Pre-65 Bikes

hi guys what ya think off my bantam trials project shocks are to big but just using them for an idea let me know i need feedback cheers mikey

Just building some new wheels for the Matchless, and have a couple of questions. What's the best type to go for WM2 or WM3 and should I go for the heavier TC type given the wieght of the bike or will a set of TR's be OK?

Just spotted this on ebay, I know more or less how much it would cost to build this, but what do you think it will go for ? http://www.ebay.co.u...=item2a1d62af03

I need to identify this rear hub and sprocket from my new project. It looks a Triumph to me but not sure, actually it´s in a old James, a quite original bike. Any idea? Thanks for the help.

Some pre65 2012 Pics https://picasaweb.google.com/Vinnied55/Pre65_2012

Hi guy's I'm after some info where i can get some GPM piston rings ( aussie brand ive been told ) please , iv'e tried nametab , ajs , i'm ringing villiers services back tomorrow too speak to another chap that may know , just wondered if anyone on here know's ????? The GPM piston is fitted too a marcelle barrel ... Any info would be grateful

Hi guys. A mate at work has just purchased a James 197 off fleabay.The engine was stripped and has been rebuilt but may need a re bore.When they attempted to rebuild the top end it would appear That the oil ring is missing.So can anyone help source a ring set for this bike. The only issue is that its an AMC engine.I have been told these are not worth bothering with due to many issues.So would he be better sourcing a Villers engine to fit instead?

I have recently fitted new UPB PVL type electronic ignition and UPB Delorto Carb to my cub in an attempt to make it run better. I consider these good pieces of kit and already set up to run with my engine. (Bob is very helpful). The engine currently oils plugs and appears to run rich. It dies when the throttle is opened quickly and will not rev above 1/2 throttle. The symptoms get a bit better each time a new plug is fitted but not great. I didn't rebore the barrel when I built it as it seemed o.k. I fitted a good standard piston with new rings (all at +40"). This is my 1st engine build. It seemed to run o.k once the rings bedded in but has got proressivly worse…

hi any body use these clutch springs??? are they any good or dose anyone know where i can get a hold off good set? cheers mikey http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370496419452?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

As part of my refurb / upgrade project on my HT I want to sort out the gear ratios. It currently has a standard GB road box,which has been made low geared enough with a large rear sprocket and small engine one.But although first is fine,second is too big a jump - then third and top are all done by about 25mph ! So looking at what was originally supplied as a wide ratio box i now know what I need to change.Knowing that the 4 individual cogs,(Mainshaft sleeve,2nd gear mainshaft - then the two layshaft gears they mesh with) are like hens teeth,I wondered about the new ones that were around little while ago.(Why didnt I just buy them then ? ) Are they the same tooth count a…

Just managed to get a nice GB motor, but it has no clutch, covers,etc Has anyone fitted a belt primary ? pref with electronic ignition.

Hi, i have got some Triumph 3TA fork bottoms, and have been told that i can fit bultaco/fantic/montesa stanchions, i was wondering how i could get some 35mm stanchions in the 3TA 32mm bottoms? any help would be appreciated,

hi all been riding on my c15, i love it! dont know why i am building a bantam?? lol any way i have a set off old betor shocks on the with with the valves on, but one is leaking bad so they just bottom out, and am a big lad, so is there any other shocks that are good and cheapish,????? other than the betor ones,

Any thoughts on the ideal length, is there a magic number? Just in the process of building an Ariel short stroke and was just wondering if there was a figure to aim for. I seem to have a figure of 52 inches or is it 50?

Can anyone give me some pointers on a new B40 Project. I've been riding a pretty standard GB B40 frame forr a couple of years and would like to make the steering a bit tighter, anyone got any dimensions or offer any help? Mine has always been a bit of a sod when its hot. Anyone using an alloy barrel, if so where from.. thanks.

I'm struggling to get hold of some alloy brake shoes for the Matchless (.. and AJS) WD hubs, has anyone ever tried to modify a set from another model to fit?

hi all, after finish my c15 will get pics soon, i was sat in the shed today thinking what now?? i thought a bantam would be good i had about 7 when i was 14 but sold them so i got another tonight well parts lol, 3 frames tank engine in millions of bits half missing! but i do not want to rush this project, i have the c15 to play on so i am in no rush but i am in two frames off mind weather to build a bantam trials with a modded frame?? or put it in my rigid frame with girder forks?? its not a bantam one but it has been made to fit bantam engine, so people should i build the bantam into a swing arm or go and put it in the rigid with girders??? any help would be good if any…

Hi i bought this bike last year to ride in the Pre 65 scottish the guy i bought it off had limited knowledge of the bikes history. He owned it for a number of years but had never used the bike and only bought it because his late brother had one . I have used it several times and its a beast. I was hoping someone out there recognised it as its very different to a standard Bullet . And yes I got i ride in the 2012 pre 65 scottish

So, I'm getting to the point where I feel the need to invest in an electronic mag for the old girl, especially as the rest of the factory team has taken the leap. What do people think of the BTH electronic mags, I hear they now have a new model for off road use which allows the guts to be mounted up out of the way of mud and water? Are there any alternatives to the BTH? Please send me a message if you'd prefer, cheers all

Hi All Plodding along with my Bantam build, finally got a chance to put her up on her wheels and i've hit a bit of a problem with the sprocket alignment. The rear is a Bultaco wheel and there is no way of moving the sprocket closer to the hub without some serious machining so my question is can you offset the front sprocket? It is a D7 engine and whilist i haven't managed to measure the difference accurately yet i estimate it is about 5-6mm too far in. The other option is to move the engine over in the frame but the exhaust is already virtually touching the frame down tube. Many thanks in advance Chris