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by Francis B
Mon Mar 29, 2021 2:43 pm
Forum: Trials Talk
Topic: AMA licence fee for Trials riders
Replies: 4
Views: 10847

Re: AMA licence fee for Trials riders

How can we happy ? We now have to pay an extra $55 to ride events here in Vic. AMA +MA :(
by Francis B
Wed Oct 25, 2017 7:13 pm
Forum: Twinshock & Classic Trials
Topic: PRE 65 TRIALS BIKE
Replies: 15
Views: 20046

Re: PRE 65 TRIALS BIKE

Hi all, nice collection of classics. Wouldn''t it be nice to see them at a trial, now that would be nice! My blue "vibsa" is one I put together but have only ridden a few times (spoilt for choice!) . I thought , from memory the blue tank Vibsa hat Chris built was a 150cc and maybe ended up in ...
by Francis B
Tue Aug 06, 2013 7:03 pm
Forum: Twinshock & Classic Trials
Topic: Showcase Time - Classic era bikes
Replies: 150
Views: 124713

Re: Showcase Time - Classic era bikes

Loving the posts!! Geoff, bit harsh saying the FB wouldn't make it between sections nowadays! maybe we can swap this weekend at Sedgewick to show you what an ""English thoroughbred " is capable of? Picking up the Sprite tomorrow so will have it along for a ride (hopefully rides better than the FB ...
by Francis B
Sat Mar 09, 2013 7:32 pm
Forum: Twinshock & Classic Trials
Topic: Classic Trials rules in Australia - who is interested?
Replies: 52
Views: 28536

Re: Classic Trials rules in Australia - who is interested?

Hi all,
I intend to compete at most Vic trials this year, whatever "rules" are applied in the future wont make any difference to me. Just a thought, are we sure that this is what is keeping numbers down?
See you at a trials soon (hopefully?)
Francis (Jeff Solomano)
by Francis B
Tue Mar 05, 2013 9:10 pm
Forum: Twinshock & Classic Trials
Topic: Cub barrels.
Replies: 149
Views: 72161

Re: Cub barrels.

Hi all
when i built up my classic in 2002, my aims were to use my limited mechanical skills ( hence the 6E villiers "powerplant") to make a lightweight (FB rigid roadframe) bike that would allow me to have a some fun in the dirt. I also decided to use modern allow rims (allows me to fit modern tyres ...