Classic Trials

So that you all can plan early, here are the Eurocup dates for 2012: http://www.msig-gressenich.de/termine.html Chrs:Mike

I am new to trials. I have a 72 OSSA MAR. I live in California USA. Can the foot peg position and the foot pegs be changed for the vintage trials class I would be in with this bike? Thanks, Jim

I would love some input guys and gals on this one. When you ride at a "Classic" trials clubs event does anybody have a problem with the machines around you? OK not very clear that one i will try to clarify. For a while now we have been running trials for the following Pre70 British Bikes ( in reality British Twinshock but you gotta call it something), Twinshock ( no modified monoshocks) and Pre95 Air Cooled Monos. Now i've noticed that we have been loosing the Pre70 British Bike contingent only slowly but where we averaged 12 entries a couple of years ago we now average 8 and i am concerned obviously. Now at a recent trial albeit organised by another Club in our area, bu…

Hi, Sixpencer Trophy 2011 (Gothenburg Sweden) was a nice event, 82 riders Pre-65 and TS (9 in grey bird class separate weekend). Very few DNF as I understand. In total 91 riders from Scandinavia and NorthEU... Competition, ForFun set up as I see it, classes rigid: grey bird, pre-unit, unit, 2-t...., groups of ~10 riders, we observed each other.. Leif from Denmark in our group is rider/photografer. Please do find his link here: http://www.dropbox.com/gallery/48767867/1/Sixpencer%202011?h=597062 Cheers,

a friend and i own a pair of ccm 350,s ,we would like to ride them in the beamish trial or any other suitable event,bearing in mind we ride most weekends on pre 65 bikes,but the ccm,s are a bit of an animal so dont get ridden much.can anyone suggest a good event to ride them in as they love going out to play.

Hi, I'm looking for a TLR 200,but couldn't find the right bike at the right price. I have been offered a Seeley TL200E in good unrestored condition. How good or bad are this Seeley's in comparison with TLR's Ty's or later Twin Shock Fantic's? Jeff

From the Bemrose with 200 entries and over subscribed, to this weekends round with an enrty of approx 35% that number. Many top names who competed in the earlier rounds appear to be dropping out each round. So! Where is everyone? Why are the entries declining each round? What's gone wrong with the championship? Other classic championships appear to be going from strength to strenght ie, the PJ1 Northern British Bike Championship and that's without twin shock classes.

What is the best way to find and fit a spark arrestor on a vintage bike? Are there units that work with my existing muffler? I live in Northern California and have a 72 OSSA MAR.

Is it just me or is anyone else seeing the beginning of the end for the larger pre units? Most the 'classic' trials these days are all geared towards the twin shocks, Bantams, and C15's. Please don't get me wrong, I'm not against the bikes or the riders, but will the heavier weight machines (and rider for that matter) have a place in classic trials in say 4/5 years time? I did a trial today (... up front I'm not the best rider in the world, far from it) and in my class there were about 4 entries (easy route, pre unit) out of a field of around 70. So, did I enter the wrong trial or do I need to change my machine? I think it's sad that there are only a few trials left…

Who's going to Stafford?nipping down on Saturday(from Edinburgh- Early start )Looking for parts to finish off Alf my C15. cheers the noo Brian

Hi, I notice my rear IRC says 'for off road use only'. I have just registered the bike for the road (to hopefully use in Scotland and any other trials with road work). Do I need a Michelin? I seem to remember people using IRC in the Scotland Classic...

Hi, Thought some of you may be intrested in seeing some pics of the first round at plashes farm. Thanks to Trudy Adams for photos, and many thanks to the land owner for the use of some wonderfull woodland.

Not wanting to start a can of worms or ongoing debate can anyone point me in the direction or give the basics of the rules for bikes entered in the Scottish pre 65 trial..... And at what point would a bike be okayed etc etc.

Can anyone give me the address for tomorrow, never done a BMCA trial before, but as its on my doorstep it would be rude to miss it. Searched on net but no joy.. cheers

Apologies if this has done the rounds already, but some great trials footage on here: http://www.yfaonline.com/assetDetails.cfm?film=4540&keyword=police&fromSearchValue=fromKeyword&start=31 Mick

Hi I am wondering if anybody could help me. I have just finished restoring an OSSA 250mar Mk 2(1975) and have bought a new Mikuni VM26 for it as the bike was running badly with an old worn Amal. It was hard to start and lost its tune very easily and constantly oiled the plugs However after fitting the new Mikuni VM26 it starts easy but hiccups and wont rev out when even slightly warm. The new carb has been set up with a 120 main and a 2.5 pilot but when running it appears starved of fuel. Any thoughts on what the correct jetting and settings should be? Any thoughts most welcomed Chris White

Hi Guys, I am looking for some advice about putting bikes into long term storage, I have a mixture of trials bikes and old road bikes. Obviously I will drain the petrol but is it better to drain the oil and replace with fresh oil or just drain the oil completely and not replace.4 Any help appreciated.

One of my Greeves trials alloy barrels has a head with the combustion chamber offset and with the spark plug in the centre of the off-set. Can anyone tell me which way to position the head? Spark plug off-set to the fore or towards the back? My good friend tells me it should be forward but my engine builder, of cosiderable experience, built it up and marked it to be at the back..I assume it will have been designed with the flow of the transfer ports and exhaust port in mind and it seems to run smoother with it at the front! So is that the answer?

I just returned from this event near Montreal last weekend. It's only in it's third year but building a good following... with near 100 riders from central Canada and northeast US competing this year. Mick Andrews was also along helping out with the trials both days. Beautiful weather on Saturday, and even the heavy rains of Hurricane Irene didn't dampen the enthusiam too much on Sunday! Thanks to event host Eric for the loan of a Yamaha TY after my Ariel's mag expired! A few pics here. http://www.offroadmotorcycles.ca/journal/2011/8/29/trials-at-the-ormstown-vintage-off-road-festival.html Regards, Doug

sunday 9 october 2011 25th Trial du Blanc Caillou at Braine-l'Alleud near Brussels, Belgium It will be held in an old wooded sandpit. 3 laps of 12 sections. Classes: clubman Pre-65 intermediate Pre-65 clubman Twin shocks intermediate Twin shocks experts Pre-65 et Twin shocks (united). Entries: from 9 am First start: 10 am Lunch at 12 am Fee: 20 euros including lunch website: http://www.motobecane-trialclub.be/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=87&Itemid=76 A stage on your route to the Mont-Ventoux the next week? Nicolas