General Trials Talk

Hi all After having to put on soaked boots for day 2 of Nationals. .....I bought a new pair/second pair. I was told Novagar has gone under and bought the last pair my size available in SA. I paid R2300 SA rand (130 pounds I think?) My first pair was donated and after some stitching work, I squeezed another year out of them. I know there is better but I like them and they get the job done....at my level.

probably putting this in wrong place ; a few usefull places to go and ride whilst in France Le Chamadou;.......... trials terrain camping etc (family facilities) www.camping-le-chamadou.com Happy trial................never been way down south... www.ecolehappytrial.fr La Bresse............ camping (limited space) trials terrain up to world standard ........www.motos88.com other trials worth planning for (apart from Creuse which loads of folk know of) Les 3 Jours de trial des Hautes Vosges runs every other year ..last year was excellent usually late july (after Creuse on way home?) Les 3 Jours de Ardech... Excellent.. runs end May early June Both the…

ok so who's riding the ihatove trial in new zealand this year ? were on holiday so am going to have a go !! http://www.nonstopadventure.co.nz/newzealandihatovetrials_news.php

Headline says it all. I would like to know what he is on about. Can anybody translate? www.youtube.com/watch?v=lM-eoFs0qw0

Ocassionally, riding as we do in the rocks etc. we come up with bent rim flanges. Dean has a pretty good one at the moment. Straightening with a hammer always seems to work harden and crack them prior to them getting where you want them. Straightening in the press is always a challenge to get it set up and held. I have had fairly good luck pulling them back into shape with a 15" crescent. I have also just left them alone and not had problems with them. Anyone have experience's good or bad about leaving them alone and maybe the pro's and con's of that?

Just heard that Michael Brown won the trials race at The Tough One extreme enduro yesterday AND won the

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

Where abouts is the RMC boxing day Albert Shaw trial this morning?? Thanks James

Hi folks. I've not long treated myself to a TRS One R 250 and was hoping you could please advise on what tools I should have in the garage for maintenance and repair? Size of socket sets etc? My knowledge is pretty limited so it will be a learning on the job scenario as stuff breaks and maintenance is required. Any advice greatly appreciated. Thanks

Surely no Spaniards* would ride otherwise the French riders would go on strike. *Particularly those who spat their dummies out last season when the odd Brit and Jap entered theirs

Hi I am looking for a beta rev 3/4t 200/250 trials bike. Does anyone know which would be better (looking for an 05/06). Also does anyone know any good dealers for motorcycle trailers.Are there any dealers that deliver? Thanks alot chris

hey guys i've been lookin through the photos from Duluth and noticed the huge splat, with spotters hanging from ropes and hay bails at the bottom of the rock wall. i was wondering whats the biggest splat ever done or attempted? and if you've got any pictures to share that would be cool

I haven't found that many good trialsin videos. where are you hiding them?

It probably hasn't come out yet in Europe but the Bourne stuntguy does some trials during the motorcycle chase that happens right after the scooter chase. You can clearly see the trials tread as he zaps up a 7 foot wall and up the steps. It looks like a 4RT with side panels and other add ons to make it look like an enduro bike.

Looking for some new tyres for my 08 Gas Gas, Originally had Michelin X11's but Id like to look into other brands. My bike isnt on the road so the Michelin's arent essential. What would you reccomend? All the best Tom

Dissembled clutch on 1985 beta Tr32 and no thrust bearing is present. Just a couple of plain washers. Clutch wasn’t great but still slightly worked. Why is this and what further damage will it have caused?

Hi. I have a 2007 Beta Rev3 with a Paioli shock. The shock body was damaged by the previous owner, so I have built a new shock body and repaired the bladder, but need to buy a new bladder to finish the job properly. Does anyone know how to contact the Paioli Factory for spares or know where I can buy a new bladder ?? Cheers. Moshi. New Zealand

Just wanted to see if any other 4RT owners have noticed what I did after I changed the stock gearing. I have heard from several sources how Montesa radically decreased the old 4-stroke braking effect by giving the engine a shot of fuel when throttle is closed. When I first rode the bike with the stock gearing that braking effect was pretty much gone. Since I felt the 41 tooth was a little tall for my riding style, I changed to a 44 tooth, which I like a lot, however, guess what is back. The old 4-stroke braking effect, when I let off the throttle in first. It really doesn't bother me that much, but, I was wondering if anyone else had made note of it.

I always enjoy Mike's forum. I also enjoy shirties comments and the posts some of the the top riders put on their own web sites linked from TC. As an idea would it be interesting to have a forum where these influential people could post their comments (or duplicate what they put on their own home pages) and be the only people to open up a new topic, we all could comment but not start a new thread. Would give us riders, organizers and spectators and chance to see what the riders and importers are saying in one focused area and allow us a chance to respond. Anybody any thoughts

Hi all, just wondering if anyone knows why the left hand fork appears to come higher out of the top of the yokes than the right? And if not, should they be level?