Twinshock

I seem to remember that the trial is planned for the 9th and 10th of September this year. Can anybody confirm that before I book a ferry ticket? Thanks lee

I have a Kawasaki KT250 tank that has rust on the inside and outside and a minor dent. Anyone suggest somewhere to get it repaired and painted! Or replacement tank!!!!!!! Also does anyone know what the engine mod was on the Gollner KT`s

please Help. I am desparate for an original shape TR80 Gripper Kickstart Lever. Can anybody help ?. Many thanks Peter. glamourgirl31@manx.net

Just bought a 320 Trial Armstrong to hopefully restore, depending on the amount of work thats required. The forks need replacing or recromed, theres some problem in the gear box and not sure theres a spark and somethings a miss with the back brake plate.Its got what looks like a fantic one on there, but no slot on the swinging arm for the retaining pin, is this the wrong type off brake plate? So depending what i find in the gear box, the faults should not be two much of a problem hopefully. Other than that the bikes in not in to bad a condition. Its got a (Sammy Miller) Hiro engine and white frame with a square section . Just read the frame number but forgotten it by…

I picked up a 1975 TL-250 in outstanding condition. Still had original Bridgestone tyres and chain and sprockets, and not much wear at all. I always wanted to own a 4 stroke Trials bike and this fits the bill perfectly. I weight more than the bike and am physically strong so the reputed weight of the machine should be manageable. I'll find out later today when I do the intial test ride. The suspension works great and it has heavy duty shocks specific to my weight, and a little higher than stock for extra clearance and better turning. Sammy Miller got his big Ariel down from 325 lbs to 245 lbs. Now I have read stories that Ariel Ht-5 owners are managing to get the weigh…

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Does any one on here know of a contact number or website/e-mail addres for Craig Mawlem, he was able to supply Majesty parts etc. Is he still trading? Thanks

We finally managed to get these four Australian Cota 348s together and thought it would be nice to share the picture

I've got an Armstrong CMT310 with the HIRO engine. I bought a photocopied manual from Sammy Miller which is little more than useless, I was expecting a proper workshop manual with technical info. The bike starts from cold after a few kicks and will tick over etc and starts first kick when warm, but seems to have very little compression for a 310cc single- I can turn the engine over by spinning the flywheel with my hand- surely that can't be right? I understand the spares situation for these engines is fairly hopeless. Has anyone else overcome this situation? Is there a piston that will fit from another engine? Does the cylinder have a steel liner insert or is it a pla…

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Getting bored of your 340????.........well why not try this 1980's French trike conversion kit Uses different triple clamp's and a swingarm with rear axle set up that can be swapped onto the bike with no other alterations. I have seen a photo of the kit on a Gori trialer and within the last few weeks have been contacted buy a guy in Germany who has just converted a SWM trike back to solo. He is interested in selling the trike kit, if anyone fancys a challenge drop me a pm. Martin

A freind of mine brought his two SWM's to my house the other night to see what I could do with them. one is a 81 240 (black framed) in box's and peices. The other one is a 82 240 ( blue frame no rear loop) that rolls on it's wheels but alot of bits to it in a box too. So after a note to MartinM to see what the correct plug should be ,I cleaned the tank and carb , dropped in a new plug and some good fuel and the 82 ran on its own ! I just had to try it out ... And I have to ask those that may know , is the 240 fantic a whole lot more powerful than these or do I just have alot more work ahead of me ! Now that the 82 does run at least , it gets remanufactured ,The bike is s…

Well I have decided to get myself a twinshock again, something to work on as a project and to take part in twinshock trials . Now I am not fussed about what bike I go for, but would prefer early to late 70's. My question is not realy what is the best bike but what make(s) have the most widely available spares or have the best value for money parts. Don't want to get into a rebuild to find that parts take months to locate or cost more that it is worth. I don't expect all part to be on the shelf but waiting time within reason. Also are there makes that you can go to several dealers rather that 'oh with that bike you cn only get them from.....' Any help would be great

Hi all out there,just wondered if anybody knows any info on dating my honda seeley tl200.It is a bit of a mystery what year it is ,and what exactly is the model,i assume it is a tl200,as engine says RS200,and it looks like an early frame.But frame no is in the 1100 area,ie sht1100,so if anybody knows of a web site or book that can help i would be very grateful,keep ridin,revandgo. :

Looking for a side panel for my Cagiva DG350. Anyone got one lying around ?. Just a hopeful request. Or any idea where i could find one.

Can i just check with someone in the know, what are these trials like? is this series on the road? and am i able to ride my ossa made in 77?

Help! I have a fiberglass Bultaco 199A fuel tank that is leaking along the bottom edge seems. The tank was sealed at one point in its life with a "Kreem" type product. What is the best way to proceed in resealing the tank: a. Pour a new sealer over the existing one? b. Try and remove/disolve the old sealer? c. Apply resin to the drip edge seam and hope for the best? I poured and flushed the interior several times with Laquer Thinner, although this did a wonderful job of cleaning the tank it did not remove the sealent material. I have considered flushing with Acetone, however, I am concerned that this would eat in to the fibergla…

I have a pair of original alloy bodied Rockshocks are they worth a rebuild ready to fit to my Cub, or have shocks moved on so much that it would be better to get a new pair.

Hi just stripped down my Falcons off a 200 Fantic. What grade of oil would you use and quantity. Also do you have to run them with air in? why not just oil. I am 75kg and use 40lb springs.