General Trials Talk

Hello, I am a 59 year old that has ridden motorcycles for years. I had a 1986 Honda TLR200 Reflex and a 1997 Gas Gas Contact 200. I would like to get into riding very easy trials type riding in the woods around my house, not competing. Used trials bikes in my area of Northern Indiana are hard to find and I would like to start tinkering around in the woods asap as this COVID-19 stay at home order is driving me nuts. There are two within 90 minutes of my home. One is a 1975 Yamaha TY175 ($1,400) and the other is a 1974 Suzuki RL250 ($1,000). Both seem to be in the same shape. My question is which one do you think would be the better bike for me?…

Obviously no trials for the last month and maybe months to come so what is the best way to store your bike if your unable to get out and start it for long periods of time. And especially on fuel injected models that its hard to empty fuel from.

Hello, i need some advise on choosing the correct engine for a first trial bike. I have been riding MX since i was a kid and i have let say intermediate enduro skills. I was analyzing the newer models and will probably get a gasgas but cant figure out how does the different engines 250/280/300 feel like.. it looks like all of them have same stroke and the difference comes from the bore. i guess as with any other engine the bigger the piston the more power.. at first my idea was to get a 300cc, but is this stronger engine will affect the learning curve? I am 180 cm and 74 kilos and as of now i am hesitating between the 250 and 300 cc engines.. i would to improve m…

Posted this in the Montesa forum (since that is what I have) but since it's generic to many brands figured I'd post it here too for some more exposure. The spring preload side (left side), what is the base setting? The Manual talks about "turning" it, what direction? I pulled up the tech docs directly from Formula and it says: "Our advice is to start leaving the adjuster in middle position (you can reach the standard position by screwing it completely and unscrewing it 5 turns). After this, you can try to modify the preload, turning the governor one turn at a time, in way to feel every possible little change." My hunch is CCW is less and CW is more? Base…

My partner has been working hard on weeding some of the monster plants from the bottom of the garden, and now it's a rideable area ... so I broke out the TY

Like most I've plenty time on my hands at the moment . How does the forum feel the sport will go once it all passes ? Can't imagine we'll pick up where we left off, few of us won't feel the impact on finances and for a long time. Also are the days of just jumping in the van and heading off at a whim over, will it be local trials only? What about the clubs? It's tricky enough running Trials and added restrictions would be a real chore. Also would landowners be so keen to let us use there land? Also, what about the manufacturers, most are pretty dodgy at the best of times, will they even resume. I know I sound kind of bleak but we've had it so …

Hi all-I doubt I’ll get any replys butttttt,has anyone the knowledge of said switch? As in how to wire one up? im hunting the old net and nothing,only thing so far is a pic of back of the box in Spanish,unfortunately can’t read clearly to translate lol cheers just in case

In the process of rebuilding a Sammy Miller Honda Highboy 150cc twinshock. I need to make a plate to lower the footpegs, 2" down and perhaps 1" back. It will either be welded or bolted to the existing plate. It will be 1/4" or 5mm steel.. Should I use mild steel, bdms, stainless (chromed frame) or something else? Anyone know what the original steel plate is? Thanks in anticipation.

What are you doing with your extra time at home? I got most of the other more pressing matters around the house sorted, so today I could take a look at the Cota front brake It's not perfect but much better, and works well enough to be safe for puttering around. Just need to clean the main jet (again), tighten up some spokes, and it'll be ready for the end of the lockdown ... which has just been extended to mid-April.

hi all,well started putting a lighting kit on my Sherpa.along with switch,brake light etc. Am I ok using 14 AMP cable throughout? 1st time doing this,found all info bar for wire voltages! many thanks in advance chaps

As Observers are a large part of observed trials would having their own forum encourage more people to engage? A place to ask dumb questions by people who've never observed before? Maybe a Sticky if not a whole forum...?

How much slower is a slow action throttle than a fast? think my fast because having problems controlling when landing, very jumpy

Hi does anyone know who makes the s3 and other decals you find on wear areas of the bike i.e. frame, tank etc where it has a fine dimple resistant/wear resistant effect which never look old even when worn. I have looked every where for vinyl like this but can only seem to find carbon effect or the woven type??? I am eager to make decals for projects and this type of decal would be perfect!! Many Thanks for any suggestions/help.

National and international trials events . How long before they are affected? what action should be taken , if any?

looking for an hour meter for my new bike. Ive never had one before, but fancy the ones with the tacho read out. As with most electronics, im sure there is good and bad out there.....so whats good? Any recommendations on which make to go for please?

Been looking st a few aluminium fuel 1ltr fuel cans... what does everybody use when out and about as emergency fuel can? Obviously you can’t carry a big van, just thinking of a top up for when out on the trail.

Iv been thinking lately iv always bought the most poweful trails on offer which i can ride quite happily but if i dropped to a 125cc would my skills for flicking it about and tricks improve or is there no difference really for that stuff i am 15 and a half stone anyone tried it

Does the black tube and white tube share the same housing? The nice fella I bought my bike from fitted the slow tube, and also gave me the fast tube with the bike. Id like to fit the fast, but wonder if I can just swap tubes and not the whole works. This is a Domino FWIW Thanks!

Just looking through the various threads and there's SO many on tyres, mainly on opinion of what's best? So I thought I'd start another ??? But standing back and looking at the subject from a different angle maybe(?), current situation is that there's only two serious, worthwhile competitive options for rear tyres anyway, Michelin and Dunlop and that's the way it's been for a good while. Both retail at well over £120 a time and it's mainly down to how much you can haggle your dealer down to for the best price. Is this doing trials any favours and is it a healthy situation to have the market dominated by just two realistic choices? Obviously the current situation…

I'm new here so sorry if this is the wrong place for this thread. As the title states, I'm looking for a new trails bike. I previously had a '10 GG 300 Raga. It was okay but was well used and had problems. I'm looking to get as new as possible now (what makes the most financial sense). So I've narrowed it down to a new Sherco. I've ridden the '18 300 fst and it was great. There's a dealer with a '17 250fst and a private seller with a '19 300fst. I'm a newish rider and am still mastering the basics. I'm used to a 300 trials bike / racing off-road with 300's, for what it's worth. I've been told the '19s clutch is significantly better than the '17. There's a…