General Trials Talk

Fancied changing my present bike for a nearly new 200. I am a novice rider though I am note intimidated by the power of a big bike. To my mind a 200 would seem to be the ideal compromise of power to weight though they do not seem popular with other riders. Does anybody thoughts or experience of 200s. Thanks, Scraggydog

Hi Can anyone tell me where I can get information on riding tips. I am just starting with a Montesa 315 Cota. I ride Enduro on a KTM and bought the trials bike to iprove my control skills. Any help appreciated. Con

Sorry if this has been asked a billion times but I need some advice, I'm 46 yrs old and weigh 16 stone, I have road raced and competed in events such as the worlds fastest wheelie record and hold a couple of records, I'm retiring from the road and have my bike up for sale currently, Im torn between a Gas Gas and Beta 250 to start my Trials initiation, I have messed about on Trials bikes donkeys years ago on the fields near where I live but have never competed, are there any major differances betweeen the 2 bikes if so what are they please. p.s I'll be looking at a 2002 -2003 bike.

While surfing I stumbled upon this: http://www17.plala.or.jp/fumi-style/images_f/2009TYS.jpg Described as a Yamaha TYS 250F, it is clearly a Scorpa but with some interesting works-style mods, silencer and shocker reservoir being the most obvious. Can anyone shed any light? Are they retailed there as Yams or are they test beds for Scorpa developement?

Caby has gone back to the 2T, Mont are looking a bit ragged in the sales dept and Gasser seem to have halted development of their 4T. Have the 4T's died a death? Have the FIM given up trying to dictate to us? Discuss. (Andy, please "pin" the Dabster poll. It's a shame to bounce it from the top of the list)

I often read here that many British trials riders like to venture across the channel and I would just like to update on a couple of issues that will more than likely be implemented next year .... All bikes, pre 65, twinshock and modern must have lights front and rear fitted . Kill switches / buttons will no longer be accepted as they will require the type that is used in speedway. ie. a cord round the wrist connected to the kill device that then your hand leaves the bars it activates etc etc ... I am lead to believe that this has been forced upon the clubs by the federations who in turn have been lent on by the insurance advisors. This may be subject to change but t…

hi i was considering swapping my 09 gasser 125 for an 09 beta 125 opinions ??

Went to rufourth autojumble nr york yesterday and there was one guy selling trials stuff and he had a large stack of michelin trials tyres front and rears which he was knockin out for £45 for front and £65 for rear. now my question is these tyres looked new but doggy some how i.e. they had moulding imperfections not been trimed properly etc, has anyone brought any of these and are they ok

Sorry if this is the wrong section, but I thought this subject is not specific to one make of bike and would get more chance of getting a reply in this section. The new style Braktec monobloc brakes have two covers on the front face (as seen in the attached photo), which look like Torx, but the size of Torx wrench has me stumped, on where to get that size. Anybody else removed these covers, what tool did you use please? Thanks for your assistance. Cheers

I've signed up for Dougie's Master Class on the 2nd of August. Is anyone else from here going on the same day? It would be good to put some faces to names.

MOTO1 – DONINGTON PARK 30th & 31st OCTOBER 2004 For the first time this year you can test the full range of 2005 Sherco’s plus it will be the first opportunity to try the new 4 Stroke Honda/Montesa in the UK. Eagerly awaited the Montesa has been widely talked about and now at Moto1, test sessions will be available all weekend. Colin Appleyards of Keighley will be holding an ‘Open Day’ on the Saturday (30th October) and Sunday (31st October). The full range of Sherco’s 50cc, 80cc, 125cc, 200cc, 250cc and the 290cc will all be on display and available to test throughout the two days. To book a ride please call Craig Holmes at Appleyards on 01535 606311. Remember to …

So now all the manufacturers are going to produce 4 strokes does that mean they will discontinue the 2 stroke models? I ask because as a rider I do not personally want to endulge in a 4 stroke machine but at the same time I dont want to have to stick with an old 2 stroke that is at some point going to wear out and maybe need replacing! Im sure the new generation 4 strokes will be great machines but the expense and maintenance of them isnt an option for me and being involved in the MX scene as well I have seen the costs of rebuilds and it is crippling! Now I know MX bikes need a lot more maintenance anyway but I still dont want the risk! A whole load of MX boys and girls a…

Can anybody point me to any make of running in oil Vinnie

hi, i have been brouwsing the forums for a while now and have read a lot of interesting stuff. I thought id post up and say hi, Im Mark im 25 and live in devon in the uk, i recently bought a 02 montesa and thats what has brought me here. have always been into bmx and after riding my friends 315 i had to have one! its like a bmx with an engine anyway hello to everyone, i hope to have a long and enjoyable stay! take it easy Mark

hi there new to this site and trials. can anyone give some advice on sealing a rear rim on a beta rev3. it seems to leak out of the spoke holes, only had bike about a week and was fine until i got back yesterday, there is no sealant around spoke nipples just a real heavy duty rim tape,

Similar to post a pic of your bike why dont we twist it a little and post a list of what trial bikes we have owned? In no particular order mine goes like this..... 1982 Fantic 200 1989 Fantic 245 19?? Yamaha TY175 1993 Aprilia Climber 240 1993 Yamaha TYZ250 1999 Gas Gas TXT200 1986 (I think) Honda TLR200 2000 Beta Rev-3 250 2001 Gas Gas TXT280 1991 Fantic K-roo 250 2005 Gas Gas Pro 200 Yeah ok so work is a little slow today

What would be the best technique for doin a 180 degree static hop? At the moment i can only do 90 degrees. If any of you's have the Albert Cabestany + Sherco video go to 2mins 15secs into it and that is what i mean. Scroll down and download the video from that link. Thanks

Hi all, Just dug my dads Aprilia CLimber out of the shed for my annual terrified ride on the beast! Cleaned carb up etc , and first ride went fine...then on the second ride, the carby was playing up. DOnt think it could have got dirty that quick eh?? I'd used some 2 stroke oil that had been in the shed (already openend bottle) for over a year...just wondered if that is the culprit, maybe its gone off??.. I will of course give the carb another clean anyway, and I guess I should chuck that old bottle of Silkolene and start with a new one? Being a tight bugger, I just dont wanna chuck an almost full bottle of 2T away. SO.....should I chuck it or shouldnt I???

How to remove rear, or front, wheel bearings? The spacer between the bearings has a slightly smaller ID than the bearing. Can heating the hub and driving this ridge with a brass drift get the bearing out?

I need to locate a good big bore kit for a 1972 650 Triumph twin . I would like 750cc out of her . Do any of you Folks out there know of where to get a good top end for one ? Thanks for any help !!! Glenn