His comments in this edition of CDB, regarding riding more pre-65 events in Scotland, to improve chances of an entry in the pre-65 scottish, must be a good thing ?
Look forward to seeing him regularly!
I haven't got that far into the mag yet,must go and read it now.Where are these events exactly? Alvie,the SCRMC club series and......?
Just as well you didn't bring the B40 to the Stevenston trial today Ross,it was,how shall I put it.Not the most enjoyable trial I have ever been to!
just got classic dirt bike mag,in it it states that the nostalgia,sponsored by sammy miller products will be trial on the 14 aug and scramble on 22 aug.has anybody got any more info?
Just got that myself,looks like its true then.Bummer!
I would go for 10:00 as I am old and don't mind getting out my bed early.
Though I voted for flexible start,I wouldn't mind waiting for any latecomers.Some people may have to travel a fair distance.It gives you longer for a chat with some mates you may not have seen since the last trial.
Round 1 of the Scottish Classic Racing Motorcycle Club trials series is on 21st of feb at Kilearn.
Classes for everyone though it was decided at the AGM that we are going to focus more on the classic and twinshocks this year.This means an easing of the sections though everyone is welcome,there will be an A route for anyone wanting a harder challenge on a modern bike.Anyone wanting some input as to the section severity are welcome to come early and help with the setting out.If you need details of times or directions,PM me.
I heard a story at the weekend that the Nostalgia trial this year is being held on the weekend before the scramble,not sure if it is on saturday or sunday though.The normal has been trial saturday then scramble sunday.I like to ride in both but cannot afford to travel there on 2 separate weekends so would have to choose one or the other.I prefer to scramble so would have to miss the trial,though I enjoy it.
hi thansk for the help have u ever had to do anything to the egine i.e piston changes big ends ? how often do u clen change the air filter ? i do mine every ride on the mx bike !
cheers liam
I tend to do the same with the trials bike as the mx.Clean the air filter after every trial,gear and primary oil after 3 trials max,clean and dry the drums,oil cables etc regularly through the season.
Major engine parts will last a bit longer than the mx bike as they don't get the same amount of abuse.
Hey Liam,how are you? I scramble with the classic club as well as ride trials on an old Sherpa.I had a Husky twinshock but have a 410 Stormer for next year.
Do you still have the Maico?
The Scorpa sounds like a good buy,check the usual chain +sprockets,tyres,bearings etc.The Yamaha motors in them are pretty reliable,a good starter bike for trials.Any advice you need on starting trials etc just give me a pm.Is Richard going to try some more on the Fantic as well?
As Mr Raga likes hopping and skipping, I don't think he would like to ride the Pre-65, unlike another true trials enthusiast who will be riding number 97 in the 2010 Pre-65 Scottish who understands that you don't need to stop a trials bike in full-flow!
I'm not too sure how many links but I remember on my 198B with 11/39 tooth gearing I had to use a half link as there wasn't enough adjustment on the snail cams.
The chain was either too tight or too slack without it.Meant using 2 joining links but never gave me any trouble.
I also found that with the small 39 tooth sprocket on the rear wheel,tight rocky sections could de-rail the chain easily from the rear sprocket.
I have a model 190 now and use 12/46 gearing which I find perfect,longer chain but no half links,slightly lower first gear and no de-rail problems with the larger rear sprocket.The lower gearing makes 2nd a better hill climb gear as well.
It is a cold start problem. I've cleaned all the carb out but I'll have another go.
The choke is a primative button that pushes down on the float to flood the engine. When I push the choke plunger down, some fuel leaks out around the plunger. Is that normal?
Yes,it is called a tickler button.
Try pushing this button up and down until fuel flows out,kick the engine over a couple of times then repeat the flooding and kicking until the engine starts.
Sounds like the usual Amal mk2 choke circuit is blocked.Try cleaning it out with an airline.
My own Model 190 usually starts after 2 or 3 kicks from cold but always with the choke on and a closed throttle,if you twist it when kicking it refuses to start.
If it is a Mk1 does it start with copious amounts of flooding?I had a Model 92 with an Amal mk1 and it had to be flooded then kicked then flooded again then kicked a few times before it would start from cold.
Both bike would start from hot very easily.
I also use points ignition,set up meticulously and cleaned regularly with no problems.
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I haven't got that far into the mag yet,must go and read it now.Where are these events exactly? Alvie,the SCRMC club series and......?
Just as well you didn't bring the B40 to the Stevenston trial today Ross,it was,how shall I put it.Not the most enjoyable trial I have ever been to!