Pre-65 Bikes

I’ve completed my trials project rolling chassis, but I’m now stuck for an engine! Does anyone know where the best place to find a Villiers 32a or 37a engine? (I’ve placed an ad in the classifieds) How hard is it to find just an engine, and would the earlier 9e engine be worth considering?

Hello - I've just Reg'd with the site and I dare say the details of my bike are visible somewhere?. Can any one suggest an active trials club suitable for 4 stroke rigid frame competition. I'm in the SE 10mls SE of Gatwick airport, so far the only lead I've had is Bognor Regis & District MCC which I need to investigate further. Any other suggestions?, thanks in advance.

Hi Guys. Have you seen the Walwin Bsa on e-Bay for sale ,Some bike Ay. Some price aswell

What methods have you lads used to fit c15 yokes to Tiger cub frame, Know this might be boring old hat but could save me hours of messing.

Hi all, My father's after a Greeves Anglian or TFS with banana forks. Must be tidy and ready to trial. He's away on holiday at the moment, but if you have one, or know of one please let me know either by posting here or give me a call on 07715 510085. Thanks, Gaz Hinton

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

Hi people , anyone got the recently made Wasp trials frame for James etc , any good , problems etc ..Thanks

Hi Folks, I've recently picked up one of the later Wassell frames (the oil in frame one with the twin front down tubes), and am considering pairing it with a Villiers 9e/32a engine that has been sitting on my bench. My hope would be to use it in some twin shock events, but before I get too carried away with the idea, I wanted to ask if anyone here has any experience of using these frames for trials, either with the original Sachs/Puch engine or converted to something different? While these don't appear to have been a particularly common bike in the early 70's, what is the general opinion on reviving it for twin shock trials? Or is there a good reason why these …

Hi Guys, My friend in the states is trying to get hold of a couple chain oilers that were used on the wassel trials bikes that wassel marketed in the 70's. This machine was also sold in the States as the Penton Mudlark. Can anybody help please ?.

has any one got any pics of one or any links to one on the net, must be a bantam engine one. any other info on them please

Has anyone used a wassell carb on there pre 65 trials bike if so what bike and what do you think to them.. are they any good?

Just wondering if anyone knows the weight of bantam front hubs (the single sided ones that get widened)....cheers

Well, I asked how much they weigh before I collected it............put it on the bike rack and I swear it was lighter than my 340 Sherpa. Anyway, I said previously , learning but still a bit green where Pre 65s are concerned. It is said, I term it that way as the Gentleman I purchased it from,purchased it from the Estate of a deceased friend, he knows nothing about it apart from a letter that was concealed in amongst a raft of receipts for work done. The letter said it had an engine rebuild in the mid 90s, fitted with a Serco Trials gearbox, Boyer Branden ignition, frame modifications, hydraulic clutch, and a specialist oil tank ( some purists will wince at…

As most of you know this winters "project" was an upgrade for the bike i am using in Pre 65 and Classic Trials to replace the old B40. Well it's "finished" in as much as a competition bike is ever finished. Anyway now the real work starts. Fine tuning carburation, playing about with flywheel weights, ignition timing, port timing, suspension rates etc etc etc. And yes i know the frames the wrong colour but i couldnt find any maroon and i had loads of black plus i like black frames

What compression ratio should be targeted for a C15 intended for trials? It is a 1960 C15S. The available range seems to go from 6.5 to 10:1. It looks like early C15T had 6.5:1 and later models had 8:1.

Hi guys, new to pre 65, taking the leap. Just agreed a purchase, but going to pick it up with a Dave Cooper bike rack that I take my Bultaco to events with. They say maximum weight for the rack is 120kilos. Anyone weighed a Cub recently. Thanks.

Says it all above, what are you using & recommending?

Hi all, Can anyone tell me what frame this is? I know the forks are Greeves and the back wheel looks Greeves aswell. The frame is advertised as Sprite but looks nothing like any Sprite pictures I have found. I need to make a decision tonight if I want to buy it ! 20_1_b.jpe

Having just rebuilt my engine again...... what is the view on oil and oil filters ? Mineral, semi synthetic, or fully synthetic.Has anyone had experience with oil filters on the return line ? I have looked at the DC motorcycle element type and the trials bits screw on type. any suggestions/recommendations

I've seen pics of a few HT's in UK and European trials with these big squarish mags mounted on them. I thought maybe a BTH...but perhaps not? A more modern aftermarket electronic one (with a battery pack?) guys are using? I had a devil of a time sorting out my OEM Lucas competition item, which seems to by working well after one final overhaul. Just curious as to what is being used out there and advantages. Regards, Doug