old trials fanatic

The time has come to renew the rear tyres on the Sprinter. The std Vaneao ones are ok on the road but are useless on wet grass or even a slight bit of mud. Not looking to go off roading just to be sure i can get out of a venue. Sometimes its spinning on wet grass on the flat So what would the team recommend ? Needs to be ok for the M.O.T. btw. Thanks

This weekend Peak Classic Trials Club hold round 2 of its 2017 Club Championship at Burycliffe Quarry, Elton, Nr Matlock, Derbyshire. Nearest post code is DE45 1LL. Start time is as usual 11.00 am. We have Expert, Classic Expert, Intermediate, Classic Intermediate and Clubman routes. Along with classes for British Bikes, Twinshocks, Pre 95 Air Cooled Monos and Over 50's on moderns. I was up there today and will be there finishing off tomorrow ready for Sunday and i can confirm that storm Doris has passed and that the venue is drying out nicely unlike some other venues this Sunday it will be in prime condition which is why Burycliffe is such a popular all weather venue. After the event we will be holding the presentation of the awards for 2016 which will be handed out by our guest of honor the legend himself Mick Andrews. This will take place at the Miners Standard Inn, Winster. So come along and join in the fun at one of Derbyshires premier venues with Derbyshires number one Classic Trials Club. See you there.

When this Sunday directly after our trial, Round 2 of the 2017 Club Championship, at Burycliffe Quarry, Elton, Nr Matlock, Derbyshire. Where ? The Miners Standard Inn, Winster, Nr Matlock, Derbyshire. Full details of riders who have won awards are on our website www.peakclassic.co.uk also a list of members who will have their names entered into the raffle to win loads of goodies including Michelin and IRC tyres all provided by PB Trialsport. We will also have the man, the legend and all round nice guy Mick Andrews present to who will be presenting the awards to the winners of the 2016 Club Championship. Definitely one not to be missed. See you Sunday either at the trial or at the presentation afterwards.

We at Peak Classic Trials Club based in Derbyshire are always looking for ways to give added value to being a fully paid up member of the Club so in 2017 we will be offering even more to our members. Along with members entering 8 or more events in the year being entered into the raffle for IRC and Michelin tyres, Tubes, Levers, Number boards and much much more. Along with the ability to score Championship points and the opportunity to win class awards at the end of the year. Along with the reduced entry fee for members. We are now introducing, along with all the above, a loyalty bonus. Those members entering 10 or more of our events in the 2017 season will automatically receive their Club membership totally free of charge for 2018. Peak Classic Trials Club your Sidecar free zone offering classes for British Bikes, Twinshocks, Pre 95 Air Cooled Monos, Forgotten era and Over 50's on moderns. Also routes for Experts, Classic Expert, Intermediate, Classic Intermediate and Clubman riders. So even more benefits of being a regular supporter of the Club in 2017. For dates and venues visit our website www.peakclassic.co.uk Peak Classic supporting those who support us

Nice apart from those damn black rims. Yukkkkkk

You could ride it at our club and you would be most welcome but on the results it would say "Ineligible machine" bit like air cooled scorpa. No big deal though you still get to ride with your mates so whats the problem ? you just dont score points.

For those that are interested i updated the clubs website the other day with results etc for this trial. Please go to www.peakclassic.co.uk for full details of the event along with a calendar of events for 2017 etc . Thank you.

A new year and new challenges await us at Round 1 of our 2017 club championship starting at Clifton Scrambles course, Nr Ashbourne, Derbyshire approx post code DE6 1ND This Sunday 29th January start time is 11.00 am. Expert, Classic Expert, Intermediate, Classic Intermediate and Clubman routes. Classes for British bikes, Twinshocks, Pre 95 air cooled monos, Forgotten era and O/50's on moderns Come along and be part of the fun in the Derbyshire Peak District. For more details go to our clubs website www.peakclassic.co.uk

But if they were manufactured before December 31st 1964 then surely thats correct. They did exist ive seen photos to prove it although i think they were converted road or trail bikes but then again so were the British bikes werent they ?

