Pre-65 Bikes

Hi: I own this Greeves bike, but the sprockets obviously are not correct as the bike is too fast in 1st gear. Somebody knows the correct sprockets? and maybe where to find them in the internet? It is really a pre-65 bike or not??????? Thank you

Most people use a mineral 20/50 in the gearbox casing. Has anybody tried a modern synthetic or semi-synthetic bike oil suitable for wet clutches . I am particularly concerned about the effect on the cork friction rings between the steel plates. What quantities are people using. Have heard anything from .5 to a full pint. Any comments.

Hi Guys, I know this sound stupid but GOV132. is lost. I thought it was still at the National Motor Museum, No reference. Sammy Miller Museum, No reference. National Motorcycle Museum. No reference. The last time I saw "The legend" was in the spring at the Classic show at Malvern. Where is it Now, Has Colin Dommett got it back? Scott was garding it at the show. PS, Did'nt a young man named, ? Clarke own it at one time too. PS<PS Just found a picture of Mick Clarke riding GOV 132, in ORR number 38, will post it when I have zaped it on to my site. Regards. Charlie.

hi Guys Hi Big "J". Was flicking through copies of O.R.R. last night looking for a picture that I knew I had seen in one of the copies, came across the story of "Pathfinder Pollock" in volume 81/83. Reading through the article,the conections with this part of Scotland began showing them selves again. My parents met at work in the Northern Aluminium Company Factory in Banbury, now Alcan. Turned the page and there was the picture with MST on again. The picture of Ted Usher looked familiar,knew I had seen it before in the bookI had been given for Best Newcomer" in a local trial in 1962. The book Max King's "Trials Riding". Found the picture on page 127, turned out t…

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

Found this pic on a USA site, superb workmanship but would need a hinge in the middle for Southern UK trials!!

OK, I'm refering to Big John. He knows all there is to know about the history of this great sport. Here it is. Who's bike is this?

I have acquired an Otter (Faber) framed B40 with Betor rear units. They measure up at 13.4 inches between bush centres. The bike seems low at the back and could do with more ground clearance. I disconnected the rear units and jacked the bike up under the bash plate and it looks better with about 14.75 inches between the bush mounts, giving about 12.5 inches of ground clearance. Any suggestions please? Sherpatensing.

Just a quick note to let you all know that the entries for the Kinlochleven Pre-65 in May are now open...you'll find the forms on the SSDT website if you're interested. Update : The website address is www.ssdt.org!

About 2 or 3 weeks ago I saw an advert somewhere from someone selling B40/C15 trials gears for

who won the inter centre team trial today?

Hi guys. Well after a long week it looks as if my brother as bought two bikes off of a e-site that should be Ok for the pre 65 Scottish but do you think we will get an entry.The Ariel Ht 5 comes from Scotland, in the same spec as it left the factory. And the B40 as every thing BSA on it .So give us a clue or should our name be Miller or Andrews.or even "Bultaco Banbury Dan".

Can anyone tell me the best compression ratio to run on a Cub?

Does anyone know the jet sizes, slide cutaway etc that best suit a 199c trials cub fitted with a Del-Orto carb. PVL ignition will be fitted what is the best timing position to start with.

A letter has been sent out with regulations for the next events in the above series. Its from the ACU Trials and Enduro Commitee. Basically it says a protest has been received regarding eligibility of certain bikes which have been competing in the series. It goes on to say that at future events there will be strict machine examination for compliance with the regulations especially in regard to class eligibility. Sounds like a good idea, although a shame if things have been allowed to get out of hand in the first place. Maybe it will encourage more to have a ride in this excellent series.

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?

hi all, having obtained a b40 to convert into trials mode and starting to checkout other photos it looks like people change the wheel hubs or can standard road going hubs be used,also can the hubs be laced up to have a 18" rear and a 21" front wheel?.

Anybody know where I can get a frame nickel plated? Thanks in anticipation.

Anyone interested Martyn Adams has his website up & running http://serco.uk.com/default.asp

Has anyone tried or any knowledge of these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TIGER-CUB-BANTAM-OVE...6QQcmdZViewItem As it would be good to have a rear brake that works on my Cub! Or is it me can't seem to get the same purchase with my left foot brake, Iv'e tried getting new linings fitted oversize different compound etc, but rather than ordering these shoes from the UK getting them sent to NZ only to find they don't work either.