Help !! with TL125 parts anywhere

[Fred1956]

This is not a GasGas topic but it seems there are several knowledgeable guys on this forum.
I'm restoring a 1974 TL125 Honda for my girlfriend, this is her second one as her ex sold the first one. I need two more parts that are here but damaged the fuel petcock, Honda part # 16950-355-005 (which I found several listings on E-Bay, but they are in Thailand and Thailand makes me nervous for some reason. Plus I haven't been able to match part #'s up yet)) and the Air Cleaner tube, Honda part # 17253-355-000.
I've done all the Google searches and I'm dizzy from all the sites and numbers. It appears these two parts are no longer available BUT I'm hoping someone knows of a rebuilder or Honda dealer with NOS that may have them, also it appears that this was a popular bike in the UK and I know we have members on here from that part of the world. My international experience is limited to selling a wakeboard to a guy in the Netherlands one time.

 

[Rick]

Give these guys a try.... http://www.lewisportusa.com/

 

[slocalspode]

You may want to give these guys a call.
http://www.bjracing.com/tl125.html
Other than keeping an eye on e-bay. I don't know.
Some TL125 parts are going to be very
hard to find. Like a counter shaft sprocket cover. $$!
I have a friend with 5 of them in various
stages of completion. I'll ask him if he
has any spare parts. Or is willing to part
out any of his bikes.
We are in So. Cal. Depending on where you
are. Buying a whole parts bike might not be worth
the shipping.
Post pack here in a few days and let us know
if you found what you need.
Jeff

 

[Fred1956]

or he may have sources Jeff
Thanks Rick & Jeff I've sent messages to both of the sources you each mentioned. We'll see how it goes.

 

[slocalspode]

I looked at those petcocks from Thailand on E-bay. Heck, for $24 bucks
it should not be too big of a risk.
I ordered some NOS Yamaha parts from a fellow in Singapore. It took a
couple of weeks, but, I got them. That seller had lots of previous sales.

I'd be surprised that your local Honda dealer can not order you
a petcock.
It seems that there are a LOT of NOS, or newly manufactured, TL125
parts available lately. For years you could never order a seat. Now you
can get them directly from Honda for around $115-125.
Best of luck on your hunt.
Jeff So. Cal.

 

[TooFastTim]

There's a chap on http://www.trialscentral.com called Big John (Moffat) he's pretty jacked with Honda trials bikes (and Bultacos, Matchless' etc). Alternatively you can find him on Facebook. The 125 was pretty popular in the UK (the TL250 was not) and he'll be able to help.

Sammy Miller products are producing some aftermarket parts for the TL125 and will be able to help too.

 

[slocalspode]

Fred1956. You might want to contact these folks and ask them about
any bikes or parts for sale.
http://www.neott.com/
I believe they are near you.
You might go to one of their trials events and start asking around.
Cheers, Jeff So. Cal.