Classic Trials

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I hope I have not irritated anyone with this title. Allow me to explain. I was a trials competitor many years ago (1972-1980) and had many good bikes, mainly Montesa. I am also a metal fabricator and engineer. I am also legally blind. Because I can not longer drive, I get around on foot and that is a drag. So, finding myself with two 1000 watt electric wheel motors, a pile of Lithium batteries and some time on my hands, I thought to build some electric transportation. Since much of my area is over rough patches (like going over RR tracks at non-crossing locals) and my eye sight being limited, I thought the best "bike" would be a trials type bike. I would li…

Hi Folks, Contary to the tone of other threads on this forum, I've started to put together a heavy weight Matchless 350, and am considering where the sparks should come from. It's currently running a total loss system using points and a coil, which is fine for running around a field but not much use for a trial. I intend to re-fit a magneto and having looked on line have seen the new BTH electornic mags. Does anyone have experiecce of these? Are they worth fitting? Is there a better alternative, or better value for money option? And if this is the best option, should I go for the fixed ignition or digital advance version? I'd apreciate your thoughts and experience…

Hello all This is my first post on the classic part of the forum , to introduce , im from perthshire in scotland , been away from competing for about 10 yrs but , got a bike last year and started again , Ive had a 250 crusader that i rebuilt to std condition a few years ago , i have used it on the hill a few times but its quite a bit more clumsy than a b40 , and ive had a shot of a bullet that seemed to be a lot better balanced and sprung better. I'd like to have a go at the pre-65 trials and if any one had any pointers on the preparation of the crusader to improve it , some have said to put a bullet motor in it , but i have seen a couple of crusaders being …

Just got my entries for the last 2 Miller trials and the entry fee has gone up to

Hi All , I've just repaired the fibreglass tank on my Bully after it sprung a leak. I resin coated the inside and let it cure. Having looked up some older postings on the effect of ethanol in fuel, and before i refill it, is ethanol free fuel available now, and what fuel companys supply it, if any.

I know with petrol prices being as they are that the travel budget is strained but if you ride pre65 or a twin shocker here are two dates which may be off interest. The first weekend of August (2nd/3rd) sees the German Championships move to Engelsberg, which is close to Munich. Free camping etc etc. One week later, there are two trials which count to the Eurocup in Salzstiegl in Austria. I iknow George Greenland and Joe Howells have ridden both in the past and really liked it. Contact me via a pm for the regs of either lee

There will be a "Trials des Nations"during the 3 and 4 round for the Classic Eurocup in Zirndorf near N

So that you all can plan early, here are the Eurocup dates for 2012: http://www.msig-gressenich.de/termine.html Chrs:Mike

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

German championship: 2 and 3rd of May in Zirndorf(N

this realy was and is a great trial. Spud, you missed out this year! cheers Lee

Has there or is there anything currently regarding an EVO class in trials? Comparing to MX, EVO is anything pre 90ish, and superEVO pre 97ish. EVO i guess would be covered by what we call air cooled mono, but once bikes went water cooled theres nothing really to separate out another class. With 90% of people competing in modern trials on a sub 10 year old bike thats 20 something years of bikes kind of without a class, every bit as large as TS and larger than ACM and pre65. Will there ever be a requirement for another "classic" grade, or does trials just not require as many grades as MX? When/if that time comes, what do you think will be the cutoff, since theres been no bi…

I know, I know, the regs arent out til after xmas.... 3 guys from germany (myself included) and a dutch guy rode in 2009...great as always. There are now 7 of us up for 2010 we have book a rather nice (and expensive ) farmhouse for that easter week so will be brings wifeys and kids etc nice pad...sauna, indoor pool, etc etc. Spud rode with us in 2009 but hes disappeared of the face of the earth soooooo I have a double room and a single left if anybody wants to share the cost.... pm me for info and they links lee

I havn't seen this topic but if it has already been posted my apologises. My opening gambit commences with three questions below. One rule to this thread please 'No bashing honest replies'. Pictures would be great of your British/Twinshock bikes and any helpful bike set up tips for me especially...lol. Sorry no pics of my bike its in bits i'm setting about if with some halfords spray cans at the moment and not doing to gooda job. I'm riding a Fantic 240 Q: What weight of fork oil (or type of oil) do you recommend to prevent agreesive rebound on a set of 1980's 35mm zocchi forks? Q: How do you remove head race bearings? Q: What flywheel weights are best used on rocks i…

Thanks again to Bill Hartnell and the other folk for a great weekend. The sections were different and mostly harder than the previous years and we loved it. Arni missed beating Ian by one mark...I hope he will come back next year. Thanks to George and all the other helpers for marking out and also a thanks to the obersevers Thanks to him upstairs for the weather!!

Well what a fab 3 days of trialing, a big thank you to Bill Hartnell, Colin Dommett & crew & all the observers for a very enjoyable 3 days.

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It wer a great trial, even if Bilco crashed my bike at the end. here are some clips, all from day 2 at shollowford, Lynton lee http://www.myvideo.de/watch/3791646/Exmoor...ssic_Trial_2008 http://www.myvideo.de/watch/3793345/Exmoor...ssic_Trial_2008 http://www.myvideo.de/watch/3793477/Exmoor...ssic_Trial_2008 Chris Denny won last year http://www.myvideo.de/watch/3793625/Exmoor...ssic_Trial_2008

Hello, Does anyone know of this event in April and where i can getta hold of the regs and a contact telephone number? I've done a search on Google and came across this: http://www.ndmc.org.uk/Events/Exmoor/2009/...rial%202009.pdf. However these regs mention cars and motorcycles. I've a contact name of Bill Hartnell but i'm not sure if i've the correct number because no one answer the phone. So can anyone help, or just point me in the right direction? Many thanks, Cliff