Pre-65 Bikes

I'm about to start using a restored steel tank on my Norman and despite several thorough washouts, would like to minimize problems with any remaining debris...there is sure to be some! So, can anyone recommend a particular type or source for a good inline fuel filter that they have used? Many thanks

Hi, just had Alan Whitton work his magic on some old Long Roadholders and some not so old 'zocchis.. I'd like to use gaiters to keep the stanchions in good nick and I want them to look pleasing to my eye too. Anyone know offhand which ones will fit nicely to the 35mm and also the top of the Roadholders? I want them to be a relatively fine 'pitch', ones in pics I've seen have about 15 'teeth' if you know what I mean, I'm really not keen on the coarse ones with about 8 'teeth' Ta very much

Hi all I am looking for a tiger cub cup and cone set to move forward with my cub project. I have emailed various dealers and looked on ebay with no look can anybody help? These are the measurements: OD 42.81mm/1.685" ID 1"/25.4mm Depth 0.4"/10.17mm I also have another set of yokes with a smaller diameter stem that i can use however i have forgot the exact size so i will upload this later. Any help guys??Cheers Sam

Not that i need one yet,but i hear talk that a lot of people when getting a rebore are opting for a kawasaki piston. What piston is it and what bike was it originally used on,just for future reference as i believe it will come in hondy for future reference. Regards Dan

I'm now up against a problem that you're probably familiar with(!) but I've only just come across - where can I get a 20" trials tyre from? Do Dunlop occasionally produce some for older 'bikes or are 20" trials tyres now made from "absolute unobtainium"? I can't seem to find one anywhere. I've even considered lacing another C15 hub onto a 19" or 21" (clearance problems with 21"), while keeping the original wheel (and old, cracked tyre) for posterity. But what a lot of unnecessary and expensive hassle, particularly when I want to keep the 'bike completely original. What can I do? All suggestions gratefully received. Thanks. Barry

I have for a while been experiencing false neutrals on my tiger cub gearbox ,has anyone else had this problem,what was the fix ?

What is the best gearing set up for more top end on a mountain cub , it would do around 45mph normally but I am not going off road and would like to see maybe an extra 10mph......would fitting a normal tiger cub gearbox internals from a road going fit in and give me what I want ? Thanks in advance

Hi Guys I currently have my Panther geared right down to about 30 to 1 for trialling. I am planning to do the Arbuthnot trial in sept on it and there is a far bit of road work. So today I fitted my speedo and went out for a blast. I am getting about 25 MPH on the current gearing. I have a 66 tooth rear sprocket fitted at the moment. But have a 60 tooth one in the garage. Would fitting the 60 tooth make that much difference or do I need a even smaller one?. I wouldn't mind about a 40 MPH top speed. I do understand that I will be raising the gearing up all through the range but I am not to worried about the sections in the trial. I

Could someone tell me what thread size the studs are that screw into the inlet port on a C15 head. I want to fit longer studs to move the carb backwards but I'm useless with British thread sizes. Secondly, does anyone know if they can be bought in longer sizes? If not I'll buy bolts and make studs out of them.

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.

can anyone please advise on the configuration of the felt seal and retainer on a cub, or provide a diagram,is it oil seal,felt seal,retainer then bearing,or as my manual suggests just two oil seals?

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…

I did manage to hold off for 2 months before thinking about starting another :-) I fancy building a unit BSA, so what's the best frame to get? I'm not interested in making it eligible for the Scottish, I just want to build something to ride and enjoy all year round. All help much appreciated, please PM me if you prefer. Thanks all.......

Looking at using a Bantam rear hub on my C15 build. The distance between the inner forks of the swingarm is 175mm, is it recommended to have the hub widened slightly? and can anyone recommend someone to do it?

I'm looking to make a change from modern to Pre-65 trials. My father used to work at James so I quite fancy riding one in Sammy Miller series & similar traditional events with roadwork. I've seen some replica bikes at a few trials but do not know where to go to source one. If anyone can recommend supplier(s) I'd be grateful. I'm also interested to know if anyone builds up full bikes in the way Jim Pickering does with the Drayton Bantams.

Hi Guy’s I am looking for a alloy barrel to fit C15 is anyone making new ones Cheers John

hi,fitted smaller front engine sprocket and electrex ignition tighened up,engine dosnt turn primary chain fouls case,what do i need to do remove shoulder where chain fouls or ????????

Is it better to have a plug cap with 5 ohm resistance or one without, bike is a Cub with PVL ignition.

Hi all, I'm just finishing a project and wondered what cc it is, i can't remember the formula. my bore is 83.75 and stroke is 78.40 could someone jog my memory please. Best regards Si

Is there a front m/guard bracket available off the shelf that will fit the Roadholder slider standard mountings. Thanks in advance.