Pre-65 Bikes

Hi, After running my newly built Cub for around 8 hours, it has developed a pin hole in the new Vinylester petrol tank. I drain the fuel after every use but I noticed petrol dripping from a small (2mm diam) blister on the inside section near the bottom(where it hangs over the Oil in the frame top oil tank tube). I'm assuming it has a pin hole that has leaked into the gel coat causing the blister. To be honest, I have a feeling the blister was always there and I may have popped it whilst cleaning the tank! My thought is to buy some 2 part 'chemical metal' putty, gouge out the blister and make a small counter sunk hole, then slap the filler in the hole. I'm assuming po…

Hi, I've inherited my late Dad's '60 C15T and, despite not riding Trials (but a motorcyclist for over 50 years), I intend to restore it. I'm not clear yet quite how to go about it, what my priorities are or should be, and... I am NOT a mechanic! But I know my limitations and I don't intend to sod the 'bike up through ignorance. I'm going to convert it to 12v and fit Boyer Bransden electronic ignition (it was a bugger for my poor old Dad to start!) as I'm OK on electrics - I fitted a Boyer Bransden to a Sammy Miller Trials Cub I once owned. Then I need someone good to completely rebuild the engine (with the desirable mods) - someone good and not someone who just th…

Anybody seen the results from the Midland Classic Trial at Rhodesia at the weekend? Even went and bought Trials & Motocross News this week but theres nothing in there. Want me money back Not that i've got any delusions cos i know i'm crap but would be nice to know how crap So anybody seen the results?

Anyone know the number for Anne bates to get some regs for the Experts trial on 11th Nov. The one in T&MX is a fax line

Hi All, Anyone know where I can get some rickman brake shoes for my trials bike. Front and back. Thanks Steve

Is there an old foundry knocking out Rickman hubs, because I received some pics today of some front hubs up for sale at a not-very-pre65 price, and they don`t look pre05 to be honest?

I don't suppose if anyone knows how to get hold of a rear rickman hub,to fit a1956 ariel ht 500 or even a whole rear wheel

Hi all,now I may be mad but I have a chance to buy what I want of a partly stripped 55-56 350 matchless road bike.I've always liked Ajay/Matchie singles,(rode a 1940 ex WD G3 on girders for several years.)and I'd like to build a rigid trials bike for a few gentle summer rides.My question is what year/years of rigid frame are best to start with ? Also are the mid 50's forks the ones to use?

I'm in a fortunate position where I have a rigid pre unit frame and a 350 goldstar engine and gearbox. This is at the planning stage and would appreciate any suggestions. Also is it worth it? I could sell the lot and get a b40 special. I'm in the midlands and will attend a bmca trial to see what's occurring.

I have been gathering bits and pieces for a rigid triumph project for a while now, I have a 49 ish Speed Twin frame and various pre unit motors some alloy barrell, a military TRW front end and Cub trials wheels, has anyone got any advice, pictures info that might be of assistance in the build up? I want to put together a sort of TR5 trials bike. here is what i have done so far

Guys i am after a modern Rigid frame for a villiers 8e Is there anyone making such a frame or is it just me thats mad!! Cheers

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?

Assuming there is an alignment of the planets sometime in the near future and my new James frame materializes then i will need to get some wheels built so i'm gathering bits as i go along ready for if it arrives. So guys i've been offered alloy rims in both WM2 and WM3 but i dont know which to choose In the past i've never given it a thought and just used what was fitted, mostly WM2 i think, as std. I assume that WM2 being slightly narrower would give a rounder tread profile to the tyre and WM3 being slightly wider would give a more square or flatter tread profile. Would the WM3 however close the treads up and the WM2 open them slightly ? Which would give better gr…

Hello, I have a Wasp RT3 with a unit 500 Triumph engine in and would like to put a day light MOT on it. Has anyone used the mountain bike type speedo and horn with any success, if yes, what make are they. I have looked at a few on line but they seem to cheap to be any good !! but I would prefer a wire less one . I will have to fit a small battery for the stop light, so plan to used a led bulb to cut down on power drain (the electronic ignition has no charging provision), I could also connect the horn to it, so it only leaves the speedo to sort out. Regards, NB

I've nearly got my bsa c15/b40 built and was wondering how I go about registering it to get a v5 and have an age related plate I believe the frame to be a 1961 b40 and the engine is a 1965 usa f type c15 engine.. will this be tax free and will I need an mot? We're do I start cheers luke

I removed the small end bush from my C15 and the surface finish inside the rod is really rough. It looks like a very bad drilling job. As far as I can tell, it is pretty much round with an ID of .751/ .752. Is this rough surface normal or common? I'm thinking it needs to bored for an oversize bush but don't want to bother if this is actually normal.

Does anyone have contact details for Roger Heap who lives around the Preston or Lancaster areas please ?

hi has anyone got a number for roger heap frame builder think hes in the preston area cheers kev

Hi, Guys, Now we have several "Pre 68" Trials teams coming along to the Classic Trials Show, (List and information later) But we would love to have Roy along to complete the Triumph team of the time. Do you know how I can contact him? you can PM me if you like, do your best for me lad's. thanks. Regards Charlie.

I saw a pre 65 royal enfiel the other day, it was breath takingly beautiful!!! did people appreciate there good looks at the time or do they get better with age? opinions please. And also why is it pre 65 bikes and not 60 or some other number? Yamaha Dude