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Learner legal 125 2-stroke. Come's with a years tax and mot, only 34,000 miles from new with loads of old mot's and paperwork.This is a 30year on road off road, go any where, learner legal 125 2-stroke that i have used for the last 2 years and its been great. £1095ono
Telephone: 07944 412929
(Oxfordshire)

1972 a35 swiss military bike. Uses Ducati 350 wide case bevel drive motor as used in the mx bikes. Great reliable little classic,only a handful still around. £2300
Telephone: 07882 740843
(Outside UK)

Husqvarna 1978 cr 250 fully restored with a box of spares. £2695.ovno
Telephone: 07765 772309
(Tyne and Wear)

KTM 400 GS6 USA model with special colours and most of all a "Penton" serie (in fact the last in 1977) aluminium tank, few spares, all old parts for refrence only come with appropriate tool bag, superb engine still in original 81mm bore.... This bike have not been used a lot...just restored with lots of new parts (lots of bill from my friend Andre in Austria) Fully road legal including the tyres...age related plate and does run nicely. £3,000 ono.
Telephone: 07746 414967/02392 252034
(Hampshire)

1973 Honda XR75 K0. £1400 ono.
Telephone: 07775 902330
(Gloucestershire)

Suzuki rm250 1984. v.good condition. Raced last year.Comes with spare motor,masses of engine parts inc gear clusters,clutches,crank cases etc.. and spare 1985 frame. Not being used so need the room. bargain price £1300 the lot.
Telephone: 01785 823399
(Outside UK)

1964 Triumph Tiger Cub Trials Replica. Ultimate restoration completed to TR20 spec. Rolling chassis by the late Bert Greenwood. Engine rebuild and final assembly by Tim Bateup of Gordon Farley Motorcycles. Square head and barrel. Upswept exhaust. Chrome rims with stainless spokes. Stainless nuts and bolts. Sold at 2005 cost of restoration. May consider splitting for parts if suitable offers. £4500
Telephone: 07881 734711
(Surrey)

Yamaha tt 500 in excellent condition 78 model has al tank and 540 big bore kit biger carb . Orange £2200
Telephone: 07919 317723
(Northamptonshire)

I found the bike in Barn just out outside Chesterfield were it was used in Local Motocross events. The Engine and frame numbers match 1T0007506.The bike turns over freely and the gearbox selects fine. I have not attempted to get the bike running.It is very original.
Telephone: 07710 757007
(Durham)

Genuine Original low use ccm500 for sale. Approx half a seasons use from new.
Telephone: 07882 740843
(Staffordshire)

BSA B44 Victor special 1969 t&t spent all its life in usa until 2008 new tyres,tubes,brakes, wassel ign.and coil. runs and rides fine. pre 65 trials considered in part exchange. £2,900 o.v.n.o
Telephone: 07979 271053/01246 201322
(Derbyshire)

Sprite 250 Villiers (1964 I think) 3 trials since full rebiuld which included new exhaust, rear dampers, fuel tank, electronic ignition, sump gaurd, recon wheels/hubs, front forks, and much more. £1895ono
Telephone: 01344 455872
(Berkshire)

Honda XR250R 1993 9500km genuine Two owners. Very sweet bike £1100
Telephone: 01252 621120
(Hampshire)

Beta TR35, 250cc 1990.runs well, new fork seals & gear lever and Renthal bars, usual scuffs and scrapes , may swop for classic trail bike. £750.
Telephone: 07913 019213
(Warwickshire)

KTM 200EXC 2003 Great condition, not had a hard life. Recent work with receipts. Perfect for race/fun use. No documents. £950
Telephone: 07980 001634
(Outside UK)

Triumph TR5T Adventurer 1973 Genuine 8100 miles £4950
Telephone: 07967154571
(Somerset)

1971 Rickman Zundapp Reed valve, mikuni carb,good all round condition,inconsistent spark due to stator though a nos electronic ignition is supplied 1575.00 ono
Telephone: 07778 381729
(Hertfordshire)

Gilera elmeca regolarita 125 1978, uk registered with tax and mot, done 500 kms from new all original, engine refreshed, very good condition. £2500 ono
Telephone: 07876 467218
(Oxfordshire)

1978 Yamaha TT500 Engine recently overhauled & oversized 3mm barrel fitted New tyres front & rear. Good overall condition. Matching Frame and Engine nos. Bike in northern ireland.
Telephone: 07803 602733
(County Down)

CRF 450 08 kxf 250 05 1700 1550
Telephone: 01795 428172
(Kent)

CCM 230 enduro new unused bargain ideal greenlaning made in england with honda engine £1900
Telephone: 01548 521278
(Devon)

