Classic Trials

With one late entry, a full house of 120 riders, including 10 sidecars will start the Stratford-Upon-Avon Clubs Sam Cooper Union Jack Trial on Sunday 16th May. A round of the Sammy Miller Classic Trials Championship, the trial includes all the classic classes, Twin Shocks and Trail Bikes. First man away at 9.01 from Downs Farm near Bourton-On-The-Hill near Moreton-In-Marsh, the start will be signposted off the A44. This years 36 mile trial will visit many of the regular groups of sections on and around the Cotswold Hills and features two two routes at each section. To view the entry list, take a look at the clubs web site. Pete http://www.stratford-upon-avonmcc.org.…

HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVERY ONE . I need help on my winter project , a bsa c15 , but i have hit a problem immediately during the first few minutes of starting work on this project .( back to the repeats on tv ) Iam using the original fork seal holders which are missing the seals i have the new ones but the bsa manuals are very vaig and give no info , they give no indication on which way up they fit in the holders ? Does any one know if the flanges on both the seals face upwards towards the yoke or face down ? any information supplyed will be very appreciated

I'm over in California and have been looking at a couple of vintage monos. One is a 1983 TY 250 and the other is a 1985 TY 350 . I've been told to steer away from these bikes as parts are almost non-existent (top ends, bottom ends, clutch, etc.). I've been told the 250 is a better bike but the 350 is in better condition. Any advice you can give would be much appreciated. I'm a novice rider, weigh 60kg, and I currently ride a 1974 TY 250. I'm looking for another vintage trials bike that is a bit more plush to ride and I'd like the parts availability to do a full rebuild if it comes to that. My local club has a provisional class for the monos so I'd still be able t…

Hi Guys Have a 198A 250 Sherpa , with all sorts of issues , has [i believe] a VM26 Mikuni carb which I think is ready to hit the scrap-heap , wrong slide cut-away [#3] wrong pilot jet #30 thats just for starters .... has had me going round in circles so going to buy a new carb , question is should I stick with the Mikuni or try something else .... if anyones using a VM26 , would love to know what your basic settings are before I loose it ! Next major issue is the "spark" ... had the Mag off today and the coils look like they;re been in a battle field and lost , lots of scored insulation on both coils LT & Lighting [not used] so they are knackered ... next question…

Has anyone got a programme, set of results, pictures, stories or information on the 1970 Manx 2 day trial please ? Anything at all that I can beg, borrow or buy Any help would be much appreciated Thank you !!

Hi All well i noticed the clutch operating arm of my tiger cub was broken on the end where the cable connects to the arm and have found a stainless arm replacement online however as the pin that holds the arm on the threaded part is compressed on it will not come off. i cannot source the pin. is there a supplier that may make these? or is it a case of purchasing the complete assembly second hand or maybe having to get one machined. any have one for sale maybe? kind regards Neil

my entry arrived this morning but there is no start address !!!! any one know where the start is ?

What a great day on Saturday, when Bath Classic MC Club ran their trials school day with Mick Andrews. A very good day and I can't thank Mick enough for taking time out to help my young son, one to one, it made his and my day. Looking forward to your next trial and hope you do get another practice day sorted.

pics of my vintage Hauler and 1976 TL 250 honda trials bike

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/

It was fun...even though there was no mud or water lee

Hello, I'm looking for an AJS 350 short stroke barrel or complete engine, can anyone help? I've seen a few post on here mentioning them so I thought it would be worth a try. I think you can get short stroke barrels with external push rod covers, but I'm looking for the type which had the rods inside the barrel. I know that people are still casting the long stoke alloy barrels, but not sure about the short stroke versions. Many thanks

Somerton Mcc ran the Gordon Francis Trial today at Binnegar Quarry. The day could not have been more perfect, firstly 10 excellent classic style sections, exceptionally well laid out, once the mist lifted glorious sunny weather, and a good turn out, all the usual faces and plenty of banter and lastly a brief presentation to the eventual winner Barry Barthorpe who piloted his Ariel to a solid victory dropping only 2 marks to lift the trophy for a 2nd time. well done to Somerton club for laying out 3 routes to ensure all abilities had a challenging but safe day. if Carlsberg ran trials...............................

As anyone seen the riders list for this years trial,the website is still showing last years stuff.According to the regs this info should available from the 23rd ?

I hate having to pay a fortune for trials tyre!!!!!!! Are there any good deals about???

I thought people might get a kick out of this US based catalog from 1977. Prices (USD) appear to have gone up a bit since then. https://newenglandtrials.com/thetryalsshope/

Next weekend will start the italian classic championship, hope to see many foreigner rider with their old machine http://www.motoclubcanzo.it/?p=2220

I'm new the Pre 65 trial scene, and keep reading conflicting reports on who and were to get a engine cc converstion done on my Tiger Cub, SERCO is a name that keeps cropping up but i understand that it has changed hands, new owners etc, and the web site and contact details i have seen on this site dont seem to be working out. so if any of you better inlightened people out there could help, that would be great. I live out here in Dubai, so the pre 65 scene consist of me and my mate Martin !!! 1. who and were are the best people to get a 230, or 250 cc converstion kit for my cub? 2. And best people for Trials parts for the same bike? thanks in advance !!

Hi Guys I have C15 distributor engine .Is BSA C15 kickstart spindle/Quadrant interchangeable with Tiger cub T20.. I am missing kickstart at the moment. I have some friends who might have T20 kickstart I was googling around found the below ebay item .. 111578488882 ,( BSA Triumph 57-1279 40-3022 75-3121 C15 T20 Kickstart Quadrant NOS ) they seem to be interchangeable , please advise. Regards Aziz

I heard a story at the weekend that the Nostalgia trial this year is being held on the weekend before the scramble,not sure if it is on saturday or sunday though.The normal has been trial saturday then scramble sunday.I like to ride in both but cannot afford to travel there on 2 separate weekends so would have to choose one or the other.I prefer to scramble so would have to miss the trial,though I enjoy it. Anyone heard anything about this?