Post classic/pre 89

[jellywrestler]

Johnny Reid? Way out of my league mate. The 250's I can afford.

johnny's still got his bike too

[Crasherfromwayback]

johnny's still got his bike too

Yeah what a blast from the past he is! He popped into the shop a few weeks back. He hasn't changed one bit from when I used to dribble all over his and Mike Webbs TZ's! He told me he still has his TZ tucked away.

[The Chow]

That'd be Tony then,Think you'll find he never had a "W" though,He rode BJs "S" for a year and then when his "U" was due to arrive they discovered he had some problem with his eyesight that wasn't gonna get better anytime soon so they pulled out of the deal and JR ended up with it,Still has it in his garage,I'm sure the Chow will fill in anything I missed out

The truth. The TZ250S was Brent's that he took to Europe. Myself . Beaker and Peter Daniel went thirds in it when we bought from the Jones. (note to self what was i thinking back then never go partnership with ownership of a racing motorcycle). Beaker kept crashing after he had an accident running up the back of Nathan Spargo at Manfeild. Beakers eye problem was much later diagnosed as a result of that crash. Beaker and I had a parting of the ways , which was a bit bitter at the time. The reverse U model that we order was $30,000! new . The resulting spliting of the partnership and the stock market crash , marriage break up and what ever else caused us to back out(in other words no $$$$). Luckierly John Reid came along and bought the bike from Mollers and him and mechanic Chris Evans had a fair few seasons out of it and as I under stand it still has it. That was the only New U Model imported at the time. Any others were imports.By the way the TZ250S is still alive and kicking as is owned by Andrew McLaren and is raced in some North Island events.

Beaker raced for a while afterwards and went overseas as a mechanic and last I heard (2000) was living in Auckland.

Cheers

[The Chow]

The truth. The TZ250S was Brent's that he took to Europe. Myself . Beaker and Peter Daniel went thirds in it when we bought from the Jones. (note to self what was i thinking back then never go partnership with ownership of a racing motorcycle). Beaker kept crashing after he had an accident running up the back of Nathan Spargo at Manfeild. Beakers eye problem was much later diagnosed as a result of that crash. Beaker and I had a parting of the ways , which was a bit bitter at the time. The reverse U model that we order was $30,000! new . The resulting spliting of the partnership and the stock market crash , marriage break up and what ever else caused us to back out(in other words no $$$$). Luckierly John Reid came along and bought the bike from Mollers and him and mechanic Chris Evans had a fair few seasons out of it and as I under stand it still has it. That was the only New U Model imported at the time. Any others were imports.By the way the TZ250S is still alive and kicking as is owned by Andrew McLaren and is raced in some North Island events. Eddie Kattenberg took over the riding of the TZ250S , then it was sold , never to be seen again by me till this year.


Cheers

Beaker raced for a while afterwards on an RGV and went overseas as a mechanic for Oscar Rumi's World Superbike Team with Norris Farrow and last I heard (that was in 2000) was living in Auckland.

[Crasherfromwayback]

The truth. The TZ250S was Brent's that he took to Europe. Myself . Beaker and Peter Daniel went thirds in it when we bought from the Jones. (note to self what was i thinking back then never go partnership with ownership of a racing motorcycle). Beaker kept crashing after he had an accident running up the back of Nathan Spargo at Manfeild. Beakers eye problem was much later diagnosed as a result of that crash. Beaker and I had a parting of the ways , which was a bit bitter at the time. The reverse U model that we order was $30,000! new . The resulting spliting of the partnership and the stock market crash , marriage break up and what ever else caused us to back out(in other words no $$$$). Luckierly John Reid came along and bought the bike from Mollers and him and mechanic Chris Evans had a fair few seasons out of it and as I under stand it still has it. That was the only New U Model imported at the time. Any others were imports.By the way the TZ250S is still alive and kicking as is owned by Andrew McLaren and is raced in some North Island events.

Beaker raced for a while afterwards and went overseas as a mechanic and last I heard (2000) was living in Auckland.

Cheers

Choice!

I want another 250 GP bike real bad. Just need to get my shit together finacially. Don't hold your breath for that!

[jellywrestler]

Luckierly John Reid came along and bought the bike from Mollers and him and mechanic Chris Evans had a fair few seasons out of it and as I under stand it still has it. That was the only New U Model imported at the time.

on of the best ever moves I've seen at wanganui was Andrew Stroud riding a big CR honda pass JR on the right hander in the esses and JR passing stroud on the left hander, big CR dirty bike h bars and a little TZ

John brought the TZ back out for the 50th Cemetery Circuit reunion and rode, not even sure what the story is with the 60th reunion and race meeting as to whether JR might have another ride there. he's there more often than not as a spectator

[neil_cb125t]

It's fuckin stunning bro. There's a guy who raced one at vic club, dunno if it was reverse port or not though.

The one that was run was std cly, pretty quick for sure!! light as but tyres were hard to get.

[EcurieSportive]

Yep, 2XT heaps different. 8 petal reed blocks, nikisol cylinders, ignition and ypvs controler, wider wheels, rear shock, carbs............ The rods have ??? (cant remember off hand) on them and it came up a TZ125 code.

All the reverse cylinder bikes look so great, wonder why the were hard on parts

My 'W' was super reliable just occasional piston/rings. The 'A' was harder on things from what I recall - has larger ports amongst other things. Reverse cylinders are unique sound.

Found an old ad from back in the day where I'd tried to sell my mine for $3500ono with loads of spares. Glad no one wanted it! My spares are a tank and wheels short of being a 2nd bike.

I've just ordered a few things from Dennis Trollope in UK and will get back out soon.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Found an old ad from back in the day where I'd tried to sell my mine for $3500ono with loads of spares. .

You're telling me! I gave my 92 RS250 away for $5k way back when. No one wanted them then.

[gammaguy]

You're telling me! I gave my 92 RS250 away for $5k way back when. No one wanted them then.

There was also a time whEn the RG 500 road bike fitted into that category

I once got offered a lovely one, one lady owner (really) for $5000.

[Crasherfromwayback]

There was also a time whEn the RG 500 road bike fitted into that category

I once got offered a lovely one, one lady owner (really) for $5000.

Yep. If only we'd bought 'em all up. Be doing well now!