General Trials Talk

Any one know make of these USD forks 3 distinctive rings on the lower legs.Thanks

In this weeks T&MX news, Rappers states that he believes all trials should now go over to FIM rules. ie- one for stopping. He suggests that the "better riders" get away with shorts stops because they are feet up and in control, where as the "strugglers" who foot through a section making similar length short stops are frequently given a five. I must say his argument makes sense.... or does it? Is this what happens?

Can anyone tell me where i can buy a dog t**d tool that splits in two,so it's not a 'T' shape to avoid it stabbing you when you fall off.Have seen them but can't find them .

Once again another gasser clutch drag problem! Sorry for a post on this topic as I’ve seen it crop up a few times already! I’ve read through everything I can find and done all the checks, new clutch pack ✔️ re bleed with mineral oil ✔️ correct adjustment on master cylinder✔️ Clutch pack measuring within tolerance (9.9)✔️ light gear oil no atf✔️ I did read about replacing seals on the slave? I don’t appear to be loosing any oil from the clutch system into the engine itself so I don’t think this is my problem but I may replace just to eliminate! Does anybody have a link to the exact parts I would need please? Other tha…

Have just bought a 2005 TXT PRO from a mate and after the first outing it would no longer start! After checking all the usual stuff I decided to get it down to the mechanics who identified that the regulator had burned out. Then the saga starts! The regulator is the Ducati Energia version 1 module fitted to the 2004 - 2005 300 pros - the one with the blue end to the connector block. Unfortunately I am struggling to get a replacement . I just got off the phone with the guys at Gas Gas Moto in Buxton who tell me that despite being on order from GasGas Es. for two months, no Version 1 regulators have yet turned up. However, they have supplied me with a Version 2 uni…

Hi, In need of some help/advice recently got back into trials bought a second hand Gas Gas 250GP 2019. I can’t get it to run right kicks first time from cold, warms up but constantly racing like the choke is on and smoking a lot can’t get the mixture and tick over scew right it then will stall and won’t kick over again. Plugs not oiled up and running 75 ml to 5 litres Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Sitting in the garage soldering some wires together I thought to my self "I wonder if this would melt plastic" So I got an old sherco mudguard and cut the back bit off, I got the soldering iron and started to "fuse" both sides together, I did both sides and it seems like a good fix and seems quite strong. so if you snap your mudguard keep the bits, this way means you can have a few (slightly ugly) but working spares.

Hi, when starting the bike from cold (with choke), it starts first kick, but the revs shoot up, I have to immediately take the choke Off, and blip the throttle a couple of times and the revs slowly settle down. There are no mechanical linkage problems (throttle cable) the the carb is clean. Anyone out there help me?

Hello there, I have a B40 in trials trim and at the moment I am refurbishing it- hoping to do some pre 65 events next year so any info on this would be great. My main question is that I have been told by the previous owner that the gearbox is standard, but, apparently there is a mod that will make it more suitable for trials use, I was led to believe that this involved the gearbox internals and not just chain/sprockets, can anyone advise. Cheers Andy.

Hey thanks for your input. This is my first trials but I have been riding motorcycles a long time. I am going to buy a bike this week and want to know which you think is a better bike, the 2003 sherco 290 or the 1999 Gas Gas 270.

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I have a classic car that still needs lead replacement added to the fuel. I use the Castrol Lead replacement and octane booster. This got me thinking that perhaps I could use it in the Trials bike (Beta Rev3 250 and Sherco 125) I realise it will have little performance benefit But might help the bike live a bit longer. I seem to remember reading that the old 500 GP bikes lasted alot longer before they switched to unleaded. Just a thought.....Any comments I can't see that it could hurt and the Sherco is supposed to run on 98 octane anyway.

Hi I was wondering if dealers allow a test ride of bikes, prior to purchasing? I notice cambride trials centres have a couple of demo bikes. I am keen on trying a gas gas, beta and Sherco. Any help would be very much appreciated.

Has any one noticed a vast difference in maintainance costs and parts prices between the major manufactorers? Im completly stuck as to which bike to buy relyability and parts costs are worth knowing any advise welcome

I hope I post at the right place... A Belgian trial club need help ! Look here : http://www.motobecane-trialclub.be/ There is a petition to sign here : http://lapetition.be/en-ligne/petition-11026.html Everyone is welcome and particularly those who come from all over Europe (Inc. UK) to participate in events organized by this club ! In Belgium the practice of off-roading is outlawed ! http://www.moniteurautomobile.be/article/legislation/tout-terrain-11851.htm# A real Belgian nonsense ! So, we must protect our last places of freedom ! Please, help. Thanks, Alain.

As the title states what is your preference to chain maintenance , is it soak in oil , spray lube , chain grease or spray a light oil onto chain . Or is there another method , share your maintenance tips. Keep ya feet up ! !

Hi All, Anyone interested in swapping a bike for a 2013 Jotagas JT 250. After a Gas Gas ideally, but may consider others. Thanks.

Evening all , as said in my intro , I used to ride a bit nearly ten years ago and used to borrow my late father inlaws pre 65 OSSA . It was a fun bike but still hard work . I have recently got back into it ( weeks ) . I bought a Yamaha TY250 and had a bit of fun and was amazed how much easier it was to ride due to the weight etc . Well , I just bought a 2007 GAS GAS TXT 280 , and boy is that a different kettle of fish again . I am amazed at how much easier the control and balance is . I am truly a convertee . Had a bit of a play and am now Sold on riding modern . The amazing thing is how much easier it was and how much more fun I was having playing around . I h…

As the header says, is anyone able to ride again after having heart bypass? Just wondering if my riding trials day are over?

Can you all help me with a bit of advice in choosing my next bike? I've had a Rev3 250 which I probably rode less than 10 times as I spent most of my limited knowledge and time repairing it. However I did like it (nothing to compare it against though) and once I got it running right I sold it quick. A year has passed and I'm now about ready to delve back in to trials but I'm unsure what to buy... I have a budget of around £2000 give or take. My skills are very basic - I would class myself as a complete beginner and I have no intension of competing. I have always had road bikes but never really got into motocross - my friends' 250s used to frighten me to death …