General Trials Talk

How do you replace them, where do you get them , what are they and how much are they??????? Cheers Chris

As an observer at a recent trial I had an unusual situation come up and I would like some opinion on how you would score this. A master rider launched over an obstacle to exit the section; his front axle was out of the section when he stopped and put a foot down outside the section, but his back tire broke the red tape because of where the bike landed. He had cleaned the section so I scored him a zero - should it have been a five?

Watching "Bikes Aloud" on the Men & Motors channel this evening and just caught a snippet about someone in America (i think), who has built an Electric Trials Bike, is this a one-off that he has built, or is he going to market them, any-body know anymore ??? Gaff.

i may need a new chain so what should i buy and what size for a 2000 sherco 250?

was going to buy a "O" ring chain yesterday but found that it wont fit my bike (not enough gap by the rear brake lever).So bought an "Iris" trial pro chain (coloured gold) Is there anything I should do to it before fitting or should I just put it on and away to go. Regards N

Hello, Anyone know the dry weight of the Gas Gas TXT 250 Pro? Thanks.

Just got a rebuild kit for my front brake MS as mine is leaking. I can stumble through the rebuild, but would welcome any tips/suggestions before I proceed...

Got some rust sneaking in on my spokes, god damn road salt!! Can any one offer some advice on the best way of dealing with it. I'm worried that if I start going at it with sandpaper it will remove any of the good chrome around the rust.

I'm the coordinator for observers for the S.T.R.A. Nationals, rounds 1 & 2 at the Trials Training Center, April 3rd and 4th. If you will be attending, and are willing to work as an observer or a card puncher, please respond with your name and which day(s) you will be available. The Southeastern Trials Riders Association will be most grateful for your help.

My wife is planning a family trip to London, with a side trip to Edinburgh, in April. The Edinburgh journey will be to visit friends and will only last a few days. I don't imagine I'll have too much **free** time, but was wondering if there's anything trials related in the vicinity of either of these two locations that I ought to see. I'd be happy with just walking into a m/c shop that sold trials gear to take a break from the usual sightseeing.

What tire pressure, front and rear, should I run for different conditions. I weigh 13.5 Stone (230 lbs). I don't want to have a pinch flat but I want as much traction as possible. The conditions I ride range from my concrete patio, in which I place cement blocks, wooden crates, and, what ever else I can find to practice on, to ravines with grass, sand, and, roots. Thanks for any suggestions. Amateur Section Crash Test Dummy

just wondering if anyone makes shorter lever as beta make them for four fingers

hi i have a 2000 sherco 250 and the chain is comming loose nearly every trial and i dont know why i unloosen it and the pull the wheel back and it works but then the next trial it comes loose does any one know what the problem is? thanks r.hayes

I have been designing a full length bike workstand made out of wood for my garage.The hydraulic ones are to expensive and cannot be stored away when not used. when I put my bike on a normal stand I find that it is to low to work on(with a bad back),so need something higher up. The design is quite simple (has to be) and only needs the bike to be pushed (or ridden) up a ramp .Once in place the normal bike stand can then be put underneath or the bikes own stand can be used. It is also designed to be portable so it can be sored away when not needed (space very limited in my garage) What I want to know really ....what do you people think the height of it should be (I was t…

Almost always when me and Gavin go out on our bikes gavin always seems to have bad performance from his carb because of Crap(air filter spray) at the bottom of his airbox getting into the carb, Why is this, i use the same spray(PJ1 Filter Spray) and it doesn`t happen to me! Anyone got any ideas? cheers

Which chain and sprocket set has the best wear and reliability? ive tried the renthal H/duty chain its OK but awfull expensive for a chain that does the same as a factory one(i think so anyway!) also ive tried talon Sprockets there good, theve got good wear on them, has anyone tried renthal Sprockets

can anybody tell me wen shefield will be on tv or if i have already missed it?men and motors just seems 2 be showing hong kong over again?so if anybody could shed some light on the situation that would be great.cheers

HI, does any body if this trial is any good as its quite a way for me to go?.are their two routes?.

thanks for all the suggestions lads. Been surviving on tongue,cold shoulder and lettuce alone sandwiches all week SHE has just gone and ordered a chastity belt off the internet. Reckons she had to go for the one with the reinforced backend ? When it arrives she takes it into MY garage and uses My Jizer and MY power washer to remove the traffic film. Anyway she wore it last night and i Solvol'ed it while she was asleep. Bit of a bugger staying awake till she turned over. Anyhow it's know looking quite " trick " it.s all shiney and has purple anodized hinge covers. If i can get in in half i'll be able to make a couple of sump shields only trouble is because of h…

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 !