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Afternoon folks, Came across TC while searching for trials clubs in Lancashire. I've got an 11 year old son who races a small wheel 85 motocross bike who I can't keep up with and at 43 years old, I don't bounce very well any more so we decided that it would be fun to ride trials together. Just bought the boy a Beta 125 Evo last week and already we have to take it away with us when we go racing, just on the off chance that there are some giant cable bobbins in the middle of the paddock (Exhibit A) and our tiny back garden is now a turn track (Exhibit B ). Looking to get myself a Beta 250 in the next couple of weeks when the right bike comes along. I've been told by peo…

Hi,i am new to this forum and probably too old to trial now.The thing is,i bought an Ossa in 1975 from a bloke that claimed it was Mick Andrews 1972 ssdt winning bike.Anyway,i rode in a few trials in 75 &76 and was absolutely bloody useless.In fact i won a prize in a Boxing day trial,for coming last.Anyroad up,i broke the sodding front wheel ,hitting a large tree head on.After that i was a bit disenchanted with trialing and couldn't aford to fix it so i slung it in the back of the garage,where it has been until now.I have just finished restoring an old s.v.BSA.and have now decided to restore the Ossa.I have the original old type log book for it ,which says "imported …

Hi guys, I'm new to trial but I already found this forums very useful. I usually ride supermoto/enduro. I am about to buy Beta Evo 2.9 2t as my first bike. What should I check before buying this bike? What would be the first mods I need to do? Any protection for the bike etc? Any advice for a beginner would be much appreciated Cheers, Mike

Hi all, Mark from Brum here just saying hello. Just did my first trial in about 10 years a couple of weeks ago at ESTC and looking forward to the next, probably Shatterford on the 22nd. So may see you about.

Just thought i`d introduce myself again now as an official supporter of trials central

I found the site a few days ago and have been enjoying reading through the posts. I rode my first trials in the early 1970s on my Suzuki TS185R (which also served for my first MX) and I bought a new 325 Sherpa T (M125? The new style frame) in 1974. I rode with the NMTA (New Mexico Trials Association) there in Albuquerque for couple of years and was a decent intermediate-level rider. After graduating from Uni and moving off I roadraced for quite a while. About 1999 I picked up a Kawasaki KT250 and started riding AHRMA/Sacramento PITS vintage trials. I can occasionally trophy in the Novice (3 line) class and struggle to paddle my way through on a 2 line. I am far from…

Hi All. I've just done a deal on ebay for what I understood was a 1980 Yamaha DT125 Trials bike. After picking up the bike and a bit of investigation it turns out to be a DT175 engine in a hand made frame possibly WES Powys? There are some trick aluminium parts, air filter and exhaust expansion box and fuel tank. Marchoni forks Engine starts easily so I'm happy I've got a good deal. I'm trying to identify the frame builder. Anyone know anything about it? Any info would be useful. Thanks Peter

Hi. So I bought a doggy old stock Royal Enfield Bullet 350cc some months ago and got it running, bought a few new parts and turned it into a different animal! Here she is: (I have since fitted a smaller trials seat.) I've had so much fun ridding this bike all over the trails around where I live. A big heavy beast like this makes even the most gentle routes technical! HaHa. This technical approach to ridding has really got me thinking about trials ridding. Here's a video I made if you want to see: I want to get something that is road legal so I can take it down these lanes. I like old school and wouldn't mind something that would hold it's value so I've been …

Hello, I'm just trying to get started with my first trials bike, as I've bought a Fantic which looks nice but is needing some fettling. I hope I can make it usable soon. Rab

Hi all, has anyone renewed the ACU Trials Registration via the sport 80 website for 2023? Is that just one licence for solo/sidecar driver/passenger in 2023? many thanks,René

Hi all. My 14 year old has a KX85 Motorcross bike and to give him some riding time in a safe and legal enviroment we have paid our fee to Grant and have been using Eadon fields at dronfield. Im sure some of you will know it. Obviously while there we have seen the trials riders and im keen to have a go. I sold my last road bike 2 years ago and apart from a go on the lads bike have not riden since and have never riden trials. So at 47 am i too old to start? Im 5'8 and 11 stone reasonably fit, but im guessing it quite a physical sport. Any other late starters on here to offer advice? Cheers gary.

Greetings All, Trials bikes are unbelievably rare where I live on the East Coast of Canada. I have had over 30 motorcycles since my 1st 1972 Hodaka 100 B+. I currently own a 2003 Kawasaki ZX9R Ninja and a 1984 Honda XL200. I have been very curious about trials since seeing it on wide world of sports back in the early 80's but have never even sat on a trials bike. We just sold my sons 1st bike (Honda 70) because he outgrew it. I am considering a vintage TY250 for him because he has expressed an interest in novice trials riding and anything that gets him off of the computer is great to me. I have come to this forum in search of advice and information.

Hi all, New to this forum and returning to off road and trials riding after a looonnnng time away. I rode trials a little bit as a very young kid but then my teen and adult years have been spent on road bikes, surfboards and in, under, on and behind (pushing) a variety of mainly clapped out vans. Hoping some of you guys and gals can help me out here please. I have around £1500 burning a hole in my pocket to spend on a used trials bike for some gentle, slow speed fun in a mates field, and also a bit of green laning. The bike needs to be as reliable and user friendly as possible considering my budget and long absence from off road riding, but also have good parts …

hi, new to trials, got a gasgas 250, early txt pro.. looking at places to ride in lincolnshire (or north Nottinghamshire) also local clubs, ive heard of banovallum & pegasus, there is also a Lincoln trials club? any recomendations? cheers

Hi to everyone 😊 first time ever on here so a little nervous 😊 recently purchased a 315 2001 Cota reasonably cheap but in need of a recommission rather than a resto. Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated cheers

Hi, Been reccomended this forum by a keen rider friend, been reading for a few days so better say "Hello", We have a 02 GASGAS TXT 280 Edition and look forward to learning some new skills, Have been around bikes all my life and a little bored with road bikes so thought I'd give trialing a go. Look forward to taking part in this site. All the best Aaron

Hi, I am a restorer in Wisconsin. I will be looking for parts for a 1975 Kawasaki KT250. NOS preffered. Right now I need left and right handlebar switches. A good set of pit free fork tubes would be appreciated. Would rather not need to rechrome and centerless grind if possible. Thank you for any help. Mark

Hi everyone, if there's someone that might offer a thought on reading this plug it would be appreciated. There's a slight oil residue around the edge, but mostly carbon build up I think, mostly a dark grey colour. It's 6 hours old from a new Gas Gas 250. Motor runs well, no missing or popping, starts 2nd kick (most times) Most running time is only around 15 minutes squirts as my backs shot and wrist is busted. Any thoughts appreciated.

Hola soy nuevo en el foro y me presento.Mi nombre es Julio y tengo un Sherco 320 cc 4t.Puede algun compi sacarme de la gran duda? Bueno saben que metrica/medida tendria el extractor volante magnetico para Sherco 320 cc 4t./ 2007 ? Gracias y espero que alguno tenga una respuesta.Porfavor.

Trials looks like something I might like - coming from car trials and comp safari. Never been to an event, seen the indoor events on tv, local club has outdoor trial on the 12th Feb. Don't know which bike is easiest for a fat, old, never done it before newcomer to start with. Any suggestions? (yeah, loose weight, haha)