Classic Trials

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…

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

Hi folks, am looking to build a project bantam trials from an old D7 I have, but I am a beginner and dont really know where to start. Can anyone help with the following. Forks: What can I do to the originals to make them viable. Dont really want to get too far from original. Wheels: I am pretty sure I want to run a 21" at the front, will I have to get one built. Exhaust: are there any out there to buy, will another make fit or is it a build it job. Engine: any tricks on the engine. Hope someone can help or point me in the direction of someone who can. By the way, some great bikes shown on the site, if you've got photos to give me something to aim at that would be g…

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.

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.

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

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…

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

Look on ebay there is a helmet that once belonged to Magical Mick Andrews. Item no 160076809764. We are trying to judge if there are any other interested parties on here as its approaching 40 quid and fellow TC user Pitley wants it to wear on his Majesty. He will probably need a blonde wig as well, as like me time has not been kind to him where hair is concerned. (As a coot) He will be gutted if it goes for silly money.

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 …

hi guys dont know if i am in the right place but anybody got any pics of the little suzukis that were about in the early mid 70s i think martin lampkin rode one for a while and gordan farley but i could be wrong also any pics of the little jawa 90cc bikes please

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

hey all does anyone have any information about the kickham trial. It was held around the derbyshire area thanks jack

hey all does anyone have any information about the hungar hill trial in the derbyshire area. Any information appreciated though am looking at the 1931 event. thanks for the help jack h

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.

Hello Classic Trial Fans I had a great time with my father Mark (82 years old, former Ariel HT5 rider 1958 in Switzerland) Finally, I had time to put pics and clips on our club page. We were minders with our rented Micra for our German friends (tankstop, etc) What a rain on Saturday. Congratulations to all finishers! here the link: http://www.twnclub.ch/classic_trial_files/..._Trial_2006.htm needs ADSL, as many pics Maybe I will ad later some clips from the muddy section 14 on Sunday... Enjoy it. Riders, for pics in better quality email me. Patrick (Switzerland)

Having ridden in many Miller rounds over the last few years on a trail bike, I find these events to be excellent value for money. I enjoy single lap trials on the road and being on a trail bike the distance is not an issue. But what is the ideal length for a classic trial on the road if you are riding a classic bike? Our club has a Miller round every year and it would be easy for us to use groups around a 60 mile course, equally we could do it over say 10 or 15 mile course if we had to.