General Trials Talk

Hey guys , off to the IOM in two weeks with work . I use to live there but only got into Trials when I moved back to UK . Apart from laxey mines where else can I go that is pay and play for practice ? Over here we have plenty of places with honesty boxes and you pay 10-15 pounds . Anywhere like that in the IOM? cheers

gas gas 2002 20cc txt pro - what fluid is used on the clutch and rear brakes systems?

Hey , I’m planning on buying a newer bike, I have the option of a 22 scorpa, a 20 gasser and a 20and21 trs all 250! I currently have a 2012 gasser myself and do really like it! interested particularly on how the scorpa handles as I haven’t swung my leg over one just yet! (I have on newer gasgas and trs) also interested if someone knew how they would all handle comparatively! I believe gasgas have quite a slack head angle and feel nice and stable I like this cheers!

Today I let a young fella take my Evo 300 for a ride. I thought I should probably try to tame it a little to help keep both bike & rider in one piece. I knocked up a throttle stop for the Domino as I've done in the past. I haven't seen any details about this tactic despite lots of threads on taming 300's. It's not going to smooth the bike out like a flywheel weight or low compression head, but at least it does put a bit of a cap on just how out of hand things can get. Certainly limits the impact of whiskey throttle. Inside the Domino's there is a gap around the cable track that's big enough to fit a strip of plastic. That strip can be cut to any length to li…

Hey all...been here before but it's been awhile....does anyone out there have any comments on scorpas t-ride particularly the early ones with the wr 250 motor...and any leads on where one could get one? Also Thanks for the advice....I'm in Oregon U.S.A Thanks

Hi, I have a Xispa X280r from 2009. It needs new brake pads in the rear, and a new gas cap. Does anybody know how and where I can get a hold of these parts? Does sherco parts fit? I know it's a copy of a sherco to some extent, but what kind? The rear brake is ajp by the way. Thanks

I have already managed to burn my leg at header of my gasgas 300 txt when I was riding in short pants so I thought I will wrap in thermal tape to isolate it, any issues with that?

Hi, So far I was riding without any adjustment from the factory but idle is definitely too fast like 2400 rpm. I turned air screw out 1.25 as in manual and was trying to adjust with the idle screw to stated in the book 900-1100RPM but if I go that low bike starts to die. What idle do you run?

Hello All, Has anyone had to fit a new manifold gasket (spirometal O ring) to a 2012 JGAS 300. I received a new one from the Saunders Trials place today. It fits into the head ok BUT won't fit onto the exhaust pipe. According to info on the web AND going by the part number description, the dimensions of the new one I've got are correct BUT the outer diameter of the pipe is 40mm and the new gasket internal diameter is 39 mm. Is it a case of heating the Gasket up to get it onto the pipe ??? Appreciate your comments / advice, cheers

So I'm thinking about getting a Trials bike , I've been off bikes for around 4 years previous to that was 15 years on Adv bikes mostly off road and I live in OZ , my early years I raced Mx , Enduro & desert , I'm 62 yo and have been hiking seriously for the past 4 years but I'm starting to wear my knees out hence the reason to go back to bikes . But I'm interested in possibly riding a trials bike where I used to hike off track up steep hills over rocks , fallen trees through creeks etc etc following dear tracks and finding wombats 😀 🐾 I do like looking for snakes too 🐍 I just started recently looking and came across a Montesa 4 RT which looks good but I just r…

Anybody else riding grip-studs to extend your riding season?

Just wondering, what do you guys and gals eat days prior an event and during an event? I load up on good carbs and fluids few days before the event, and eat small healthy snacks throughout the day of the trials. Water and something like Gatorade during, water and magnesium before. I used to eat a massive carb breakfest on the morning of the trials, but feeling a lot better with the current, lighter way of eating. I seem to struggle with cramps from time to time on the last 5-10 sections of a trials, other than that I feel pretty good. How about you guys? Always looking for new tips and tricks.

Hi, In need of some help/advice recently got back into trials bought a second hand Gas Gas 250GP 2019. I can’t get it to run right kicks first time from cold, warms up but constantly racing like the choke is on and smoking a lot can’t get the mixture and tick over scew right it then will stall and won’t kick over again. Plugs not oiled up and running 75 ml to 5 litres Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Hello All, Anyone know where I can get a chain tensioner for my JGAS - I did buy an Apico one but its nothing like the one on my bike

The chain is probably the most ill-treated part of a trials bike. We dose it with mud, dust and water and put sudden shock loads through it, and most of the time it serves us faithfully and well. I have my own system for cleaning and lubrication but I wonder what other people do. My procedure goes as follows: After washing the bike I give the chain a spray of WD40 before putting it away. Unless the chain is looking unusually clean, I take it off and wash it in paraffin, brushing thoroughly and then hand it up to drip. After 24 hours + I refit the chain. On completion of the bike's general maintenance I spray the chain with chain lube. I'm using Mu…

I was wondering if anyone could help ID a pair of handlebars that came on my Yamaha TY175 when I purchased it. I’ve recently swapped to an OEM set, but curious about the old ones. They have a yellow zinc plate finish. It’s been suggested they may be Bernie Schrieber, or Answer handlebars possibly, but there were no identifying marks other than sticker residue, left over. A photo on the bike just after I picked it up. Mainly just personal curiosity as to what they may have been. Thanks!

I am new to trials and have 2012 framed 250 Beta evo. The bike has obvioulsy done some work over the years, so it might be fair to say the shock and springs are not factory fresh. I am just over 15 stone (97kg ish) in my birthday suit - and suspect the bike is designed for someone with a slightly more athletic figure than mine. I swapped the fork oil (now using 10weight) and am happy with the front, but am wondering if I should be looking to rebuild/replace the shock at that age, and if I should be looking for a heavier spring than standard? No great rush, happy to ride as is, but if a second hand unit popped up on eBay, should I bite?

Hi, Anyone know where I can get a good set (that actually stick) of tank/side panel stickers for a 1984 fantic 300? Please. You know the sort of s shape ones down the side. Thanks

Hi anyone know what the paint code is for an original paint on a 1984 fantic please

Hi everyone I'm hoping someone could help, does anyone happen to know the dimensions of the seals in the Grimeca rear caliper on a 2016 Beta Evo ? I've bought a new piston/seal kit and when fitting it pinched a seal 😞 and don't want to pay £45 for another kit just for the seals. Cheers