old trials fanatic

Well ive seen some daft ideas on TC but this must rank pretty near the top PMSL

I wonder why lol

Bultaco best for spares and reliability, Ossa arguably the best Spanish trials bike but spares getting hard to come by, Montesa poor spares availability and a bit of a Marmite bike you either love them or hate them. Me if i had to choose Spanish then i'd buy an Ossa but given a free choice then it would be a TY 250 or even better a Majesty.

Very nice ?

Jim Pickering used to sell the Gas Gas blade fitted to a modified knuckle in both sizes. I'm sure the new owners will be able to supply you. Excellent product.

Mine is in a sorry state, tyre rubbing worn hole plus bracket cracked and repaired by a blind pigeon, so are after market replacements available and if so are they any good?

Thanks for that Bilko but they've sold out. Cheers

Actually its a 2008 but i'll check it out. Cheers.

Sorry should have said. Its a 08 270

Probably doesnt matter with racing 2 strokes as the clearence is so big. When new the clearence on a race bike is when we would get it replated on a trials bike.

Thank you

Where did you get your piston from ?

I'm after a Rev 3 rear mudguard and so far have drawn a blank. Does anyone know if the rear guard off an Evo will fit or if there is anyone making after market plastics for the Rev 3 Cheers

Just had a look at their website. Thank you. Look like a good possibility. Will check them out this summer. Cheers

Having recently moved i am in the sad predicament of living in an area bereft of ClassicTrials clubs and venues. Yes i know i should have thought about that earlier but in my own defense all my life i have NEVER had to travel more than 40 mins to an event every weekend and because there is so much incredible terrain around here, close to Aberystwith, i just stupidly assumed there would be loads of trials taking advantage of it. So it's about a 2 and a half hour drive each way to my nearest Classic club so i find myself having to consider riding at a "modern" club and dont fancy trashing my Classic bikes. I have wondered about buying a modern bike, very limited budget, and have narrowed it down to either a Montesa 315R or a Beta 250 / 270 Rev 3. Would these be a good choice for the "easiest" route ? Would there be a better option on a very limited budget ? I'd still like to ride but at the moment it's looking to be not very often using the Classic bikes.

One other thing. Leading axle forks on a cub would be a no no for Scotland btw. They dont even allow 4 bolts only 2 on Triumph fork legs.

Because you wouldnt even be able to paddle your way through the sections on the expert route. Enter a trial and ride the Expert route then effectively there is only one route. There is such a chasm now between Expert and Clubman / Novice / Beginners that its impossible not to successfully run a trial with less than 3 routes. Add into the mix British Bikes, Twinshocks, ACM etc and everybody riding the same route is just a non starter. Every club just to survive nowadays NEED at least 30 to 40 riders so you HAVE to cater for everybody. The days when you had a three or a five on EVERY section are gone, quite correctly IMO, and people would just not bother entering if that was all they could expect. This is the reality of trials, even and possibly more so in "Classic" events, nowadays. What you need is a Tardis or possibly a Delorean with a trailer. Sorry but thats the truth.

If you are not mega rich then most bikes have marzocchi forks with the alloy sliders turned down and fitted into Norton sliders. However when doing this the Marzocchi sliders become VERY thin so best to entrust the work to someone who is experienced at this modification. Gives a good front end when done and as you say is Scottish legal.

FWIW i was told by the Motul rep ages ago that full synthetic in a trials bike doesnt burn away in the silencer because the motor doesnt get hot enough like a moto crosser or race bike so they recommended semi synthetic. Actually they recommended their "scooter oil". I've used semi synthetic ever since with no problem but i am sure many will disagree. Always a horny subject this with so many different "recommendations". As long as the user is happy then thats as good a result as you can hope for.

Just to let all the friends and supporters of Peak Classic Trials Club know. I have updated the clubs website with final Championship standings for the 2018 season along with results from last Sundays trial at Burrycliffe Quarry. Please feel free to visit our website www.peakclassic.co.uk and have a look.

I have been up there today amending some of the sections taking into account the current weather so be assured a good days sport is assured tomorrow. See you there

At a loss for something to do this weekend ? Dont fancy Christmas shopping with the wife ? Then dust the bike off and come along this Sunday to Burycliffe Quarry, Elton, Derbyshire DE45 1LL for the twelfth and final round of Peak Classic Trials Clubs 2018 season. Along with it being the 12th and final round of the year its also the last time that Paul Beswick will be organising a trial for the foreseeable future as he is stepping down after 10 years of running the club, along with invaluable help from his wife Donna, and handing over the reins to Andy Craven and his team. As usual there will be classes for British Bikes, Twinshocks, Pre 95 ACM and Over 50's on moderns Expert, Classic Expert, Intermediate, Classic Intermediate and Clubman routes too Venue opens at 9.30am and the event starts at 11.00am entries close 10mins prior to the start. Please bring an observer if possible. PLEASE ALSO NOTE NO PARKING ON THE ROAD OUTSIDE OF THE VENUE AND ON THE DRIVE INTO THE VENUE.

Just a note for all our supporters and friends that i have now updated the clubs website www.peakclassic.co.uk to include results of last Sundays trial along with current 2018 Club Championship standings. Please feel free to visit.

This Sunday 25th November Peak Classic Trials Club will be holding Round 11 of their 2018 Championship the penultimate round with most of the classes still undecided points make prizes and places. As usual there will be classes for British Bikes, Twinshocks, Pre 95 ACM along with O 50's on moderns Expert, Classic Expert, Intermediate, Classic Intermediate and Clubman routes Venue opens at 9.30 and start time is 11.00am Entries close 10 mins prior to the start. Please bring an observer if possible. Thank you. For more details along with current Championship standings please visit

Dont know about that. I remember he built an Arrow engined Zundap. Havent seen Harry for a while sadly.