Featured America Bike Gone To Bed For The Winter. Replaced With This.

TY 80 My son had one when he was 9. Great bike. Maybe not just read the twin part of your comment. DOH.

 

COOL that would sell today, kids would go made for it and some ADULTS.

 

Well 2 hrs of trials training today, bike and rider done good. Both still in one piece.
Very pleased how it all came back, the balance of power, braking, distribution of weight etc, looks like I will enjoy my return.
First trial Sunday. Will keep you posted.
Ken.

 

Well it went ok, not perfect but I learned so much. The trial in truth was not for beginners, I was informed before the start it was a testing route. In truth it was really hard. But not to be phased I got stuck in and attempted most sections. I was never going to be competitive and decided before rider and bike got hurt to retire. I very quickly learned not to use front brake on wet tree roots, you hit the deck quite hard. The bike was good and it will be nice to ride.
I have now entered 2 more trials both with easy courses and local to my home. So they will be a better test.
Been out on the practice ground today and it went well.
So very pleased really and looking forward to the next outing.
Ken.

 

Dan, the bike is so well balanced and easy to ride. You can with a little practice turn circles holding full lock. One of the training things I do is full lock figure of 8 turns. The gearing is really nice and it is amazing how slow you can go. The weight of the bike is only 85 kilo so that helps with the balance.

 

Cheers, I will keep the posts coming. I am Lucky to have a very local farmer who has a wood and land suitable for training so I intend to get out often. Certainly a good few times before the 22nd
Ken

 

Drag racing is your sport I see. That is something I have never done. I always go to the Ramsey Sprint on the Isle of Man TT week that has a good attendance and some weird and wonderful machines. Keep up the riding and good luck with
your results.

 

Nice reply, the twin shocks have a good following in Suffolk and it was easy to decide the way forward. I have to admit having owned myself the Bigger bikes of the Bultaco, Montesa and Armstrong just how this little Fantic is so well suited to trials. Staying safe and enjoying is for me the name of the game. NO medals or town hall clocks to be won.
Ken.