General Trials Talk

Hats off to TMX (and JPI Media) for getting back on the presses after such a tough period. Well done and very best of luck in the coming months (and years).

Hi guys, about to do my first trial (wish me luck!) doing an easy clubman level, as I understood that was the entry level for adult. At least at Richmond MC… I’m unsure how much fuel I’ll need to take. Was planning whatever is in my tank + a full gallon can….will that be enough?

Anyone know where I can get a rear fender for my gas gas txt 270 1999 I’ve looked everywhere can’t find nothing

Has any one tried to remove the flywheel weight on a 300 vertigo. If so how easy was it to remove and what was bike like to ride after.

I have a ty 175 Iam having a problem when pushing in the choke on the carburetor it is reving very highly rather than reving lower could anybody please advise iam a novice when it comes to bikes

Hi Folks, Just looking for an easy solution to this problem if there is one. How much pressure is it safe to use to get a new trial tyre onto the rim? Rear tyre, tube fitted due to air leaking at the spokes even though a seal is fitted, lots of soapy water used. Used 70lb of pressure but last bit of the tyre still won't pop onto the rim properly. Tries valve out and in, and tried using the rubbery bead seal thing that should pop out when the tyre is on. Plan B will be to refit the old tyre if I can't figure it out! Thanks Alan

So… After much info gathering and helpful advice from you lovely lot on here, as of today I am the proud owner of a really nice 2008 Beta Rev 250. Hardly a mark on it, comparatively speaking, don’t even know if it has ever been trialled in earnest, it certainly hasn’t by the last owner. I’ve been in touch with my nearest club (Oxford Ixion) through their Facebook group to enquire about how to get going having never ‘done’ trials before, at least not properly. The guy I’ve been in touch with suggested I just enter the trial they have next Sunday via the ACU website and just turn up and do the easy route. Thing is, I have nowhere to practice prior to then and…

I am building a pre 74 bantam trials bike with 21 and 18 “ rims do I go alloy or chrome what are the pros and cons of both

Has anybody had any performance issues susing the E10 fuel? My bike seems to lack the power it has when on e5 and also ticks over slot higher than normal? I've turned down the rev nut but it's still high and if I turn down anymore it won't start. Just curious if anybody else is having the same issues

Ok what are you guys thoughts on the 250 Beta rev 3's as im looking for my first trial bike so what are they like overall , thanks 🤔

Where do people get ther service kits for the 4rt please? Is £80/£120 about right for a service kit? Could someone point me in the best place to get it from around the northwest please

Gday Mates, Hoping for a bit of advice on my situation. My 2006 Montesa 4rt has been at the Honda dealer for 9 months now. They replaced the cylinder head way back and since they are waiting on a final part (cover tappet). Simple part that covers the adjust holes. I call once a month maybe and they give the same answer. They have the part on order, but it's out of stock and nobody has a clue when it might be available. I'm wondering if they even make them anymore or how to find out. Any advice. I'm in the US and don't know too many riders. Does Honda make Montesa make parts anymore? THANK YOU!

Looking at a new bike whats everyones thoughts trs rr or gasgas gp

Hi recently got a 349 the problem is I can only get it to start, after I have dismantled the carb and cleaned it with carb cleaner then it starts ok over and over, but when I let it stand overnight then it will not kick over and I need to strip it down again clean it and it’s ok for that day but next day same thing, any help appreciated. Cheers

Hi folks. Nearly 7 years since I was on this fab forum. Haven't ridden for ages either (injuries etc). SO...I'm after some advice please. I want to get back into trials but without the expense of a van. Trailer also a no-no (nowhere to store it). I'm lucky in that the local club and practice area is only about 15 miles away so I'm thinking about a road reg'd bike that I can ride to the club site AND ride a trial on. Preferably a bike with lights. I'm wondering if the Montesa 4ride (never seen one in the flesh) can have the big seat etc removed in seconds and is it then a normal 4rt underneath? OR..is there another trials bike that has lights/ling ride seat etc than c…

I couldn’t find a thread for LDTs. Just looking for some very basic advice as I am going to do a couple next year (incl. Lands End). I don’t have a bike for this yet but I am thinking of either a DT175, XL125 or XT250. Anyone done the Lands End? Any views on bike choice (late seventies/early eighties Japanese is the brief)? Nb. I have looked at Yamaha Serows, Beta Alps etc but like the idea of an older bike. And any other tips etc more than welcomed!

Good Evening I’m in the process of getting into trials and have been sussing out what clobber I need and working out costs. Boots, thinking of Forma Boulders, I used to have Forma Raptor MX boots and liked their fit. Helmet, well I wasn’t going to go overboard initially, maybe a Wolf Sport or Spada cheapie to get going with. What I’m wondering about is trousers - I’m not bonkers about spending over £100 on a pair of skintight multi-coloured leggings really, not yet at least but that’s what comes up when I search ‘trials pants/trousers’. I’d like some knee protection as well which they don’t look like they have generally, my knees aren’t great and I would like to pro…

Hi does anyone know if the lancs county club has held a trial recently, i have looked on results but they only show up to last year and i have tried to get in touch with the club by email but dont get a reply 😐

It has been my habit to use WD40 to finish cleaning my bike. So I wash it, dry it, then go over everything with a light spray of WD40 and absorbent paper. It certainly takes off the last film of grime nicely, but I’m beginning to suspect it of slowly making the paint and stickers lose their gloss. Could I be right? How do others get a nice finish? I’ve just got a new bike so would like to start off doing it right.

I have been doing some trials / green lanes for the past fiour years howeber three months ago had a slow off but smashed my left wrist up still nowhere near fixed after three operations, wires now out and hopefully looking to get back out in the new year 2022. My question what wrist supports are the best. Do they work, etc etc look forward to your reply’s