Twinshock

Hi There, Has anyone got a Honda TLR 200 for sale? Thanks Ash

Ok., for discussion, what would be the pros and cons for both machines? Consider that both bikes have had a full rebuild and also have all required frame mods done etc. Heavily built rider 200lbs (90kgs) This is code for overweight 😂

Can anyone tell me the best oil to put in my TLR 250 please? Some joker told me shell ultra synthetic was the thing but the clutch slips like mad. Ta Mick

I'm struggling with the position of the rear brake after moving the footrests back. How have people modified the rear brake after moving the footrests. Pictures Would be great. Cheers Ben

hi all. a friend of mine has a honda xr200 rolling chassis that he wants to convert to a trials spec. has anyone done one that can offer any practical advice? any info at all will be appreciated. he has a single fiberglass seat/tank unit from a tlr250 already, other than that its a blank canvas. thanks, paul.

Could anyone give me some guidance, I am about to re ring my two stroke engine,it has an iron bore and rings, most people say the bore should be de glazed but i found this article which suggests that its the worst thing you can do CLICK HERE

Hi guy's i thought i'd start a thread on hot tip's for restoration! as i know a lot of you out there are doing up pre-65 and twinshocks! This would be to everyones benefit helping along a restoration , so heres the first tip, when youve got that old trials bike back home and its looks like its been dragged through a hedge backwards a few times, get a handfull of wire wool and squirt baby oil (yes dont laugh) all over the grimy stuff and rub it well in , you'll find that this will clean up the bike a treat and wiped down with a rag with the same stuff will protect it! ive just done this to a pair (wire wool) akronts and they've come up a treat! everything else i tried …

how does the MAR stack up to the period competition?

how does advancing or retarding the ignition affect the feel of the bike at low revs? thanks matt

This may annoy Mr Nixon(sorry) but am just wondering how much the CCM trials bike he has advertised is worth. It is a very impressive looking machine. I would ask him myself but he says he doesnt want anyone to enquire by mail. I really like the look of the TL200/250 as well. If this deemed to be out of order could the moderators please remove as I dont want to cause any offence.

I was given a Montesa Cota 200 for my birthday about 6 years ago by my Uncle. The bike was in 'ok' condition but was abit hard for me to ride when i was only ten so it went back into the shed. It was there until summer this year when i decided to try and ride it - bad idea. It went very well for a while, but then the engine suddenly started rattling alot. The bike therefore pobably needs an engine rebuild to find the problem. Gearbox is fine and so is everything else exept wheel and swingarm bearings etc, t just needs tidying up. I got a new Beta at christmas and the bike is cluttering up the workshop so I want to get rid of it. Unforturnately this is all I know ab…

I know its not a trials bike, but this has to be close to some sort of record for a production twinshock Husky Auto Enduro Martin

i decided to try to get the dents out of my beamish tank tonite. my mate came over, we blocked up th petrol tap hole, fitted the air hose to the petrol cap breather, then i went to make a cuppa. when i got back, my mate is standing there with a sheepish look, and what looks like a yellow football. he just let rip with the compressor tap and promptly heard a loud DINK!! noise. luckaly the pipe blew off the petrol cap, so it didnt explode. so if anyone know of a beamish tank, please let me know. cheers Ben ps i'll try and sort some pictures

I was curious how rare SWM, Majesy's and some other vintage bikes are in the US? I've only seen a few of these around.

How tight should I do up the nut on my rim locks? Rear wheel

Hi all, I just wondered if any one knows how to work out the length of spokes needed for a wheel rebuild? I am trying to rebuild a wheel that had a 17`` rim on it. I am now going to try and put an 18`` rim on instead. As the hunt for 17`` trials tyres was proving to be impossible... Many thanks in advance.... Pete.

Is anyone else on the Trials Central site riding tomorrow at the Hyland trial.

Can anybody recommend some links or DVDs or whatever where I can see some good twinshock trials? Riding this 247 is a totally different animal...I can hardly even figure out how to ride it after getting off a Sherco. I need some inspiration!

the errm, 'fun', starts from 1:31 seconds in.... .....the completion of the 'plug cap removal' act could of been fairly exciting... http://youtu.be/97SPugyKbEA

this past year with picking up British kit bikes. First last fall with the Saracen, then the Sachs powered Sprite this Summer, and now with a Penton / Wassell. I first bought this bike in 1997, then restored it to a competition level and rode it a lot and like a dummy sold it. Getting it back was like a time warp. All these years it has been sitting on display in an office and it is exactly like it was when I sold it. I hope I don't make that mistake again.