General Trials Talk

I have a Beta Rev-3 2004 and currently use Putoline Light Gear Oil in the Gearbox (As recommended by my local dealer). Somebody at ESTC has told me to try Putoline Super DX4 10/40 instead, which is about a 25% of the price of Putoline Light Gear Oil. He uses it in his Gas Gas TXT 2003 Gearbox and was told it would be okay by a Dealer. I am aware that DX4 is techically a 4 Stroke Gear Oil. Has anybody got any experience with DX4 in place of Light Gear Oil? I dont want to save a few quid on Oil, if its going to cause we problems at a later date (Gearbox,Seal, Clutch failure ETC) Kev OC

Hi guys. Appart from the std trailers or vans, what brackets etc have you guys built for your bikes? I just finished (still needs paint and tie down struts) today. I hve been putting the bike on the back but being a relatively new dad, I need the bin for packing space. If you have time, please show me the rigs you are using. Thanks.

Hi guys. I have been fabricating an alloy airbox and got to the point where it needs to be welded together. I have seen that alloy brazing rods are available but am wondering if anyone has used them, good or bad ? any suggestions ? or shall i have it TIG'ed ? Looking forward to hearing from you Stormy

has anyone made a bash plate for their trials bike, i had a look on the internet but there is so many different grades of aluminium to choose from, can anyone tell me what is the best thickness and what is the best grade of aluminium plate to use , thanks in advance alan

Has anyone got a spare aluminium cover lying around that they could take a photo of the top side and the bottom side of it. Also some measurements of them, overall length, overall width, hole positions, hole diameters etc etc..... I have access to a toolroom and want to make myself some Aluminium covers for my brake and clutch master cylinders. I know you can buy them anodised in all colours but i dont want to pay nearly

Anyone know where i can get a quality throttle and tube for 2014 Beta ( Aluminium) I'm onto my second Domino and its forward notching past the full stop about 4mm and driving me nuts. Thanks

What do lefties do with a right hand throttle? Do they just adapt? Do they switch the throttle over to the left hand side? I there any top world or national rider who is a leftie?

Just bought some white Alpine Star boots and am now the subject of all manner of abuse from mates is this really justified?

Geez this was a long time ago (circa 1995) ........... My hair has all gone now and I am even shorter LOL Nothing like looking back at old pictures to make you feel REALY OLD......... What trials related pictures do you have that make you feel old

Okay, a pet peeve People posting videos on here or on You Tube with a sound track that does not let you hear how the bike is running in the section! Why do they pick some piece of music that totally drowns out the sound of the bike running. If I wanted to hear music or that particular music I will go play a CD or down load it from I Tunes. By doing this they force you to listen to a style of music that is in many cases obnoxious. Keep the damn music of the video and let us hear and see the bike run! Okay rant over with! BillyT

Sorry to stretch this one into 2 forums, but I didn't think many people would read it where it started, in "Beta: Merry Christmas". Is it really true that the AMA has insisted on long-sleeved shirts for trials competition? I have serious reservations about joining an organization that would spend my dues to pay lawyers to fight mandatory helmet laws(I never have joined). So, not only does the AMA fight mandatory helmet laws WHILE imposing mandatory helmet rules at their events, but now they are insisting on LONG SLEEVES?!?!? So, are they for safety or against it? Or are they for it when it's THEIR insurance; and for "freedom" when it's somebody else's insurance? …

Toni bou and cabestany might have seen it before but well worth watching again

Why is the AMCA website so difficult to use, compared the the ACU?

Any news on what's happening to that likeable Spaniard Amos? There never seemed to a place for him with Montesa HRC after Doug moved on.

One of our landowners (who we made club president) made this little poem up and read it at our dinner dance link http://www.kingswoodmcc.co.uk/regs/poem.pdf thoughtfull guy is Mark

First off, I'm still here! Had a chuckle at this on ebay! It runs backwards

We'd been riding for a good couple of hours when events started to take what would eventually turn out to be a worrying and dangerous turn: Steve: "Ian, your bike sounds funny mate." Ian: "Funny? In what way?" Steve: "Like it's overheating or summat." Terry: "It's not squirting steam or anything but summat's definitely up. Better head back to the van and take a look." 10 minutes later: Steve: "Ian, there's no bloody coolant in here! When did you last check it?" Ian: "Errrmmm..." Mocking and hilarity ensues (approx. 5 minutes). Steve: "So, anyone got any water?" Terry: "I've got some in the truck. Here we go, let's fill 'er up." One litre of fluid is now dumped …

can anyone tell me where i can get a good anchor fixing to concrete into my garage floor thanks

When is the round of the world trials championship happen in andorra? thanks

A few weeks ago, I filled the form in to be able to post news articles, new events on behalf of my club on to the front page, i also have sent you a couple of PM,s but as of yet i have not heard anything. The only reason i have added this topic, is i am not sure if the form i filled in or the PM,s I sent to you have got through to you. As my luck with computers are not great. Thanks in Advance