I only recall it being pictured, with some details, in the trials column of the Motor Cycle but can't remember hearing anything further of it, so can't say who rode it or how well (no doubt somebody can). Memory was stirred during discussion about the Emme which a pal had just seen in the Neckarsulm museum. Emme
Hopefully someone comes up with a few good story's about the exhaust frame idea. Thanks for taking time to reply.
It wasn’t only a Bantam that got the exhaust/frame treatment there was I think a Metisse with a Triumph engine where the exhaust down pipes entered into the frame lower tubes and exited just before the swinging arm.
In both cases I think there would have been heat issues and especially with the Bantam. Imagine the load and stresses being put through the exhaust port, securing ring and frame connection.
The harmonics aswell. Bet they would have been interesting to clean out.
Its something I've not come across before so I'm interested in the story and the thinking/ theory behind the idea.
Just got a 2016 evo factory, my old 2010 has an ohlins rear shock. Will this swap over to the 2016? I thought I'd ask rather than get both in bits and find out it's not compatible.
im 32 and like my old Bikes, had a flat tanker up until last year and still got my first bantam from when I was 8 years old. I still ride my dads super rocket and model 18 when I get the chance.
my friends like the older stuff but the price of the run of the mill stuff is getting stupid now and with buying a house ect there out of reach for most younger people.
As for trials I've got a 2010 beta but don't ride it much now as there is very little places to practice and don't enjoy entering a trial as I can't get good enough due to the above problem, so fancied a pre 65 to go to the peak classic events where the going isn't as tough.
We ride a bit of enduro now as there are more places opening for practice days and I'm sure if trials opened up more like this the sport would grow, everyone who comes round and has a little play on the rear garden loves it but won't buy one as there is no where to go unless you enter a trial.
Just my thought and I'm probably wrong but I do like a good moan!
Thanks for the reply, I went over to take a look today but they weren't what I was after.
Sorry for the lack of info earlier but that's all I had. I asked and you answered well with 3-4K the same I guess if you want a genuine gold star you ain't going with 5k
im jumping on this thread to ask about a couple of bikes I've half been offered.
All I know at the moment is they are a pair of dot's I assume villers engine and they are in good condition, I would be looking to keep one and move the other along but no idea how much I should be offering as I don't want to do the guy over nor do I want to pay to much.
i know it's hard with out pictures but what should I be looking at? £1500-£2000 each or more?
Basicly all I'm asking is a rough price for a dot in average condition.
The Only way I can see is for more practice areas been made available. Most enduro/road riders I know don't do trials as there is a lack of places to ride other than organised trials.
I know this is difficult and I don't know the answer to making more available but until people have a variety of areas to use there bike they won't be so keen to go out and spend there money on a bike they can't really use.
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Hopefully someone comes up with a few good story's about the exhaust frame idea. Thanks for taking time to reply.