Classic Trials

Hi, in the middle of a Bultaco restoration. I wanted to powder coat the frame blue but having real problems getting a good match. Am I going to have to sray it with electic blue or does anybody have any suggestions? Wiil post some before and after photos soon.

I took the plunge...ferry is booked. Not sure if the 340 will make it or last....mmm? I will take the 240 as a spare. Who is riding? Bob Gent again? Will he win it...I

As i was suffering from a bad attack of manflu yesterday i didnt take any piccys at the show Did anybody take any? Especially of the "works" 340's on the Bultaco stand? When i eventually get the James finished the next "project" will be to get the 199B Sherpa sorted and i'm sort of thinking about modding the swing arm and spindle so piccys would be great. Also be nice for people who could not make it there. I hate manflu. Should have been at Burrycliffe today i like Burrycliffe but feel So some piccys would cheer me up

I have waited a bit to post this and thought long and hard about how to word it so that it doesnt seem sour grapes. Well been unsucessful so if it appears so perhaps it is a bit but i am generally interested as one of the clubs i ride at, which will remain nameless, apply tie breaks in what i feel is a strange way. Let me explain. I am not that good a rider but enjoy my rides. Sort of a midfield dabber and wobbler on the Clubman route. Now the other weekend i had a particularly good ride and all yes all the guys who always beat me had a bad day or suffered mechanical trouble. This resulted in this dozy old fart actually finishing on 1 mark lost unfortunately this was …

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A friend of mine recently found a copy of Sammy Millers catalogue with a price list from 1973. Now for those of you around at the time, this was the bible for any "bling" parts for you Spanish trials weapon, with loads of lightweight goodies on offer However, how many can remember how much things cost back then ???? So, I have scanned 3 pages and for a bit of fun, take a guess at the 1973 prices of the following items.... 1. The Sherpa mudguard stays (Item FM2) 2. The Ossa chainguard (MAR3) 3. Plastic front number plate (BSM)26 4. The fibreglass slimline kit....this came with seat and an alloy downswept tailpipe 5......and finally, the Bultaco Highboy frame kit…

I understand that Alan Wright is running a Classic Dirt Bike show at Stoneleigh in February. Can anyone give me more information, like when, how much, what time...? Many thanks.

Curiosity, anybody got any video of the TT superstars trial(s)?

Take a look at this, item number 220077682406 I first thought it was a bsa bamtan engine shoehorned into a beamish frame!!! it dont look right to me? what do you all think? perhaps it was purpose built? who knows?

For those interested Yrjo Vesterinen will race again riding a Bultaco Sherpa 199B in Robregordo 2 Days classic Trial 2007.

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.

Hey John You'll enjoy this: popped into the local the other evening for a pint and bumbed into Peter Williams of Norton fame. No joking. Very nice guy. BTW saw Peter & Jo last weekend.

I know this might open up a complete bag of worms but here goes..... The Sprite I am doing at the moment has a Villiers 32a engine with, I understand, a Parkinson Head and was once a 360cc. It has since been re-sleeved and is now back to standard bore as a 250 so other than the oversized cylinder head it appears to be a standard ally barrel. The question is; Which electronic ignition is the right way to go for trials? I have heard that numerous James, Greeves, Sprites, Francis Barnets, Saracens etc etc are running well on either Simon Bateman, Rax Caunt or PVL ignitions - can anyone point me in the right direction and advise the different characteristics that make one…

Hi all, Just a quick query i have a HOnda TL125 and im getting it out of my garage after 17 years of it sitting there i just need to know if i can enter classic trials and where abouts they are i live in the midlands. cheers Vincent

Does anyone here know anything about Big John wax cotton clothing. It seems to be a copy of Belstaff and made in the UK. Thanks in advance

have a session on Google and came accross this excellent Austrian web site which along with some great pictures of Alta, Gaunt and Collier Suzukis, has (in German) some information on KTM trials bikes, with some pictures of bikes from 1975-77. Looks like there was a works team at the Scottish, but love to know if there are bikes around in the UK, or if anyone rode one ?

I noticed a few comments relating to Big John no longer posting photos on the forum. As a new member I must admit I value any photos that members post so it would be a shame to lose out when actually it is a pretty straightforward process. This might help...... Dave Go to www.photobucket.com this is a totally free site and allows you to upload your images to your own personal album. Once you've registered, hit the browse option which you'll then direct to your chosen photo folder on your PC. Click on your photo and hit submit (give it 5 secs) Hey presto, the picture is now in your new album. To post the pic onto the forums you have to go to those three links …

I'm halfway through rebuilding an early kt 250 ex-works bike, has anyone out there got any info on them to help me along??????

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEJ1zM5VRWE With some Spanish and English classic pop (not too old). Robregordo 2007 will be 19-20 May