Introduce Yourself

Hi, from Reading, Berks, UK. I've set up a blog at http://motorcyclerestorations.blogspot.com/ to follow the restoration of my TY175, along with my NVT Rambler 125 (remember them??). This is my first resto, and I'm trying to get it to highest standard I ca, Many, Many new old stock parts have been used, int bash plate, rear under guard plate, etc, etc. Most small parts are available from CMSNL - see link on blog page. Reasonably cheap, and reliable delivery. Any commenst welcome, best regards Simon http://motorcyclerestorations.blogspot.com/

Just purchased Montesa Cota 200 with engine/frame number 29M02572. I'd appreciate any help in finding out year of manufacture and what the actual numbers/letter(s) mean. Many thanks in advance.

hi there i live just out side of towcester and was wondering if there is any one out there near me to ride some trials with or if any nos of places to ride thanks

Hi, Berty here, new member, in sunny Wales, I am restoring a Gas Gas TXT 280, 2001 model and will require lots of parts for frame and engine. Is there a good dealer with stocks of early parts I can contact with regard to my needs? any suggestions would be most appreciated. Thanks

hi all newbie here , looking for places to learn to ride trials before entering any events in or around sheffield / derbyshire. anyone know of any clubs etc that might be worth a look ?? i do ride motorcross but found the area has less places to ride than where i used to live so thought a change might be in order. thanks for any replies in advance regards mark

I've got my first trials bike, and I'm looking forward to falling off it. My last bike was a Honda Africa Twin, which weighed well over three times as much as the Beta! There seem to be a few trials clubs near me Worthing, Bognor, Horsham, Reigate so should manage to get to a few events. I feel that I really need a nice flat field to start with though

Hi there.couple of my pals just bought 2018 beta 300 4t and we are all having problems under load the bikes are misfiring can anyone help???as these are brand new bikes to.many thanks any help would be great

Hi I'm an ex Midland Centre rider from the 60's and 70's disappearing to Australia in 1980. Still riding in trials although I've slowed down a bit after a hip replacement a few weeks ago. I heard a name mentioned the other day on this website (I think) and would love to hear from him and a few others who were around in those days. As the Galpin brothers, Mike and Roger we used to ride BSA's with the Slinn brothers and the Winwood brothers and it was Pat Slinn who was mentined. My dad, Eric, used to know Reg Slinn and whatever happened to Alan Wright, Scott Ellis, Mick Bowers, Dick Hearn, Pat Brittain and a host of other top Midland centre riders. Chris Leighfield is o…

Hey everone, I am new to this forum and wanted to say I'm glad I stumbled by it! I've read tons of information already, and learned alot in the last few days.. I just restored my 1978 yamaha ty 175 and wrote a thread about ithere. Feel free to check it out and give your opinions in that thread I'm only 18, and this is my first bike to my name (handed down).. but I have the bug for rebuilding them now, and I absolutely love riding trials.. So I hope I can become a regular here at these forums eventually! Thanks for the great site guys! Be sure to check out my ty!!! thanks - JackMan

Hi All! I'm very glad to have found this forum I've tried my hand at a "fun" trial with Mortimer Classic MCC 2 weeks ago, on a KTM 300 EXC, and despite being on the wrong machinery I have never enjoyed myself on a motorcycle so much! 😄 So much so, that I ended up selling one of my other bikes to find the funds for a Gas Gas TXT 250. I'm now in the process of finding more opportunities to ride the GG, so that I can get out of the house and have some fun on the weekends. I'm based between Reading and Basingstoke. Any recommendations for clubs that allow practice trials in the South of England? Many thanks! Michel

Hi, I am looking for advice on this ignition system. The bike was running great and then died. I have good compression and air/fuel. I have no spark. New spark plug. Checked plug wire and boot - 5000 ohms - good. Stator has 1 yellow wire coming from it. I get 10 volts AC from the stator when spinning engine with a drill. The regulator/rectifier outputs 9 to 10 volts DC and the rad fan runs when I spin the engine with the drill. No spark when I spin with the drill. I am guessing the above suggests low voltage so maybe a bad stator - should I have 12 volts DC or maybe 14 or more like a car?. Note that there is no battery or charging…

Hi all, I'm Cyril, from south of France. I'm falling in love for old trial bike! It started when I was lend a Montesa cota 25 (kid bike) to put it back in shape for a kid (what a lucky kid!) And last week I just got my first : a Bultaco Sherpa 125cc (serie 156) Here is a little video of that little Montesa :

Hi all Essex boy here and guess what i am from Essex.New to this site but have trialing for years.Buying 06 250 Beta my first new bike ever. Had a 315 for 2 years a great bit of kit.. .. ...Beta good choice or not....

Hello every one, just joined the forum and want to say Hi, I have just bought a 1979 Montesa Cota 247 and i am attempting to relive my youth at 51 years of age. The bike is stripped down for restoration as i type this, it was complete and running lovely when i picked it up last week. The frame, swing arm and side stand are ready to go to the powder coaters and the shopping list for new parts will start next week when i return from holiday. I am looking forward to getting involved in the forum and hope to pick up useful information and tips regarding the bike and getting back to riding trials after a 30 year lay off. Cheers John.

Hello everyone, thought I'd sign up as I'm just in the process of getting back into trials after a long break. I've bought a 2008 Gas Gas Raga which I'm getting next weekend which is pretty exciting! Used to ride a lot of trials in the late 1990s, mostly on Beta Technos, those were great bikes but they've come on a bit eh?! The new gas gas pretty much balances itself! Are these legal in clubman trials?!?! This looks to be a great forum, loads of info and knowledge. Really looking forward to getting back into the sport. Cheers Mike

Hi all, Newbie from East Sussex here. Just joined to find out how the trials world has changed from 20 years ago. That was when I eas last riding. Looking to get back into it, not sure what bike to get as they have changed so much but look like they are much better due to being a lot lighter. Any recommendations...? Thanks chip

Hi Guys, new to trials, going to join my local club. Had a TY175 lot a years ago. Just bought myself a Montesa 315R. I'm the wrong side of 50 so the kids will run rings round me.

Hello from Derbyshire

Hello everyone. Denis living Bristol( had a go years ago) and would like to have another go is 62 passed it????.Any advice would be good. Interested in pre 65 mainly...Regards Denis

hi i treated myself to (in fact got my wife to buy me ) a new ossa explorer for my 50th - overall i think it is a great concept but i have had various niggles - more importantly the gearbox has just packed up - it would seem this is not an unknown issue but understandably one that is not publicized by ossa , national importers or local dealers?! where should i go in the forums to join a discussion of this or to start a new discussion? for those that are interested i am a crap rider (hence the topic title) with 1 years experience of trials and 2 years off road experience who is mechanically quite capable