Pre-65 Bikes

For once, everything organised for the Manx Classic- ferry booked months ago. Had a letter this morning- Steam Packet Co has 'revised' our sailng times due to 'ongoing technical problems with the vessel'(really inspires confidence about even going!) Now we arrive just in time for signing on - providing the boat's not delayed/breaks down, effectively losing nearly a day. If thats not bad enough, try contacting them, you just sit in a queue for hours, on a national rate call, adding to their profits. E mails ignored of course. Has anyone got any sense out of these cowboys?

As above, for my C15... I've budgeted about £150, not bothered if the Alloy ones are lighter, just wondered what current opinions are.. I've looked back through the archives and there's fans of either, but a lot of the opinions are a few years old so things may be different now? I see a lot of Betors about, but is that because they look a bit sexier or what ? Cheers

I've just purchased a cub frame for the Stafford show, does anyone know what size the steering head outer race should be It’s the later type with the wide swing arm I think its been modified on the frame I purchased?

Hi again Chaps , anyone know if grey Stilmotor mudguards are available ...Cheers

A friend of mine asked me to put up some pics for him, the carb was used on a Cub anybody seen one before How was it set up Vinnie

Hi guys I am struggling for past few weeks . I am not able find suitable bearing for BSA C15 headstock with Ossa Mar forks/yoke. either the bearing is smaller or bigger. if someone can provide brand/number they have used. and workaround that will be very helpful. Regards JH

Hi guys, i'm about to fit my clutch plates - using an eight plate clutch upgrade. My experience with more modern bikes is to soak the plates before fitting. As my engine is likely to sit on the bench for some time as i'm keen to do this. Consequently, i'm seeking advice on what oil to use? I'm not too fussed about price i'd rather run with something that doesn't encourage slippage. QM

Hi people , anybody know info of a Sun Wasp trials bike please ....Many thanks

Managed to get a triumph twin that is trials ready but needs a few mods. What frame mods do most people run?? my wheel base is still 56" is it best to mod mine or is there a special frame available?? Shall i try and learn left foot breaking or convert to right foot break ?? I have ordered a throttle reduction kit as the bike is really fearse off the bottom. It has mp forks is there anything i need to know about them?? Thanks in advance Dixie

Has anyone recieved thier entry for this years Talmag Trial.

Photos here: http://s1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/Senor_Esteve/Talmag%20Trial%20Hungry%20Hill%20Aldershot%20January%202012/ Unfortunately it was not very bright under the trees and 1/40s at F2.8 doesn't really cut it for action shots; underexposed and blurred - but I included some anyway; its not everyday you see somebody showboating a Douglas.... NB I retain copyright, but PM me if you want an original 6Megapixel file; no charge, gratis.

Hi Guys, Is the Talmag trial still on this sunday at Hungry Hill, Aldershot. Last year it was cancelled, if so its a good day out, especially the sidcars bouncing valves up the climbs!! triton

i had a slight off at the weekend at the Peak round at Bracken Rocks. Unfortunately i didnt get chance to throw myself under the tank to protect it from a nasty log. The result was quite ugly to look at and was leaking quite badly. On the way home i found the details of M.E.S.S http://www.messcheshire.co.uk and spoke to Dave there who told me he could sort it. Dropped it of on Tuesday morning, by 4pm it was ready. Fantastic service and a really good finish. he also does all kinds of ally welding and fin repairs etc.

Anyone done this mod , i am attempting to fit a set of Fantic fork clamps to my Tiger Cub headstock.Any bearing numbers would be great, Cheers Chaps

Hi does anyone know the correct tappet settings for a 61 (i think) BSA C15t? thanks.

Great looking bike, the Bantam is the way to go right? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BSA-Bantam-Trials-B175-4-Speed-Center-Plug-Head-Rex-Caunt-Electronic-Ignition/121531189691?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D28111%26meid%3Dbde93385ac1d4697a86e51fec6b4ebc6%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D11472%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D181627618768&rt=nc Would this be eligible for the Scottish Pre 65?

hi all thanks for the info and tips its been great today i put the engine together with dad, but her in the frame frame and 4 kicks later she lives! i love the smell! a tad loud as i haven't got my exhaust set up yet... that's next, anyway just some pics to show you how its looking all parts are hand made IE mudguard stays brackets etc..... well not all but in total the build has cost me just under £450 to build and its been great doing it i cant wait to get out on her!! many thanks mikey

Hi Guy

Hi Guy's Its been a long time coming, but have now got the site up and running, any information about bikes, ETC will be more than welcome. Take a look and let me know what you think. Here it is , http://www.bsaotter.com/ PS could do with Collin Dommett's phone number,or an email address. Regards. Charlie.

to days fun, few pics