1989 cr 250 1989 good bike full engine rebuild chassis blasted and resprayed new plastics and there is a new seat cover but not yet fitted
Telephone: 07814 727243
(Lancashire)

1978 Yamaha YZ100. In race ready condition powder coated frame new tyres chain and sprockets etc . Engine runs well £900 ono
Telephone: 01747 852397
(Dorset)

1989 HONDA TLM 260R, very very rare machine, ground up restoration,ready to show or ride, p/ex considered, road or offroad, £4250 ono
Telephone: 07767 783881
(Durham)

Suzuki TM 400. immaculate. dry stored & not used for some time £1,900
Telephone: 01223 891655 evenings
(Cambridgeshire)

1973 250 bultaco pursang. Ready to race new tyres chain etc. Call me for more details. £1700 ono.
Telephone: 07854 964256
(Dorset)

1970's DKW 125 Enduro, fully restored inc engine rebuild, no expense spared, everything done inc chrome £2700 ono
Telephone: 01132 854604
(Outside UK)

Triumph Cub 200cc roller bearing crank uprated forks PVL Alloy tanks and rims £2250 ono
Telephone: 01905 357645
(Worcestershire)

BSA B40, tidy scrambles bike, call for further details and photos, £2750 or ono. Also single bike (tipping)trailer.
Telephone: 01548 844327
(S.Devon)

CZ250cc type 513 1989 all origional apart from silencer new pvl electronic ignition £2100
Telephone: 07912 566060
(Nottinghamshire)

Aprilia TX 300 for sale, very rare sorted bike, to much to list, £2200.
Telephone: 07811 623395
(North Yorkshire)

Greeves TES looks all original few dents in tank hasn't been run for over a year but has a good spark. Selling due to financing another project. £1550.
Telephone: 07985 171855
(Essex)

2008 Ducati 1098R, over $30k worth of accessories at dealer cost, finished in custom red and black carbon paint. this 1098 has been upgraded with full carbon fiber body, sbk mirrors, neoprene 1098 seat, carbon fiber gas tank, ergale gas cap, carbon fiber airbox.
E-mail: ghanimjal@gmail.com
(London)

KTM 250 evo enduro 1989 all the latest technology for 1989 still has original seat very little used £800 or px for large motocross 400 or larger
Telephone: 01548 521278
(Devon)

1970's DKW 125 Enduro. Fully restored, coating, chrome, engine etc. no expense spared. Ring for details £2700 ono
Telephone: 01132 854604
(Outside UK)

AJS Red Devil 360 Rotax 1980. Engine and gearbox rebuilt in 1990 at AJS motercycles and unused since. Phone for info, no idea of value as there were only twenty built and the rebuild cost £747-00 so please make me an offer. Thanks, Brian.
Telephone: 01392 881686 / 07837554347
(Devon)

Swop yamaha DT175MX for yamaha it175 or kdx175 air cooled. the dt has tax and mot to feb 2013 or sell.
Telephone: 07725633118
(Worcestershire)

Honda CR 250R 1989 New top and bottom end,(MM mallow) New Fork seals New swingarm and head bearings , New plastics and sticker kit, New clutch plates New c+s, New alloy clutch and ignition covers , New seat cover , Fitted alloy frame guards and alloy skid plate ,alloy hand guards, New front master cylinder and caliper off crf250r, Trailtech computer. Frame sandblasted and resprayed £1100
Telephone: +353872 385376
(Eire)

BULTACO SHERPA T 1971 250cc. Fitted with Sammy Miller high boy frame.Same owner for 32 years and has seen very little use. Never trialled in anger.Please phone for more details. £950 ono. Cash Only.
Telephone: 01797225690
(East Sussex)

Kawasaki KDX420. Appears to have had very little use from new! Spare Wisco piston included. V5 in my name. £1200, no offers.
Telephone: 07753 957427
(Somerset)

Fantic 245 air cooled monoshock trials bike, 212cc 1989 model. This bike is in good running condition and I have ridden it in 3 trials last year, it is easy to start and has plenty of power, it has disc brakes front and rear and brand new IRC tyres. £750
Telephone: 01482 866349
(East Yorkshire)

The Dodge Tomahawk can reach 60 miles an hour in about 2.5 seconds, and has a theoretical top speed of nearly 400 mph.
E-mail: monicklain@gmail.com
(Outside UK)

Fully Restored 1970's DKW 125 Enduro. Far to much to list everything done regardless of cost, all paint, chrome, engine, wheels, etc, please ring for details and pictiues. £2700 OVNO
Telephone: 01132 854604
(West Yorkshire)

