Classic Trials

Has anyone on here built a Bantam Cub ?? Just wondered about the engine mounts, were they completely different or modified ?? Anyone have a pic of a trials Bantam Cub. I think I've seen one but not sure. They were produced late 60s early 70s as road bikes.

Anyone tried a cylinder spacer on their Bantam to improve pulling power?

I am gathering together the parts to build a Bantam trials to ride the BMCA trials,I have frame/engine and hubs, does anyone here have any pointers on what can be done with the frame, head angles or raising the engine etc. Not sure what forks to go for, I won't be winning any medals out there but I want a rideable bike. Up to now I know the gearbox mod to do, going for the 185 conversion from Rex Caunt, pvl or electrex cdi , 12 tooth g/box, f spkt and 60 r wheel. Anything else worth considering, all info much appreciated.

Hi,does anyone know where I can get a trials exhaust for a B175. David

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Can any body help me please. I have just fitted a wide Tiger Cub swinging arm to a BSA Bushman frame but the bantam hub appears to be too wide to fit. Is the Cub wheel hub and fittings narrower than the Bantam? I always thought they were the same. Or must I get a cub rear wheel? Oldun.

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

In a previous post i informed as many as i could about Alan Whitton having his van stolen and that inside the van was the Bantam rolling chassis he had on show at Telford as a showcase for the parts he sells. Alan didnt have any photos at the time of this but someone has kindly responded to our request for a piccy so that hopefully all Trials Central members can keep an eye out for any scumbag trying to move it or any parts on and then notify us or the Police so that these parasites can be caught and hopefully delt with. Remember your bike or garage may be next if we dont do something about these pirahas. Please have a look and keep your eyes open if you are offered anyt…

hi,nearly finished building a 4 speed big bore bantam trials bike with pvl ignition and 22mm amal mk 1 carb and could really use some advice on where to start with carb settings ie,slide needle posistion pilot jet main jet etc any advice on this subject would be very welcome. regards bikestat.

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…

Hi all, new to the forum and have my first query, hope somebody can help. Is it possible to fit TY250 yokes in a bantam frame and, how is it done ? I have been looking for forks for my trials bantam for some time now, without much luck, and will not go to the expense of REH although they do look very well engineered. Anyway i have acquired some TY yokes and hope to start from there, any thoughts ?

Here is a nice Viedeo: Chrs:Mike

Guys , after spending ages cleaning all the nasty flakey paint off my Ali cases , question is , do I re-paint* them or leave them clean ? Would hate the engine to look like it was a few years down the road ... Cheers Greg [getting there] Ps, * if its Paint them , whats the best paint / process for success and longevity !

hi guys, picked up a montesa twinshocker but need to find out what year and cc it is before i start buying bits. hope someone can help. engine and frame are same number 39M00116.....

hi just got my new project its a jeffries honda xl250 reg number nvy66p does anybody out there have any photos or imformation about the bikes it is in a bit of a sorry state so ineed some help to restore it to its former glory i am missing the front mudguard stays and both mudguards and exhaust is wrong does anybody know the value of these bikes is it worth spending a fortune on it if its only going to be worth 1500 pound when its done up ????

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…

Can anybody advise me on which plate to use so I can manipulate to shape . Thought 6mm thickness but open to your knowledge . Plus thinking of 3mm sheet to make a side panel .

Bath's fun trial tomorrow,(Sat 31st July) has had a change of venue which was at first set right in TMX.Unfortunately it has been inserted again at the old venue. To set things straight,(As much as I can ! ) all I can do is tell you that the venue is Fairy Hill,Compton Dando. BS39 4LJ. The start time is 2.30pm,there are two routes,and the sections will be biased towards older bikes.Should be a good day out,a catering van will be onsite.

Would just like to record my thanks to Dean and all his band of helpers, for a great year of trials. There are many people who help set out, take entries, post results and the many observers, no trials without you all - Thank you. Keep up the good work.

Hi All I'm looking for some help with a 350 BB32 rigid Goldie that was built in the UK in the 70's by my brother Mike Galpin. After he died in 88 I imported the bike to Australia and after it changed hands a couple of times I finally have it back and intend to restore it to its original build condition with a BB32GS motor. I need to talk to someone with a similar bike and I have been advised by JonV8 that either or both of Chris Hurworth or Graham Howes might be able to help me and I am hoping they will see this post and contact me on my email, twinshock2@gmail.com Alternatively it would be great to talk to anyone who has experience with building a 350cc Goldie trial…