Classic Trials

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Hi Guy's, Steve Saunders, has mailed me to say that he will be able to ride at the Classic Trials Show, riding his Triumph on Sunday. So all you fans of Steve better come along to see how he fairs against a very tough opposition. Regards Charlie.

Whilst busy working this afternoon; came across this clip http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6...mp;q=blue+peter Can anyone identify the bike and/or rider; It's a shame that they failed to blow up Anthea Turner (and the perm) completely.

Does anyone know anything about this event? They used to be two seperate events but looks like they've been combined. It's on the ACU fixture list for 10/7 to be organised by East Midlands centre?? I've heard nothing about it, just wondered if anyone else has.

Evening all, My old dad has riden trials on and off all his life. He has riden bultacos the last 15 years or so.but now finds them too heavy. I personally think it may have somthing to do with lack of maintenance and the bike being a bag of bolts! Any way........I am wondering if there is an alternative for him. He is convinced a lightweight trick bsa bantam holds all the answers. I reckon a modern lil 4 stroke with electric start. Either way just wanna keep the old boy riding . Many thanks

Just acquired a Dalesman, does anyone know how the swinging arm releases? I have removed the near side but with threaded spindle but the other side won’t budge. Not sure if it’s threaded or just needs a drift to get it out. also does anyone knywhere the frame number is? does anyone have a manual or handbook? thanks Dow

To help with a machine eligiblity issue can anyone state, with confidence, when the Amal Concentric MK1 and MK2 carburettors were first introduced.

... a mate of mine is looking for any information on Ariel Colt trials bikes. I think I recall seeing one many years ago. He's thinking of building one as a project.

Hi, when the Honda Cub was launched in 1958, apparently sometime after Honda entered a team in the Ssdt. I am talking about the C50/70/90 range of Cubs(autos) not the road bikes with manual clutch as was seen at the pre 65 this year. The Honda Cub was probably the most important motorcycle ever launched, look at the production figures. If it is true about the trials debut I as a Cub fan have not seen anything about it. P.S I have seen the U.S variations with knobbly tyres etc and high level exhaust systems. Thanks.

Hi all, this is my early Dalesman. My best Google image searching has not found another with the same standard forks and the rear brake/peg arrangement that mine has. Is it just a really early one? Can anyone recommend any upgrades? Front forks are very stiff with little travel, which probably isn't ideal. Don't want to do anything to loose its charm, but could do with it being a bit less hard work.

With the talk on the forum of the Drayton bantam and that McLaren Suzuki all invoked memories of Trials here in the East Midlands Centre all those years ago. I have fond memories of John Orme and his BSA Bantam which was oh so trick especially considering the year was 1970. Problem is with memories the pictures arent so good so i was wondering if anybody else remembered the man or the bike too? Also remember the bike had a sister. That bike was owned by an Alan Molyneux who like me also lived in Long Eaton at the time. Alan went on to ride speedway like another local Trials star and motor cycle shop owner Chris Pidcock. So back to the reason for the posting. I've aqui…

I have purchased a T20S tiger cub 1961 and in the process of stripping and rebuilding much fun and head scratching on the horizon I think...removed engine as it would not kick over and have partially stripped it out wha a mess !! looks like I have my work cut out....

Does anyone know if the Ryahader Club are running this event this year, and if so on what date? I emailed the club a few weeks back but no word. Cheers

i just bought a Trials Bike of unknown orgins. id like to know what it it, it looks to be a DOT but im not sure. it also might have a Villiers engine but again im not sure hahah. i would like to know what engine it has so i can find parts. the frame vin is : what might be an H 530350 engine case vin is : A2502DCR 3966

Hello Trying to keep the currents standings of EC solo, as a poor belgian twinshocks rider, I'm reading the results of the Chalford Stroud legs and I don't know how understand the scale of British classes: GENT EXP BEG CLUB Could someone give me the order from the most difficult class to the lowest? Thanks in advance Nicolas

Hi all! Unfortunately the fork legs from both my Bultaco's have rust. Any idea of the best thickness of chrome plating to be done? Any advice is welcome. Thank you

just come across this one for you all to look at, its good to see the great man playing about on the good old TY80

Hello All Im brand new out here, just bought a nice 74 Sherpa T 350, just a few things to get organized on the bike, the rear tire is rubbing on muffler, tire is correct size, is it something as simple as bending muffler tab a bit? Also is electronic ignition the way to go on these bikes, its a hard starter. Thanks

So the boat ticket is booked, I know roughly where it is, i know whos running it (Bill Pye) and the 340 fantic should be serviced in time. I know Bilco is going and a few other yorkshire boys too. What else do i need to know? I will be tenting it on site, which I am told is ok. Is it primative or are there any loos? I understand, that the pub sells beer and no food. Good for some but what about eating over 3 days? Any recommendations? Can I use throw away bar-b-q to grill some steaks? If it is wet, am i gonna get stuck on the parking? what about the sections? who has ridden it? hard/easy? I know its all the same route scored over 3 days. any pictures out there? Le…

Howdo guys. I am trying to identify the make of a trials frame I have bought off Ebay some time ago. I bought it as a "Cotton Trials" but after searching thro loads of images of Cottons I cannot find anything that matches it. The frame is brazed at the joints, the engine cradle takes a 9e/32a Villiers and looks original apart from the footrests and back brake pedal. Also can you tell me what type forks these are Any help you can give will be appreciated. Thanks Trevor http://s1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa385/Fortythreedegrees/?action=view&current=DSC00009.jpg#!oZZ1QQcurrentZZhttp%3A%2F%2Fs1195.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa385%2FFortythreedegrees%2F%3Faction%3D…