ranger17 Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 ranger17 said: 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapshot 3 Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Couple more...... JP Derbi Parilla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizza5 Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 Slapshot 3 said: Couple more......JP Derbi Parilla Your good at this.............this ain't you is it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapshot 3 Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 GIZZA5 said: Your good at this.............this ain't you is it You inferring something... Bike spotter Yes...trainspotter definately not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hop blip and a jump Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 I dont think anyone has mentioned JCM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan williams Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 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!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butt mooar Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 wasp used to make trials sidecars. bks also modified 348 montesas for chairs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomleet Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 On 1/4/2009 at 10:38 PM, totalshell said: 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.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfraser Posted December 5, 2010 Report Share Posted December 5, 2010 Lets not forget Bill Grapevine who started GRM (Grapevine Racing Motors) which used Islo motors imported to the USA from Mexico. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofasttim Posted December 5, 2010 Report Share Posted December 5, 2010 On 12/5/2010 at 3:44 AM, cfraser said: 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ham2 Posted December 5, 2010 Report Share Posted December 5, 2010 On 1/4/2009 at 10:33 PM, Andy said: 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossy Posted December 11, 2010 Report Share Posted December 11, 2010 Just come across this list(book), Jeffries Honda . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon v8 Posted December 11, 2010 Report Share Posted December 11, 2010 Cotswold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderslug123 Posted December 20, 2010 Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 puch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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