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Hey all. Just registered for the site. I ride some trials here in North Alabama but I'm not very good yet. Working hard though. Hope to get some good tips and hear about places to ride. John

It seems customary to introduce yourself, so I am doing a quick note to say hello. I have discovered trials late in life and purchased a twin shock rather than a modern bike - old bike for an old bloke! Have a 1977 Montesa 348, which has surprised me on a few occasions, but other than a couple of niggling problems has proven rock solid. I am still very much in the 'L' plate stages of trials, but it is still a heck of a buzz to ride a bike on some of the terrain we practice on. Any way to the point of joining initially - a question - does anyone know the reason for 'phantom neutrals' on a 348 gearbox? On some occasions the gearbox seems to slip into neutral, when you h…

hi everyone eventually registerd. we have a few bikes in our family i have a 01 montesa 315r my brother has an 04 scorpa and the old man has a tiger cub we also have a kawasaki kt250 we are going to tidy up a bit over the next few months so im sure i will be needing some advice over the coming months and enjoy using this great website

Hello, My name is Doug and I live in NE Oregon. I've been riding motorcycles and atv's since I was 9 yrs old which is a long time ago since I'm 43 now....lol I got my first trials bike (74 Yamaha TY 250) from a friend last fall when he passed away. I plan on keeping it and possibly restoring it in the near future. It's complete except for the headlight switch assy and a speedometer. As soon as I get spark to the new spark plug I plan on teaching my wife the basics of motorcycle riding so she can get her motorcycles license. I hope to make lots of new friends here on the forum and maybe someday meet some of you to ride together. Doug

Thought I would be civil and say high to all..... Coming back into trials after about 20 years out of the saddle. Rode twin shocks in the 80's at schoolboy level for many years and now that my son wants to start (he's 17) it seemed an ideal excuse to get myself a bike! Looking forward to the chat etc....

Hi there, just registered with this website after reading some of the advice etc on Honda's TLR Models. I've had my big bore 200 since school and only recently pulled it out of the shed after arriving back from Australia and NZ some 9 years later. the bike has done very little work since an engine rebuild back in 1997 and has been basically gathering dust since around 2000. I've recently stripped the bike and am weighing up the various options (powder coating, enamel finish etc). The dilema i am currently facing is that a neighbour who has been after the bike for years recently revealed some knowledge of the bike that i had no idea about... I bought the bike as a bored ou…

Hi all new to the forum, My name is Dean, use to ride trials when is was younger, had my first bike at 9 a Yam TY80 then moved onto a 1992 Fantic 125 then a 1993 Fantic K-Roo i sold my last bike at about 16. Now 27 i'm thinking of getting back into trials, currently looking for a local club and a bike.

Just joined and would like to have a chat with those interested in 70's Bultaco Sherp T's. At present I have 4 of them ranging from 1972 to 79 and all quit different. Who knows what they are talking about when it comes to the different models in this era. I am based near London in the UK and normally do not have the information at hand when it comes to identify problems and spares availability. Dave Rainham is very good, but I do not like pestering him too much, he has a business to run and not woffle with a geek like me ! Also, want to get hold of a 1975 model. Any thoughts let me know.

Greetings from the Northland- I am a trials newbie from Fairbanks, Alaska. There are no organized trials within a 1000 miles so I have been learning from videos and with the help of various forum's members. Look forward to learning more from your members!

Hey, My names Foz, I'm 16 and I joined this forum because I've recently bought a trials bike(beta techno). I'm hoping this forum can provide advice and help, and that it is a friendly community! ~Foz

Hello, my name is Ciprian from Romania/Bucharest, i'm new to this website and trials. I own now an 08 ktm 300 exc and race it in C class Enduro and Enduro-Cross. I hope to purchase an trial next month and I need some advice on choseing one. My budget is between 2000-2500 euros, was looking at an 03 Montesa cota 315r, what can you tell me about this bike and what would you recomand it. Thanks.

