Sidecar Trials

Hi Guys, I would just like to say a BIG_BIG thank-you to you guys who forced your outfits around the course at The Classic Trials Show. The spectators there (nothing to do with trials) absolutely loved it. and could not believe what they were watching. I do so hope that you guys enjoyed it just as much. And also putting us right on the prize money aspect. [it will be the same next year] Are you coming? Thanks again for putting on such a brilliant spectacle for us. PS, you have to contend with me riding in the class next year. Regards Charlie.

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Finally got my Beamish outfit up and running (too many bikes to look after!). We now need to find some Trials to ride. SE England would be good an something that complete beginners can cope with! Any help / advice much appreciated.

Hi Guy's, Just put a tribute video onto youtube for you guys that rode there that week end. We did have some fun didnt we! I now need your support big time, if I am going to run another next year. Hope the video may help you decide. Just type in the heading and you should get the video Let me know if you are intrested on www.bsaotter.com. Regards Charlie.

Have managed to find the services of an excellent passenger and a place to practice. After a few sessions we have managed to gain some control so at least we can now make it go in a straight line. Still looking for some events to compete in.

This year we are celebrating 50 years of Sidecars being part of the Manx 2 Day Trial. We have a few special things planned to make this celebration special and hope that as many of you as possible will be able to attend Entries are looking good and we hope that the weekend is going to be even better than usual!! Don't delay, get yourselves over if you have ever taken part in the Manx!!!

Hi im looking for someone to passenger me based in Surrey want to ride locally plus the British Championship sidecar Nationals clubman class.

I have taken the brave/foolish/mad (delete where applicable)decision to purchase a sidecar off of ebay to pair with a Montesa 348. Having ridden schoolboy twinshocks in the 80's, mono more recently and then moving back to twin shocks I suddenly had the urge to give sidecars a go.... I am wondering if the sidecar enthusiast's can help with the following: 1) What are the common mounting points for the chair to the bike and how should I approach a Montesa 348 2) For a newbie what are the basics and how would you build up the practice ? any help appreciated Rob

Hi guys Got rl250 with a bolt on chair, just wondering what people use for a passenger foot peg on the swing arm and where I can get the grab handles from. Rope type or whatever is used. It's not going to be competitive, just for a bit of fun. Cheers

Hi All - I am getting married this June down in Frome, Somerset and I am looking to surprise my dad. When I was growing up my Dad was a keen sidecar trails rider and I have a great photo of me on his sidecar with him when I was around 8 years old. I am looking to recreate this fantastic image on my wedding day.... in my wedding dress! I would like to reach out and see if anyone lives in the area and would be willing to help make my dream come true and loan their bike for an afternoon.... Date: Friday 26th June Location: Frome, Sommerset I have attached the photo to hopefully pull on some heart strings out there! Please contact me on anitakinrade@hotmail.com Fing…

On 28th June we held the annual Peter Sparkes Sidecar Trophy Day. We had 11 Sidecars which would have been the largest gathering of sidecars in 20 years in Australia. There a number of Video's uploaded on You Tube.

Just seen in 'the paper'. Anyone know any more about this??

Hi Have just managed to break my collar bone falling off my outfit. Was on a bike high camber and the outfit flipped, and rolled down the hill. I was thrown off and the bike landed on me on it's first roll. Clearly I need to improve my technique! I have seen photos of people riding across a camber with the sidecar wheel off the ground. However. I have not been able to replicate this. Can anyone advise? Stu

Stumbled upon this, which perhaps might be of interest to some of you collectors out there? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EX-JACK-MATHEWS-CHAMPIONSHIP-WINNING-1972-CCM-500cc-B50-MX-TRIALS-WITH-SIDECAR-/321753214284?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4ae9fc6d4c

O.K., Maybe not absolutely Trials related, but sidecars just the same. Hoping to spark a little interest in posts in this area of the forum from a site I subscribe to..... http://www.oddee.com/item_96715.aspx Jon

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Hi Guy's Well My brother has decided to fit a trials sidecar to the Ariel HS frame we have. To replicate the outfit that I used to passenger. My task in the operation is to build the chair. Have looked up all the sidecar dimensions In the ACU hand book and have used them as a guide to the build using the minimum measurements ,But trying to keep it looking like a Kendall as much as possible. Well it is to be named "Spirit Of 65". Well to stop rambling, What I need to know is the amount of sidecar wheel lead from the bikes rear spindle, that you boy's are using now- a- days , as it is a long time since I last built a chair, and my memory does not go back that far. Hope…

I'd like to try a sidecar outfit!!!

Is this new style of helmet that I saw two drivers wearing at "the Peak" last year legal. I don't think it would matter to either of them. Is there a matching "Orange one Piece on the Market" Happy New Year to all of the sidecar crews. The Wobbler

Hi , im looking buy a sidecar for Yamaha TY80 , or anyone who,s built one ?