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As a club secretary I'm trying to do the annual download of unique ACU codes so that members can re-affiliate. 2019 codes now appear to be available when I log on - I'm given the option to download either excel or csv, but when I click on either option I'm met with a blank screen and no download. Anyone else having similar problems?

My 2011 290 backfires every once in a while. Can never tell why or when it happens. Good fun when you're in a queue for a section - gives fellow competitors a shock. Usually starts fine and runs ditto so I just put up with it!!

I've had a 2011 290 Sherco for about a year now. No problems of any sort to report yet. It rides much like any modern bike. On my - admittedly fairly short - experience, I wouldn't have any hesitation recommending it. You mention stator problems - what about Betas? They've been renowned for it for years and allegedly it's still happening! IMHO, problems with modern Trials bikes are - a) a result of poor maintenance, or pot luck! Hope this helps.

Sold my Rev4 about a year ago and never really mastered cold starting it either but I found that if, after 3-4 kicks on full choke, it didn't fire, choke off and full throttle and it ALWAYS did! Just be ready to shut the throttle as soon as it fires or you're revving a stone cold engine far too hard. If it's running fine once it's started, there's almost certainly nothing wrong with it. Mine was a very early 07 bike with a hot start lever on the 'bars but I never used that either! Never needed to. Good luck.

It's the Pathfinders & Derby Motor Club's 2nd "Pidcock" Trial. It's on Saturday 17th May and starts at 6pm at Clifton Trials ground, just off the A515 about 2 miles out of Ashbourne - signposted off to the left hand side just as you start to climb a hill. There's always a "yellow" easy route which is suitable for beginners. Sorry, I don't have any contact details for them. Might see you there!

Had mine for about 18 months with no problems. Mine was a very early ex-demo bike which had clearly had a lot of use but, apart from looking fairly "lived-in" everything was sound. I found cold starting to be the main issue but you soon get the knack. The rear brake pedal pivot has the same design fault as the Rev 3. The valves rarely need re-setting (mine never did) I always felt a bit too big for mine, though it always had plenty of power (250) especially if you revved it - and they love to rev! The only reason I can see for 4RT's being more expensive is build quality, though I never found any problem. My advice is - go for it, find one with a 'quiet' engine and don't be afraid to rev it's nuts off! Good luck

Check the exhaust - It can get so coked up with gentle "beginner-style" riding that it completely blocks. Happened to my son's TY80 and it wouldn't run at all. Worth looking at just to rule it out. Good luck.

Surely your principle consideration needs to be - What's the best bike I can get for my money? If you've never ridden Trials before my main piece of advice is - It's not as easy as it looks! Grahamjayzee's advice is spot on. Modern tackle is MILES better than any twinshock you'll be able to afford (Much lighter, better engine, suspension, brakes etc. Trials bikes - like anything - have improved immeasurably in the last 30 years. Good luck with whatever you get and remember to enjoy yourself.

I used to fit a TYZ Yam into a 1982 VW Polo (Estate version) just by undoing the handlebars and removing the fuel tank. Rear wheel first with the back seats removed, then the edge of the front wheel used to just poke out under the hatch. People used to look twice but it was dead easy. I'd say go for it. If your bike gets dirty, just put a cloth down - job done!

They're defo Trials boots.

Owen - Bet you didn't expect THAT level of response!!! Hope things are clearer. The over-riding point is - do what is right for you. It's just good to see old bikes being used in ANY format.

Majesty320 - Why not just snap the guy's head off while you're at it? You purists seem to think that everyone who's got an old bike has to be a purist too. Speaking as the owner of (most of) a TY250, I dabbled at doing exactly the same thing as the front end on mine was completely shot when I bought it. After buying a complete GG front end, a TY front end cropped up, so I bought that & sold the GG one on. Some of us just want to ride the bike & to hell with originality, as long as it's fun. Owen may well be in the same category as me. (He may also be as brassed off as me at your response!). Message - be tolerant rather than blinkered.

Find yourself some land & check that you're OK(legally) to ride on it - the rougher the better. Then just get on & ride(don't forget to stand up!) Start by riding figure of 8's on flat ground using markers to stay within, closing them up as you get more comfortable, tightening the turns as you go. Then move to obstacles using the same principle. Above all, make sure you keep enjoying it. Best of luck.

Codes received today. Give them a chance - new system and all that