Classic Trials

Some pictures from the event on sunday: http://www.pinkbike.com/u/guyslegers/album/Classic-Clubman-Trial-Aywaille-Belgium-2013/

Thought this may have been mentioned but obviously not, Red Marley is all cancelled due to farmers concern about waterlogged car park.Andy Hunt ( clerk of course ) phoned us BMCA'ers this afternoon

Hello all, I recently acquired a 1966 Greeves Anglian. It joins my other vintage trials bikes a 1960 Greeves Scottish and a 73 Ossa MAR. The bike is in really good condition and upon purchasing it it turned over with spark. A good start. Chrome Dunlop hoops in good condition. The seat and fenders are also in good shape. It has a homemade silencer and looks like Girling shocks. It had the original Villers s25 carb which I have a bit of experience with from my scottish (which now uses a Mikuni carb). The barrel is a 32a and the primary inner and outer is from a 36A. I got her to run with a bit of tinkering on the Villiers carb. The spark is pretty weak but she ra…

Hi I know a few topics on here but thought I would ask for thae latest thoughts..... My son's Whitehawk 80 fibreglass tank has a few blisters developed under the paint (and after every ride I drain the tank). What's the best option to seal ? Thanks in anticipation cheers John

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hi, who went to the telford show, what did you think of it, was there anything new to the scene, and did you get some bargains

That time of the year again, the March Hare is on this Sunday. Really looking forward to it, just hope the weather is kinder this year, the snow was a little harsh last year. Should be a good turn out for the big bikes, just hope the new number plate arrives in time. Anyone else there on the day?

In a previous post i informed as many as i could about Alan Whitton having his van stolen and that inside the van was the Bantam rolling chassis he had on show at Telford as a showcase for the parts he sells. Alan didnt have any photos at the time of this but someone has kindly responded to our request for a piccy so that hopefully all Trials Central members can keep an eye out for any scumbag trying to move it or any parts on and then notify us or the Police so that these parasites can be caught and hopefully delt with. Remember your bike or garage may be next if we dont do something about these pirahas. Please have a look and keep your eyes open if you are offered anyt…

Sorry to post this in this forum but i've just had a call from a distraught Alan Whitton who this morning has had his van stolen a white Transit connect LWB reg NC 56 KKN now Alan is less bothered about his van because insurance will sort that out but inside was his Bantam rolling chassis that he had on his stand at Telford show along with some Triumph Tiger Cub heads and various parts. Alan dosent have any photos of the rolling chassis and needs some for the Police so if ANYBODY has any piccys at all of the Bantam frame from Telford show could they please either post them on here or let me have them and i will forward them to Alan. Obviously if you know of anybody offe…

What tyres are there available for the tube type rim i know IRC do one (but dont like it on rocks) but cant see any made by Dunlop or Michelin as in the x11 version. Is it possible to run a tubeless tyre with a tube on a tubed rim?

This years annual Haggis Auto jumble is on the 3rd of February at Lanark Market.Always a good doo, plenty of bargains to be had, cheers the noo Brian

I thought the Bigest Four stroke trial was held in the UK yesterday? So Where is a report from the trial? Or even a mention? This Classic Trial Scene Has really took A Dip in popularity in the last couple of years ,has it not? I hope I am wrong? Or am I just banging my head for my own sake? Regards Charlie.

I've just watched a copy of this 1950's/60's DVD from Duke Video and it's fantastic. The commentary is by Alan Jeffries and there are many famous faces passing through the sections. It would appear that feet up didn't used to be the idea though as getting through to the end seems more the aim. There is little finess on show and they must have been either boiling or freezing in their WW2 great coats and tweeds. Especially interesting if you live in the area. Worth every penny and still available at http://www.dukevideo.com/prd2124/So-This-is-Yorkshire-Trials-History-DVD

I know it must be difficult when fixing dates due to so many fixtures now and different organising bodies involved, but there are three date clashes for two of the main Pre65 road based series this year. The Miller championship and the Northern British Bike series. Both have events on 24th March, 14th July and 13th October. Both of the events on the 14th July are in Yorkshire so that is going to hit one series badly in terms of Pre65 entries. The Miller series is down to 7 rounds this year and for the life of me I can't understand why it isn't better supported by Pre65 entries, especially when you see the number of entries for Scotland. Two routes to choose from means a…

Just wondering if anyone has tried water groove brake shoes (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-TY-250-TY250-Mono-Front-Trials-Water-Groove-Brake-Shoes-/380554751654?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item589ad4aea6) and if they work? Thanks

As heading says where can you legally go when watching scotish pre 65 For instance are you allowed to bottom of pipeline as many seem to do,Are you allowed up Mamore if you stick to the road

Hi trials friends, just to let u know that north lincs classic club have introduced an air cooled mono class to their already pre 65 and twinshock championship .so dig out those air cooled mono's from the back of the garage and have a ride . 1st round starts on new years day at the last ever trial at wilson's farm lincolnshire

October 2011 I sat on Santa's knee and when he asked me what I wanted for Christmas, I told him I wanted my barrel relined. He said it was a fairly simple request and to send it to his little Elf to undertake the work. Christmas 2011 came and went and Santa's little Elf had let me down, no barrel, no liner, nothing. As Easter approached, the Easter Bunny reckoned he could fit into one of his lovely eggs if I visited the north pole to collect the barrel! I set off in the snow to collect it and pay for it, only to find when I got it home it would not fit the crankcase mouth. So off I went back to the north pole with it to get it put right. Once I returned again from t…

Today the new rules for 2013 have been published in the RFME web page. A small "revolution". Handicaps, and more strict ruels for the classic trials, although modified bikes are admitted, they will have the highest handicap of 1,3. New rules as the sliders must have the original stands for the mudguards, modern stands will take the bike to a handicap of 1,3; and much much more. Have a look here: https://fedemoto.info/ImgFCK/file/2013/TRIAL%20CLASICAS/Reglamento/Reglamento%20RFMETRClasicas2013(1).pdf

Entries are open for the trial in the club´s web www.ssdt.org don´t miss the promotional video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=syKWZp8md-8 they also have a link to dropbox if you ant to download it high resolution !!! Edit to add the link to the dropbox in the SSDT web: http://www.ssdt.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=10&Itemid=20 Enjoy !!!