Classic Trials

Bonjour, Anybody going to the classic trial in Provence in October... Being " Larry no mates " I need two riders to make up a three man team riding the Twin shock hard route . Let me know if its of any interest.. Just to add .. If any other halves need persuding to come along, my wife is usually bored stiff so she goes off and explores Provence and is happy to take along any other equally bored Wags......

Hi Guys I am at the early stages of getting a 1974 Yamaha TY250 into a usable condition I have put a new carb on it and an electronic ignition and now it actually runs I thought it might also be nice to be able to stop it so will be fitting a kill switch - the question is where do you feel is the best location for it ? It's a normal press button type but I have seen them fitted on the left hand bar - on the right hand bar and even in the middle between the two bar clamps I would be interested to hear your feedback in regards to the pros and cons of these locations

Does anyone know what happened to the Cheltenham Hawks website?? trying to find Sundays results, the site has been down for a while, also can't find their FB page??

Hi Guy's Just got back from the pre trial party. And what I will say is, you don't want to miss the one tomorrow evening if that is the standard set. Every one seems pleased with the set up despite the rain 24 hours ago. And the standard of the show bikes that have already arrived is breathtaking. You would be a fool to miss the opportunity to not to come along and see the trials set up of the future. So spoil yourself this weekend, and drop what your doing and get to Stoneleigh Park. PS after tonight Alan Whitton, is now named Elvis the second. Regards Charlie.

This Sunday 12/08/2012 is the Biggar Classic Show held at Biggar Showground. The show is for classic bikes,cars, commercials,tractors and usually has a good auto jumble(I like a bargain ).So if you are at loose end on Sunday why not nip along.For more details just google Biggar Vintage/classic show 2012 for more details.Oh aye Biggar is near Lanark if you were wondering where it is. cheers the noo Brian

Hi all, im new here and new to trials! i did join here a while ago but never bought a bike until now. Anyway, i have just got a very good condition for age fantic k-roo 212cc and ill try and get some pics up. Please can anyone give me any pointers as to what to check, look out for, advice topics elsewhere and more importantly a service manual. I have a wiring diagram and thats it. I dont think i have bought a duffer anyway. It came from a mechanic and the bike is not tampered with and the guy bought it because it was untouched but doesnt use it. From what i know it needs: attention to mono shock spring rear disc sticky clutch slightly drags when cold exhaust slight …

Hi, I would like to ride this event this year , when and where should I start looking for the regs ? any info would be great.Thanks.

Hi has anyone purchased or has an opinion on the 2 piece pipe for a 240 on the delay website, it looks a nice unit but will it work ok?, Many thanks, Dave.

Im having trouble starting the old cub,she seems as if the piston is pressurising up in the bore and then the kickstart seems to get a spongy feel to it, it almost feels like its hydraulicly locking, could it be that the tappets are too tight,causeing it to sort of seize up If i pull the plug and kick it over it kicks over no problem,piston runs up and down smoothly. what am i missing can any one help regards Dan

I can find the dates for this event but no other info, (Jun 30 / Jul 1) has anyone any links or info on it?? Hope to have the Bantam usable by then.

Does anyone know if you can get insurance for classic off-road bike, I’ve a couple now and I’m a bit worried about them getting pinched?

Hi there! I am converting a street tiger cub into a trials bike. The bike was sittig arround the house for a decade, and never have time to start the project. After seeing a couple of tiger cub trials bike I decided to convert my street cub into a trials. First of all I want to do a quick mock up and start the engine as it is now (with the street gearbox) After that I will change the gearbox for more low end power and better climbing caracteristics. I alredy bought a mid 70's front fork from a kawasaki ke 125 and now I want to lace new rims to the existing hubs. I have a couple of questions for the more experienced here In first place I want to know if I can use a wm3…

im trying to sort the forks on my cub,i think they are heavyweight forks,as the light weight bushes and seals i have dont fit. upon dismantling i see the stanchions are pitted and worn so want to replace them,they measure 32mm x 20.5 inch long,(sorry no conversions done). now heres the problem the stanchions dont seem to be a standard size for a cub on the length.Or am i mistaken, are they bsa,norton,what are they. any help plz regards Dan

is anyone here using a Delorto carb phb 25 or 26 on a Bantam ?? Just wondering what jet sizes you are using. I have had it bored to 186cc with a Suzuki piston. Have tried a 25 which was off a Fantic 200 , it may be past its best, started okay but didn't run too well when warm, also a 26 which I believe was off a Gasser, the jets are the same ?? again starts okay, may run a bit better. Not able to take the bike out yet just getting sorted. Thanks in advance.

Hi all, I am, or at least I was when I last checked Ian Bullock It's my first time on this forum. I was steered here by the lads of the BMCA with whom I ride with on a regular basis, all about how well conversed my new addition to the garage has become. Well bug#er me, I've become bloody famous without knowing it. I am a mechanical engineer and sheet metal worker by trade and I run my own business from here in the Black Country. As some of our works involve unusual metals such as Titanium I simply got to thinking what if? After doing some research a couple or three years ago into the likes of T45 etc which seemed to be so popular a choice for replica frames, I …

I HAVE JUST RECENTLEY AQUIRED A C15 BASKET CASE IAM NOW REBUILDING SLOWLY WHICH I INTEND TO USE FOR GREEN LANEING / TRIALS . WHEN IT COMES TO MODIFICATIONS LIKE THIS I COME UNSTUCK , CAN ANY ONE ADVISE ME ON HOW TO CHANGE THE FORKS FROM THE ORIGINAL ONES TO A MORE MODERN REPLACEMENT SET. ? ARE THERE FORKS I CAN REPLACE THAT ARE EASYER TO FIT THAN OTHERS ? THE PROBLEM I CAN SEE IN CHANGEING THEM, IS THE BEARINGS ON THE REPLACEMENT YOKES I.E WOULD THEY NEED MACHINEING , MODERN FORKS SEEM TO RUN ON TAPER BEARINGS WHERE AS THE OLD C15 FORKS HAVE THE ROLLER BEARINGS . HELP - CAN ANY ONE GIVE ME SOME GOOD PRACTICAL ADVISE WHICH WAY TO GO ?

Hi all, anybody got any news on the twinshock team trial, the South Birmingham Motor Club are in the trials fixtures as running the event but I have'nt seen any regs or anything, does anyone know if the event will be run.

is any one near to a cub and able to get the sprocket bolt pcd for me,as im at work, regards dan

Does anyone please know about what time the entry might arrive at Cheeks. I guess it will be included in the trial, it usually is.

Well, a very nice weekend was gone so far.I realy enjoyed it.Fantastic friendship,perfect organisation.What can i say more it was brilliant. Here are the results and the first pictures: http://66.163.168.225/babelfish/translate_url_content?.intl=de&lp=es_en&trurl=http%3a%2f%2fwww.todotrial.com%2fttclasico%2findexttclasico-total.htm%3f Cheers:Mike