General Trials Talk

just bought a gas gas( as you may have seen in my last post ) but not sure where to ride i live in doncaster and the only place i know is steatly quarry do any of you know any other places to ride dont mind traveling a bit thanks

After several hundred hours worth of work, I am delighted to announce that the sadly-neglected sister site to Trials Central has had a complete and total makeover and am extremely pleased to launch an all-new TRIALSPHOTOS.COM TRIALSPHOTOS.COM was launched in 2005 and, whilst the software we used was sufficient, things have moved on a great deal since that time. The site had a bad habit of not letting us know when orders for photo prints had been placed, leading to delays and problems in fulfilling orders. The all-new TRIALSPHOTOS.COM isn't an upgrade to the old site, but a totally new website with loads of new features. Not only does it make it easier for you to browse …

"You don't need an $8k bike with an intimidatingly powerful motor or to be dressed like a space cockroach." Came across this today while reading a somewhat local blog by one of our friends. Actually it was in reference to flogging his 25 year old enduro style bike, and kicking a few butts, but it struck me just how applicable it really is to trials. Cannot recall just how many times I have seen one of the old farts smoke the young'uns while wearing their jeans and t-shirt. And and then there was David, who killed the experts at Octobertest a while back, on his pinky! And really, I think just about anyone on anything built in this decade could be very competitive at ev…

The trial has been cancelled yesterday due to legal problems with rights of way. Bl**dy beauracrats

Does anybody know who supplies heat resistant material to fix to an aluminium exhaust heat shield. Something like the adhesive foil backed type fitted to some carbon fibre shields would do nicely but other types would be of interest.

Does any one have pictures of the 2002 gas gas 125, im not sure if its a txt or a txt pro. But it is yellow, and it dosnt say pro any where on the bike (probly meaning just a txt) but im not sure, i have tried google images but cant find any. Id love some pictures so if anyone has some or knows where to find some it would be great. Thanks in advance Rich p.s WOOHOO my 200th post do i win a prize?!

Thanks for info on valve clearances having problems starting when warm when kickstarting seems to kick back on compression tried using hot start no throttle any ideas ???

Did anyone produce a 2005 World indoor trials video/dvd in USA format?

Has anyone any experience in using a bike delivery service or can recommend one. Its a one off for me and I dont want to choose the wrong ones.

im 25 yo, and i went to the 4th round of the world trials on sunday. First trials Ive been to and it was great. I finally want to get a bike after years of wanting one...Been into biketrials for a while so Im used to that although been off that for about 4-5 years. Would a montesa 315r be a good 1st bike? Im a honda car fan and like that bike but ive never ridden a motorbike before so I would start off easy on it of course, im used to pedalling i dont know ofm any places to get things fixed aroun dhere either, cumbria...so that may be an issue... I dont want to spend much over 1000 really so could I get something good for that?? Im not sure how long bikes lastbe…

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At the Classic Bike Show at Stafford today a trials talk and riding demo was given by Mick Andrews, Yrjo Vesterinen and Sammy Miller, Mick riding his James, Yrjo 250 and 340 works Bultaco's. Lots of advise and recollections from the three of them made for an interesting show which got even better when the show's guest of honour and trials fan Giacomo Agostini appeared and rode as passenger in the Bultaco outfit belonging to Bert White. Was he a good passenger Bert and will you have him in the chair at your next trial?

Is anyone else in the UK watching the NATC coverage on Pulse (UK sky Channel 208, 3-4pm and am)? I'm really impressed to have some regular trials on UK TV at last! Even the Hillclimb and Supermoto keep me amused! I assume you guys across the pond get regular NATC coverage? Just wish it was the same for the British championship! Or maybe it is and I haven't found it yet....... (answers on a postcard please!) Anyways people in the UK - watch Pulse! I figure we have to support regular trials coverage wherever we can get it! Andy - Just realised I may have contrevened the rules on posting with Pulse being a UK specific channel. Apologies and please move if necessary!!

It was bicycle trials, but how much exposure to the general public do you think it got? Auditoriums (sp) full of folks. I wonder if they associated it with trials, or had any idea, or if it was just a Circus act for them? Wonder if it will be Motorcycles next time? It was impressive though.

Hi All, Has anyone used a TRP on an 07 Sherco? Access to the screw and knob look difficult. Which way up is best to get at the adjustments? What exactly do the 2 adjustments do and where is it best to start before experimenting? Any advice gratefully received, thanks.

The weights on the official TTC certified scale are: Montesa (no lights) 167 lbs Beta (w/lights) 164 lbs Scorpa 250(w/lights) 162 lbs Sherco 2.9 (w/lights) 159 lbs Gasser Pro 280 (w/lights) 156 lbs More in Trials Comp Magazine

Hi Does anyone know when tickets go on sale for this year's world trials event at tong in Bradford please? Thanks Rob

Does anyone know the fork leg oil capacity for a 1997 Montesa 315R

Any body know how much it cost to spectate today please

For those that are interested There is a Dellorto carb service and tuning manual available for a small fee at www.carburetor-manual.com ,I got it last nite and learned all kinds of good info on dellorto carbs , Now to apply what I've learned to the trusty Fantic !!!! Glenn