs.plus.com
(Shropshire)

Yamaha xt350 which is a very good bike runs and drives as sweet as a nut moted till january the 13th it has some bumps and scrapes back indercator has snaped so will need mending other than that it is a good bike viewing welcome plz call or text as i dont check emails
Telephone: 07546126952
(Cumbria)

Malaguti kids scrambler from the 60/70s. barn find.missing front mudguard kickstart homemade job. engine has spark but ive not started it. spares or repair £2450no
Telephone: 07587 201333
(West Sussex)

84/85 suzuki rm 250. Last raced in 2010. Boxes of spares including spare engine,gearbox,clutch,plastics,frame etc.... £1200
Telephone: 07882 740843
(Staffordshire)

Collection of vmx show bikes i have a 1981 honda cr250r 1982 yamaha yz490j usa and 1985 ktm 250 the bikes are for sale individually or as a collection sensible offers welcome
Telephone: 07974 693397
(Greater Manchester)

Yamaha tyz for sale, 1999 last of these iconic bikes made, mint condition, best you will find,never seen a rock.
Telephone: 07811 623395
(North Yorkshire)

SWM TF1 250 enduro for sale, fully restored , mint  bike, £3200 ono
Telephone: 07811623395
(North Yorkshire)

1981 cr125r elsinore the bike is restored to a high finish looks well and starts first kick £2300 ono.
Telephone: 07732 887316
(County Antrim)

Husqvarna 500ae 1984 just been restored. £3500.
Telephone: 07736 935958
(Shropshire)

' Tigger Too' Husky 510 4st - Fantastic bike - Continuing injury is forcing sale of my spare Husky ready to race. All original apart from the 50mm White power forks. No time wasters. £5500
Telephone: 01939 272852
(Shropshire)

BSA Bantam Trials, 187 overbore, new rear suspension units, Rex Caunt Ignition, altered frame/swing arm. Montesa tank/seat unit. ready to go. £1150. consider twinshock p/ex. Photos available Colchester area.
Telephone: 07973 958303
(Essex)

2V Jawa Mark 3 Rickman Metisse. New frame, wheels, tyres and red fibreglass. AMC gearbox, Ceriani forks, Lucas comp magneto and concentric carb. Oil return pump, Set up for petrol but easy conversion to dope. Total rebuild and so ready for fast racing.
Telephone: 01308 868355
(Dorset)

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Wanted

Kick start for 1979 Husqvarna cranked type
Telephone: 07813 656720
(Outside UK)

R/H side plastic cover for Honda XL 600cc, Colour Red
Telephone: 01280 814156
(Buckinghamshire)

Royal enfield green classic or trials 500 efi upto £3600 cash waiting.
Telephone: 01548 521278
(Devon)

Honda TL 250 looking for genuine unmolested  bike with original lighting kit
Telephone: 07768 725646 / 01798 872641
(West Sussex)

A Trials bike PRE 65 Wanted any condition considered telephone with details please
Telephone: 07710 757007
(Lincolnshire)

Yamaha dt 250 1979 enduro sidecovers, rear guard required
E-mail: rktaylor@live.com.au
(Outside UK)

Suzuki rm 80/100 125 250 1977ish alloy tank air cooled model any condition. can collect anywhere.
Telephone: 07751 072925
(Cornwall)

Parts for 1978/79/80 Husky Cr125. Anything considered.
Telephone: 07775 902330
(Gloucestershire)

Anything considered 350cc plus. honda, kwak, suzi and yamaha.
Telephone: 07794 581647
(Lancashire)

Suzuki RM500 Airbox and side panels or RM465 if similar.
Telephone: 07754 887584
(Cambridgeshire)

Bultaco Frontera wanted by private enthusiast, anything considered (good, bad or ugly) but prefer complete and running.
Telephone: 01235 764269
(Oxfordshire)

Kawasaki KDX 200 1988 AIR COOLED.
E-mail: ben.rickard@hotmail.com
(Cornwall)

Dirtbike project wanted. Anything considered,non-runner,in bits or complete.What's in the back of your shed?
Telephone: 07754 887584
(Outside UK)

1990 CCM 350 (rotax) condition doesnt matter, even a box of bits just as long as its all there
Telephone: 07568 149499
(Oxfordshire)

Honda XL 350 Moto sport must be in good original condition
Telephone: 07976 813011
(Nottinghamshire)

500cc big old dirt bike and royal enfield 500 for around the lanes upto £2000 each, Iam in devon ask for Robert U'Ren
Telephone: 01548 521278
(Devon)

78/79 CCM or similar wanted by private buyer. Ideally in good condition a top price will be paid
E-mail: mtinsa@hotmail.co.uk
(Worcestershire)

