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Hi, I am getting back into trials after a long time away, looking forward to it. Not bought a bike yet but thinking about the New Montesa 260 4RT looks nice although a little heavier than other bikes, anyone got one yet? I live in Castleford can anyone recommend a decent place to practice, I know there is Bumpy which I will probably join, and I now there is a good place over at Scarborough if you join the Scarborough club, but is there any where else? Where is best place to buy a Montesa from New? is it possible to test drive or to they have any demo days coming up? look forward to your replys Cheers Mark

Hi All Total newbie here in South Wales, Cardiff. Looking for any pointer on a local club I may be able to join???

Following Jim Carnes (UK) lead, I'm now feet up on a Beta in Marin County. Hoping to find the underground trials scene here, learn, ride and compete. Honored to be on this page with all you riders.

Hello everyone, my name is Bart and I am from Poland. I've just bought a 1988 Beta TR34 260cc as an early christmas present for myself It needs some basic restoration and maintenance, but nothing that would overwhelm me. I am an amateur enduro enthusiast who wants to improve his riding skills and technique. Hopefully I can later translate those skills to my Yamaha TT600R, or maybe I will totally hook on Trials? Who knows? I also collect and restore vintage Vespa scooters, that is why I wanted a classic 2T Trial bike, not a modern one. Hope to find a lot of information here. Cheers!

I'm having some issues with a newly rebuilt Bultaco Alpina clutch(#187). It has a new pushrod, ball bearing, mushroom, basket, hub, plates and steels, springs and throwout bearing. Clutch engages and disengages fine when I adjust it on the bench. But, when I start it and put it in gear I get a terrible squealing and it lurches. It sounds like a bearing trying to seize. I've changed out the throwout bearing and it still happens. Anyone else have this problem?

Old road bike rider here in the north of the UK, wondering whether to try trials riding. I have the chance of twin shock bikes from the ‘70s locally (Northumberland) or more modern kit. advice sought on a) where to go b) whether it’s too late c) older machines or newer and any other help. budget is very low as my road bikes have swallowed all my spare money!

Greetings from the frozen North. Have looked at this site many times and never took the time to register, daft really as there's a lot of very interesting forums to take part in. Currently falling off a 280 pro and would like to hear from everyone but if I can find someone local to annoy that would be better ! I'm stuck in the middle of Bon Accord and Inverness clubs and have yet to decide which direction to head. Any suggestions ? I have about an acre of field with a few 'obstacles' and (easy) sections in it but it's obviously better to broaden ones horizons if anyone local'ish' has some land to practice on. Visitors to my 'ranch' are always welcome if they fancy a d…

Hello. Just about to make a return to Trials after a Thirteen year layoff. Hoping to have fun on a 125 Scorpa that I have just bought

Hi, I live in South Wales and bought a 1998 Gas Gas TX 270 to get me up the mountain to fly my paraglider. I am now having more fun riding the bike than flying my wing, would like to know if there are any trials clubs in south Wales. Thanks Andy

My name is Ian i live on the isle of wight down south.I have been into bikes of all types for years ,speedway,trials,enduro,scooters ,i am after another trials bike ,so there will be a few questions .

Hi there, I am soon 45, been riding bikes since I was about 6, moved to the Isle of Wight about 2 years ago and would like to get into trials riding. Here my question: What is a good bike to have? Brand, engine size, year? I have to start of with a used one, I am looking at a budged of about

Hello All, Been lurking for some time and just found out that I could now join with my gmail address. Been riding motorcycles forever, dabbled (and dabbed) with trials for a few years in the seventies and have rekindled the passion. I figure the '80's bikes are high tech compared to where I left off and have recently developed a serious addiction to Fantics. I've gathered a lot of info from this forum and thought it was time to contribute whatever small bits I can to the group. Thanks Wayne

Hello Trials Riders. My names Keith live in USA Notrh East Coast 56 yrs old. Raced motocross in the 70s now got the inch with riding again. Saw a trials event and now am hooked, saw the old guys doing it , looked easy...........man was i wrong. Still love it even though I fall sometimes. I like the vintage bikes. Im also having a love affair with Bultacos.

Hi guys n girls! I bought my tiger cub (1961) in the Dalesman frame, looking to replace the swing arm bushes ? Anybody know where I could get parts for that type of frame from? I’m in Isle of Man UK , I’m told it was owned by Andy Minns ? He did the SSDT on it ? Be great to know if this is in fact true ? cheers Don

Hi may need some help soon, ran into a block with restoring a Cota 347 and have bought a Honda TLM 200 to keep riding. So would like to hear from anyone who knows anything about the TLM 200. Regards Roger

Hello All, I've just come over to trials after riding supermotos and the last year has been on an enduro bike (KTM300EXC). I've come over after I keep bashing myself up a bit on the dirt and I'm hoping that trials will provide the spills at much lower speeds (although I have broken my leg with a 10mph get-off in the past! ) I've just picked up an '06 Beta 270 Rev3 and I'll be out later on it for the 1st time. I'll be looking for tips and hints and this forum seems the ideal place to start. see you Shaun.

Hi every body, I am french arrived in the UK last January. I move my Montesa 315 last September and I am now looking for new trialist friend nearby Hale in south Manchester. I have two children, my son is 6 and a half, my daughter 9 and they would be keen to try trial. It is not easy to go alone in a competition when you didn' t ride the last 9 months... If any body around here is trialist we can chat and why not go a ride .

Hi All, I am new here and new to trials. I recently purchased a beater 1974 ty250 that I am starting to go through. I have 3 other bikes, Husky FE 350s, BSA B50 MX and a BMW r75/5. I have a bad habit of slowing down and falling over. I figured working on my balance is a good idea, a good excuse to buy another bike anyway. 25 years ago I was diagnosed with a rare neurological condition like MS and I was told I had a wheelchair in my future. I have been working hard to prove the docs wrong ever since.

So after many years watching 'the Scott' and having an enduro bike - i'm finally getting a trials bike and having a go. I know quite a few people locally but not many on the forum Quick question though - which are the easiest classes of trial to enter and any idea when Richmond Motor Club will announce dates for 2010 cheers Mike

hi all names tony,berts a nickname from school. having a 20 year lay off from trials i've been bitten by the bug again,owing to going to watch the talmag trial last weekend,oh by the way im coming up 52 ,and also i dont have the money for a british bike now,however ive been offered a rtx 200 for about