General Trials Talk

Recently got back into trials after a long break riding crossers I'm a confident rider like to tackle big hills and climbs but would like to get more technical riding .. Been practicing balance and quick braking a lot but struggling with my clutch control a bit either causing me to stall or not get clutch out enuff to get power down Have clutch set to work with 1 or 2 fingers with a standard lever but wondering what setup works best for you guys am I best to try short levers? Also read somewhere about taking a couple springs out clutch for lighter movement ? Does this work not sure id like to try without some good advice first? Thanks in advance

I've ended up with a tube in a tubeless x11 rear because the fitter couldn't get the bead on the rim without it, he doesn't know about the doughnut that I have learned since you need. The problem might be that there isn't a rim lock on the rear so is this going to work? I'm booked in for a trial tomorrow and don't want to miss it and can't really do anything about it before. Anybody got any experience with this?

The UK Daily Telegraph writes on 28 May 2014 on how children are now being denied scary moments on TV programmes though oddly he says not in films such as Disney's new 'Maleficient.' Tom Payne the writer goes on to say about the tele... "The world of Tom and Jerry seems remote; and how incredible it is that there was ever a programme called Junior Kickstart, in which small boys hurtled round muddy tracks on motorbikes, toppling over menacing obstacles for the amusement of other small boys." Very remote ha ha, though I like the toppling over bit.

Hi,please could someone advise the best mixture ratio for a 2001 gasgas txt 250 and also a 2000 beta mini trial. I'm new to the sport and don't want to knacker the bikes up through ignorance. Many thanks

G'day Dabbists, As some know I've been unable to ride too hard because of medical issues the last 2 months or so. Have a tentative approval from Doctor to ease back into some trials (and off-road on WR) but easy is the word until more assessment from cardiologist. I cant say how much I've missed my practice days at Gap Creek as did my wife. I offered to run up there with her bike only but she refused unless I could ride as well... for better for worse huh? We have been riding on the roadbikes but we missed sheer joy of the Aussie scub and creek bed on trials bike. We had a fantastic day last Sunday! Tested out the new trailer for the first time, 3 bikes aboard! Beaut…

Any one ever tried to instal some crash bars on back sides to save exhaust or tank. On Sherco for example?

hi i'm new to trials central i've just bought myself a 2011 beta evo 250 and was wondering is the fan meant to run nearly all the time? after 2 long runs out the plug seems very black and oily any advice on this would be great thanks?? whilst i'm on how much gear oil do i use?? many thanks

Got yer' attention ...? There was a post on how you did this on another website , but for some reason I can't find it . Anyways , I wuzza thinkin' it'd be real nice if it wuz in the archieves . Any ideas ? Scott P.S. I'm Back !

Just to keep you all in the frame, Mr Graham Jarvis hasn't retired just yet!! Evening All Just to confirm that GRAHAM (JARVIS) WILL be contesting in ALL the World Championships, British Championships, SSDT and the Scott Trial and some Nationals, not sure where you guys got this one from but it's a new one to Graham unless you know something he doesn't. Rumours aren't they great!!! He has twin babies to feed now remember I don't think he'll be hanging up his one piece for quite some time!!!

Hello As a new rider to this sport I will pledge to eradicate M4RT I wish for the day when I place my Sherco four banger against your Montesa head banger. And I will not hide behind a mask. My name is Guy Stubbs S4RT

just to see who is riding what, and what changes people has made to there bikes. any way here is my sherco, 03 plastics, 02 tank, looks rather good combi if you ask me. with added renthal bars in gold and hope adjuster. or yeh a rather nice silver gas cap

Toofasttim mentioned Charlie Dementhiue (sp?) in another thread and I was wondering if there was anywhere on the net or otherwise I could obtain his anuals? Does anyone know of anywhere? Cheers!

does anyone know of areas where you can practice around bracknell/camberley/ maidenhead, went out this eve and parked van in slightly different access point to where i normally go and read signs and doesn't say no motorcycling but police turned up and said can't go in there so he looked at the sign and said that was covered under road traffic act1988, apparently they're havin a purge on it because SURPRISE SURPRISE MOTOR CROSSERS HAVE BEEN FLYING PAST WALKERS, not that i go any where near them

Bought a 290 sherco last month, all was well until today after id been on it for a couple of hours. I had been having problems for a few minutes selecting gears. Slowed down and pressed harder downwards on gearshift. Gearbox started to make loud grinding noise so i pushed the thing to van. The gear lever is floppy(loose).Like a plonker i started it a couple more times hoping it would disappear! Is this common fault, Is it gonna cost me a packet.??? Cheers all, rich.

No new petrol or diesel cars in Old Blighty from 2035. Assume this will apply to bikes too? And then this TY pic pops up on my Instagram feed...nice!

Hi all I have just moved to wiltshire (near chippenham) from tyneside and wondered if any of you know of any trials practice areas that are 'legal' to ride on. any help would be appreciated because I DO need the practice! thanks guys rich

i want to polish up some parts on my gasgas and also my dads frame on his montesa.First of all, i know that you use polishing mops and put them onto a drill, grinder and polish. although what polish mops shoul i buy? and also what cremes should i buy? and last but not least, where do i get the stuff from? thanks a bunch chris

Heh.. Where is here some web gallery about site creators? I'm need it. For example, as here - Google, I'm really have seen it here. Good luck!

What 2 stroke oil do you use for your bike, and is there any real difference between. They all seem to be good quality 2 stroke oil, so just asking for your opinion Wonder Boy

Hi ya. Just thought i'd ask whats the best way to bring the shine back to tired plastics? Is it possible?