UK Trials Talk

Hi all, I have a 1999 gas gas txt 249 which I’ve not long bought to get me back into trials. The bike has been great but I bought it with a damaged rear mudguard. At the time I thought I’d be able to get a new replacement easily but I’m really struggling. It’s a massive long shot but I’m wondering if anyone else has managed to track any down? Mine is in red like the attached image. Thanks

Just rebuilt my RL250 black engine (79) can someone tell me what the mixture should be I’m going to use silkolene comp2 synthetic oil. thanks del.

Hi all just joined and need help to identify my Ossa 244 1980 the engine and chassis numbers are matching. The chassis is B700070. The bike is fitted Akront gold wheels but has a silver frame with white tank and plastics with Mick Andrews stickers. Any help would be appreciated as I want to rebuild it as it should be.

Does anyone know what the going is like at Park Farm, Hook Norton? There’s a trial there next weekend, I just wanted to get an idea on what it’s like, ie flat, hilly, boggy, easy, difficult etc. Many thanks.

Hi all, Been out today on my 315 it was snacking a bit but running ok ,then it just died restarted but soon as under load died again ....repeat !!! Any ideas ?thanks

hello matey peeps.. can someone advice me how to replace my fuel tap. im not sure if ive buggered the threads taking my leaking tap off. the locknut had a split in it and petrol was bleading through the crack. i bought a replacement tap but the threads dont want to mate together. not sure if the nut goes on first ...then you thread the tap in to the nut.....looks like id have to remove the carb and exhaust pipe to do this though...not enough room to rotate the fuel tap. ..its a 2003 bike. my wife thinks ive got touretes ....since i started this fix....and its making me cry.

what is the normal petrol/oil mix for trial bikes as i was watching a guy on youtube refuelling and he was mixing at seventy to one is this the norm ? thanks

Anyone noticed a difference running E10, the Scorpa was flat on Sunday and I'm thinking this might be the reason?

Hi please help I am looking at buying this bike and want to know what year it is

I bought my first trials bike in December last year, rode it for the first time Sun Jan 3rd... ..and not again until lockdown allowed in April. I'm a cowardly novice that can do rudimentary basics, but that's it. I've entered a Sidcup Club (Canada Heights) practice trial as I'm keen to try real sections and learn more, but know I'll be either getting fives or taking fives everywhere! Will my lack of ability frustrate more seasoned riders, or is it accepted (dare I even say encouraged?) that new riders need to start somewhere?

Hi, can anyone recommend or know of a garage in. Bolton / Manchester area ? Think I need my crack seal doing on my 2010 sherco 125. Thanks

Hi I am in need of a rear brake caliper or rebuild kit. Any idea if or where I can get one? Thanks.

Does anyone have a link to the BTC round 1 results?

Can anybody help to source a rear mudguard for it sick of looking now like rocking horse poo to find.

if you want to race an enduro or MX event (we're not talking top level circuit racing), as a Clubman or do a 4 day trial as a social or a classic event For a £5000 Trials bike, you will need to lodge a £2000 returnable deposit to cover import and export of your bike for a Sporting Trial Copied from TBM - Trailbike & Enduro Magazine BREXIT - the gift that keeps on giving.... The ACU just now issued a press release that explains how racing motorcycles being taken to European events now need a carnet to travel. And it's the opposite of cheap, check out the following section of the release: "The Auto-Cycle Union has secured a spe…

Hi I am new to this forum and I would like to give a brief introduction. My name is Richard and I am from Sheffield, South Yorkshire, over the years I have had many bikes and restored quite a few mainly classic 2 strokes. Any how i have just acquired my first trial bike, and I am trying to identify the correct model and year of the bike. I think its a Montesa Cota 200 but I am not sure. The Frame number is 29 M02504, and the engine number is 28H00420, does this seem correct. many thanks in advance for any info you can give me. Regards Richard.

The ACU has just issued a detailed briefing on the Carnet System for importing and re exporting goods into and out of the EU, now that the UK has declined ongoing membership of that particular club. The Carnet system is quite a faff for the amateur and I know the music industry is up in arms about it. However on the Gov UK Customs/Revenue website it seems to say 'personal imports' of 'sporting goods,' giving a longish list which includes cars and motor bikes, will not be included. In that case would the whole Carnet documentation still be required. Or am I just an optimist? Of course this assumes the government will let us out again one day. Does anyone know how this mig…

i think it was around 2 years ago since i sold my last bike and have always missed a sunday meet since recently ive been looking for a used bike to get back out riding and for some reason the bikes i was riding and selling on to upgrade ect are worth nearly twice they were 2 years ago i mean im seeing 15 year old shercos priced ar over £2000 i remember selling a 05 sherco 250 in 2010 for £1200 and i had a 2012 gasgas 280 and in 2016 sold it for £1900 so how come now id need to part with almost £3000 for the same bike ? that is just to name a couple of examples what have i missed? lol

I’m in a predicament I have a dented fork slider on my 05 montesa. From calling around today I cannot get a replacement in North America as they are on extended back order with no ETA. I need help figuring out who in the UK to call. I’m open to new or used part. Is there a big montesa dealer than might have one in stock? I was already given Mickey Oates as a possibly but they are closed all week for the holiday. I have an even in 2 weeks and I’d really like to find a solution. thank you.

Is it a daft idea or not?