Pre-65 Bikes

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.

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 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.

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?.

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

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

At the last trial I rode someone was riding a Firefly with a Villiers engine it was a very tidy machine. I have not seen one before are there many about in or out of use.

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Superb looking Matchless, believe the rider is a bit ropey mind you.

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What engine oil are you lads using in your trials cubs ie: Classic Semi Synthetic Fully Synthetic Vinnie

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, Could anyone tell me what steering head angle is generally regarded as the best. Most Trials frame builders seem to have arrived at the same conclusion, Miller Ariel's, Faber Otter frames etc... A friend is building a frame and has asked me if I can find out for him. I don't need to know about trail or any other factor - just the angle of the steering head please. Steve.

Do not know if this has been on here before but if so I did not see it, Is it any disadvbantage to run a tubeless type rear tyre with a tube in on a conventional rim as tube type rear tyres are not stocked by many dealers.

Tri Terrier cylnider head and cylinder are on US ebay now. $20 and less. k

Just aquired a BSA B40, and advised by previous owner that the bike will need a oil change. Can you lot please help with the following. 1. engine, Gearbox & Primary oil type. 2. quantity of oil required. Thanks in advance.

Hello all, I hope somebody can help, me and a friend are trying to get a tiger cub running, but we need some help with the Magneto, is it possible to build one or does it have to be bought off the shelf! if it needs to be bought where from? how much? it's a 200cc model if that helps. Thanks for any links etc.

Just I-ve received the letter of Pre 65 Scottish 2 Days entry. Number 5 and plenty of ilusion to ride again.... Any news about routes, sections ???

Hi all... Just thought some of you might like to feast your eyes on this bike I shouldnt really post the pic, 'cause the owner doesnt know I even took it, but the guy who was servicing it, reckoned he wouldnt mind. Its been here in Hong Kong since it was new apparently..pre war engine and post war frame I was told by the mechanic working on it. Pretty nice eh!...wish it was mine!

Another Gorgeous Matchless e bay sale How genuine is this one, even better there is no BMW behind it!! dy