General Trials Talk

Any really good tips on replacing flywheel keys? Charlie?

I have an old and clapped out cota 348, but it has sentimantal value as I have had it fo 20 years. Anyone know where I can get a copy of the handbook and if Haynes did a manual (I seem to remember one for the 348/247) to try and ressurect the old girl. Thanks Andy

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…

Wow look at that. Wonder how much they cost

Im sure that Dabster will have the Answer!! But here goes.... Why have Sherco ripped off the HRC blue and red emblem?? ie red top , blue bottom with all letters joined together ?? I notices that the new fatstroke has PXC across the bar pad in hrc colours and i also noticed recently that MRS was advertising itself with the three letters all together ala HRC again!! Why?? couldnt they find anyother colours that went together?? Get yer own ideas Frenchie !!

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

I need a cylinder repair and replate. Has anyone found anywhere that does a good job with a quick turnround. Also would i have to supply a new piston, or would they supply. The bikes a fantic 307 so its not likely they would get one from normal sources. Ive tried a few places but most are quoting 4-6 weeks. I think the only place to get a piston from is Bill Pye, but to send the barrel there for him to send away is going to take longer and cost quite a bit more in postage alone. I live in south cumbria and theres no engineering firms within a 100 mile radius

could any one give me advice on what spares i should purchase and take on a trial with me

broke my front brake lever at charltons thursday ridin the logs turned around on the bank lost balance jumped off and the lever smashed on a rock that was ok but then the lever moved up sending the throttle up making it rev like a bitch on heat sending it flying and it ripped the lever, the thing insde the squidgy bit has gone missing like a bolt with a lil head on it, so if anyones riding the logs and rocks left of coming into the carpark and sees something like it, tell me cause i cant get my bike fixed for about two weeks and it already needs loads doing to it and if the piston is stuck inside ill have to pay 46 quid for a whole new lever and i dont have that kinda mo…

If the tork atak is being manufactured in 2005.

Andy, it's an idea but why don't you invite the stars into the chat room. Meet the stars sort of thing. It'll make the top guys more accesible to us in the colonies.

I have been using an NZI Carbon fibre helmet for several years now. The bugger has developed a nasty odor that seems to be fermenting like a fine aged cheese. I have used Helmet deodorants and occasionallly wash it out but the smell comes right back. I would like to find a replacement liner for it if possible. Anyone have any experience with finding a liner to fit the NZI? I know there are several trials helmets that come with removable liners but no one seems to know if you can buy an extra liner. I may choose to buy a new helmet with a removable liner, but only if I can get spare liners for it. Any advise, ideas etc.....is welcome. Ride slow.....take chances.

Did my first trial at the weekend. It was only a beginners and wobblers but what can I say it was so much fun. The biggest difference for me was the attitude of those involved as it was much more relaxed than any Enduro or H&H I've competed in. I know as a B&W it isn't meant to be a competition but it was the fact that everyone was enjoying themselves and being helpful to us beginners. I found the beginners route too easy and the novice routes to hard so I stuck to the wobblers and found that once the nerves had disappeared and I did more laps the better I got. OK so in most sections I had a couple of dabs but I didn't think that too bad as it was only the se…

its getting darker earlyer now so i need a light fitted to my ride, when i bought it the light had been taken off and all of the mechanical things on it like the wires and whatnot can anyone give me a website of how to connect it all again?? helps greatly appreciated, thanks

Cool look? Note the angle of the rear mudguard on Chris Bruands bike. Tired of those boring curved mudguards? Just apply heat gun and bend to shape. Both Bruand & Nozaki's bike were afflicted. Have they started something? Pic taken at the indoor bash before the start if the Verdon 5 day trial in France recently.

Some time in the not so distant future if things go to plan, our club in the rockless flat and muddy Milton Keynes will have a small parcel of land on a 25 year lease. Hopefully there will be the importation of serious quantities of various rocks etc. Consequently we would love to hear what your favourite section is/would be. The area is not that big so very long rocky gullies would limit the total number of sections, and graded hillclimbs are not really viable. Help!

Dont know if you got my mail `Hutchph998` but...I`ve just found out that I`m off to Toulouse on Monday for 5 weeks (working). I`ve re-read the reply you wrote and fancy going to one of the trials and trials shops you mentioned,so any info would be appreciated before I leave,and ...if possible a contact number while I`m there,because I doubt I`ll have access to this site while away. regards N

Hi could somebody please tell me what govening body runs this club. By that I mean like is it ACU? AMCA? etc..... Thanks Miles

I've currently got no coat at the mo, and don't know wether to get a pacamac (cagool) or a proper jacket or both even, any thoughts on the best jacket to get ,are they all the same length etc, and where to get the cagool,jacket from. cheers mick.

http://www.hench.net/Trials.htm Interesting...