General Trials Talk

This is Ted Clarkson with his friendly Labrador spectating at the renowned Scott Trial section 'Goats' at Holgate courtesy of farmerJacky Lynas on Sunday afternoon during the Reeth Three Day Trial.Ted is a past grass tracker and sand races on a 1000cc blown Suzuki outfit.He has ridden at Navenby, Sleaford, Pickering, Northallerton (Faceby) Lane Endand Bainbridge on grass in the early eighties plus Scarborough, Filey, Redcar, Skegness and Mablethtorpe beach races. Three weeks ago he drove 170 miles with his tractor in the three day annual Tractor Run near Richmond andthat raised £1100 for North Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

Hey guys , off to the IOM in two weeks with work . I use to live there but only got into Trials when I moved back to UK . Apart from laxey mines where else can I go that is pay and play for practice ? Over here we have plenty of places with honesty boxes and you pay 10-15 pounds . Anywhere like that in the IOM? cheers

Hi there Is anyone going to the Portugal World round? If so does anyone know any hotels that are near to the paddock. if so please e-mail me on carlyrathmell@yahoo.co.uk cheers Carly

I just wanted to give a shout-out for Custom Hoses (customhouses.co.uk). I ordered a special brake hose at lunchtime on Friday. It was made on Friday afternoon and delivered by Royal Mail on Saturday morning. No connection except as a very satisfied customer.

The Official Manx National Two Day Trial is online @ www.manx2day.com. Check it out and let me know what you think and any handy hints would be appreciated. Cheers Manx2day.com

Hi there, Was wondering if there is any electric starter kit available for Sherco 2015 factory 300. Thanks in advance.

Can any body help? I've have a honda tlr 200 really enjoy riding it, but it is hard to stop it from stalling. Can i modify the carb in anyway to help ease the problem?. Also it will kick back quite alot when starting, it is fitted with a decompression lever which is set at its maximum. The rest of the engine is standard including the exhaust. Thanks Mikeee

WARNING, the odd Swear Word, but great viewing!!

I've been trying to get them by phone for over a week with no success (their electronic system ain't working). Does anyone know if they are still on the go or what the problem may be phonewise?

I have many times myself used caustic soda to clean out my exhausts but what do I do with the removed fluid? Is caustic soda still THE way for cleaning my Fantic exhausts? If yes, whats the best way to mix it?The silencers are all repackables from WES so thats not a problem. Then what do i do with the goo that comes out. Any suggestions? lee

Hi everyone has anybody had any dealings with a company called Classic bike decals.I have placed an order for a set of yam mono stickers but have had no response from this company.I have sent quite a few emails but had no reply,there is no phone number so I am wondering if they are still trading. Thanks.

I have a pair of Oxtar Dunes boots which seem to be loosing their fittings at quite a rate. Does anyone know, is it possible to get spare clips and straps etc. for Oxtar boots? And if so, where? Thanks Andy

Thinking about getting a high compression s3 cylinder head, but i really don't know if this will benefit me. Has anyone got got one that could possibly tell me if you can tell a difference with it on, and is is worth the money etc. Thanks

I want a scorpa factory pic from the right or left hand side, i need it to make a animated .gif of all the 2005 bikes, its my new project! Any help greatly apreciated Rich YD

Just bought myself a new Hebo helmet with a detachable inner lining. Just wondered if it is possible to buy a replacement inner lining? and if yes where from? any information gladly recieved.

Hi all got a wireless apico hour meter on my Montesa 4rt with just 93 hours on it & its started to fade, ie battery running down does anyone know if you can change the battery like you can on the meters you wrap the wire around the spark plug cable doesnt look like you can for me Thanks Cookiemonster

If the guy from the above reads this, could you contact me. The email address you gave doesn't work. Ta.

I hear Iridium plugs mentioned fairly often.What are the main advantages of these plugs. Also,any info on platinum plugs please regards

The Somerton classic club put on a trial today for beginners and returners. I took the chance to take my 13 year old son to ride his first ever event on his BSA Bantam, we had a great day. I can not say a big enough thank you to the club and observers who were so helpful and encouraging to him. You have another new trial rider, he want to come back to the next event. Thank you to everybody and hope the frost bite was not too bad. This just the sort of investment into the sport we need and nice to see people who give something back. (I am not a member of this club, but I think they will have a new junior member soon)

Not too sure how many of you foreign chaps would be interested but the Australian Nationals will be held in Perth Western Australia on the 14th 15th October this year, any enquiries feel free to contact me for details, (book early miss the rush!!!)