Pre-65 Bikes

hi bought these forks from the states last year as AJS legs but just wondered if anyone knows exactly what they are and are from? Thanks

http://www.dansmc.com/explodedfork.htm May be of interest to some here with exploded views of Marzocchi's, Ceriani and Triumph forks amongst others..

I know its not a trials event but this forum seems like a good place to tell people. This event has been cancelled following a site visit today.due to the flooding on site.Its been put back to the 2nd sept and all passes will still be valid. http://www.thetaverners.com/

Sorry that its another pesky bantam question, but where would i be able to get a frame kit from?

Hi, Regarding visual frame design, do you know 1. the regulations for Brittish Nationals, SSDT P65......2. what is your reflections of winning bikes...or the match of the first vs the other: about visual frame design per 19641231, James, DOT, FB, C15, Bantam... *double tubes under/around the crank case? *bolted bash plate/tube replacing bended tube/tubes? Cheers,

Hi, I am resurrecting a rigid Bantam, now 185cc with a modified frame at the rear end and loop under the engine. Two problems have come to light, where the rear of the frame was widened for the tyre it seems to be lop-sided, i.e. tyre clears on chain side, but is very close on the other. Main prob though, is the steering head angle, having fitted honda forks with parallel steering stem, it looks like a chopper! Can anyone tell me what the steering head angle should be, as other people I have heard from say that other forks have been fitted yet the bike looks normal. I am judging this against tlr 200 honda and my 4rt, the 4rt isn't really comparable of course, just using…

Please can someone id a frame number its believed to be a DMW but unsure someone has tryed bacon books but no luck Spoiler

hoping for some input here guys, building a paul Jackson framed cub and struggling with the chain tensioner position, was hoping to get it tucked up behind the peg mount on the swing arm but the chain had clearance issues with the spring when the swingarm moved, I have tried a gasgas/universal/beta tensioners and all have issues mounting in this area, so I have now mounted one on the back of the peg mount, clearance with the chain is the best I have had it and as the swingarm moves the tensioner keeps tension. I like this position but are there any issues with doing it this way? I thought that because is it still mounted close to the pivot point of the swingarm the …

Help!!! I know there are lots of different oppinions!!!!! But to be eligable for the scottish 2 day do the bottom frame tubes still have to be fitted????????? I know some clubs want rear frame loops and stuff but are the bottom tubes required???????

I am interested in any information or colour photographs for the Francis Barnett Model 92 from 1963 to 1966, in particular I think the frame was Arden Green, does anyone have the current code or know which car manufacturer colour may match?

I have just bought a 1965 Fred Hardy built Tiger Cub to get into Pre 65 trials in addition to the twinshock stuff I'm doing. I have a few questions (I promise I have searched previous threads first): Oil - The bike came with "20w50" written on the tank next to the filler in the top frame tube. This is a custom made (by Fred) frame and I have no idea of oil capacity or what type to use. Various threads here and elsewhere suggest "Never use synthetic", "Always use synthetic" "Only use mineral" etc. I understand that there are three oils (Engine, gear and chain case) I have managed to find some information on capacity for gear and chaincase (half a pint from memory) but a…

I have about 20 old bike magazines from the 1980-90's each has an article on pre-65 bikes, Greeves, matchless's a few on cubs including one cub that won the pre-65 scottish etc. They are free to anyone who wishes to collect them or pay the postage( they are quite heavy). give me a call if you want them. 07921 786 450 P.s I live in Fife, Scotland. Have fun

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

The "project" is slowly coming on, far too slowly to tell the truth, and i am now looking for some front mudguard stays. Now in the "good old days" you just went down to your local trials shop and sorted through the mudguard stays they had on the shelf and found a set that fitted or were close enough to be made to fit. Those halcyon day are long gone. Nobody seems to stock anything nowadays just "will order it for you". thats ok i suppose if you are wanting std bits for a std bike but when building a pre 65 "special" it just aint that easy. The bike has Norton Commando sliders and i was thinking of trying eithe TL125 or TY175 stays as they look sort of what i am looking…

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 need to drill a hole in the rim of the front wheel for the rim lock, how do I work out exactly where to drill it? I've been told the correct position is four spoke gaps behind the tube valve in the direction of forward travel of the wheel, thoughts please gents.

Hey I'm building a B40 and i'm looking for a victor style fueltank that covers the head of the engine i have tried the Sammy M. tank but that sits ontop of my engine and that is not verry nice any idea where i could buy that sort of tank? regards bob

Hi all, I'm just starting to make the fuel tank for my Bantam and was wondering about fuel capacity, how much fuel do you think a trials Bantam needs? I'll only be doing club events and won't be doing any road trials, is a gallon enough capacity? Thanks.

Dear all, Do need some advice here, where to search for proper black full lenght, ~180dg, polymer compound 5" mudguards similar to all OEM, Acerbis, UFO... mesaurements and shapes identical to 5" alloys = accurate diameter for 18 x 4.00 for "periodic 50´ rigid look:-) Were naive enough assumed no one offering rear 5" full lenght with smaller radius than required for 18 x 4.00.... should match what?? 17 x 3.75 is it even possible to find for OEM Cota 125?? And China compound not at all corresponding to all trials / motocross panels, tanks, mudguards..Ive ever seen from -75 up to date. M G.. Cheers,

entered a national event in 4 weeks time but last time out my bike was pinking a bit.Reading up on the internet it seems like one of the causes could be build up of carbon. I also read about a tuner in the states that gas flows heads using a sandblaster. So i thought i could kill two birds with one stone (epecially as it is so tricky to get the push rods back in). This afternoon I took the air filter out and the silencer off, fired the bike up, held it at about 3000 rpm and throw hand fulls of sand into the airbox. most of the sand seems to have come out so I put it all back together again. Problem is now that it runs really rough. I reckon it so well gas flowed I need…