Suzuki Beamish 250cc, 1976 2nd Edition, complete engine rebuild big end up, respray. Mint condition, easy start, hardly used. £2200 o.v.n.o.
Telephone: 01721 729061 (evening)
(Borders)

Trials, Bultaco Sherpa 1975 250cc Ready to ride £1,450.00 ovno
Telephone: 07917 772219
(Dorset)

Rtx t200. good condition. few marks and scratches had for 3 years and it's never let me down.good starter trials bike. £650
Telephone: 07800 527686
(Kent)

1979 Honda xl 500s, taxed and tested, white, red and blue, excellant condition. £3000.00ovno.
Telephone: 07900 505676
(Dumfries and Galloway)

1986 125 kawasaki kmx had new head clyinder kips full gasket oil change still in need of tlc was a barn find runs want 320 as stands worth more stripped for parts or fully working classic bike
Telephone: 07999 320347
(Hampshire)

Brand new never been ridden 1980 honda cr 125 rz !!absolutely 100% genuine bike. £6500
Telephone: 07882 740843
(Shropshire)

Maico 1980 250. New tyers tubes cables leavers, brake shoes f/r fork seals. Engine runs sweet, good for another 32 years. Side panels say 400, taken from my other bike to sell. Will order the right side panel graphics before sale.
Telephone: 07807 834783
(Buckinghamshire)

1978 250cc Beamish Suzuki. Beautiful condition, needs to be viewed superb engine, lots new, V5. £1995.
Telephone: 07886 373708
(Surrey)

Seeley Honda 200, correct RS engine, lots of stainless, mint restored condition, starts 1st kick and runs beautiful £3250
Telephone: 07825 662297
(Teesside)

Bultaco sherpa T 198B ,white frame model , rare 250cc only 270 made of this model , ideal winter restore , email for more photos ... sensible offers.
E-mail: hewsonworld@talktalk.net
(North Lincolnshire)

1965 DOT White strength 250. Immaculate condition throughout , fully restored . New tyres ,shocks , forks seat , sprockets and engine rebuild and not yet run in - ready to race or just look at . Call for pics and can email them to u. £3750 ovno
Telephone: 07825 211222
(Suffolk)

Virtualy new b50mx matching no,s been parked in my garage 20years would take sammy bsa or trials faber
Telephone: 01874 730364
(Powys)

1965 DOT 250 White strength , Completely restored ready to race or just look at ! Comes with a daylight MOT , engine not run in yet , new cables tyres , you name it it's probably new. Nice piece of history too. Call for further details and pics.
Telephone: 07825 211222
(Suffolk)

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Wanted

Armstrong mx 500 wanted cdi box for the 485 2 stroke rotax engine needed to finnish resto any help would be great.
Telephone: 0033 251343586
(Outside UK)

BSA B40 or B441 or Wasp Outfit motocrosser/trials. Any condition.
Telephone: 07957 451384
(Outside UK)

Yamaha IT175 project or parts anything considered.
Telephone: 01757 269272
(Outside UK)

YZ125 E 1978 orYZ250 G 1980 pref with some work to do will consider most thinds
Telephone: 07872 555277
(Birmingham)

Greeves bits wanted anything considered, whether its road, trials or scrambles cash waiting
Telephone: 07855 478389
(Suffolk)

Twinshock Trials Fantic. Montesa.ect around 250cc must be vgc and ready to trial cash waiting
Telephone: 07889 178608
(Leicestershire)

Bultaco montesa swm or fantic twinshock trials regardless of condition for restoration will collectdistance no object cash waiting
Telephone: 07505 328953
(Staffordshire)

Ceriani-type forks for late '60's Victor scrambler, also other bits to complete restoration
E-mail: steve500@manx.net
(Outside UK)

84 husky cr500 spares, what have you and also 79 yz400 spares and advise please, new to twinshock scene
Telephone: 07967 017098
(Lancashire)

BSA MX 440/500 engine, late 60's type, rebuilt or original, also other original parts required for a rebuild
E-mail: steve500@manx.net
(Outside UK)

Vor /vertemati off road enduro. Running or not required. cash waiting
Telephone: 07915 069721
(Cheshire)

CZ 250 Twinport and/or parts required anything considered
Telephone: 07813 883428
E-mail: alexeh68@hotmail.com
(Outside UK)

1979 yamaha yz400f spares wanted, gearbox needed and gaskets but interested in anything, also any twinshock bikes for bits, cash w h y
Telephone: 447967 017098
(Lancashire)

