October 7, 20187 yr On 10/6/2018 at 6:15 PM, trialsrfun said: Saddened to learn of Jim's passing. Jim was always a gentleman and a 100% trials enthusiast, a good rider but always helpful to others whether it be with bike or riding advice. The attached image is of the first version of his Bantam taken at the Reliance but it constantly changed week by week, Jim also rode a BSA B40 and Royal Enfield Bullet 350 throughout the midlands area and often in the Pre 65 at Kinlochleven. Is that a steel Yamaha ty250 mono tank on there?
October 7, 20187 yr 1 hour ago, thai-ty said: Is that a steel Yamaha ty250 mono tank on there? Dust cap popped off the left leg....RE forks?
October 7, 20187 yr 16 minutes ago, woody said: Yes Looks like it was made for the bike....did Yamaha know something?
October 9, 20187 yr Author Thanks for all the replies guys, Thanks to Bezaboy for the info. on his Drayton. Anyone else know the 'ready to ride' weight of their Drayton that they care to share? Cheers, Prelit.
October 9, 20187 yr On 06/10/2018 at 4:51 PM, section swept said: Or count your own time as a cost into building it yourself?At the end of the day any Bantam or British Trials bike kept in the sporting publics eye is a good thing.? Absolutely, I'm busy prepping my little 1953 J9 James for the "Moor to Sea" on Exmoor this Sunday. Riding amongst the KTM's and Gasser's etc. I fully expect to laughed at all day,don't care cos I'll be laughing too - even if its peeing down.
October 9, 20187 yr Rebuild a 30 year old Bantam trials and was wondering re the MZ forks - from what model, year and yokes? Many thanks Jim
October 10, 20187 yr On 09/10/2018 at 12:53 PM, jon v8 said: Absolutely, I'm busy prepping my little 1953 J9 James for the "Moor to Sea" on Exmoor this Sunday. Riding amongst the KTM's and Gasser's etc. I fully expect to laughed at all day,don't care cos I'll be laughing too - even if its peeing down. Lovely reminder of when trials were ‘proper’ and I bet despite any laughs at your expense that you thoroughly enjoyed yourself. No suspension set up worries, no constant worrying about overheating through fans jamming etc etc???
October 10, 20187 yr On 07/10/2018 at 8:56 PM, woody said: MZ forks Well they look good and purposeful don’t they? Had me fooled.
October 11, 20187 yr On 10/7/2018 at 11:49 PM, woody said: Yes the horror.... the horror (visualizing and quoting Marlon Brando as Col. Kurt in Apocalypse Now)..... Edited October 11, 20187 yr by thai-ty
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