Classic Trials

Whilst busy working this afternoon; came across this clip http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6...mp;q=blue+peter Can anyone identify the bike and/or rider; It's a shame that they failed to blow up Anthea Turner (and the perm) completely.

Hi Everyone, My Son Scott and Myself are restoring a 77 OSSA 350 Trials bike, to record the Project we have put together a small Web site, ( OSSA-restoration.piczo.com ). We will be posting Info and pictures of the progress, please feel free to have a look, This is our first Restoration Project so anyone with tips, advice or contacts feel free to comment. Cheers, Vaughan & Scott Thompson, Durham, UK.

Anyone got any ideas for cleaning the years of oily gunk outta exhaust systems ... have time on my hands so it can soak fill with BRAND X ? if needs be .... cheers Greg

Hello, I could do with a bit of help if anyone can assist please My trials Cub, has a PVL electronic rotor connected to an Electrex world cdi coil pack, unfortunately the chap who built it is no longer with us, so there is no way I can verify this. The two instructions from each manufacturer state different ignition settings BTDC My question is: Which setting would be best to set the static timing, the Electrex world at 6.5mm BTDC or PVL 1.8-2.2mm BTDC? I am led to believe that the PVL has little or no advance till 7000 rpm, but the Electrex world has the advance built into the coil pack Can anyone positively confirm or deny the above Any fur…

Hey folks, Just watched a great winter time DVD of the Leroy Winters Memorial ISDT Reunion Ride. Loads of vintage bikes and an interview with Jim Holerich. Malcolm Smith and John Penton were there as well. The DVD was very reasonable and is available by emailing Jay Duchin <jayduchin@comcast.net> Below is a link to a trailer for the movie.

Hello, My name is Morgan, I am 23, and live in Saskatchewan Canada. I was recently at a garage sale and saw an old bike, thinking it was a Honda Elsinore from behind. Got closer, realized it was a Montesa, owner asked me if I would like top buy it. I replied, "no, I don't have that kind of money", he laughed and said, "For $40 she is yours." So I bought it. It seems to be in decent shape, however it is missing a few bits and pieces. He had told me it did not have spark, and upon further inspection I found that the points are not opening up. So I have located replacement points and a condensor. My first question is, does anyone know where I can get flywheel pull…

Hi, Can anyone help with a source for clear braided plastic pipe for oil lines please?.

Hi all, im new here and new to trials! i did join here a while ago but never bought a bike until now. Anyway, i have just got a very good condition for age fantic k-roo 212cc and ill try and get some pics up. Please can anyone give me any pointers as to what to check, look out for, advice topics elsewhere and more importantly a service manual. I have a wiring diagram and thats it. I dont think i have bought a duffer anyway. It came from a mechanic and the bike is not tampered with and the guy bought it because it was untouched but doesnt use it. From what i know it needs: attention to mono shock spring rear disc sticky clutch slightly drags when cold exhaust slight …

Does anyone know what happened to the Cheltenham Hawks website?? trying to find Sundays results, the site has been down for a while, also can't find their FB page??

Hello, Does anyone recognize this bike? I ran across the pic on a web site. Would like to see a real one. Thanks Much! Retro USA

So, it seems that the big bike classic scene is dying. Question, what's the best twinshock to convert to a right foot gear change and left foot rear brake?

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, Im interested in a AJS trials bike on Ebay item number 200317965961 it states its an ex-Peter Pykett bikes is this correct? if so did MR Pykett leave the std fixed footrests and the cylindrical tool box holder and 19" rear wheel on the bikes? please cast your eyes over this and give me your honest opinions. Thanks Scotty.

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Hi, Looking for some BSA forks to go into my Bantam (D10), I'd like period forks to replace the Bantam ones and wondered what will fit, I don't want cheat forks

I have just bought my first trials bike and it's a Bantam. I wondered if anyone could help identify the forks it has fitted? It has billet yokes and the forks look a bit like the REH ones - except they have a bracket for the hub stay(?) and have an external nut on the spindle rather than the internal type thing on the REH ones. Any pointers more than welcome! Anyone recognise them?

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.

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I recall reading about the existence of an event called the ACU 1000 Mile Trial - I forget where. Possibly run in the early 1900s. Does anyone have any information on it? What happened to it? Just out of interest. Thanks.

ive just bought my first trials bike a triumph cub,but it looks to me like it needs a wider swing arm sorting for it,does anyone have any drawings or dimensions for either making a new swing arm or modifying the original one,and does the engine have to be moved to the left to accomodate a 4.00 inch tyre so the chain runs true without catching the chain? any info would be greatly appreciated as i need to get cracking as soon as possible thanks in advance Dan