Pre-65 Bikes

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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One for you Big John! I don't think you will need it explaining but here goes. Artie Ratcliffe at the top of Martuim in the 1954 SSDT , the last rigid to win the scottish. ( photograph by Ray Biddle.)

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

PRE 65 Results

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.

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

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.

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.

I was riding (badly )at scarboro trial on sunday and there was a chap riding a 250 triumph called Duncan McDonald who won the clubman B , The frame on his bike (as well as the rest of the bike )looked very trick , i just wondered if anyone knows Duncan or knows the bike as i wondered if the frame was a "stock" item or some kind of fancy aftermarket jobbie

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.

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

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!

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 ???

there is a cub bottom end for parts on US ebay. I cannot post a link, system is down. k

Spotted on e bay link below E bay

Hi, I am looking for 2 x C15 gears to put in my Distributer type engine. Well actually I would like a complete wide ratio box for the bike but hens teeth are easier (and cheaper) to find!! I am looking for a 20T part No 40-3101 & 30T Part No 40-3100 These were fitted as 2nd gear in the wide ratio box. I have tried all the shops who advertise in Classic bike and Old bike mart hoping to find some NOS but no luck. Can anyone help? stephen.bird1@ntlworld.com

Am building a trials cub but am unfamiliar with these engines so need help with choice of carb ignition gearing etc With the 16/17t eng. sprockets do you have to use a split link in the primary chain or are endless chains available Std frame or one of the McDonald or other types of frame kit what do you all think of these anyway