General Trials Talk

I'm thinking of coming back to trials after a very long sabbatical. Having looked around this forum and hoovered up as much information as possible from other places, it's clear that it's a very different world to the one I left. So while on the lookout for a bike I'm trying to understand the maintenance implications: What is the correct interval for changing gearbox oil? What is the best way to clean/lube a chain? What sort of life should I expect from tyres/chain/wheel bearings/head bearings/brake pads and any other consumables? I've seen a few people quoting life in hours. How do you measure "hours" on a trials bike? What other frequent (or infrequent) maintenance…

Hello trialsforum! I'm from sweden and looking for a bike to be a part of this sport. in Sweden trial is a very small sport, especially at Clubman level. there are few who exercise trial, but they are elite. so there is no bikes to buy aside from new ones! but in the UK there are plenty of bikes to buy, I have sent e mail too a few but none of them seems to be interested in ship it and i do understand that but i still want to buy a bike though I've been in touch with Mark at BVM moto, terrific guy and for him there would be no problem to ship a bike. but he has no trials in my price range (2000£) unfortunately. so my question is if there is anyone here who has sh…

At the weekend my cooling fan and kill switch stopped working, i have checked the fan and switch and both are ok, can anyone help?? any suggestions welcome. thanks! Steven.

later this month neonsurge and myself are going to the james lampkin training day , is anyone else going , or know of a decent <mention of this company is not permitted on Trials Central> or pub that is bike friendly as in a big garage and that serves goooood breakfast ...oh yes and is well stocked up on JD for neonsurge

anyone have any general ideas on how long pistons and rings usually last on a scorpa sy250?

My clutch cover Scratched on my rev3 and i wanted to know what is the best thing to do about it. Should i respray it my self? Get some one to spray it profesionaly? or just buy a plastic cover to cover it up? Thanks

I had a lightbulb moment of nicking my sons lovely paioli forks off his Beta 80 for a pre 65 project, thinking they were 35mm. No they are 38mm. Doh! The question is are there 35mm Paioli's available and if so what were they fitted to, so i can start searching the E

A topic brought up on the Lakes 2 day thread was that some of the Clubman routes up greasy bankings etc. were harder than the waterfalls, steps etc that they are routed to avoid, but the flags are set so that the routes are totally seperate. I've noticed that trials in the North of England are the same. At the Reeth 3 day 2 years ago I watched about 40 clubmen 3 or 5 a section ( Tank Trap? ) with a grassy camber avoiding a couple of rock steps which I'm sure some of them could have cleaned had the flags been set so they could go either way. At quite a number of Scottish club and national events, the flags are set so that the left and right markers are at the extremitie…

could anyone tell me about the new trials club thats been stared up in the IOW? OR is this just rubbish talk?

Hi there looking for any trials riders in japan to help get parts exported to the uk for my honda build

Hello. few of us are on about going to watch the indoor trial in Barcelona. Does anyone know where's the best place to buy tickets from. cheers. :bouncy: :bouncy: :bouncy:

come on you lot i know i have asked this before with only a few answers i live in doncaster i dont mind traveling a bit where can i ride my bike there must be some places around donny like barnsley sheffield swinton if you know of any please let me know

Anyone know if and when the 09 Jitsie riding gear is going to be on sale in the shops? It was mentioned on the TC main site before Christmas but I have not seen or heard anything since? Cheers Tony

jt7 s3 do some of these parts look similar to you??

Hi I've been riding road bikes for many years and have also been green laning for quiet a few too. I am looking to have a go at Trials riding but dont have a clue where to start, so thought this would be a good starting point. I am looking to do this just for pleasure and am not really looking to enter loads of competion events, although a few events a year would be fun, so my questions are: Being a bit of a big lump (16st) what would be a good starter bike that will be fairly reliable and not cost the earth e.g 125, 250 ? 4T, 2T, any sugested models to look for ? Are there any schools in the UK that run courses that can teach me the basics of machine control, and…

Hello...I've had a couple Gas Gas bikes...mostly older, my abilities are growing and I just sold my 06 Raga 300. I've found, not anywhere close to me, a couple bikes...one a 2012 txt 300 pro which is in the price range (3's) but a literal day drive away...then a 2019 Gas Gas 300txt racing...which is close to 2k more in asking price and in the 5's. My question is this....for a bike I want to ride and grow with is the minty 2019 THAT much better than the really really nice shape 2012 as far as performance and bike for the money. Past about 06 my GasGas lineup knowledge is murky at best. Thanks for the help....btw...if someone has a nice bike in the Northern I…

Hi Trying to archive search the Forum, but it only comes up with last 2 pages of threads, say in Montesa section How can I search the entire section???????

Hi Guy

Found this on a trials site thought it worth sharing just for the music, nice to find a trials school that really takes entry level riders. http://www.planetetrial.com/articles.php?lng=fr&pg=21194

Hi All, I am wondering if anyone has a workshop manual and wiring diagram for a 2004 Gas Gas TXT Pro 250 ? I have just brought the bike and want to do some upgrades and maintenance on it. I also want to replace the kill switch with a magnet strap one as it currently has a push button kill switch, so any advice and recommendations on the best/easiest one to fit would be a great help . Cheers Luke