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Anyone got any tips or advice? Had my new trials bike about a month, I feel like my lack of fear is keeping me progressing rather than ability? Any basics I'm missing on? Competition wise what level should I compete at? never competed before. Also anyone else think my front forks look soft?

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The front does look a little fast and like its riding low if you know what i mean.

Check that the front and rear go up and down the same amount when pushing the middle of the bike.

You can adjust the forks dampening and rebound using the screw adjusters on top.

Stock Settings

Right leg: "Recommended: unscrew entirely and screw two clicks"

Left leg: "Recommended: red cap flush."
Change the fork oil that will improve the feel.
Great riding btw
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Have you had a chance to compete yet?

I'm guessing you have been riding motorcycles for more than a month... just new to trials?

I would start one class lower than you think you should as it is the tight off camber turns that can force a dab more often than a hill climb or hopping over a rock. start easy and work your way up is a lot more fun IMO. Here in Nova scotia it is easy as we only have 2 classes (Novice, and Advanced) I always suggest people start in the low class and let them move up on the second lap if need be LOL. I also typically know who is going to show up and adjust the sections accordingly if at all possible (one nice thing about having a small group of riders).

Be sure to report back on how you make out...

Cheers,

Michael

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You want some tips?

You have been watching too many top level expert videos.

Drop the motocross style, slow down....... It is not a race.....

The things/obstacles you are riding will not be presented to you in a real trial at a beginner

level.

Due to your speed you are banging into rocks on the hills with no unloading or technique.

One can see the back end of the bike kick when you hit an uphill obstacle.

You need to practice riding in a tighter area, not just wide open and dump the clutch and go.

We see you can go very fast in a straight line, BUT can you do a tight figure eight turn?

How about some slow off cambers turns.

Other than that, good enthusiasm, flexibility, and potential.

Nice to see and hear a video that is not drowned out by a music background

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as stated.... slow down, practice tight turns, get in a stream / burn, ride the rocks, steady away etc, get the feel of the slippery ones, the ones that make you go horizontal lol. Oh and not forgetting the Roots, banks, tight turns around trees... esp on inclines.. :icon_salut:

enjoy it bud.

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