Classic Trials

Hi this is my first post, i am building a pre 65 bike out of a 1960 B40 star i have almost finished the engine (C15t gears, Alpha roller bearing big end & timing side main, PVL ignition and Amal 626 carb) i could do with some advice on frame mods ie swinging arm ,steering head angle etc I have built the wheels with bantum hubs 18" rear wm3 R18/4, front 21" wm1 R21/2.75. the rear shocks are Betor 13.5" units and the forks are B25

Hi Guy's Now Alan Whitton, is putting together a very special group of Works DOT and Greeves bikes, and riders, for a demonstration ride and photo session, at the Classic Trials Show. The Dot boy's coming along, reads like a part of the sixties trials history, but we could do with a couple more ex Greeves works riders to take part, and "Jonah" was one for a short while. So do you know where he is, he left a message on a trials web site twelve months ago. Regards Charlie.

hi just bought a c15 engine distriputor type.thinking of putting it in oif b25 frame to do a few small club events.going to strip engine to check any usfull suggestions without braking bank.will fit elecronic ignition.cant find engine number.

Hi everyone , I have a BSA B40 GB engine which is nicely fettled now which is currently in my old C15 frame which is very heavy and not ideal as the chain pitch has now changed so the chain is grinding through the swinging arm slipper after a days riding . There was a much larger rear sprocket on the bike as a C 15 but the gearing was no good for the road work . I'm very happy with the current setup thats on the B40 GB motor . I've looked at Faber frames but a good friend has suggested I also look at Bartram frames . I've looked for a contact for Bartram frames but probably looking in the wrong places as usual so thought I would try the forums advice ? If anyone has a con…

I found the copy of old Royal Enfield scrambler & Trials brochure on internet, feel like sharing it. good to know the specs of the bikes in those days.

Recently stripped my Villiers 8E as the primary case needed some welding; painted the head, de-coke etc whilst out of the frame. Re-assembled in the same order without any problems and now can

I've put together a gallery of some current classics, Pre65 and twinshock. Mainly from the ACU classic series over the last few years. It's here: http://picasaweb.google.com/motomerlin/ClassicTrialsBikes

There is a really good 2 day trial being held on the 20th & 21st May 2012 by the bexleyheath & dmcc called battle of burwash. its on a open permit for all pre 65 classes in East sussex. toilets and food cattering and camping available to everyone. theres more details and regs on Motorbiketrials.com i know its a bit late but if you know anyone whos stuck for a trial to do that weekend we would love to see as many pre 65`s & twinshocks as possible all welcome.

http://xiurdi.com/works/embrague-hidraulico-hebo/ This, when it's properly adapted, could work on drumbrakes also, I think...

I run my shocks with the body on the bottom..the non-sexy orientation....with the decals the right way up. Quite often someone will comment that this is incorrect...had it today at the Dabbers from my mate. He told me that his damping went off after a year, but by turning them upside down they had a new lease of life....but anyone in the Anglian area whom knows the rider of a much much modified white tanked red framed TY175, will also know he maybe tight as a ducks chuff but does know his stuff. So I googled the Betor website and according to their bumpf I'm correct. That said as the gas part is just a pressurised bladder over the oil to stop it foaming. I…

OK, it’s obviously Grimeca, but what did it come from and where can I get pads and seals? It came off my well-used Beta TR35, at least that’s what I think it is after a lot of research. But I can’t find any reference to a 4 piston caliper/mount combo like this on *any* Beta parts list from the 88 to 92 era, at least. It fits my (steel) swingarm like it was made for it. The pistons measure 25 and 22m. Everything is in good shape except for the dust seals, which have completely disintegrated. Short term I can reassemble w/o them, but I’d much having them there, obviously. thanks for any pointers, Sam

any views on the mick mills frames.are they eligible for scotland if the new mk3 faber ones are?

Has anyone tried the tank from D and c Motorcycles? It is a fiberglass tank Im Looking for a low narrow ish one http://www.dcclassicmotorcycles.co.uk/part..._fuel_tanks.htm Thanks Marty D

Hi, Ive seen a few Bantams with small ally GasGas kickstarts lately. Is this a simple fitment and if so which model? any help appreciated. cheers Stu

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!

Anyone got a copy of the entry list and start times?

Entries are open for the trial in the club´s web www.ssdt.org don´t miss the promotional video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=syKWZp8md-8 they also have a link to dropbox if you ant to download it high resolution !!! Edit to add the link to the dropbox in the SSDT web: http://www.ssdt.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=10&Itemid=20 Enjoy !!!

I am new to Classic Trials and I would like to know more about the bike in attached picture. All information about the bike is welcome. Thank you very much!

Hi, I have just fitted a Mikuni 26mm carb to my Cota 349. I was originally jetted for a TY200. It will start, eventually, and tick over, initial revs are not good then clears in the mid range to full throttle. Does anyone know the jets and needles etc that should fitted? I did find an old thread but was settings for a 348. Would the same be ok for 349? Many thanks