Pre-65 Bikes

Long story short: I decided to paint my Armac Cub tank (Holtworks?). The colour was chosen to commemorate a friend of mine who passed away this year and had his Cub the same blue. I got a couple of quotes (at around 200 pounds) then decided to have a go myself! I got most of the materials from a local automotive paint supplier and the pinstripe and tank stickers from Ebay. I used rattle cans for an etch primer and also bought the rattle can equivalent of 2K colour and lacquer. (I don't know how you can get a 2 part paint into a rattle can either!) I have always liked the 'Gulf'' colours on Triumph Bonneville's so thought I'd do mine in a similar style. …

Anybody know anything about alloy clutch baskets etc to fit BSA B40 ?? Seen one or two bikes advertised and they apparently have alloy clutches. Assume this is not just to save weight but as it is rotating mass will by reducing the amount of inertia enable the engine to "pick up" sharper ? Any of you guys had any experience ? is it a worthwhile mod? If so where can you get one?

Just sortin the old fellas b40 out & as the brakes are usally on the crap side does any one know of some good stoppers that fit? :santawink:

i am just about to order an Amal for my 199cc cub (Mk 1 22mm) but was wondering if there are many different set ups out there? i have searched but only came up with a couple of spec's. I am sure the 230/250's are not the same so just want the main,pilot etc please for the standard 199cc.

I am rebuildig a Francis Barnett trials bike and was trying to keep it original as much as possibe. i have been told that if i was to attempt a trial i must have folding footrests Is this true? I have just spent many hours removing folding rests and smoothing the welds down. Regards Ken

I'm in a fortunate position where I have a rigid pre unit frame and a 350 goldstar engine and gearbox. This is at the planning stage and would appreciate any suggestions. Also is it worth it? I could sell the lot and get a b40 special. I'm in the midlands and will attend a bmca trial to see what's occurring.

Hi guys I am struggling for past few weeks . I am not able find suitable bearing for BSA C15 headstock with Ossa Mar forks/yoke. either the bearing is smaller or bigger. if someone can provide brand/number they have used. and workaround that will be very helpful. Regards JH

What size of sprockets are you fellow Triumph Tiger Cub riders running on the crank, gearbox and rear wheel also rear chain size. My bike is 199cc currently fitted with a 420 chain.

Hello, I'm restoring a 1962 Comerfords Tiger Cub. Has anyone got one of these so I can have some pictures? Just want to try and sort out what it should look like. Also, mine has a 4.00 rear tyre on it that rubs the swinging arm. Would the original bike have a had 3.50 or 3.75 tyre maybe? I know you can get wider rear frames. It if it came with standard width, I'd rather leave it like that. Thanks in advance! Martin.

Hello, i have a NEB clutch in my bsa trials bike and it is too sharp and agressive. i only use 4 of the 6 spring to make it softer but it is still very sharp and hard to control. I used to lubricate the plates with light gear oil before but after half a trial the clutch starts to stick and wont free complete. Now i run the clutch dry and it doest stick any more but it is very grabby. Did anyone find a trick to make this clutch work for trials ? Different plates or springs or an oil dat doesnt start to stick ? Kind regards Bob

Anyone got an up to date e-mail address for Duncan Mcdonald? This one armacdesign AT hotmail.com does not seem to exist any more.

lots of old bits for you pre 65 nutters http://www.i-bidder.com/forms/SaleDetails....content=catlink

Planning to rebuild a C15 to trials spec. Is there any value in pushing the engine out over 250cc which I believe you can do with a Triumph piston or is it best to use normal oversize.

see a few nice old bikes for sale locally, what sort of money would it make in the UK ? http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/mcy/3795654394.html

Has anyone used Aspen fuel in Villiers engines and did you use Aspen 4 and use your own twostroke oil or the ready mixed Aspen 2 ? Was it better than pump fuel and was there a noticeable improvement ? I know its alot more expensive but is it worth it as I only use my bike a few time a year .

Any information on frame geometry, different forks, wheels, sources of parts etc would be of help in this project. Its got a V5 and I want to use it. Not for show. Green laning and the odd club event for fun. Thanks in advance, IGK

What jet's/settings are you running in your dellorto on your cub? (199cc)

Hi, I`ve recently bought a C15 head ( part no. 40-338) that according to the Rupert Ratio book is ` scrambles `59 `60 and big valve with 15/16 choke. The exhaust is standard C15 but the inlet measures 1" 7/16 ( no valves with head). I`ve read that SS80 is 1" 13/32, but does anyone know if mine is standard?. The inlet is ported but don`t know whether that is original or later. I need a new inlet valve and not sure where to get one? Thanks in advance, Dave

I am lucky enough to own a (fairly) original 1950 TR5 in 'oily rag' but useable condition. I would love to find its original registration number so that I can research its history fully. I am informed by the VMCC that it was shipped from the factory in early March 1950 to Redhill motors in Brighton. If it was registered in the East Sussex area before Nov 1950 then it would almost certainly have a KUF registration. Given the realtive scarcity of these bikes in the UK, there will not be too many with the KUF registration, so it should narrow the field down. I would be eternally grateful to anybody who has any information about a rigid 1950 TR5 Trophy with a KUF reg. Tha…

Hi, I've inherited my late Dad's '60 C15T and, despite not riding Trials (but a motorcyclist for over 50 years), I intend to restore it. I'm not clear yet quite how to go about it, what my priorities are or should be, and... I am NOT a mechanic! But I know my limitations and I don't intend to sod the 'bike up through ignorance. I'm going to convert it to 12v and fit Boyer Bransden electronic ignition (it was a bugger for my poor old Dad to start!) as I'm OK on electrics - I fitted a Boyer Bransden to a Sammy Miller Trials Cub I once owned. Then I need someone good to completely rebuild the engine (with the desirable mods) - someone good and not someone who just th…