I really enjoy seeing photos of my old trials areas from the early 80's especially as I now live in Alberta, Canada. I even recognised a few names from the Telfit trial. Rode with them in the A class and then later on in a few Scotts. I need cheering up when it's minus 25 degrees centigrade outside, like it is right now.
I look forward to your next batch of photos.
Cheers,
Stoby.
p.s. The Scott video was great, even recognised Hilda at the start.
I remember having a Cota 247C, I think it was a 1979. The piston cratered while riding in the Scott and when I got it fixed, DT Mackenzies of Darlington said it had a Bultaco piston in it.
What are the steps for removing the waterpump/kickstart side case on an 03 270 Rev 3.? Can I leave the pump & hoses on and undo the case bolts and lift the whole cover off to check OR do I have to remove the pump etc first.
Thanks.
P.S. Good luck to all the SCOTT Trial entrants. I rode it in '82, '83 & '84 and still have great memories about it.
I remember Nick Jefferies riding a works CCM 350 up "Grand Canyon" at the SCOTT Trial in the late seventies. He made it up the section, with barely any revs at the top. I've still got a photo of Nick with his CCM at the finish of that SCOTT talking to Richie Sunter.
On my '72 cota 247 I had the left hand side flywheel machined down a fair bit to improve its response and willingness to rev. I have to keep the idle a bit higher, but the motor definately feels more peppy. I've had it like that for 4 years and wouldn't go back to my spare original.
My footpegs have a serrated flatbar welded around their perimeter and i found it made one heck of a difference to my confidence, in knowing that my feet wouldn't be slipping off for no apparent reason, due to the non-existent grip from those "goosebumps" on the original footrests.
Scott Trial Pics
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Thanks wetfeet for the excellent photos. Brings back great memories.
cheers,
Stoby
Alberta, Canada.