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samwisemcg

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  1. Knowing my old man it could be in his hand and he wouldn't hear it.
  2. My old man recently had issues with his barn being broken into (luckily no bikes were taken). But he has since installed an alarm, which contains a sim card. The alarm unit is hidden and once the beam is broken it doesn't make any noise, it just calls his phone. Giving him time to either call the police or disturb them himself.
  3. On a side note, how do you find the heavyweight forks? My cub has metal profile forks, but I’m considering sourcing an original pair of heavyweight forks for it instead.
  4. I couldn't agree more. One of the things I have always loved about trials is the fact that the average rider can service and repair their bike at home in the shed or garage. Cars have moved on so much that you need a lot of specialist equipment and an in-depth knowledge of computers to get most things done. When something does go wrong it usually isn't repaired, it is unbolted and a whole new unit is put back on. In terms of future developments I am sure they will continue to increase usable power delivery and shave weight. Then one day someone will come out with an idea we never knew we needed and change everything.
  5. Stick your puller on and wind it up. Take it as tight as it will go. Then tap the end of the puller the end with a hammer, sending the shock into the crank shaft. Loosen off the puller then repeat the process. This is how I did it and it took about 30 minutes and 3 or 4 attempts, applying pressure, tapping the end of the shaft etc.. It eventually just popped off whilst the puller was tight and I was standing around chatting.
  6. It’s worth considering falcons are fully rebuildable by the manufacturer. I know people have managed to rebuild Betors, but I’m not sure of the results. Without wanting to throw a spanner in the works I had the same conundrum a couple of months ago. I needed to replace some worn out Betors on a cub & someone recommended njb experts. They are 115 for the steel bodies and 165 for the alloy. I got myself some steel shocks and so far they’ve been great, no complaints. I know that James Lampkin and Dan Thorpe both used them in the pre 65 SSDT, this year.
  7. I had my eye on this too, but decided I have too many bikes already. Looks like a beauty and you got it at a good price too.
  8. I have a Fantic 200 and I love it. I've owned it for nearly 3 years and have never had an issue, it starts easily every time. Spares are fairly easy to find and there are a few specialists about (Bill Pye and Bob Wright). To ride, the bike feels really light and easy to handle and it always has enough power. I love them.
  9. You're right, mine has the side points so it would suggest it's 62 onwards. But the engine number dates it as a 1954. Unless the crankcase which has the engine number isn't original to the rest of the engine.
  10. Hi all, long story short, I’ve recently bought a tiger cub and I’m fixing a few minor issues on it. One of the issues is an oil leak from one of the rocker covers. I’ve looked into it and it seems like the engine is very early 1954, but am I right in thinking I have a square barrel and therefor a square barrel head? I will probably buy a full gasket set for the bike to fix the rocker cover oil leak. However if I buy a full gasket set based on a 1954 engine, will the gaskets be correct for the barrel and head? Thanks
  11. Thats's not a bad idea. Try all the free stuff before chucking money at the problem.
  12. Thanks for the help guys. I did try and contact Greeves, who now own Metal profile, but got no answer from them. Hopefully I can find some off the shelf items, if not getting some made up might be the way forward. Thanks
  13. Hi All, I have a cub which has been set up for trials, but has been sitting for 30 years unused. I am slowly recommisioning it. It has a pair of metal profile forks, the forks have 5 inches of travel, but when you ride it they are so stiff and heavy it feels like about an inch or two. I have stripped, cleaned and given the fresh oil, but they still feel woody. The only thing left to try is to replace the springs, but I can't find any. Are there any companies out there who make springs to order. I need some 500m x 24mm. Thanks Sam
  14. I've finally sourced and fitted a brand new seat. Looks so much better than the old covered seat.
  15. You've read my mind. My to do list consist's of new rear shocks (the old one's are seized), sort out the forks, electronic ignition and a new kickstart ( though I hear the dog leg kick start levers are very hard to find now ). I've got no intention of making a trick cub, my wallet and sanity couldn't handle that. Thanks, you're spot on. I've spent a month studying old photos of Tiger cubs trying to figure out what they were, to no avail. 30 minutes on here and the mystery is solved.

 At least I know how much oil to use now. 
 Now I know what they are, I'm wondering were metal profile fork decent in their day?

 Thanks again.

  16. I've taken the plunge into the world of pre65 and I've got myself a tiger cub. It runs fine but has been sitting unused for a long time. It seems like a pretty honest, non trick, trials machine. But a few bits need recommissioning. The front forks are quite stiff with limited travel, so need looking at. I was wondering if anyone could help me identify what they are from, that would help me massively with spares and servicing. Many thanks Sam
  17. Good thinking, definitely worth a try. Thanks
  18. Thanks, thats a great reply and taught me a lot! My TY does actually knocksometimes. Some people have suggested piston slap, some have suggested pinking, others say they always knocked even from new. IT may be worth trying a little octane booster to see if it cures anything. Thanks
  19. Potentially stupid question, but... What is Octane booster and should I be using it in any of my bikes? (fantic 200, Yamaha ty250 mono and 1954 tiger cub) Thanks Sam
  20. I’d say pick whatever bike interests you the most. For me it’s bikes I saw as a kid but could never afford to own. It doesn’t have to be the best or the most competitive, but if it interests you, you’re more likely to maintain momentum. Another point to note is, if you want to build a bike from a box of parts, make sure parts are easily available. It would be far easier to restore a TY250 with all the off the shelf NOS parts rather than something rare like a JCM. Most of all enjoy it.
  21. It only ever happens with the engine off. Is this really normal? It makes moving the bike around a nightmare, plus also trying to start the bike when it won't stay in neutral is next to impossible. Thanks for the help.
  22. I've got a bit of an issue with my 88 mono. It has trouble finding neutral. You think you have it, then it pops into 1st or 2nd. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
  23. There's a Fred Hardy cub, which is beautiful but probably a bit too much for me, I'd be scared to ride it. There's another for £2995, which looks nice too, thats more like it. Thanks, I will look into that for sure. Thanks, great site with a lot of good info!
  24. I do like Bantams, but I own 3 Two strokes already, so I’m really after a four stroke. Tiger cub, c15 etc..
  25. I pretty much assume that most pre 65 bikes are not 100% original nowadays. I am ok with that. If it makes the bike more enjoyable and reliable I think that’s and good thing. I ride for my own enjoyment and I know I’m never going to be that competitive. What I basically need to know is this. Is there any downside to buying a road bike which has been converted for trials? Are the frames and engines dramatically different to the trials cubs?
 
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