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Plastic armour breaks and stays broken, skin and bones heal. Only kidding, I use helmet, boots, gloves and knee protectors. In the winter I've found snowboarding trousers are useful, waterproof and a bit of padding.

It looks a bit east german to me, sort of MZish.

.......... they're not. There ya go, 2 words, oh 200 words, oh well close enough.

No, no Bantam just an old heavy forked Beta There are some excellent practise areas around there if only you were allowed to ride them legally, don't see how you can harm mining slag heaps really but there you go. I go up there on my MTB to practise balance but it's not the same, just end up hurtling down them for the grin factor . Allan

I was typing my post then the phone went, added post and saw your reply Max. Is it around the big slag heap area just off the road? Allan,

Alot of help you lot are , I found out myself and I'm not telling you now It's not next Sunday it's the following one (7th Dec) and organised by Launceston motorcylce club. I don't know if any members of the club use these forums and hope they won't mind if I post a link to the pictures of previous trials they've organised, they look pretty good . http://www.launcestonmcc.co.uk/photo_gallery.htm Ps, the only pussy on the moors is me on my bike

Not sure if this is in the right place really but I've heard that there is a trial organised for next Sunday (30th) at Tokenbury (Cornwall) around the old mine workings, I believe it is organised by a club in Launceston. I see there are a few members on here with their club listed as Launceston, Holsworthy and Devonport and wondered if any one knew anything about this trial. I live in Pensilva, about half a mile from the site and wouldn't mind coming along for a look if something is going on. If anyone could give me any info it would be much appreciated. Thanks, Allan.

I'm looking to get some 661 Kyle Strait knee pads but I'm a bit worried about size as someone mentioned that they're a tad on the small side. I'd imagine I'd want a large or x-large but wondered if anyone with these sizes could measure around their thigh/shin where the elastic sits and let me know what fits what. I can't find anywhere local that sells them to try them on. Sorry if this is a bit of a thread hijack but didn't think it justified a new thread with this one going on. Thanks in advance. Allan. Oh, forgot to mention, what's the deal with the standard, patriot and earth 'Kyle Straits', just colour or is there more to it?

It's all good now, when I realised it was probably a tubeles tyre with a tube I couldn't go look at the bike, went to work and had a look this morning and sure enough it says 'tubeless' in plain english on the sidewall, DOH!. I knew it was tubed when I bought it and the chap I work with with the Sherco is also running a tubed rear so I just pressumed they were all tube type tyres, never mind, I know now and it's all back together so I can go and fall off again tomorrow. Thanks for the help everyone.

Thanks for the replies, I did think it could be a tubeless tyre but didn't say as I didn't want to prompt answers, I had to inflate to 50psi to get tyre bead to pop out on the rim. So more than likely it's had a puncture and been tubed then. It could do with a tyre to be honest but I've turned it for now and put a tube in. I pressume I'm right in thinking that the tube will be fine then as if it's a tubeless rim and tyre then the tyre shouldn't slip causing any tube problems. Thanks guys.

I've had a bit of a search and found some answer that confuse me so I won't mention them for now. I need a new rear tube so stripped the wheel and tyre and off to the local bike shop I went. I asked for a trial bike tube and the chap gave me a standard 18" tube, I asked if trials bike had special tubes (the low pressure) and he said that all the trials boys use these ones, the problem is the tube that came out was a fair bit thicker than the new one but not as thick as the Michelin MX/enduro ones he had, he didn't think the MX one would go in my tyre so I've fitted the thinner one (a quarter of the price aswell), my question is will a standard road type tube be ok? Also he said my rear wheel should have rimlocks but it didn't have one from new and the two people I ride with haven't had them from new either, 2000 rev3, 2006 rev3 and 2004 Sherco respectively. Should I have rimlocks and if so how come the bikes don't come with them fitted. Is it just case of if the tube slips fit one or two locks? Any help will be appreciated. Allan. By the way, I've put this in the Beta section as it's a Rev3 but I realise this must be a subject open to all trial bikes.

I'll second the stale fuel idea, especially if it's now starting but won't rev cleanly. I had a quad bike that sat for three months while waiting for gearbox parts and when rebuilt it started but wouldn't rev, checked loads of stuff then changed the fuel, problem fixed. It's gotta be worth trying.

I recently bought a load of stuff for my Rev3, including a set of decals, from BVM moto and found them to be very helpful. The decal sets were in two parts, one being the rear mudguard and the other being the tank and side frame and from memory (which isn't great) were about 15 quid each, if you need the front mudguard or swingarm ones they are seperate again. They said they would have to order them from Beta so there might be a wait but still turned up within a week. Postage costs were low too, so all in all I was very pleased. I think Seward Racing are still Beta dealers, down near the Eden Project, so if you'd rather deal in person then it may be worth a trip down there. http://www.bvm-moto.co.uk/ http://www.sewardracing.com/index.htm

I read this one a few years back. A company called Fluke Motorsport were getting quite a few of these scammers emailing, so they played along. It does go on a bit but it's worth the read, especially as the scammers clearly have no idea what they are 'buying' and agree to almost anything to complete the transaction. Quote, Firstly, there is a slight dent above the passenger door handle. Also, the right rear indicator has a hairline crack. Finally, the engine has a fist sized hole where piston number three exited the block at 14,000rpm. Is any of this a problem or can we still go ahead with the transaction? I realise that TC is a forum for all ages so if underage or easily offended by swearing then do not click the link. http://www.fluke-motorsport.co.uk/temp/scammers.html

Ok, thanks Bob. That's what I pressumed the mount should be. There's no lug for the guard to fit to. Oh well.