Classic Trials

Yes; on any monday breaking away from work and enjoying trials and life with a friend. And yes; it´s me on a Montesa; in fact I like Montesas as much as Bultacos (not Ossa of course; useless irons...).

Found this old mag in a collectables shop, the front page alone made me buy it but then I found some other items of interest................ Spiffing or what? GJ

Colin Leese and Alan Miles lost their bags at the recent Downland Trohy trial. Both bags had been left with the petrol cans in the carpark by an observer who had brought them back from the last but one group of sections, but someone else has picked them up. The bumbag is blue with three pockets and contains some useful tools, the camelbak has a burn on it from a bike exhaust. They'd like to get them back if possible, so if anyone has a blue bumbag and a camelbak they are wondering what to do with, please give Colin a call on 07815 977323

last sunday's event organised by Trial Club maaskant: Fotography by Eduard Boessenkool http://imgur.com/a/5uyul#0

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Hey, i'm looking to bild an ariel 500 that i could use for modern (clubman level) and oldtimer competition, where can you get the right frame? long stroke or short stroke? wat engine mods? i would like something like G. Dufou's bike, M. Grants bike is a bit to much of it regards bob ps i now that it is cheeting but i intend to use it in twinshock events where i use an tlr 250 now would it be easier to use a B40 donor bike ? any idea of prices for the frame?

Some photos from today's trial: The Arena, Section 10 - Matt Sleep Aston Pit; Section 18 - Mik Machinek: Aston Pit; Geoff Muston Aston Pit; Peter Gaunt: The Arena; Roger Abbot/Colin Keane: These and more are hosted on Photobucket here: http://s1083.photobu...phy Trial 2012/

Images from the 2012 Perce Simon Trial: Peter Gaunt - Honda TLM50 (62 cc apparently). View the album here: http://s1083.photobu...rce Simon 2012/

Went to Rhayader last week to see the Classic experts trial. Welsh tv channel S4C were filming, you need to go to 14 . 25 for the start of the action. Enjoy. http://s4c.co.uk/clic/c_level2.shtml?series_id=506052044

Now that the Regulations are available for the 2013 Pre 65 dont you think it would be well just for the organisers to refuse any entries for next years trial from riders who were excluded from this years event . In my opinion it would only seem merited , if nothing else to discourage riders from blatantly abusing the Eligibility Ruling as the 5 competitors did at this years event. Cubette

Hi all I have been loaned a pre 65 bike and want to take part in the National Downland Trial,could somebody explain the format to me,as i am new to Pre 65 scene.So i turn up sign on/pay RTA insurance,then i ride with another rider to...............How do i know were to go,how do i find the sections/do i carry a score card,do you do the sections once/is there a finish time.................All/Any advice would be very greatfully recieved. Thanking you in advance. David

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…

Hi all I have been loaned a pre 65 bike and want to take part in the National Downland Trial,could somebody explain the format of LDT to me,as i am new to Pre 65 as i only normally ride closed to club trials.All/Any advice would be very greatfully recieved. Thanking you in advance. David

Hello, does anyone know, where I can get trials gear ratios for the AMC gearbox of my Matchless 350 Regards Robert

Yesterday I entered my first trial since 1982 when I was fifteen (if you can't be bothered to do the maths it means I'm 45) It was the S(unthorpe MCC';s Betts Cup Trial held at Manton Quarry. I was a nervous wreck at the start of the trial but managed to hook up with two great blokes who were both on BSA Pre-65's and were riding the white route; I think they both cleaned section 1 which was a fairly steep drop down to a right turn, over a small hillock then up a steep climb with a sharp right turn at the top. My Fantic 200 stalled just as I crested the climb and I had my first 5 on section 1. This was followed by another 5 on section 2 as my too fast approach to the ini…

What are the reviews out for the 2013 bikes?

I am a new trials rider, but I have been riding a long time off road. I need to get some rear shocks for a 86 TLR200 I just restored. I am about 220# and bottom the current set up. I want to hear form the guys have replaced their shocks already. Thanks Tom in MA.

Just to let you lot know the regs are out for the Arbecey trial run buy jcm Joel Corry. On the 25 & 26 August. Email on Clubtrail70classic@yarhoo.fr Or www.trail70classic.fr

Just arrived from the Isle of Man, want to thank Marilyn, Phil, Juan Readshaw and all the motoclub crew for the fantastic trial and weekend we have enjoyed. Also want to point out the amazing trial rode by Juan Knight that loosed just two marks with a rigid Bantham. A enjoyable video about the 7th race we could enjoy on Friday before the trial; 200 mph in an urban circuit with 1970´s bikes... http://www.wimp.com/streetracing/