General Trials Talk

MOTO1 – DONINGTON PARK 30th & 31st OCTOBER 2004 For the first time this year you can test the full range of 2005 Sherco’s plus it will be the first opportunity to try the new 4 Stroke Honda/Montesa in the UK. Eagerly awaited the Montesa has been widely talked about and now at Moto1, test sessions will be available all weekend. Colin Appleyards of Keighley will be holding an ‘Open Day’ on the Saturday (30th October) and Sunday (31st October). The full range of Sherco’s 50cc, 80cc, 125cc, 200cc, 250cc and the 290cc will all be on display and available to test throughout the two days. To book a ride please call Craig Holmes at Appleyards on 01535 606311. Remember to …

Chris is a mean trials rider and a helluva nice guy: Chris Birch interview in the Independent

Not that the Scott is ever easy but I just wondered what other riders thoughts are. On the late 70s / early 80s Bultos you had a nice seat to sit on and have a rest on the faster bits or the course and even when legging you could get a decent stride / push whilst seated The monshock TY yams were a bit lower but still had a usable seat. Although the modern bikes are lighter they are much harder to sit down on and get a rest, and nearly impossible to leg when in the seated position, I am 6 ft tall which is nothing exceptional but on both Beta and Gasgas I find it nearly impossible to ride or leg seated, find my legs uncomfortably bent and even catch my knees on the footr…

Bonjour mes amis. Is there any French trials riders near to Royan or in the Dordogne?

I'm looking for any advice on flushing out the crank case? My buddy toasted his GasGas's top end, we pulled the jug off and then had taken time off from the repair. Well some atifreeze went in the crank case and actually did weird things with the synthetic motor oil, actually froze up! You could see that every thing turned white and hardend, I've poured 2 stroke oil in there and let it soak, then put a socket/breaker bar on the fly wheel nut and loosened it up. Crank spins fine, but I'm wondering what would be a good solution to soak/flush the case? Does Napa have something for this? Do you think we must split the case and do the (bottom end bearing), or just let it s…

Did anyone ride at eldroth last sunday did you enjoy it? Brilliant ride from Jill Driffield, showed a lot of the lads the way home!! Well done to Jill Driffield. Is anyone riding the solo classes at the british sidecar round , see my sidcar trials reply for details.

Can someone help me out. I have looked through the other posts but can find answer to my problem. Changed pads and pistons in front break,I had problems bleeding but I sorted that out. But the travel on brake lever was way to much for me,so took caliper off to see,pistons on one side only come out.The other pistons move slightly but not much.Also the piston on m/s is at it's max. Any thoughts please. Stop press. Saturday night and I've sorted it.Did not have much faith in the hot then cold trick, but it worked a treat (can relax now).

Hi all,does anyone know where i can get hold of castrol 747 in the burnley area? Cheers

I ordered a Mikuni Carburetor for my vintage bike from Pro-Flo at the end of March. They told me they were expecting a shipment in and that I would have my carb by April 6. Well, it is now April 23 and I have yet to see a carburetor arrive at my house. I have called them 3x in the past 2 weeks and sent them one email. They have yet to return any of them. Has anyone else had trouble with these guys? I advise everyone to stay away from them!

Could the Chelsea FC boss be a dark horse on a trials bike? http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/15135672.stm

Hi Folks! I just wanted to suggest a bearing company to you all incase you ever (or when) you require some in the future; Chelmer Bearings Ltd - Tel: 01245 281218 Sneeky free adverting I know, but I've never seen a service as impressive as this, I ordered bearings at about 5pm yesterday, and they arrived this morning...exactly what I wanted...no hassle. Such as good service deserves the customers, so I feel that its worth you lot knowing about. Regards, matt

Hi, does anyone know if you can get pattern fork stantions for a 1975 TY80B. I know re-chroming is an option but just wondered about new tubes? Cheers Mark

Hi....... Motomerlin lowering the prices to of the 2004 Gas gases (I guess its to get rid of the 04's for when the 05's come out) are there any other bikes going to be sold a little cheaper? maybe at other shops?. Danny

dont know if ant one else spotted this but for all of us porpers that couldnt make it or couldnt afford it, well. SHEFFIELD IS ON TV on tuesday the 18th at six pm on eurosport but only for half hour . better than n othing i guess. enjoy

Just got back from a week of Gwent Schoolboys Training camp, and what a fantastic time we had. With three days of training 7 hours per day and five instructors who helped with my riding techniques like Joe Baker teaching me how to splat a waterfall step Then a trial and BBQ to finish off on Friday . A Big thank you to The Paynes and everyone involved . Jake Evans-Luter

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

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

Hi there i have a 54 falcon 90 in trials trim. I converted the ignition system to electronic by using a Honda cub flywheel and CDI. This I fitted an additional mass that worked really well with loads of power but no instant get up and go, so was difficult to go over logs. I am putting the original magneto flywheel back on while I have another think. Does anybody know is there an advance curve for a Villiers 8E or is it fixed

To fit fork legs?

here's one i have just come across, and it makes change to have some good music on a motorcycle video clip