Does anybody know who makes the mick andrews james replicas you see at pre 65 trials

I think james holland makes the frames and the trick forks.

contact him on - 01179 712 966

I'm building one in the new year once i've got the engine bits together. Getting my stuff from Alan Whitton. Funny enough so does Mick

What do you ride at the moment Old Trials Fanatic?

Havent ridden much this year just occaisional outings on a Bultaco 340 6 speed. However the otter framed B40 is almost finished for next year and then the James will start to take shape when i get back from France sometime in January hopefully ready for the summer trials season.

I would be interested to see your bikes next year. Will you be riding any Midland Classic or Peak Classic trials?

Havent got a bike thats legal for Midland Classic as they are a bit tight on the spec of bikes.

Will try to do some Peak Classic rounds but found the ones at Mick's place a bit on the hard side for an old bugger like me.

Hopefully see ya next year :hat:

the otter framed B40 is almost finished for next year

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That's interesting, I'm currently building an Otter C15. It's in Mr Weedy's workshop at the moment having the awkward bits done (exhaust system made up, wheels and forks grafted on). Did you build yours from scratch also? What centres/events do you plan to ride?

Edited December 6, 200520 yr by unclebuck

Did i build it from scratch?

Well sort of. I assembled it and made parts as required on the lathe etc.

Frame from Faber

Forks from OSSA Gripper

Front wheel SWM

Rear hub Billet alloy care of Mr Whitton

PVL electronic ignition also care of Mr Whitton

Rear shocks care of Mick Andrews

Exhaust pipe Sammy Miller

Hebo footrests BVM Moto

Air box and side panels fabricated and welded care of ME

Seat covered by RK Leighton

Usual Renthal bars and Amal Levers

Bit like most Pre 65 bikes really just assemble what comes to hand or make yourself.

I would post a picture but it keeps telling me the file attachment is too big and i dont know how to resize it.

Try again one more time.

Remember as i said it's still got a bit of work to do before next Spring but it's well on the way.

nice looking bike

what make are the rear shocks/ springs?

the exhaust box doesn't look like anything in sammys catalogue although it looks fantastic and probably works a treat

good luck with it

I'm not usually a fan of old bikes seeing as I'm only a youngster but that looks gorgeous...

Aww shucks thanks for the nice comments guys.

The rear shocks are Mick Andrews Classic shocks that Mick brings over from Spain.

The exhaust pipe is a std B40 one from Sammy Miller but the silencer i made myself. I wanted something to keep the bike slim, cant stand the miller one it sticks out and gets damaged too easily so i fabricated this one up. Works fine and sounds really nice. The exit is level with the rear mudguard so deep water is no problem. Just got to finish the bottom engine mount and she's about done.

Hopefully the James will be even better and once i get the bits assembled, frame being made next week, then i will post some piccys.

Good luck with yours Uncle Buck and have a nice Christmas everybody. :hat:

The exhaust pipe is a std B40 one from Sammy Miller but the silencer i made myself. I wanted something to keep the bike slim, cant stand the miller one it sticks out and gets damaged too easily so i fabricated this one up.

Mine got even less slim after a particularly bad backfire when still dialing in my bike. It balloooned out to the shape of a barell! Try getting your leg to clear that!

The BSA looks great.

Good luck with yours Uncle Buck and have a nice Christmas

Cheers, you