laird387 Posted April 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Hi, Now here's a true veteran trials rider, spotted by Mary Wylde in the 1992 Frank Jones round of the Sammy Miller series - where I was C of C ( or as we put it Berk of the Works), Wilf Couldwell paddles out of the River Irfon - he's already footed in the river crossing so like a true veteran he just keeps paddling along and takes the three - youngsters have been known to struggle back on to the footrests then drop a five.......... Tidy little BSA Wilf had in those days. Enjoy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laird387 Posted April 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Hi, Another interesting Bantam conversion, seen in 1993 in the Tour of Islwyn - sorry don't know who the rider is. Wnjoy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laird387 Posted April 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 (edited) Hi, Cumbrian Ian Quinn starts a pivot turn on his BSA B40 in the 1993 March Hare trial. Enjoy. Edited May 24, 2014 by laird387 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laird387 Posted April 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Hi, A very definite evergreen competitor, Wilf Couldwell seen on his BSA by Mary Wylde in the 1993 Harry Perrey trial had been riding for close to forty years then! Enjoy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laird387 Posted May 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Hi, Here is an interesting 'different' BSA, I saw the bike - but I was riding in the trial on my HT5 and didn't really get chance to examine it thoroughly - but fortunately Mary was busy with her camera, so we at least have an image to ponder over. The frame looks like one of the early 'Cheetah' models and the motor - well it could well be a variation on a B50 or Triumph TR5 did they call it. The rider is Tony Sullivan - so if anyone knows Tony - please get the story for us........ Meanwhile, enjoy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laird387 Posted May 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Hi, Seen back in the 1980's, sadly I can't remember who, where or when - but this is an original BSA Bantam trials model - most likely the 123cc version. Enjoy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laird387 Posted May 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Hi, Now this is one of the BSA Bantam based specials we used to see in the Rochdale, Bury and West Yorkshire areas in the 1980's - but, sorry to say, I cannot remember his name. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laird387 Posted May 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Hi, Here is one of the early BSA B40 conversions we saw in the Early Yorks Classic and Midland Classic trials in the 1980s, sadly I can't remember the rider's name. Enjoy. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparks2 Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Hi, Here is one of the early BSA B40 conversions we saw in the Early Yorks Classic and Midland Classic trials in the 1980s, sadly I can't remember the rider's name. Enjoy. Deryk Photo #83 is Brian Farrer, brother of Gary Farrer (featured on here) and father to Dan Farrer, the modern day rider. Regards Sparks 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laird387 Posted June 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 (edited) Hi, Another interesting BSA that we used to see regularly in the South Midlands area was this C15 with a conversion to magneto ignition. Can anyone supply any details? Enjoy - photo: Mary Wylde. (bb32a says: I believe it is Bernie Jones? He worked at Williams F1 at Didcot, I think as a welder. He later also rode an Ariel.) Right in one bb32a, as soon as I saw your post the memory clicked - sorry, Bernie, if you've seen this - blame advancing years, mate! Deryk Edited July 1, 2014 by laird387 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laird387 Posted June 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Hi, A very interesting BSA spotted in the 1993 Talmag by Mary Wylde. Does anybody recognise the bike or the rider - and is that an alloy barrel or just a very clever paint job? Enjoy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bb32a Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Hi, Another interesting BSA that we used to see regularly in the South Midlands area was this C15 with a conversion to magneto ignition. Can anyone supply any details? Enjoy - photo: Mary Wylde. I believe it is Bernie Jones? He worked at Williams F1 at Didcot, I think as a welder.He later also rode an Ariel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laird387 Posted July 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Hi, Another interesting BSA that we used to see regularly was Graham Howes on his Gold Star BSA, spotted by Mary in the 1995 West Riding trial. The more accurate description of this Gold Star model is A BSA BB32a. Enjoy. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon v8 Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Graham does keep that BSA looking good,and its also great that its still ridden. Few of us left still riding proper bikes.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bb32a Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Hi, Another interesting BSA that we used to see regularly was Graham Howes on his Gold Star BSA, spotted by Mary in the 1995 West Riding trial. The more accurate description of this Gold Star model is A BSA BB32a. Enjoy. Just posted my entry for this years event. Missed it twice since 93 on same bike, which was run at a very wet Castle Carr, entering by the lower. gate house. It used sections I have not used since, thank god. It was pretty tough at the time and remember Stanmet having a losing battle trying to head butt a rock and that was after his eventful journey to get to the trial in the first place. His travelling companion was really impressed ,as she spent most of the weekend stuck in a camper van while Stan was playing in the mud in scenic Yorkshire. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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