Classic Trials

Hi, Ive just bought a old Montesa to add into my collection of bikes but im unsure of the engine size and the year of the bike. Does anyone know anywhere that i can find out by the frame/engine numbers? they match and just incase anyone is so kind to do it for me they are, 29M02713 .... I know someone has literally just asked this question but the reply is all numbers beginning with 21M that made me double check and mine is definately 29M. many thanks.

Can anyone advise me regards the front wheel/axle set up on sherpa 199A model. I have bought the bike as a restoration project, but the front wheel is sitting off centre in the forks over to the left side. The speedo drive is mounted on the rear wheel.There is at present a spacer which sits into the right side bearing seal but not on the left side. Does it need one the same as the otherside if the speedo is not being used on the front. I have bought manuals but they are not clear on the matter at all. Please if anyone can help I would be greatful.

Hi All, Can anyone recommend any books on pre 65 trials bikes(author and/or title) please? Thanks in anticipation.

Good evening All, I have some MZ forks fitted to a Bantam trials bike, the forks work ok, however I believe they could be much better. They are not progressive and once the initial movement and bounce has been taken up they then become less responsive and it takes a significant force to move them down past about 2 to 2.5", basically they become too hard to quick!!!!!! it is due to the springs as i have tried different weight oils. ordinary 35.00mm fork springs are too big on the diameter, I have tried some Sherpa ones. has anyone found a progressive spring that fits the MZ forks or any other suggestions that will improve the action?

Hi all, looking to ride this event next year but need to know the date and also any other info would be greatly appreciated.Would be nice to know the experiences of those that have ridden in the past. Thanks

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?

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…

Have a look at taht Viedeo,a lot of Bulto's and the Interview with the youg Jacky Icx,becoming later a to F1 driver ant multiple Le Mans winner.Enjoy. http://archives.tsr.ch/player/motards-trial Chrs:Mike

Hi All Im planning to come over to the Uk and do the Pre 65 Scottish (if i get in that is !!) and watch the rest of the week with the modern bikes. Ive been on the "Tin Ter Net" and there are quite a few hotels etc that are on there , but does anyone have any recommendations as to were to stay, there will be 2 of us and a Van, were flying in from Dubai so hence the sort out at this very early stage !

Hi there , im looking for a 1961 onwards road frame for my 63 cub engine . I'm In Australia , please take that into account when pricing . ( not Bantam cub ) Cheers....... Johnny.

Hi Guys I am new on this and I need som help. for The moment I have started to build a otter replica Triumph 5ta. I got bags of question. The first about Triumph cub hubs rear ,some guys widen this ones what is The messurement on them after the modifikation? Front brakes what is best on MP forks? Any suggestions? Cheers Mat

i can find a photo on this site of the overall scores on this site, however, the official p65 site doesnt seem to have any at all, Are section scores available somewhere? i also see that ties will be decided by tsr25..?? (which covers baulks i think..). .

Hi All I re-built my Cheetah trials bike (37A Villiers motor) a few years ago, but have only now started to use it in classic trials. The bike was put together with whatever came in the boxes and everything fitted as it should. Today, I found the bike was definitely "overgeared". I have established that the final gearing on the bike now, is 15T/54T. Does anyone have an idea what it should be? Thanks in advance David

Took a lot of calls to track down a pair of rears today. I'm told no more expected until December and prices on the up again.

Did the 1st round go ahead last weekend? Nothing in the TMX? Anyone got any results?

Hi, I broke the exhaust bracket off the frame of my Fantic 200 (early model, rear kick start) and need to weld it back on. I tried several places locally, but no-one seems to have gas welding kit anymore so electric welding(mig or tig) seems the only option. I'm concerned about zapping the generator or electronics on my bike. Is it enough to disconnect the wiring, or do I need to remove everything to be on the safe side (I hope not, as I don't have a flywheel puller) Your advice please gents.

Has anyone got any idea when the regs for the Manx Classic come out and where to get them from. In previous years, by the time I've found out they are out the trial is already full.... I'd really like to do it this year along with the Manx National and make a week's holiday out of it as I've never done either. I e-mailed the club yesterday so waiting for their reply but just wondered if anyone on here knew - or even has a set already....

Hi folks,I've just bought my self a '72 250 Ossa Mar.I had one in the late '70's,purchased from one of the staff at Windsor Comp Shop.It was fitted with a reed valve when i got it,and it rode better than my mates 310.I would like to fit one to my bike,any ideas where i could get one?

Really looking forward to the Red Marley trial this weekend, the bikes are all prepped and ready to go. Me and my mate are hoping to win the Rock Shocks for the best Triumph and Matchless riders. I'm riding the Matchless on the left my mate is riding the Triumph on the right.

I have taken quite a bit of interest in the Sammy Miller Classic Trial series, So I thought whilst I'm out of action with a knackered knee, I'd take a look. I was really looked forward to it, although it was some distance to drive. Two and a half hours later I arrived at the Three horseshoes at Wheathill nr Ludlow in Shropshire, as the trial started at 10am I wasn't expecting many riders to be around. And there wasn't any ! but there was a few people walking around (including an observer)also looking somewhat lost and in search of the sections, but nobody could explain where the trial was taking place ! along with a few others I drove and walked around for an hour and lik…