mattylad

I think the bike is using a genuine RTL 270 full factory engine as used by Messers Lejeune saunders and Shirty Jr. The sticker on the headlight says Edmonson racing which may be a clue. The chassis is TLR 200/250 by the looks of it

I had more than a few beers (and glases of wine) with the German contingent on Saturday night. Raced round like fury on Sunday so I could get home and watch the match!!!! Wish I hadn't bothered. Looking forward to Bilstain, sure we will meet.

http://www.motobecane-trialclub.be/index.p...4&Itemid=64 Follow the link, were you there????

I rode in last weeks EUROCUP round for sidecars (solo sections as well). Great atmosphere and a really nice, friendly group of competitiors. Enjoy your trip.

As has been said before a charming couple who will be sadly missed. Eric could also often be found at club trials in the Northern centre, taking photos that almost certainly would never be seen again fot the pure pleasure. I have a superb one of me with my old Aprilia Climber coming up a step (feet up for once) at Top O Cross area with the Scafell range in the background. Fantastic image and happy memories. good luck for the future!!!

I am also amazed that there is such investment in new bikes in the current financial climate. I hope the investment figures were not too optimistic otherwise there may be some short lived names. I am pesamistic about the growth in trials as youth today has so many other options for entertainment. The increasing difficulties in land access will only diminish its attractiveness unless proper facilities can be secured. This would mean clubs buying land. Once you factor in environmental issues the problem becomes worse. good luck to them all!

Seriously no, powder coating at worst may fill in the punch marks but they will be visible. You have just turned down a stolen bike well done!!!

Try craig Mawlam and Yamaha-Majesty.co.uk he may have one that fits

I need to repaint the fuel tank on a 1975 Ossa and wondered exactly what the white base colour was when new. I went to my local paint supplier and the number of "whites" avaliable is quite amazing!!! I think it should be slightly more creamy white than pure brilliant white but what would be the correct RAL code Any help greatfully received.

Interestingly back protectors are mandatory in the Italian championship where they certainly get hot weather. I know for certain that Fabio Lenzi uses Dianese road bike one and he said it was just a question of getting used to it

Many thanks for the help

Can anyone fill in a few details on the Whitlock Ossa. (or were they sold as a Gollner Ossa?) Was it only a frame kit of were complete bikes sold? What was the colour scheme on the fuel tank? Standard Ossa or something different. The ones I have seen are a dark blue. Did they have any other mods apart from the frame. Cheers.

Yes the one on ebay from Promonty Fits perfect

I thought about all this effort and then despite my natural tightness went out and bought one of the stainless systems that have been produced. Quality and fit is first class and it certainly runs smoother and quiter and looks pretty trick. Easy option I'm afraid won this time.

I have just been offered a WP rear shock for a TY mono, any views or experience on how it works?

Lights would be a prefered option as the bike is the S model in enduro trim and is standard as delivered from the factory. The bike is also mainly used for green lane and other pottering not out and out competition.

My old man is finally going to ditch the horrible standard ignition system on his C15S. What options do we have on a electronic version? I think we would like to go down the crankshaft mounted route to avoid the backlash in the distributor system. Do any of them have lighting coils fitted as standard/option. Thanks

Either this guy is a unherolded genius who has discovered a fundamental error in the billions of pounds spent in machine development by all engine manufacturers, or....he is talking .... I know which method I will be using.

For a steel pipe only!!! Get the BBQ going and stick it on, cleans up a treat if not chrome plated. If chromed the pipe gets red hot and chrome lifts off. I also soak the crud in petrol before chucking on. needless to say be careful to drain out surplus petrol before lighting. Aluminium or titanium needs different treatment.

You should have tried them out on his trick Ossa over the weekend!!!!!

I think it is a genuine mark II Fraser, this came after the petrol tank top tube one. Eurospares have a photo on their web page somewhere

Your bike is a fabulous looking example, I used to own one a while ago until I went for my one and only practice session. The engine is great in a MX bike, absolutly no bottom end plonk on it whatsoever. Sold it ASAP.

I think Vesty (www.apico.co.uk )are the importers and ones to call Best helmet by far!!!

Why?????

Jim, You could also use some road fork springs from a RD350 or similar. They feel more modern in action than the super soft TY ones