Pre-65 Bikes

Whats the correct plug for a villiers 32a engine?

Hi ive got a bsa bantam 4 speed and the kickstart needs replacing.Ive seen gas gas ones fitted to other bantams?Any other upgrades/suggestions?Thanks

Now heres an interesting one. Firstly shame on you if you didnt say hi on Friday and Saturday. Only Woodie, apart from slapshot3 who wasnt riding anyway and almost got me lost which is another story, had the good nature to say hi. He deserved a clean anyway So Vinnie whats your excuse? i saw you at the presentation so i now know who you are Any ideas who from this forum finished highest in the results?????? As far as i can see it's a certain Mr Rapley. Unless you know otherwise. So if you do let us know. Otherwise well done Hillary and for someone who said he was mostly interested in modern trials a damn good result. Anybody ever noticed how people usually look …

Has anyone tryied the B40 alloy silencers advertised on this e-bay site ? http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Race-Supplies-Dir...5QQftidZ2QQtZkm

Hi there, have acquired a 19" rear wheel which appears to be from a lightweight British bike. Brake plate is marked TF Blumfield. I know they did some front hubs/brakes for Velocette Venoms but this is not off a small Velo.. Can't get any more info on 'net. Any ideas if it's something rare before I start hacking about and swapping to alloy rim etc.Pics here Thanks in advance,much appreciated. http://www.loydee.blogspot.com/

Hello all, Been having a nosey round this awesome corner of the forum for some inspiration and advice. As a direct result of my mate Petorius' purchase of a Tiger Cub project i am now the proud owner of a Bantam project. I'm not new to the world of bikes (i'm on 6 and counting) and projects but i am somewhat new to the world of trials and in particular pre 65. The sorry looking pile of parts currently consists of a D3 1956 swingarm frame, a 1959 D7 engine, a chrome tank, and not a lot else. One thing i have found is a casting on the underside of the head "GT100B", i was led to believe that the engine had a Todd centre plug head, i was wondering if this casting corres…

I have a distributor BSA C15 engine I intend to build for trials, I have a WD low ratio box, I want to keep it 250cc, also intend to keep the bush bearing having a new phosphor bronze one made to suit. Having removed the top end all looks good so far, not run for a while but sound. PVL or Electrex ignition will be used. Has anyone any more tips for a soft 250cc build?? Thanks in advance...

anybody know where i can get my italjet t350 hubs re-lined with a new steel liner and any idea of cost.

As per pictures below, I have fitted engine (which is offset to give clearance) - and have widened swinging arm. Ive got the rear hub in what I think is the correct alignment measuring as best I can, I can then measure to get correct spacers manufactured. Is there an easy way to check front to back sprocket alignment ? cheers John

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

BP4ES plugs are hard to come by (unless you know differently)so I was using a Champion N16Y which is the equivalent. Now they seem to be in short supply but I can get N16YC. The question is, although I know the C stands for copper, does it make any difference ? Thanks Ross

Hello . Could someone suggest what oil to use for the engine and gearbox on my cub, Thanks

This was left to my wife after her Grandfather passed away. We believe he acquired the necessary parts and built it himself. It ran well and was all there but it was "used". It was his favourite bike. So I decided to show it some love. The frame and swing arm have been powder coated, forks have all new internals and have been polished. The wheels have been polished and the brakes over hauled. The rear shocks were fubar'd so a very similar pair have been used. Both yokes have been powder coated and new bearings installed. The build so far

Hi any experience of modern carbs that would work well on a 1955 RE clipper 250 trials build.

please help have a battered up RE crusader, would like to convert to trails. would very much like to use pre65 parts. what can i do, to this bike to make a good trailer. thank you

The Stratford-Upon-Avon Club held a social event on Saturday 9th July to celebrate the centenary year of the Colmore Cup trial. I estimate that around 170 trials enthusiasts including five previous winners of the trial took part in the event which visited many of the locations once used in the Colmore. Riding or driving any type of machine, the entrants were taken on 60+ mile loop of the Cotswold Hills and with an 'on road' route and a 'off road' route, there was something for everyone. Towards the end of the event, entrants gathered together near to a location named Camp, first used in the Colmore in 1936 and for many years until it a new owner withdrew the option to …

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

What would be involved in converting a road version tiger cub ready for trials? Is it cheaper to buy a road tiger cub and convert in to trials trim - or just buy one already modified off a well known internet auction site?

I currently have my 350 Ajay motor in bits for a full rebuild,tis in a bit of a state after doing a lot of hard work.I also plan to rebuild my HT motor as a short stroke 500 as soon as the Ajay is back running. I want both motors to run as well as possible,be reliable and long lasting.So as much care as possible will be taken in building them... So my question is,what balance factor is best to use,Don Moreley suggests using a factor of 60%, is this still the sensible number ? Both bikes will be used for road based trials,but I'm not worried about vibration at higher engine speeds on the road,I'm happy just to pootle along between groups of sections and enjoy a smooth a…

Hi there I've been offerd a b40 bsa otter fully rebuilt for 3 k foster frame . Tiger cub hubs complete engine rebuild new carb etc is this about the going price these days