Classic British motorcycle suitable for occasional recreational enduro/trail riding. I quite like motorcycles such as Metisse or Triumph TR5 but any presentable ‘four stroke’ motorcycle in good working order would be considered. I have no particular budget (£3000.00 minimum) in mind but I am seeking the best all round ‘value for money’ motorcycle and I’m in a position to purchase with cash immediately.
Telephone: 07766 701130
(Buckinghamshire)

Any twin shock for restoration to race scrambles/enduro, anything considered upto £500
Telephone: 07817 599165/07724 300881
(Clwyd)

Parts wanted for 1977 Bultaco t350 Sherpa ( 191 ).Need barrel,cylinder head,kickstart,gear lever and brake pedal with rod.
Telephone: 07754 887584
(Outside UK)

CCM Rotax engine or project. MT500 etc. W.H.Y. cash waiting or have TT500 for PX, needs wiring.
Telephone: 07902 027474
(Hampshire)

CCM C20 1991/92 side panels to buy or copy needed to finish resto
Telephone: 00 33 251343586
(France)

Maico 400/440/490 wanted. Preferably requiring renovation and reasonably priced. Mono or twin shock.
Telephone: 07712 530610
(North Yorkshire)

UK BSA gold star scrambler, must be good/mint condition cash waiting... thankyou
Telephone: 01689 855711
(Kent)

Rotax 250 air cooled mx engine wanted must be good condition pay your price some one must have one
Telephone: 0033 251343586
(Outside UK)

Sidestand for 1972 bultaco 250 sherpa, good price paid.
Telephone: 07915 603495
(Derbyshire)

CCM TR350. Must be in average / good working condition.
Telephone: 07977 976203
(Durham)

1979 kx250 A5 top price for a mint one but willing to restore, anything considdered
Telephone: 07887 733965
(Worcestershire)

RTX Trials frame, rolling frame or non-runner wanted for hybrid project.
Telephone: 07754 887584
(Cambridge)

Trials bike for project. Prefer air cooled but anything considered even non-runner,rolling frame,engine in bits etc w.h.y?
Telephone: 07754 887584
(Cambridge)

Villiers 32a-37a engine parts for trials project north lincolnshire
Telephone: 07962 182162
(North Lincolnshire)

83 husqvarna alloy tank and wheels may consider complete bike 07739 568401
Telephone: 07739 568401
(Manchester )

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Spares

XL500S for spares or as a runner. Too much detail to list here so please contact me.
Telephone: 07894 836115
(Middlesex)

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)

SWM 320tl 1978 rear wheel cushdrive type complete tyre will need to be replaced £60 post £15 anwhere in uk other swm parts avalible
Telephone: 07778 561111
(Hampshire)

Honda cr 480 mag and stater and airbox for sale off 1983 model
Telephone: 07919 317723
(Northamptonshire)

SWM 320tl 1979 parts 4 sale
Telephone: 07778 561111
(Hampshire)

Selling XR500 engine, many parts also suitable for XL500. Suitable for engine rebuild or spares.
Telephone: 07894836115
(London)

Pre unit T100 engine all alloy 3134 cams superb moto x engine as new
Telephone: 01874 623535
(Outside UK)

Suzuki dr 125 front end belived to be of 1985 model. 70 pound.
Telephone: 07770 987038
(Outside UK)

1981 Suzuki RM125 used parts for sale. I will try to get some photos up but in the meantime email me what parts you need I will see if I have them and get back to you asap w/photos of the parts, etc.
E-mail: jamzusa@hotmail.com
(Lancaster, PA. USA)

Triumph Bantam Cub fuel tank for sale good solid condition with no dents, blue and white, comes complete with rare Eyebrow tank badges and fuel cap Photo on request. £100 ono. Also BSA bantam chrome fuel tank with recesses for pear drop badges £80 or £150 for both tanks. Telephone: 01225811036
(Wiltshire)

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Miscellaneous

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

Beta Zero Gara Trials 1993 Reg no. K882DBD This bike was stolen from my garage during last week of January 2012 - There is a cash reward for the bike back, no questions asked
Telephone: 07773 495186
(Hampshire)

Stolen on 12.42012. totally restored 1972 husqvarna 450 cr. Bike is 100% original but is missing its silencer. bike taken from Stafford area. Reward offered
Telephone: 01785 823399
(Staffordshire)

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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NEVER - *EVER* accept overpayment of ANY kind.

• 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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• USING 070 telephone numbers. Watch carefully for premium rate 070 numbers being used by scammers. They look too much like mobile numbers, but are not.

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.
Its an annoying quirk in bank-speak that many fall for, and banks never make clear to its customers.
(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'