Classic Trials

Well as the title says just wanted to say well done Vicky. Superb ride and a well deserved "Best Woman Competitor" winning the Joan Westbrook Trophy Good on ya girl

A mate had used this on his enduro bike and said it was the bees, anyone tried it on a trials Iron? http://www.nuetech.com/tubliss.shtml

Hi Im about to restore my sisters ty80 and as i have never restored a bike before i am not quite sure about how to go about it. The bikes engine is in very good condition so there is no work needed to be done there. The frame is rusting in places and mising paint so i was wandering how i would go about geting the frame, tank and out side of the engine repainted? How do i prepare it for painting? And how much will it rougly cost to get it done? Any other tips and coments about what i should do would be much apreciated. Thanks

I would love some input guys and gals on this one. When you ride at a "Classic" trials clubs event does anybody have a problem with the machines around you? OK not very clear that one i will try to clarify. For a while now we have been running trials for the following Pre70 British Bikes ( in reality British Twinshock but you gotta call it something), Twinshock ( no modified monoshocks) and Pre95 Air Cooled Monos. Now i've noticed that we have been loosing the Pre70 British Bike contingent only slowly but where we averaged 12 entries a couple of years ago we now average 8 and i am concerned obviously. Now at a recent trial albeit organised by another Club in our area, bu…

Does anyone know if there is a database or will records have been kept of either a bikes registration number or frame number of it's competition entry history? I have a 1958 Cub which I inherited from my dad, I believe it may have been ridden in the Travers and Scottish.

Hi, in the middle of a Bultaco restoration. I wanted to powder coat the frame blue but having real problems getting a good match. Am I going to have to sray it with electic blue or does anybody have any suggestions? Wiil post some before and after photos soon.

I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for clubs that hold trials suitable for British Bikes / Pre 65 in Wales or more specifically mid wales. I know of Aqueduct but thats more north wales. Just wondering if there are any or many. Any suggestions ? Cheers

I have an 8E Villiers engine I’m looking to use and wondered if anyone could give me some advice on primary gearing. I notice that Villiers Services do 15/16/17/18 primary sprockets. Any views on what would be best? I have the 4 speed box and again wondered is there is much value in extra low 2nd and 3rd gears? any advice appreciated

i am restoring a 1974 montesa cota 247, can anybody tell me what color is the gas tank? what is the best paint to use?

I'm looking for a sump guard for my Cub. I've seen this snazzy looking thing from Sammy Miller...er made of plastic. Can I ask whether anyone has fitted one of these and if they are robust. I'm guessing the alternative is the steel one from Meridan offroad

Just brought a 1978 ty 175 Yam the engine needs reconditioning could anyone recommend someone in north west . Thanks Phil

A friend of mine recently found a copy of Sammy Millers catalogue with a price list from 1973. Now for those of you around at the time, this was the bible for any "bling" parts for you Spanish trials weapon, with loads of lightweight goodies on offer However, how many can remember how much things cost back then ???? So, I have scanned 3 pages and for a bit of fun, take a guess at the 1973 prices of the following items.... 1. The Sherpa mudguard stays (Item FM2) 2. The Ossa chainguard (MAR3) 3. Plastic front number plate (BSM)26 4. The fibreglass slimline kit....this came with seat and an alloy downswept tailpipe 5......and finally, the Bultaco Highboy frame kit…

I thought that maybe some of you would like to have a look to some of the new preparations seen on the first round of the Spanish Classic Championship last 2 March in Mallorca Island. The trial was fantastic and some of the preparations where spectacular.

Is it just me or is anyone else seeing the beginning of the end for the larger pre units? Most the 'classic' trials these days are all geared towards the twin shocks, Bantams, and C15's. Please don't get me wrong, I'm not against the bikes or the riders, but will the heavier weight machines (and rider for that matter) have a place in classic trials in say 4/5 years time? I did a trial today (... up front I'm not the best rider in the world, far from it) and in my class there were about 4 entries (easy route, pre unit) out of a field of around 70. So, did I enter the wrong trial or do I need to change my machine? I think it's sad that there are only a few trials left…

hi all im new to this forum and trials in general,but have decided on pre 65 trials and the poachers pre65,therefore i was wondering if it would be practicle to put a SS engine into a c15 frame,what pifalls would i encounter,would it be within the rules,in fact any information would be obliged. Or would it be better to go with a ready built bike.i know its a lot of ifs and buts but any answers would be helpfull, Dan

Hi guys, i'm completely new to trial riding but thought i'd give it a bit of a try after buying a tiger cub in (many) assorted bits. I've no trials experience but would like to build an 'all round bike' that i can ride round the garden, green lanes and very occasionally go to the shops on. My budget is limited. I'm starting with the engine (currently dismantled and i've got two of most things!) and have got a couple of questions that i was hoping i might get advice on: 1) I've got two sets of gears one has got what looks like a standard 17 tooth engine sprocket (rear drive) on it with a very (very) hooked and missing teeth. The other set of gears look much clea…

British bikes. What counts as being a Classic British trials bike? I regularly speak to people who ride Bantams fitted with Yamaha? pistons. Clutches that belong in Yamahas. Shocks and levers etc from China. Greeves bikes that were completely manufactured in the 21st century! How about a C15 with a Honda motor fitted? Or, an old C15 or Cub engine fitted into one of those brand new, light weight vintage style frames? Where do clubs draw the line for entries into Classic and/or "British" trials bikes classes? Any thoughts?

Having ridden in many Miller rounds over the last few years on a trail bike, I find these events to be excellent value for money. I enjoy single lap trials on the road and being on a trail bike the distance is not an issue. But what is the ideal length for a classic trial on the road if you are riding a classic bike? Our club has a Miller round every year and it would be easy for us to use groups around a 60 mile course, equally we could do it over say 10 or 15 mile course if we had to.

Does anyone have a blow up diagram of tiger cub ( external spring) heavy weight forks? I have just aquired some and have no details on them.........they are going onto a Bantam trials. Any advice would be muchly appreciated.! Mark