wayne_weedon

They were used a lot in Karting circles as far as I remember. I certainly remember a flatslide that was plastic bodied used on Karts.

Javier will know more. But there's some new changes which seem to be outlawing a fair few of the modified bikes. Via Google translate this is what I get. Seems there's an OPEN class so I guess those heavily modified bikes compete there.

Just doing as the Spanish do! Mind you that may change with their new ultra strict rules for classic classes.

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Static gearchange tests are not always possible. Try shifting whilst turning the final drive sprocket. The dogs and slots on the gears need to line up for a shift to take place.

I had one original a couple years ago. Think I traded it with DR for one of his customers. They are scarce!

Sounds more like the trials down here when I was riding more regularly. We used to get allsorts from barely viable Bantams to a HRD Comet in various states/quality of conversion + the just dug out the shed twinshocks and the then modern stuff. Everyone had a good time. Sadly that club is no more! Wayne...

3 Speed I trust

Isn't the James becoming the new Cub?

A lot of those bikes may have been their ride to work mounts also. How times have changed! Wayne...

Also when relocating the condensor it's often useful to bolt two of them under the tank, and leave one disconnected. If you have a suspected failure at a trial then it's a 2 minute job to swap over to the spare.

Martin. Fair few pairs of Rockshocks in use in the Spanish scene too!

Woody You consistently highlight the apparent double standards and I agree with you! My pre65 experience is minimal but I know at least to me some some of those bike are horrible to ride. I borrowed a B40 in Spain a couple years ago for practice, I think it was less than 45 minutes later I swapped bikes for a Cota 330 because I knew that Beesa was beating me black n blue! I however ride for the enjoyment no other reason.

Still on points ignition? If so change your condensor and while you're at it relocate it to under the tank. If that fails or not on points then start looking for other issues like crank seal condition.

Thats the problem. It's not about the integrety. The precedent has been set years ago, by who knows who? I know Miller was using fiddle forks at least from the time in the mid 80's when I was in a position to see the Ariel on a regular basis. It was possibly done much earlier. I think there is maybe too much emphasis on the Scottish 2day pre65. It's not the be all and end all in pre65. But talking about that and the top accepted bikes what class would say the Yorkshire Classic or Bath Classic club put those same bikes in? I note they allow non British Carbs on Cubs? Wayne...

Just ride for the fun of it I guess. I only have a passing interest in the pre65 Scottish to be honest, I like to see how the people I personally know get on, and study the pictures of the bikes after the event! It's my opinion that bar a very few bikes it has no real historic significance anyway, it's gotten too competitive for that now. Wayne...

..... and now some video! Parilla losing it's chain!

From this site A couple Gilera's

I think they all excel in the class department. I wouldnt be surprised if they ride well too. Often if it looks right, it is. One of those Bianchi's has obviously seen some action somewhere. Wayne..

Have a look here Ross

I forgot to post that twin carb bianchi. It's simply STUNNING! Looks to borrow some Ossa cues maybe? It's amazing to think it started out as one of these! The other Bianchi was this bike Morphed into this It's interesting that he's managed to work with the original styling of rear of the frame. Here's a link through google translate.

Nice period picture that Thanks! Notice how all these engines share syling cues? It's like the same person was behind them all.

Ross wanted Pictures! Well don't expect too much to impress at the moment. Summary we started with this Which used to be one of these! ...and this Tresette version was the original inspiration

It's good to be different I think! I know with my own project I have some serious obstacles to overcome but I'm sure I can work something out. The italian engines are a little more bulky in the cases that the same period Brit engines. The finned wet sump makes them a bit taller too. I'm most torn over what forks to use. They will probably end up being British at least externally. I do have some 4 stud triumph sliders here somewhere. Have no idea what they are off though. I think my next job is to reassemble the top end and get the motor running. Wayne....

I'd hope a lot less Charlie. I think there's likely a completely different ethos behind these bikes. Certainly is around mine, which is more for personal satisfaction than anything else. Plus I like to try to be at least a little bit different to the norm.