trickymicky

No,i'm not sure that close up of the underside of the swinging arm does it any favours- it appears to consist of 3 pieces of extruded U section welded together. Explains why they haven't risked trying to hang a side stand off it though..

I'd expect it to be a WM2. While the tyre is off, measure the width between the ledges that the tyre locates on, if it is 1.85 inches,it is a WM2. Should it measure 2.15 inches,its a WM3, but thats not likely.

We bought two TL 250 Frasers new. Bright chrome was standard, but we asked for painted finish instead (both came with red frames). I think the price was the same though,but cant be sure.

If thats the case,its a bad choice of words. "in administration" hardly means all's well. As far as i'm aware it means that an administrator has taken control of the company and is selling off assets to try and settle debts.

Put everything in a plain envelope and post it to Mx&mx news, stamp not necessary,but be sure to mark it "Subscriptions"

Nice,very professional, -Are the Tallon hubs the same as Talon hubs?. Are the Marzochi forks the same as Marzocchi forks? The spec seems to suggest more than one piston,do you get a spare? Interesting stuff,but not as interesting as price,or availability.

Very commendable,but looking at the first post,it was you who wanted to use Japanese forks and yokes in the first place..

I have an Amal brochure for the 600 and 900 series Concentric carburettors dated March 1967. The Settings list shows concentrics being fitted to BSA MK3 Spitfire in 1967

It does seem strange,especially as some of those who bought an Anglian off the same bloke, from his previous venture found that they had to rebuild it before they could ride an event on it.

He rode a 250 Montesa for a couple of years or so during the mid 1970's,with some support from Barrie Rodgers,before going back with the Bantam. Johns day usually started with a white knuckle ride to the event in a plastic pig with a trailer owned by local lunatic Mick Carey. On one occasion he rolled it on the way to a trial. I viewed Johns BSA C15 when it was for sale, but passed the opportunity to Barrie Rodgers who kept it for several years. I think he sold it about 3 years ago.

He rode a 250 Montesa for a couple of years or so during the late 1970's,with some support from Barrie Rodgers,before going back with the Bantam. Johns day usually started with a white knuckle ride in a plastic pig with a trailer owned by local lunatic Mick Carey. On one occasion he rolled it on the way to a trial. I viewed Johns BSA C15 when it was for sale, but passed the opportunity to Barrie Rodgers who kept it for several years. I think he sold it about 3 years ago

Heres my favourite from Yorkshire Classic's excellent website- Keith Hobson..

Talk at the show was that it was supposed to be going on the Dragons' Den but it was too heavy to get up the stairs.

I dont think is was used in the 1955 ssdt.

Thanks,its already been noted in a previous post, if you'd read them-glad it made your day though..

I'd change the fuel filter,check the cam belt hasn't snapped,although as it faltered when it stopped it seems unlikely,then get someone to tow you to start it.

6 DAY is presently assigned to a Honda CR-V motor car, a Black one.

Yes,he did and still has the bike,so thats the series sponsor in the specials class with the rest of them.

You would need a scrutineer at each event to check bikes and respond to any eligibility complaints/protests from the previous event.Not an easy task in the case of Len Huttys bike for instance- it looks standard to me,so i assume it would have to be measured,weighed and a judgement made about whether the fork action is better than they were originally. Checking for modifications which are not visible externally will be particularly challenging,but could actually add interest to the event.For instance, Identifying whether a Cub is a 200 or a 250 is sure to draw a crowd.

I'd do a bit more research regarding engine reliability if i were you. I was led to believe that injector pumps give trouble and the debris from that can go down the rail and bugger the injectors, which is the same as Mondeo's do.

They will need sponsorship from somewhere if they keep missing scoops like that. Never mind,it might make next week,or the "bumper" xmas edition..

I didnt bother completing an envelope for results for the last Dales classic or Midland Classic trials- can someone send them out to me please? Thanks

As there's been a couple of posts about my oversize Cub shoes, i ought to mention i dont have any at the moment, i've been waiting for a fresh batch. stickinthemud is right with the procedure though, although i just press the brake plate onto a mandrel in the lathe. Often,Cub hubs are so worn/oversize that 1/16" oversize shoes fit straight in. If they do, its still important to check the contact area,or the brake will still be poor. For anyone without access to a lathe,Alan Whitton mentioned alsewhere will usually oblige .

I think Alan Whitton might be able to help- they are the same as on his James.