General Trials Talk

Hi I have seen this here on eBay, didn't know if was any good to anyone. Clicky mee Lloyd

Old news I know but there was a post last week regarding a link or company that supplied the wire type section markers with the red and blue tape on top.If anyone knows of this company or the link that was shown could they please help as I forgot to note it, cheers.

Considering re-spoking a set of wheels with butted stainless steel spokes as opposed to the galvanised ones. Does anyone know of problems with using the stainless steel spokes. Thanks in advance

Shoei TR3 Does anyone out there know where i could get a good deal on a shoei tr3. Before you mention White Bros. advert in T&MX last week, they don't have them in large. Cheers in advance (hopefully!!)

i hav a scorpa 1996 250, its a very clean bike with no faults as far as i no (ive only just got it) i used to ride motocross bikes and i had a to change my top end a lot, is this the case with trials bikes and if so how often, and how often should i change my gear oil and whats the best oil to run it on? and wats mix should i run it on? last question when the crosser used to get hot i had to let it cool right down then it was good to run again so the top end didunt go. do i have to keep an eye on the temp of the scorpa any help would be great, thanxs matt

I am looking for a top clamp from a GG TXT with the removable bar mounts. I dont need the bar mounts though, just the clamp itself. Does anyone know if these are available aftermarket? Thanks JK

hi there im wanting to restrict a 125 to 50cc so i can ride it on my cbt licence how can i do this if its possible?

Thinking of getting my wheels re-spoked over the winter. Can anybody suggest a company that will do them and a rough cost? Also, do they re-seal the back spokes with rim tape etc or is that up to me?

I know that r2w and Stu Essenhigh were talking a while back about arai trials helmets. Where can a guy get one? cheers, Steve

haven't looked at the manual yet , but was wondering how much of a job replacing fork seals was going to be on my TYZ? Do you undo the caps at the top of the yolks, drop the forks, empty oil and pull apart? I guess you prize (sp?) out the old items and insert new? Is there any special tool I may need, or could a mechanical numpty like me do it with basic tool kit of spanners, screwdrivers and sockets, hack saw etc. I think previously someone (could have been Woody) suggested I leave well alone unless somethings the matter, but that time has come.... Cheers, Pat

Hi all, Just like to relate a recent SURPRISE I had when doing some internet shopping in Spain. This MIGHT be my mistake/misunderstanding...but nevertheless. THe items were sent UPS which obviously to Hong Kong is probably 3 or 4 times more expensive than normal post. But apparently that is how they always do it, unless you ask for "normal" post. Unfortunately I didnt know that...so just thought you guys would appreciate the advance warning.

Ok this may sound like a boring thread but I could do with some advice. I am in the process of tidying up a 91 Fantic K-Roo and I am wondering what would be the best way to clean up the rear mudguard/seat panel which is that unpainted white plastic type stuff? I have been very lucky when I got this bike as the mudguard etc is still in one piece! It has the usual scratches and stuff on it but no cracks. So now I need to get it clean and fairly smooth again so I can apply the graphics and make it look like a minter again Anyone got any good tips? Cheers!

Anybody seen a copy of Dougies book wonder if it's going on my Xmas list?

This just released via the assasisted press: World Moto Trials competetor Adam Raga shocks the world by signing a 5 year contract with the comback company of the century OSSA motors for a reported $1,500 a year. In a recent interview Raga stated: "I am very excited over OSSA's new 4 stroke motor. This is the first trials motorbike that doesn't weigh more than me and has more power than I will ever be able to use. Best part of my new deal is that I don't have to hear about the crazy Amercian, Ringo, making fun of my motorbike everytime he comes to dinner. Infact I had to kick him out of my country last year for being so doggone obnoxious" OSSA's research and des…

To all my old friends and new ones{in the UK } I wish you the best Thanksgiving ever. May God fill your homes with happy relatives, your hearts with love, your stomachs with food and your "Petrol" containers with fuel so that you might enjoy a most fabulous ride this coming weekend. Johnny

Hi all, Just been trying to fit a tubeless tyre to my Montesa 2000 (front). Only just bought the bike. Used to have a tube in it, so I left the tube in, but the tubeless tyre wont seem to bead on that rim. Are they VERY different...(tube and tubeless front tyres??) I thought it wouldnt matter. AND..in that case...could I fit a tube type front tyre, on my Beta Rev 3 that is meant to have a tubeless front tyre Might seem like a strange question, but tyres are VERY hard to come by here in HK, so you often have to "grab what you can" I have now however, officially given up trying to get the tubeless tyre to fit on the front of the MOntesa....after much sweat and swearin…

New trials game http://www.todotrial.com/ Is there anywhere in the UK that sells it or any other trials games ?

New rumours in Spain.....Raga to Montesa !!!!!

Well done for bringing some "out of industry" sponsors to this website. Good stuff. Means that our market is valued.

John, there's a git trying an impersonation of you..one BigFOOTE. TFT