Pre-65 Bikes

Can someone tell me what is required to fit a 9E clutch on a 6E? Parts and the alterations required?

A few of us are heading up to the wood at Youlgreave tomorrow morning, Sunday 12th. (Where Peak Classics have their next event.. about 1/4 mile north of the village opposite the junction for Middleton) for an hour or two of practice so if anyone fancies coming along we'll be there from about 11.30 Andyrew

A definitive eligibilty list for Pre 65 Scottish ? The entry form is open to interpretation ?

Afternoon all, Havent been on here for quite a while but decided to come back as Im about to start a new project as the Bantam is know finished, been blown up twice and is sitting in the garage looking sorry for itself Anyway, Ive got me hands on a 1966 BSA C15 star which, like my last one needs a full rebuild. Thankfully the engine is running and is sweet so that will be left until I earn some more money so I can add in the trials gearing, PVL ignition etc etc So onto the frame, forks and swinging arm. Its going to be a pure bred trials bike and although it will take along time, it will be done properly I only have a limited budget so Im looking at ways to save mo…

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here's a pic off my bros c15, minus the blue bin and the washing but its the only shot i could get so he didn't see he lol hes fussy

So, in an attempt to make sure I've got the correct mixture I keep on checking the plug and after a few changes this is what it looks like I think it's looking pretty good, thoughts please?

A teaser for the oldies: What's the connection between a Quality Street tin and a trials bike?

Hi Guys Does anyone have pics or dim's for how to achieve an adjustable engine offset with Cub in Bantam Frame Any help appreciated Frank

Hello, I'm after some advice about a BSA B40 trials project. I'm a 19 yr old engineering student and have almost completed my first bike restoration of a Montesa Cota 348. It was a fairly simple bike, but I have learnt a lot and I think it's time I took on another project. I want a British bike, (which I wanted initially, but thought I'd start on something simpler and cheaper!). I want to use the bike for trials, so the B40 comes to mind. (The C15 seems a nice bike too, and is probably better for trials, but I'd much rather have a 350cc) So in a few months time I will be looking to buy a BSA B40 for restoration. It doesn't have to be a runner (I'd actually rather it d…

I have just bought a pre 65 BSA C15 that will need some serious reviving to be ridable. Wheel and fork replacement may be easier than working with what is there. The AHRMA rules seem to allow any pre 1975 forks and wheels? Is this correct? Does this mean I could use early 70's Japanese or Spanish forks and wheels? If nothing else, it would allow me to ride while I revive the original parts.

Hi Folk's Looking to get a couple of air boxes made for the trials bikes, greeves and james, to help with the breathing etc. Anyone got any contacts for people who do this provide kits etc. Cheers Steve.

My 350 AJS currently has just a mesh covered intake on the 376 monobloc filter and I have been wondering if it might be an idea to fit a proper air filter to save wear and damage to the engine. If so which would be better, a chrome pancake with paper filter like this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321657925837?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Or a K&N type cone filter attached to an adapter liker this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261504367267?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT and http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251859967712?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Any comments and advice woul…

Here is a photo of a villiers 6e with an Ajax conversion (fitted in a 1951 James rigid). Other than this was made by B&C Pearson, Knowle, Birmingham in the 50s and 60s and is, along with the Vale Onslow conversion the only conversions allowed for pre60 villers engined scramblers, I can't find out much about it. Anyone have any more info? Tim

We're trying to strip a pair of Matchless forks, similar to those in the picture. Top nuts are off, springs and spring covers are off. The bolt at the bottom of the slider is out. How does the stanchion come out of the slider? It won't just slide out, it is as though something is still holding it. There is a damper rod (or whatever) only a few millimetres in diameter, sticking out of the top of the stanchion, this also seems held in by something. It will turn but doesn't unscrew. I've tried sharply pulling the stanchion out of the leg but it hits what feels like a rebound cushioning spring and won't come out. I'm now stumped. Can anyone tell me how to remove the stanc…

Hi everyone, I've just bought my first AMC bike which is an AJS 16 that's been built as a trials (style) bike. A fair bit has been done to it but there is also a lot I need to sort out and improve upon. The plan is to use it for some road trials like the Arbuthnot, some rides out with my local VMCC sections and a bit of playing around at my trials club's local practice ground. I'm not looking to use it for serious pre-65 competition use. From what I can tell so far, it's quite a bit of a bitsa. I believe the frame is a 1959 but the engine may be earlier as it has a pressed steel primary chaincase and magneto with manual retard control. I was also told that the crankca…

Could anybody please point me in the right direction regarding the above bike owned from new by my trialing uncle. He is looking to restore the bike to original condition could anybody please recommend a company or individual who is capable of carrying out the work. Would prefer East Anglia or South East. Many thanks

Hi peeps, I'm optimistic that the pre 65, pre-unit AMC chaps on this site, can offer me the benefit of their experience? I want to renew the oil seals in the "teledraulic" front forks on my 350 AJS trials bike. I've owned the bike for twenty years and never had to strip the forks. I've withdrawn the legs and removed the setscrew from the base, which I believe secures the inner damper tube. There isn't a circlip above or retaining the oil seal, as with Honda and Yamaha. How do I withdraw the stanchion from the lower leg? I'm not inclined to apply any force at this stage. It may be possible to remove the seals by drilling into them and using two self tapping screws to gain…

Several years ago I bought this Cagiva but never could get it running right. The previous owner mentioned he wouldn't mind getting it back from me. So at the recent vintage bike show I see he has this AJS so I offer to swap the bikes. He gets the Cagiva and I end up with ANOTHER project. Fortunately for both of us he agrees. This last box is fully of freshly chromed parts. Unfortunately this includes the oil tank, which I think should be black. I haven't had a chance to fully inventory the parts. Then again I barely know what it should look like when it's complete! I went out today and looked at the parts more carefully, here are some more pics: I b…

Well because I'm sat here bored out of my skull slowly recovering from bronchitis,I thought I'd report on my recent engine rebuild job on my rigid 350 Ajay. I've only done one trial on it since the rebuild,the Golden Valley March Hare,but a good amount of practicing and gentle running in around the lanes. I'm pleased to report that it was worth the effort,the engine starts and runs a treat,pulls like a freight train on a whiff of throttle and idles like a Burrell steam engine.... Another nice bonus is the vastly reduced vibration through the footpegs and bars when at cruise speed on the road - its much smoother.So the dynamic rebalancing of the crank has certainly worke…