Pre-65 Bikes

Got the Sprite and had a first ride on it yesterday. Feels surprisingly modern. The frame has obviously been quite well modified to alter the steering angle, it does steer very well. The engine feels lively and it seems to find grip pretty well. I'm surprised how light it is.I'm quite chuffed.

hi all Think my thread title says it all - just need a bit of positive input from those in the know. VERY original proper trials version of the royal enfield crusader. I had every intention of lovingly restoring it to acceptable competetive riding condition - not to show or molly coddle. However I have been tempted by another project which is more suitable for myself. This crusader is complete and bought as a runner, though I have not even put petrol in and tried it as yet. It has new dunlops and chain and was last ridden in anger 2 years ago. Was considering putting it on fleabay but would really appreciate some rough idea of what price to expect or buy it now p…

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Can anyone suggest a reason why it would be a bad idea to chop the down tube on a cub frame and replace with a thick sumpgaurd (as in how the upb and armac design frames are configured). Obviously id have to keep the frame straight while attempting this operation. I would hopefully have a 5mm pre formed alloy bash plate made and replace bottom of downtube with this,can anyone suggest any downfallls pitfalls to this operation.

I have two wide swinging arms for my cub and have been riding with the one that is an inch (25mm) longer than the standard, If I change to the shorter standard length how would that effect the steering, i.e. would I be able to turn tighter with the standard one. I hope someone can advise as it would save me a bit of work changing only to find its worse? Any thoughts would be great.

Hi Ive covered rim size on a previous post, but thought I would ask the remaing (at the moment) questions in one go 1 - Sprocket size Its a 4 speed engine - unsure of any internal gearing changes. What the best combination of sprocket sizes ? Also- chain, 428 ? 2 - Wheel offet Im about to get new rims built onto bantam hubs Rear (using a widened swinging arm and engine offset 8mm) - I think needs no offset ? Front - I think 6mm offset to brake side ? 3 - Chain tensioner Any advice on best type ? may think of more ! cheers John

Most looking at this topic probably appreciate antique and vintage motorcycles.This past weekend I went to Las Vegas to the mid America antique motorcycle auction.Quite a few U.K. buyers because of the strength of the Pound.Here is a link to some images taken there.It will take you to a sub dir,just click on the file names to see the pic. http://allen224.com/vegas

Look at the price fetched for this Royal Enfield engine on E-bay. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1 And it is an unknown quantity!

Anyone know what you need for a day time MOT? I know you don't need lights or indicators, but presume you need stop light and speedo?

Hi, i'm preparing an early bullet 350 for trials and i have come across the letters HCM stamped on the top of the gearbox above the box number, anyone have a clue what they mean if anything? cheers Dave

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Royal-Enfield-Bullet...=item3f01417d09 Could be a desert racer with that long range tank?

hi guys, just wondering about the alloy mufflers a lot of pre65 bikes use....you know the elongated diamond type, has anyone any idea what the baffle arrangment (if any) is in these? i am guessing the inlet and outlet pipes stick well into the 'can' so that the gas has to double back to get to the outlet pipe.....are the pipes perforated any, or just plain. reccon charlie will know the answer as he's built most things to do with the old 4 strokes. cheers trev.

I have a top mount distributor T20 motor 1955. Are the differences with the side points type motor before I start machining on my motor for PVL etc. Is there any benefit to the later side points motor. Would be interested to hear your comments on this.

What is the performance difference between a std cam & an R cam when fitted to a 199cc Cub. If the R cam is used do you need to fit stronger valve springs. Also engine, gearbox & rear wheel sprockets, I thought of going with 17t engine, 13t gearbox & 60 or 62 rear wheel on 420 chain, does a wider size chain catch or rub around the gearbox sprocket area. Which is the best Carb to use I am told the Del-Orto 22mm is very good is this correct.

Has anyone any photos they could place here on TC of the Spanish made bikes that were ridden in this years P65 Scottish Trial.

Hi Guys, I know this sound stupid but GOV132. is lost. I thought it was still at the National Motor Museum, No reference. Sammy Miller Museum, No reference. National Motorcycle Museum. No reference. The last time I saw "The legend" was in the spring at the Classic show at Malvern. Where is it Now, Has Colin Dommett got it back? Scott was garding it at the show. PS, Did'nt a young man named, ? Clarke own it at one time too. PS<PS Just found a picture of Mick Clarke riding GOV 132, in ORR number 38, will post it when I have zaped it on to my site. Regards. Charlie.

I am looking for a copy of Don Morley's book "Classic British 4 Stroke Trials Bikes". I lent my copy to a guy many years ago and never got it back Does anybody have a spare copy that they want to sell ?, or know of anybody who may have one that they want to sell.? Happy new year to you all. Slinny.

hi, i need brake and throttle cables making up,anyone know anywhere in the b`ham area?

Hi could any body out ther tell me if Serco is still going, as I have tried the phone number everyday for the last 2 weeks and do the still supply aluminum barrels, big ends and gears.

Any recommendations for a pre65 friendly mot`er in Brum?