I've got a TL250 I'm working on here in Utah. It's in fairly good condition and somewhat the family pass-a-long bike. It was the first bike I rode when I was 14 and it's been a great machine for the last 15 years in the family. Just hoping to connect with other users of the same/similar ride and fix 'er up a little bit.

Hi There, I have just joined the forum as it seems to be the top place for bike advice. i am currently located outside Perth in Scotland but i try as regularly as i can to ride my 1999 Bultaco/Sherco in Fort William. Not much Else to say except HELLO EVERYBODY........ Laters Rez

Hi all, Loving the site already, so much good info! I started riding off road bikes when i was 6 (mainly scramblers and enduro style bikes). I stopped riding when i was around 15/16 and i am now 22. The one style of bike i've always loved and wanted to try is trials...yet i've never had the chance Until now I've got between 1100 and 1500 pound to spend on a decent trials bike that is going to be used for fun in woods and local trails. I have always loved the gas gas bikes and have been looking at the txt 250. WOuld this be a good trials bike to start on? The biggest bike i have been on before is 200cc. I'm open to other bikes like a sherco & beta etc. Cheers guys…

Hi, thanks for reading this. I am wanting to get into motorcycle trials as it looks really good fun. I have started speaking to local clubs to get myself started in that way. Very soon I will be needing to get myself a trials bike to play with. Now i am thinking that as a begineer who hasnt really ridden a motorbike before, i need to get myself a starter bike. Something that doesnt cost too much and is easy to learn on. After reading some things on the net it looks like i should be looking for a bike of around 250cc as I am 26 years old and a 125cc may be a little underpowered. Can anyone advise me on some bikes that would be suitable please. Would

Hello Trials riders, My name is Jim and I started riding vintage trials two years ago. I have a Yamaha TY 175 that I have been competing on and really like the bike. I gave up motorcycles 45 years ago and recently got back into riding. Yes, I am 64 and that makes me an old man but I am really enjoying the trials sport and the camaradie associated with the vintage events. I live in Western Colorado, USA. My hobby is buying vintage trials bikes and fixing them up. It's a great sport.

I recently purchased a 1985 Honda TLR250. The engine starts easy and idles nice. Just off idle the engine hesitates for a moment. When I pull the spark plug it is black and sooty. Carburetor information: Keihin 22mm, Main jet 100, pilot jet 38, slide 2.5, Needle position 2nd from top, idle air screw 1 1/4 turns out, spark plug DPR 8EA, plug gap .30", new air filter. My Question: How can I get rid of the hesitation just off idle and is the sooty plug a problem. Thanks for your help........Spongy

Hi Everyone, I am an old friend of Malcolm Davis and have some lovely and fond memories of this great man ! I chanced upon this site and last night wanted to comment on the forum thread with regard to his shop in Gloucester ..... ha ha ha ..... you've guessed I had to join first ..... took me a while ..... I could write a story about dumb blondes and joining websites ..... still .... I digress . If anyone knows the whereabouts of Tony ..... Malcolms brother I would be pleased to hear from you. Motocross ..... ? ..... aaah those were the days my friends ...... beats a screen anyday huh ? Stay cool all, Pia

Thought I`d better say hello , and give some very brief history. Names Liam Never rode Trials properly, used to have a TY250 when I was 19....a few years ago, 37 now. Decided to buy another bike...got a gas gas 280....and...oh my don`t they pull well and how the hell do you guys manage to do the things you do and make it look so easy. Anyway got a few simple questions, with the influx of lovely baseball cap wearing lads riding motoX on the streets.....its seems the police have took a major dislike to anything thats not on the road. With that in mind, where can people practice without fear of arrest (based in Stoke-on-Trent) And what do you have to do/have to take pa…

Hi everyone. My names Chris and im looking to get into trials riding. After toying with the idea for a long time im now able to free up some time to take it up. Im also a motorcycle mechanic so im looking for a bike to fix up so will be placing a wanted ad soon. Ive no real idea of what bike i would like (make/model) so any advice appreciated. possibly looking for a 250 up. I'll take anything needing work from a full rebuild to a new wheel ect. dont want to spend to much on the first bike. So if anyone has any advice ect please let me know. Cheers Chris