January 6, 200917 yr Yep, sheet metal tank/seat unit, folded along top edges and a row of rivets running along bottom edges. Some kind of quick release screws for the seat. If I remember correctly, very reminiscent shape-wise of the Gaunt 118cc Suzukis. Nice bike neatly made! Don't recall anything about chain-tensioning extra sprockets though. However, I understand that Duncan later went into making some pretty handy mountain bikes, so it wouldn't surprise me if he played around with something like that. I don't think large numbers were ever done, so maybe each one was a bit of a special? Could be that one or more of the others had it. No doubt someone here will know. I usually see Duncan's brother Andy a couple of times a year, observing at trials like the Dave Rowland, so I'll maybe ask him when I get the chance. Cheers
January 6, 200917 yr Yep, sheet metal tank/seat unit, folded along top edges and a row of rivets running along bottom edges. Some kind of quick release screws for the seat. If I remember correctly, very reminiscent shape-wise of the Gaunt 118cc Suzukis. Nice bike neatly made!Don't recall anything about chain-tensioning extra sprockets though. However, I understand that Duncan later went into making some pretty handy mountain bikes, so it wouldn't surprise me if he played around with something like that. I don't think large numbers were ever done, so maybe each one was a bit of a special? Could be that one or more of the others had it. No doubt someone here will know. I usually see Duncan's brother Andy a couple of times a year, observing at trials like the Dave Rowland, so I'll maybe ask him when I get the chance. Cheers I think it was about this time that disc brakes appeared on trials bikes, still dont think they will ever catch on.
January 10, 200917 yr Couple more......JP Derbi Parilla Your good at this.............this ain't you is it
January 10, 200917 yr Your good at this.............this ain't you is it You inferring something... Bike spotter Yes...trainspotter definately not
January 12, 200917 yr Trainspotting, still one of my favorite movies. Brilliant, funny and terrifying all at the same time. "For a vegetarian rents you're a ****ing EVIL shot!"
December 3, 201015 yr Alta, Butler, Cheetah, Cotton, dalesman, Diamond, DMW, Dot, Elstar, Firefly, Francis barnett, Appleyard Honda, Greeves, HJH, James, Miller, Norman, OEC, Saphire, Sarecen, Scorpion, Sprite, Sun, Tandon, Wassell. all courtesy of mr morley.. kawasaki, ossa, swm, its going to be a long list..
December 5, 201015 yr Lets not forget Bill Grapevine who started GRM (Grapevine Racing Motors) which used Islo motors imported to the USA from Mexico.
December 5, 201015 yr Lets not forget Bill Grapevine who started GRM (Grapevine Racing Motors) which used Islo motors imported to the USA from Mexico. Sheesh, seems like you own quite a few of them yourself.
December 5, 201015 yr There is good reason for me asking this which will become apparent in time I need to build a list of EVERY manufacturer - no matter how obscure or how historical - who has ever built a competitive Trials motorcycle. This is my list so far, but I know I'm bound to have missed plenty: Aprilia Beta BSA Bultaco Fantic Gas Gas Greeves Honda Montesa OSET Scorpa Sherco SWM Triumph Yamaha Xispa Dear Sir, Can I bring your attention to the above ,contradictory,words highlighted in red. I'm just having a troll day today ....howsabout Garelli?
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