Pre-65 Bikes

Earlier this year there were some photos of competitors in the Scottish Pre 65 trial on this site. Can they still be accessed?

Does anybody know who makes the mick andrews james replicas you see at pre 65 trials

In the process of building a pre 65 two stroke, never did get on that well with 4 strokes, so all i need now is a Villiers 32a or 37a engine. Anybody got one spare? Not bothered about the condition as i expect to have to replace the bearings etc anyway. Just dont want any holes or cracks. So can anybody help?

I cant find the website for Faber Frames. I was thinking of an 'Otter' frame for my cub Has the address changed? had a long look at Duncan Mcdonalds cub today at a trial does he make them commercially?

Have a mate that has fallen in love with Triumph Twins, does anyone know who and where the Hardy Triumphs come/came from? Are they still about?

Anybody know of availability of spline kickstart shaft for Triumph Cub, cotter pin type in bike already Vinnie

Hi All I need some help, I want to compete in pre 65 probably with a Cub or C15. Is there a set of rules as to what can and cannot be modified, for example to be eligable for the Scottish and the Talmag. I won't be getting an Otter or anything like that but I do like modding my bikes. Seeing bike's like Mick Grants of which very little seems to originate from before 1965 lets me think any thing goes, then I hear about no electronic ignition, no concentric carbs, no oil in the frame etc etc. I am confused!!!! P.S I'm not critisising bikes like Micks, I think they are wonderful and would build one tommorow if I had the ability.

A while back I bought a BSA Bantam 175 as an unfinished trials project, its a D7 frame but the rear tyre (4.00 x 18) catches the swinging arm. Does anyone know the best mod? Is is a case of extending the swinging arm behind the shock mounts or is their a better way? Cheers Eiger

Saw an article about a Wasp Cub in a classic magazine. Very tidy but are they legal in pre-65 events?

held in derbyshire last sunday. 1st east midlands-62 marks lost.2nd south eastern-132 marks lost.3rd yorkshire-134 marks lost.it was a good tough trial with no shortage of big rocks!!

Has anyone a picture of a completed Otter framed Cub or has had a ride on one.

Just got hold of the results of the Manx Classic 2 Day Trial. Should be attached with any luck. Excellent trial - 45 miles each day with moors, tracks and sections you dream of! How can a guy who normally drives 3 wheelers do so well on a Cub borrowed from Mick Grant? First solo trial he ever won he said at the Presentation. Manx_Classic_Weekend_Trial_2005.doc

Hi Can anyone advise on the level and grade of the oil for best performance on Betor forks taken from an early Sherpa. As they are in long Triumph bottoms, the quoted volume doesn't help. Should the oil cover the top of the damper rod on full extension? Trouble with this is that oil sprays out of the breather caps during events. The anti-splash pieces on the spring bottoms are in place. On full compression, the oil is about 4 inch from the top of the stanchion. Any ideas? What grade would be best for the UK climate? Cheers

Just wondering if anyone out there knows where i can get my hands on a trials frame for my Ariel HT5,or maybe modify the standard one which i have.

I have just fitted a Honda TL125 Kehein carb to my Tiger Cub, it runs OK on tick over but as soon as I roll of the throttle, after giving it some throttle! it pops back through the exhaust, at the moment its 98 main and 35 pilot,with the needle raised one from the bottom,do I need to go bigger on the main or raise the needle to the max! I thought that the TL 125 carb just bolted on with the standard jets and that was it. My Cub is the 250cc Serco conversion.

Can anyone confirm how to improve my front brakes on my B40. At present these are bantam / cub hubs with standard shoes. Any help please !!!

I have just been offered a bsa b40 by a guy at work. Its not in bad nick, but is in road spec. Can anybody tell me what needs to be done to make it into a half descent pre-65 mount. Please bear in mind that I dont need a ultra trick comp winning bike, as it would never win anything with me on it anyway, just a descent clubman hack. Thanks Mark

A couple of pics of a trials Bantam I took at the Festival of 1000 Bike at Brands Hatch in the early 80's, couldn't find any thing about it but it had a patina of age, ex workd maybe?.

Anyone out there know of any C15 trials specialists I can speak to as regards engine set up - camshaft specs in particular? I know there are several around who can build nice motors but I don't know who they are unfortunately. I'm a bit lost with Beezas as I have very little BSA knowledge (shamefull I guess as I am from the home of BSA...)

I can't seem to access the Triumph Tiger cub forum, looks like Steve who runs it has thrown a wobbly. I have registered again by sending him an email. But still can't accesss just wondered if anyone here uses the forum? http://www.cubsite.com/Cubs.htm