Classic Trials

Hi im recommissioning a1980 Beamish. The techomoto throttle has quite some wear and I would like to replace. Are the new Domino throttles a decent replacement? thanks Kev

http://www.donsmithtrials.co.uk/contact.html

Hi to everyone,i am from Melbourne Australia and i am in the process of restoring a 64 Dot trials bike fitted with a 250cc alloy barrell, i need new piston rings or a piston for it. The piston is 66 +20 with a stepped top ring. Can anybody put me onto somebody who can supply these parts?? I have been doing a goole search ,,but finding it hard to find anyone who supply these parts. Thanks Peter

Hi all. I'm currently rebuilding a 1955 DOT TDH I'm hoping to use for some pre 65 trials. It has the Earls type front forks. Not sure what to go with for shock absorbers. I got hold of some TLR 200 rears, and they are about the right length at 390mm, but one of them is dead, so they are not much use other than for keeping the front end together. Anyone got something laying around that might fit, or any suggestions? I don't want to spend too much on shocks initially, as it may take some experimenting to see exactly what is right for the bike.

Hi, I was told this is the place to be for the following... (taken from a classic bike forum i use) I know the reg so if theres any pictures somewhere?...

Hi , I have got a contact with a guy who has 4 bikes for sale , 3 of which are DOT bikes, now I know nothing about them and have sketchy info . He says one is a Samba that was only made for a year and another has Banana forks . So the question is are they desirable to trials riders and are they reliable for road users as I may wont one for road use . Thanks for any help in advance . Cheers Allan .

Dougie Cooper. It was sad news to me when informed by my brother that sadly Doug had past away a few weeks ago. Doug was a part of the “super hero” partnership of sidecar trial in the sixties. Ron Langston and Doug Cooper did more to inspire budding crews to take up the sport of sidecar trials during this time than anyone else. If this pairing could ride a combination to the standard they did, with ease, this was the sport to be in. Every crew just set there sights at knocking this duo from there pinnacle, but that pinnacle was high, and not many got anywhere near close to it, and when they did, Ron and Doug would just turn on the magic, and that would set the bar high…

Doing the North Berks Sammy Miller round for the first time could anybody tell me if fuel is taken round. Or do you pass the start to refuel seems like a long lap if not .

I need to get a downpipe created for my Matchless G3, I currently use one of the SM out-of-the-box pipes but am looking to get a longer one with a bend to keep it tighter to the engine. Ideally stainless steel but not adverse to be of Titanium :-) Any recommendations as to who I could contact for this? Many thanks....

any one any information on the drayton bantam ?

Hi , what are people using for the carb to air box on the later style air box on Drayton Bantams.. Thanks

Anybody on here riding one ? What is it like, did you build it and how was that, is it better than a Faber Otter ? Any photos ?

Jim Pickering is pleased to announce The Drayton Frame Grand prize draw in aid of Cancer research and the Air Ambulance.Fancy a Drayton Frame Kit of your choice to for-fill your dream and start that classic bike build?Tickets available at the Classic Dirt Bike Show - Telford on the 18th & 19th February on the Drayton stand for £10 each. Or if you see Jim, he will gladly provide you with a possible winning ticket..........The draw will take place at 16.00 hrs on Sunday the 19th February at the Show. For those who would like a ticket and are not attending the show but would like a ticket can purchase them through Villiers Services. http://villiersservi…

Does Drayton have a Website

Hi All , I have just finished restoring my Ducati . I obtained it not know much about the history apart from an old guy started the project many years ago but passed away unfortunately ,his family hung onto it for a while before selling it to a trader which is were I got it from over a year ago . Anyone recognise it or have any info please let me know .

I am preparing for Scottish pre 65 trial and wondered if anyone knew any availability of tubed Dunlop rear tyres. In the past I have found that with a rigid I have had less punctures with a Dunlop, I have one D801 remaining with a new edge but thought it may be worth asking the question. Thanks

LDT style event in the Durham Dales, for cars and bikes so no over the top stuff. http://www.durhamdalesclassictrial.co.uk/#!downloads/c188k

Doing some research for my neighbour Gav, and looking for info for you in the know (or who have a copy Four-Stroke Finale) What year/season did Eddy LeJeune ride an RTL for the first time ? and does anyone know what the UK registration number (if it was UK) ? I am assuming on a B or a C plate ?

Hi, I am in Edinburgh and thinking of joining a local trials bike club so looking for suggestions. I am not good enough to enter competitions and would rather just access practice areas so no point in joining a serious competitions focused club. I discovered the East Neuk wobblers (in Fife) and like what they say but no response to emails and no phone numbers so it may be a dead club but looked like what would suit me. Thanks