Pre-65 Bikes

Trials rider and former motorcycle dealer Bill Faulkner will be the guest speaker tommorrow evening at the Strtaford-Upon-Avon Clubs social evening. The event kicks of at 8pm with Master of Ceremonies Alan Wright introducing Bill at the Tiddington Home Guard Club, Tiddington near Stratford. There is no charge for the entry, just turn up and enjoy a pleasant night.

Has anyone tried one of these new carbs from AMAL yet, if so how do they perform? I need to get a carb sorted for the new Ariel 500cc short stroke project and was wondering whether to go with one of these rather then spend ages tweaking a Villiers. If anyone has tried one of these on an Ariel, any chance you could let me know the jetting? Thanks all

Anyone able to recommend an engine oil for a rebuilt trials Cub ? Silkolene Chatsworth 30 has been suggested by another Pre-65er. But its proving difficult to get hold of.

Help required. After stripping down my B40 i noticed the following. The engine has a high compression piston. Should there be a compression plate fitted ?, as the piston has touched the valves. Any advice on thichness of plate. The bike was always difficult to kick over, which maty explain this. Any advice appreciated.

I have a Amal 622 Mark 1 on my cub what pilot do the gurus out there recommend Vinnie

Ok people I need some advice / expertise. What would be the best fork set up for a 1959-60 James Captain K7 with a Villiers 32a engine. I have been told that Norton roadholder lower sliders with Ossa stanchions and Bultaco internals are the weapon of choice. What are your opinions? Is any one doing reproduction Norton roadholder lower sliders? I know Greeves are doing full sets of MP forks, but at a price?? Any advice - telephone number contacts etc would be appreciated. Cheers. Paul.

I saw a couple of nice Bantams @ a trial on Sunday I think they were Drayton frames (not sure) didn't get a chance to speak to the riders after as it was p***ing down and everyone was in a hurry to get away. Tried to search for some info on them can't find anything. Does anyone know about them or have a link to info. Thanks in advance

Can some kind soul give me the dimensions of the springs for a tiger cub clutch. IE overal length, inner and outer diameter. Cheers

Hello everyone,Im a new member, I recently bought a Ariel trials bike and don't really know what I have.I used to do pre65 trials on a T100 Triumph trials bike and have always wanted a big 500 Ariel, so I took the plunge.Can anyone shed some light on to my bike? Would love to know who built the frame etc.Thanks everyoneAlex

Can anyone tell if they know of a supplier who sells the above as i want to convert my ball bearing type to taper bearings. cheers all

As above,the seat on my AJS has a big hole in the cover.No idea where it came from originally or what it was intended for,but its just the right size/shape and its comfy on the road.I just want to tidy it up a bit. So who do I go to ?

Any one tried an Amal Premier 20mm carb on a 199cc Triumph Tiger Cub, would welcome your feedback please.

Further to my posting on this forum, i was put in contact with Ian roberts of SERCO, he looks like he came up with all the goods i need for the new Cub build the new engine will be ready at the end of this month question is, has anyone else got a SERCO engined cub here, and whats the best gearing to use with the 250cc engine (i'd ask Ian but hes away on his holidays for 2 weeks !!) and has anyone done a full serco bike with a standard ish frame, i'm looking for some photos of finished bikes.

Hi all, This is one of my Dad's old bikes and I was wondering if anyone could help identify it? Could it be the base for a decent Trials bike, In particular the engine? I'm not sure what to do with the bike at the moment and wondered if there was any potential? Thanks.

hi i am new to trials i am building a bsa c15 trials bike, not a factory bike but just for a bit off fun would just like to say hello, will be grateful for any help advise will post pics as i go on with bike, many thanks Mikey

I'm trying to source a T100 pre unit engine for a mate, if anyone has or knows of one for sale can you please give me a shout? If you PM with your number I call you back. Cheers

I’m looking for a nice exhaust silencer for my Villiers project, I’ve had a look around and all I can find are 4 stroke silencers?

Am thinking of adding a return line oil filter to my Triumph Cub trials bike, any recommendations of a kit or supplier anyone?

Hi Im building a 500 Bullet / Crusader trials bike. I would like some advice please on gearing for trials. engine sprocket? gearbox sprocket? rear sprocket? or Hitchcocks low ratio gearset? thanks in advance

I am trying to find the best type and model of pvl ignition to fit to my triumph tiger cub also which rotor numbers etc and any uk stockists. Any suggestions would be appreciated.