Yamaha YZ80 H 1981 engine all things considered
Telephone: 01469 532877
(Lincolnshire)

A Triumph Trophy/Adventurer trail bike or similar 1970S British Trail bike Wanted.I would consider a smaller or special build also.Road reg if possible
Telephone: 07710 757007
(Central)

Honda xr 75s wanted 1973-1979 good prices paid for clean examples.
Telephone: 07811456999
(Oxford)

Trials bike around 250cc upwards to use as a fun bike ideally around the £500 mark. Possible swap for 1977 Suzuki GT380 requiring restoration, or sell GT380 for £800. Max 25 miles from Oxford/Swindon area.
Telephone: 07826 476394
(Oxfordshire)

Italjet H&H 350 parts wanted. Swingarm,front shock mount and side panels.
Telephone: 01617 736219
(Greater Manchester)

Yamaha DT rear number plate mounting bracket for 1970's DT range with fizzy rear light.Goes between number plate bracket and rear mudguard.Part number 458-84558-30-20.
Telephone: 07940 916685 or 01904 703415
E-mail:woolley1001@fsmail.net
(North Yorkshire)

KTM 250 twinshock part wanted w.h.y. I also require a barrel and head from a 1982 bike Aircooled with a reed valve in it.
Telephone: 07921 786450
(Fife)

ROTAX 125 piston wanted to help start with kramer resto the bore is 55.78 any piston old or new your price paid any help,also rotax and ccm parts to sell or swap
Telephone: 0033 251343586
(Outside UK)

OSSA Gripper 350 Crank, rod, piston ,required. WHY. Also require Exhaust pipe for 77 KTM MX.
E-mail: mwitham30@yahoo.co.uk
Telephone: 07505 360953
(North Yorkshire)

Early 80s husqvarna cr430. I dont need a garage princess as I will ride it. Requiring work or unfinished project ok.
Telephone: 07821 734139
(Norfolk)

Kawasaki kx 80 1979 - 1980 twinshock model only. Any condition considered. There must be one in your shed somewhere. Why did I sell my one.
Telephone: 07807 997228
(Essex)

Any 80's Cagiva parts - trying to restore a Cagiva WMX 500 & WRX 125 to race. Anything would be of interest to get the old girl going again!
Telephone: 07906 244778
(Suffolk)

1978-1980 MotoVilla 125 cr parts, service and parts manual
E-mail: kkalawe@yahoo.com
(Outside UK)

RM370 spares, WHY. Have got in my possession - powder coated frame, swingarm, engine (dismantled), vapour blasted carb, tatty seat, shocks that need rebuild. Mainly need forks and both wheels, loom etc. May sell as it looks like it may be too much for me!
Telephone: 07791 582031
(Durham)

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Spares

Rotax /aprillia 350 engine bought as a project but now selling never started 100 pounds
Telephone: 01229 821760
(Derbyshire)

B.S.A petol tank only. classic tank circa 1960. persume 2 stroke because of mixer filling cap with instructions on it. needs paint, is steel construction.no dents found.
Telephone: O7941 430617
(Worcestershire)

KTM KTM I have got several boxes of rare used twinshock aircooled KTM engine parts for 125 and 175cc machines. They are from approx late 70's early 80's. Parts consist of crankcases, gearboxes, clutches cranks etc.. £350 ONO Tel 01425 672542 Evenings and Weekends Nr Bournemouth.
Telephone: 01425 672542
(Hampshire)

Yamaha ty 80 suzuki ts 100 dr 125 parts will post
Telephone: 07770 987038
(Suffolk)

Suzuki PE250T front wheel spoke set. New heavy duty spoke set fitted to rim but never actually used. £25 plus postage or collect from Oxfordshire. Also PE250 front hub £40 plus postage.
Telephone: 07826 476394
(Oxfordshire)

Suzuki PE250T front hub and brake assembly. Speedo drive is minus the spindle.
Telephone: 07826 476394
(Oxfordshire)

TY TANK / EXHAUST / AIR BOX, All good condition, £70 the lot
Telephone: 07906 564887
(Lancashire)

Honda ATC 110 seat cover £10.00 ATC200 big red £15.00 Haynes CB100/125/SL125 £7.00
Telephone: 07817 203167
E-mail: keithmilnes09@fsmail.net
(Powys)

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Miscellaneous

The Scott Gambler 10 2012 Mountain Bike is a very capable downhill and freeride bike. It boasts geometry and travel adjustments, a progressive multi-pivot linkage system, and a low-slung front triangle for maximum standover clearance. User's Guide
E-mail: sportbike07@live.com
Skype: sportbike07
(Buckinghamshire)

