General Trials Talk

Whats the best way to clean a gunky chain???????? i been using belray chain lube and the dirt seems to stick to it like sh*t to a blanket. How do you get your clean?

Hello again Been offered a 1984 Armstrong cmt 310 in OK condition and OK price. What do people think of these? What's it like getting parts for it? I know it's missing fuel cap and side stand, but at some point will want to restore her can you get plastics? Couldn't see much on eBay

Is it true you can't take fuel cans over to isle of man, even empty ones?

hy iv got a pw50 for youngen but its frame and wheel are abit tatty whats the best way and what paint to buy to spray paint the frame and wheels regards ste

I’ve got a slow puncher, it turns out the rim tape has a very small split where a spoke has damaged it! Anyone ever repaired a rim tape with a puncture repair kit?

Can anyone tell me if I’ve got my damper rods in the right order? thanks carlCarl

How do you do donuts with both feet up?

Since I have began riding trials I have developed a issue with my right elbow. It is incredibly painful off the bike and even more so on the bike. It only seemed to become a issue when I started practicing how to hop both front and back. It feels like its just under my not so funny bone on the right side. Anyone with similar issues or input??

Hi folks. Nearly 7 years since I was on this fab forum. Haven't ridden for ages either (injuries etc). SO...I'm after some advice please. I want to get back into trials but without the expense of a van. Trailer also a no-no (nowhere to store it). I'm lucky in that the local club and practice area is only about 15 miles away so I'm thinking about a road reg'd bike that I can ride to the club site AND ride a trial on. Preferably a bike with lights. I'm wondering if the Montesa 4ride (never seen one in the flesh) can have the big seat etc removed in seconds and is it then a normal 4rt underneath? OR..is there another trials bike that has lights/ling ride seat etc than c…

Hey guys, I need to stop blatting around and start some sort of regime to learn new skills on my bike. I'm enjoying it now end... but dont feel im learning much other than my clutch and throttle control and how to fall off With my own sport of basketball there are different fundamental drills you can do that break down the various aspects of the game. If you learn each one the game becomes much easier... I dont have that knowledge for trials riding hence the post Do any of you have training schedules you use to break down the various techniques required to get better? Ideally i'd like to start splitting my riding into 50% fun 50% proper practise. That way i'd like…

Hi, recently purchased a beta evo 4t 2010. Went out on it once and really enjoyed riding it. however before going out a second time, decided to check the fuel and noticed a strange build up of sort of white sludge, at the top of the fuel tank….very strange! I have a 2011 2t evo (so similar age) and the inside of the tank is like brand new… anyone got any idea what this stuff is? Crystallised petrol from being stood maybe? And then, how do I get rid of it?!? not idea on a beta given the tank is build into the frame…!!

Just looking down all the forums at this particuler time 23:25 , every post on EVERY bike related topic contains the last post from Yamaha dude. On EVERY one!!! now this must mean something!?? Too much information , or too much time??

Hi, I hope this works...I've tried to create a poll to see what start time people prefer for trials ? Please register your preference so we get a good sample. Cheers

As some of you know , I've been searching for a cyl. head to surge tank coolant hose for my 97 section for what seems forever ... Now after measuring the fittings I see I can make the hose out of small straight pieces of hose and some elbows ... My only worry is will I run into a corrosion issue between the Magnesium case's and copper fittings ? Or should I use some temperature / pressure suitable high quality pvc fittings ? I'm wondering about dissimilar metals reacting to each other . Does anybody have any insight ? Glenn

Ive spent my share of time watching film of pre-'65 events. During this time, did most bike start as a road bike rather than being purpose built? What type of modifications were typically made?

I'm looking for funny excuses. Be warned, I'm going to steal them for a project!

Got my eye on a bike at SW trials / enduro, has anyone been to the shop before? Its a fair trek there for me and wondering if its worth going up there for a look around or getting it delivered.

After years of Road racing (BSB) Enduro and some moto-x, I would like to give trials a go. However I have some questions. 1. Which brand of bike is the best (most reliable) when going for a cheap Approx

Good on you andy, and all the other admin staff, for the poppy on the front page its good to know, we wont and cant forget the fallen!!!! we (as a family) have a good friend out in afgan at the moment, and i know the lads and lasses out there really do like to know that we ARE thinking of them and how much we appreciate the good job there doing!!! so a simple poppy on a web site speaks volumes so thanks again trials central

I am 6’ 9” and curious how any other vertically gifted people have set up their bikes for their extreme height.