Sell the Jeep by a Land Rover the real deal.

Looked at the Marzocchi ones but they are nothing like mine Andy

Ouch thats a lot of money.

So Christmas is only a few days away. So what do you REALLY WANT for your Christmas preasant ? Socks ? Pants ? a jumper ? Well i want a Bantam frame and ive just found out that AW Race eng are taking orders for the next batch of 10. So please please Santa i've been a really good boy, well sort of , so can i please please have one? I'll even agree to no more socks for life I might even do the washing up for a year So what do you really really want for Christmas ? and what do you think you'll get ?

Oh that one derr sorry yes of course i fitted that one i thought he meant at the end of the clutch pushrod. Sorry i'm getting senile

Dont forget tomorrow sees the final round of the Peak Classic Trials Clubs 2016 Club Championship at Berrycliffe Quarry, Cliff Lane, Elton, Nr Matlock, Derbyshire. The nearest post code i have is DE45 1LL. Start time as usual is 11.00 am please arrive early as parking is limited. Expert, Classic Expert, Intermediate, Classic Intermediate and Clubman routes. Classes for British Bikes, Pre 85 Twinshocks, Pre 95 Air Cooled Monos, Forgotten era and Over 50's on moderns. Please bring an observer. You dont want to go Christmas shopping anyway. Much sooner ride your bike in the beautiful Derbyshire Peak District wouldnt you ? See you there.

Sorry i dont know about the D1, D3 or D7 motors as nobody i know uses them so you would have to ask Harry. He does modify the Clutch basket that i do know because i have fitted one to my Bantam "sows ear" project. With the clutch fitted you no longer use the needle roller thrust bearing though.

LOL so im now none the wiser. Not sure if i should go with progressive springs or not and also not sure if i do if it makes any difference which way up they are Perhaps a different question? Has anybody fitted the Magicals and noticed a difference and if so better or not ?

When fitting progressive springs which way up do they go ? tight wound coils to the top or the bottom ?

Just buy the complete unit already modified ready to fit from Harry Stannistreet. He will need your old basket btw.

As the title hints i am looking to purchase some s/s jubilee clips for the inlet manifold coupler on the Bantam project but all i can find locally are std Jubilee ones and they are too wide because space is at a premium like everything on a bantam i need to get some narrow ones approx 8mm or 9mm width. Any ideas ?

OOps i'll get that altered sorry. Thanks for the feedback

I dont disagree with any of the above. Will say i have had Betors on all my bikes and the ones on the James are 5 years old dont leak and i've never bent one yet. Perhaps i'm not trying hard enough ? My question is how much would it cost to have a pair of Falcons or Rockshocks rebuilt if you bent one as i have heard rumours its about the same as buying a new pair of Betors. Just wondered if anyone has had a pair rebuilt and knows the cost ?

Ive shared the photo to the Cotton owners page on Facebook but when i try to use the link you included it doesnt seem to work for me. Ive told them to contact Hants police if anyone recognises it. Is that correct?

The Peak Classic Trials Club are holding round 11 of their 2016 Club Championship at Stathams Quarry opposite Matlock Golf Club on the main Tansley to Chesterfield road. Start time as usual is 11.00. Expert, Classic Expert, Intermediate, Classic Intermediate and Clubman routes. Classes for British bikes, Pre 85 twinshocks, Pre 95 Air Cooled Monos, Forgotten era and over 50's on moderns. Stathams quarry is an old disused sandstone quarry and i was down there starting to lay out the course and i can confirm that even after the recent heavy rain and storms the course is almost unaffected and the ground is mostly dry so a great days sport is there for the taking on Sunday. See you there

If you want an example of this just look at Spain. The cost of their licenses etc will take your breath away.