VMX magazines for sale four issues No's 15, 16, 17,18 21, 24, 25 & 26 plus other later ones also available. £20.00 plus £5 postage.
Telephone: 07826 476394
(Oxfordshire)

Motorcycle trailer, lightweight, Erde PM310/1R, 300kg gross, 240kg payload, under 200 miles, garaged, complete with lights/heavy-duty ramp/spare wheel/hitchlock/footboards, cost £660 new, overall size 245x145x78cm, load height 38cm. £450 ono
Telephone: 01823 672616
(Devon)

69 Dirt bike riders magazines ranging from 1982 to 1990,mint condition,also 45 performance bikes magazines 1980s,24 super bikes 1980,all immaculate condition,sensible offers
Telephone: 07713 140700
(Gwent)

BOX MX-5 Enduro HELMET with Goggles AT JUST £66.49 Free Shipping All Over the U.K. Other Specs: ACU Gold Approved, Multi-Point Venting System, Protective Helmet Bag
Telephone: 0191 230 2929
(Tyne and Wear)

No. 2 Classic Dirt Bike magazine, now out of print, clean condition, sum pages coming loose from the cover may glue?
Telephone: 07763 141161
(Tyne and Wear)

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Stolen

KTM SXF 250 2008 This bike was stolen in the early hours of January 6th 2012 - There is a cash reward for the bike back, no questions asked
E-mail: wyn539@yahoo.co.uk
Telephone: 07772 994441
(Gwent)

KTM 250 EXC-F Enduro 2009 Stolen from Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent 5-6th October - from a locked shed whilst we were on holidays.
Telephone: 07968 582891
(Gwent)

Suzuki RM 125 1999 my Suzuki RM 125 was stolen 24-5-10 if anyone has any info could you please contact me or the police
Telephone: 01415 324400 (Kirkintilloch police)
E-mail: gillian.sulton @ btinternet.com
(Glasgow)

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• Treat ANY buyer who asks you to send A SHIIPING AGENT money as a scam!!

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Don't fall victim to greed, as scammers never haggle, always ask top price and offer several hundred pounds more for the hassle of sending their accomplice the difference to the huge fake cheque they've just sent you.

• Scammers use bad English, and are inconsistent. Ask them where they live, then in another email ask them for an address for the V5 and see what happens.

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HOW IT GENERALLY WORKS:

These scams normally involve poor written English by foreign 'buyers'. They offer MORE then you are asking - and ALWAYS try to send you a cheque for thousands more then the cost - and then ask you to deduct your payment and wire the remainder on. They may also try to get you to SHIP the goods out to them.

Needless to say, the original cheque will bounce (and this can take up to 2 weeks or more to bounce) and you will lose your money AND possibly your bike, as they will try to have you wire the 'shipping fee' to their scam partner before the fake cheque bounces.

PLEASE use caution when replying to any email from overseas (or in UK!) - any offer that is too good to be true IS. Any offer that doesn't make sense, or seems 'strange' - ignore it. Any buyer who doesn't know what he's buying or what the price is.

UPDATE: Scammers are now often saying they are from Holland or even the UK, however the scam is the same. Try asking them a technical question, or something you'd expect a rider to know! They ignore the questions and continue to babble about sending you thousands by cheque and you posting on the remainder to them, whilst their nonexistent agent will come pick up your item.

The email scams will vary in name, country of origin and format, but all will be badly worded and include the shipping / western union payment methods. Check with your bank, check with Western Union, and use extreme caution.

A NOTE ON ANY CHEQUE-BASED SCAMS

Where scammers get you is that bankers drafts or Western Union Cheques can take up to 2 weeks to be of any value, and if you ask the bank 2-4 days after banking it "Has it cleared?" - You will get a YES! - It may also appear in your account!!

HOWEVER!!!! - 'Has it cleared' does NOT mean it 'has value' (i.e. its worth anything) - you must ask if the Cheque 'has value' to be sure.
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(If you want, ask your bank for express clearance - for just a few pounds more to confirm the cheque 'has value')

IMPORTANT: Cheques deposited MAY show in your balance even though it is uncleared - and when the fake cheque bounces (and it will, trust me) YOU will be liable for overdraft fees and a possible bounced cheque fee.

IMPORTANT: Scammers using 'certified' cheque - there's no such thing! They also often use fake foreign cheque, watch for these.

The scammer will push heavily for you to wire / MoneyGram the 'shipping fee' to their agent. This is instant, and anonymous - and the main point of the scam. This is the actual money they are scamming you for, since they try to get you to wire this free before their fake cheque bounces. Again, if in doubt - wait 2 weeks for your bank to confirm any cheque 'have value'