Twinshock

Any one have any comments on what would be the best forks to retrofit and still be pre 1980?

how does the MAR stack up to the period competition?

For my sins i decided its about time i got the old Ossa back up and running. Its been sitting in the corner of the garage for the last 10 years while other projects have been soaking up funds (sound familiar?) Now i've never stripped an Ossa before. Plenty of Bultaco's and Montesa but not the Ossa. Anybody know of anything or any special tools i will need? also parts seem almost like the "Holy Grail" always promised but never actually there. One last cycle part i need is an origional airbox. I know i could get one fabricated but would like to restore to origional. Anybody got one holding the shed door open?? So any advice and or location of parts will be greatfully receiv…

I looking to buy and restore a twinshock yamaha TY 175/250 Have found sites selling basic parts .But what about engine ,gearbox and clutch parts are they still available if so where ?Help please regards phil

Forget little 200 Honda's, how about xl500 power!! Seen on French ebay

Hi maybe some out there can help. I am rebuilding a Cota 350, which has basically the same engine as a 349. I had the crank rebuilt and the rod used is not a Montesa original rod but a Metrkit rod which is aprox 1 mm thicker in the rod width, the base and top being the same as the Montesa rod. I recentered the crank using some of the different guaged spacers, and got everything lined up with an even distanve between crank halfs and the rod centered in the middle of the crank cases. Everything seemed ok until I put the piston and cylinder on and there is a noise as I turn the engine over. From what I can see, the connecting rod is shifted to one side as the engine turns a…

Hi, I was working on my cota 349 earlier model (80 I think), because the crank is broken. I am surpise because this crank looks like

I have recently got hold of a 159 which has been stored for a few months but was definitely a runner (and I can trust the guy I got it from). If I crank it over with the plug on the head I can't get a spark. I can't see anything obvious, the points check out with a multi meter and have tried a spare ignition coil which made no difference and have also tried more than 1 plug. For the wiring into the 'chocolate block' is it correct that the red cable from the flywheel magneto goes to the black lead in the ignition coil? Any advice gratefully received.

Hi, I have a 1977 Ossa 350 trials bike I am about to restore, does anyone have a wokshop manual I could copy, I think my bike is pretty much original but im not sure about the BING carb, also any contacts for Seat re-covering and Tank repair (got a dent in it). any other info, useful web sites etc would also be appreciated. Regards, Vaughan.

Hi chaps im restoring a ossa mar 1976 mk11 , ive aquired the correct amal 627 carb for it, but when fitted it will not flood on the tickler,the fuel flows ok and theres fuel in the float bowl but when the tickler's held down it just wont over flow so the bike wont start? also im tryng to save the original IDEAL fuel tap but the black rubber tube inside has perished? anyone got a spare or knows someone who has? cheers Nick.

A good friend of mine is unfortunatly nearing the end of lifes trial!! and is approaching the End Pegs!!..... His wife has had enquires as to her intentions with his trusty CCM. What she needs is an assesment of the rough value of the bike, the machine is in good condition . Thanks for your time.......

What is the trials scene like in N.Devon I ride twinshocks, some SM rounds etc. Thinking of a possible move to the Barnstable area. How far would i have to travel to get a ride? Which is the local club? any info appreciated.

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I am acutally posting this for my father who owns four greeves. Three all angelicans and a pioneer??? He rides AHMRA trials series. Either way he has an orginal 19" tire on one of the angelicans. His others were converted to 18" ers. He is trying to find a 19 incher without going to a knobby mx tire. After much surfing I am comming up with nothing. Preffereably not a cheng sheng. Any body know of 19 by 4.00's out there? Europeans do not hesitate to answer. He is located in New York. Thanks in advance --Biff

I've got a Yam TY125 that I bought when I first got into trials (December 2002) and I've not seen another one since. Has anyone got any information on how rare they are or owt else about them. cheers Rob

I'm waiting for my new Raga replica so I drove down to Mercer this morning to watch a classic and twinshock trial. Mercer's about 60km south of Auckland. Some of the tackle that was there was very rare indeed, for example this 500T Norton ('bout a 1949 vintage): There were also 4 198/199 Bultacos there. This was possibly the cleanest example: Also there was a lovely Greeves. The Greeves was ridden by NZ reigning enduro champ Chris Birch whose father is pictured on the 198A Bulto Peter Birch on the 198A Sherpa Also pictured, the great view from the venue. As well as a few local enthusiasts.

im lookin for a pair of crank seals for a ty250 im building anyone got any new ones they want to sell

Hi all, i tried to post pics of my Majesty after i finished rebuilding it, but now i have put it on ebay after only riding it once (and got second place at guisborough's glaisdale 2 day trial ).. it rode far better than expected and didnt lack in power, even though i weigh 16stone, it cost me

Iam looking to buy and ride a twinshock bike,anyone help with witch bike to go for ,is anyone got anything for sale. (BIKE THAT IS )