Classic Trials

Does anyone know what's happening to the Pre 65 scene in Scotland.I know of 2 riders who ride Pre 65 bikes at all the trials I rode this year(I was riding a Scorpa). There seems to be plenty of twin shocks but the lack of Pre 65's is noticeable,is it because the trials are being laid out for modern bikes and are to difficult.I've heard that some events that are supposed to be for Pre 65 are just too difficult.Hopefully things will get better and Pre 65 will pick up.Away up the shed to get on with the C15(at least that'll be another Pre 65 on the entry ). cheers the noo Brian

hi there am new to pre 65, i am in the middle of building a BSA c15 trials, nothing fancy just basic and not all British, my brother has a factory T c15 but he wont let me have it so i have decided to build my own with help off the old man, just wanted to say hello, any advise would be great and i will share photos off how its coming along, here's one

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

Just come onto e bay 260962151949 Would be so illegal at so many clubs but should it be as it is original? Discuss.

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.

Just to make those of us who could not make the event jealous, what bargains (or not) did you manage to turn up? Be careful the missus does not get to read it!

Just been reading somewhere that putoline have stepped into the arena as a sponsor to the show, also the modern ossa, sherco, beta will also be in attendance. http://www.classicoffroadshow.com/

Hello All,Please help if you can, have had this bike locked away in my mums garage for at least 15 years, swapped it for an air rifle then promptly did something else, always meant to get round to doing it up! What I remember of the original Transport for Arms transaction discussion, was the owner thought it was originally a Ty175 but was now 200cc, a whitehawk?, nickel/chrome frame,and oil pump removed and its now premix! Any Help or hints etc would be gratefully received!! Cheers Matt

Who's going to the Talmag on Sunday? I really looking forward to it :-)

Did the ballot for this go ahead on Saturday? If so any news on who got in? Cheers

Has anyone on here previously entered the Northern Classic Trial run in February by the Fellside Auto Club?

Right then, now the Fantic is nearly re-built I want to start making some plans for a trip (or two!) away in 2012! I've always fancied doing a trial abroad but it seems unless you know where to look they're not so well advertised. So... is there a definitive list of trials (ideally multi-day) for twinshocks in Europe (or the UK come to that) that shouldn't be missed?! If anyone has dates or links to the club sites it would be much appreciated! Thanks very much!

as a sideline to riding classic & twinshock trials,i collect old dealer signs to display on my garage walls,plenty of old british ones turn up on e-bay etc but never any spanish ones,did bultaco .montesa.ossa etc give their dealers these,can anyone remember seeing them in the 70/80s.

I am gathering together the parts to build a Bantam trials to ride the BMCA trials,I have frame/engine and hubs, does anyone here have any pointers on what can be done with the frame, head angles or raising the engine etc. Not sure what forks to go for, I won't be winning any medals out there but I want a rideable bike. Up to now I know the gearbox mod to do, going for the 185 conversion from Rex Caunt, pvl or electrex cdi , 12 tooth g/box, f spkt and 60 r wheel. Anything else worth considering, all info much appreciated.

hi all...am new to the classic scene and am in the process of building a bantam trials.Have run into a little snag though.I have purchased a 12 tooth gearbox sprocket but when fitted the chain fouls the shaft seal. have heard it mentioned that there is a recognised mod to solve this.Can anyone point me in the right direction...thanks ian

just aquired a tlm50f 1985 does any one know of any one who does parts for thesein the uk .

Hi Just wondering about the finish on the billet aluminium hubs and if it is worth while getting them anodised to protect them and keep them clean? Do many people run them without being anodised? Jonny

have a 59 c15t distributor model running points and capacitor ignition how do i replace the points gubbins with an electonic sensor do i need to fit a battery and buy a boyer black box and sensor or can u just get the sensor for mushroom and wire it into the capacitor ignition system which im assuming is 12 volt as its running a 12 volt capacitor. just want shot of the prince of darkness points so i can start the bugga easier ! hopefully !. anybody got a back wheel /hub with a bolt on sprocket to fit as its got a road wheel at mo and is too high geared, 46 shud be 56, sprocket is cast into hub.

Just a few shots from my clubs pre 57 (ish) trial championship.The event was held at Vickers farm in Leicestershire.We have 3 in the girder fork class (a 250 Japette,a 500 Levis and my 350 panther). I only managed to break my decompression lever and snap a clutch lever off when the bike stop at the top of a bank.If i had 30 foot long legs i would have been fine. and some videos