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Thanks to François Glineur (on the Beta Techno Owners Facebook group) for reproducing the sticker. Sprido paints (reference: SP00159).

It's a pleasure for me work on my mini lathe. Sometimes I gave my motorcycles a gift.

Hi everybody, You must forgive me for bringing this subject up but I think it is a valid query, so I ask you all to bear with me. A while ago I bought a copy of Steve Saunders' book 'A complete guide to motorcycle trials On trial, my life in motorcycle trials'. For one reason and another I did not have a good look at it until quite recently. On reading chapter 7 "how to ride' I had a feeling of de ja vu. On delving further into the text a lot of the content seemed familiar and I got out my copy of the publication entitled "Ride it! the complete book of motorcycle trials by Don Smith". I was surprised and puzzled to find that whole swaths of chapter 9 "Riding the h…

Hi everybody I need some help with a Dalesman scout 125 1972 model, I need a parts list and the correct muffler-end can, can anybody assist. Thanks everybody.

Hav said I never relly liket the boys singing to me, but I would like to see if 's bassist could sing a bit! Skinny bloke on guitar is still a fav.

82 years ago today was deemed the hardest day in the Battle of Britain. We owe many thanks to the “few”.

This farmer has about 500 hens, but no rooster, and he wants chicks badly. So, he goes down the road to the next farm and asks if they have a rooster that they would sell. The other farmer says, 'Yes, I've got this great rooster, named Kenny. He'll service every chicken you've got, no problem.' Trouble is, Kenny the rooster costs $3,000, a lot of money, but the Farmer decides he'd be worth it. So, he buys Kenny. The farmer takes Kenny home and sets him down in the barnyard, but first he gave the rooster a pep talk. 'I want you to pace yourself now. You've got a lot of chickens to service here, and you cost me a lot of money. Consequently, I'll need you to do a…

A few questions about the way things stand at the moment regarding the EU. The wife is from the Rep of Ireland and holds an EU passport . I myself hold a British passport. Am I able to pass through the EU citizens passport border control with the wife or would I have to join the NON EU queue? Do the visa requirements for longer stays in the EU still apply to me as a British passport holder? I have Googled for answers but there is nothing concrete and it seems to be for people entering the UK not the other way. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated and thanks in advance for any replies. Rocksteady.

I have only posted a few things on this site but the response was class. I would like to wish all the members a Happy and a peaceful Christmas. And good luck and happy trials riding for the New year... From Ireland Borderlord..

We snowboard a lot in Avoriaz. But this is a slightly different use of the resort. If you know Avoriaz then you’ll know the cliff that drops down below the village… And nice to see the bike survived!

One of the first bikes I learnt to ride (after a Raleigh Runabout which probably doesn’t count) was a Honda Cub. I’ve got a Honda Monkey in the fleet but loving the UK custom scene around Honda Cubs. Def my next project - so cool - North Cornwall today...

Watched tv programme about Captain Tom last night Thursday and if I can make it to his age and be as mentally able etc I will be well pleased. What a man and really into motorcycles big time. Plenty of film showing old trials back in the 30’s with Scotts and flat tankers being ridden forcefully through mud, rivers and up hills. To think that this gentleman managed to raise millions for the NHS by shear determination in pushing himself to walk a great distance all be it in his garden (daughters garden) whilst in great pain from a damaged hip! When women were mentioned you could detect that glint in his eyes...a bit of a lad me thinks. Brilliant.

I have been building these during the pandemic shut down. I,m not very good at it yet seeing that it,s been 40-45 years since I last built models other than a couple a few years ago. Just want to acknowledge the few remaining WWII vets and the great sacrifices made by all during the war. God bless them all and the ones who did not survive. I think it is important to remember how important our allies are no matter what enemy we are facing.

He's creeping up there, Anyone of you blokes think you could kick his ass? Merica!

Do yall think she was trying to be open minded wearing dreadlocks or just a blond? Was really weird and now she is not in vogue.

I have a Cotton 250cc Trials bike 1966 and the engine is currently undergoing a rebuild. It was a long time ago the Villiers 250cc 37A engine came out, but I remember there was a definite problem with removing the rear engine fixing bolt. So when it comes to re-installing, what is going to be the best way to get the engine in and feed the 65mm rear securing bolt into place without taking off an outer casing? Can it be done? Is there a special method, such as a hole in the casing to feed the bolt through or has the right hand cover got to come off before putting the engine back in place? Can anyone advise on best course of action as I would rather get engine back …

Right so its almost 4.45pm and unless you are a teacher you’ll already be at home feet up tea/ stiff drink in hand! So are we all hovering over our monitors ?‍???‍♂️??attempting to look busy ???‍♀️and earnestly doing business only for it to come to a crashing halt at 4.59pm AND their off!!! Junior Boy is in the lead narrowly avoiding the bosses glare. BONG the clock strikes 5.00pm and closely following Junior Boy is Office Bore who passes on the stairway but slips on a damp patch....Rachel??!!! Seenu Before the new bloke jumps the stairs and is in the lead. This is hairy stuff, no protective gear whatsoever it could all end badly, especially if Rachel??... er hem has stop…

Hi All, I have an old Kawasaki Kx with the same or close enough to the same carb in the picture, but mine doesnt have the black tubes. Are these just for the overflow on the float bowl or are they for something else? Thanks in advance, Aaron