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Hello all. Got my hands on a Aprilia TX311M from a work client who has no interest in it. It had been left out in the rain for at least a year and needs worked on - doesn't even roll at the moment, think it is stuck in gear?. Thought it would make a decent project for the weekends (and hey - free bike!!!). Been searching the google machine and am having trouble finding a workshop manual. So far only got a parts and frame list. Anyone got one or know where to find one? Thanks in advance. Adam picture of bike included.

Hi everyone - guess I'll be asking a lot of questions soon enough. 57 & just starting out in trials - borrowed view to buy a black engine yellow Suzuki Beamish. North Norfolk UK. Joined Dabbers trials - scored over 100 in my 1st trials....must have been the bike.. ? Race in over 35's MX - cant go fast enough...now trials cant go slow enough....doh

Hello from ireland. After much time lurking finally joined. New to trials have a beta evo 250

Morning guys, I have been trying to register my original name John.B as a trials central supporter but the system refuses to allow the name as it has a full stop in it . I have therefore registered a new name scudo and paid my due fees to the site. I will continue to post as John.B but pay my subscription as scudo. Hope this is ok Andy and does nt' break any rules, just wanted to pay my

Just saying hello. I recently changed from a Montesa 4RT to a Scorpa SY250. Loved riding the 4RT but amin love with the Scorpa. (Apart from the fiddly tank bolts that need removed to change the plug)

Hi there, I am new to the forum (but not trials), based in the midlands (Tamworth), and was looking for recommendations as to where best to buy Trials boots - I see many on the internet (such as Appleyards) but need to find somewhere to go and try a few on. I don't know any local trials (bikes or clothing) dealers - any suggestions in the midlands area please ? Cheers

Hello, my name is Staff and I have recently purchased a basket case tl125, I have ridden lots of bikes and owned a fair few in the past but I still have fond memories of my early teenage years riding my mates TL in the local forest. When I got it home I put the engine in the frame and fired it up it didn't sound to bad with no sign of burning oil, however when I drained the oil two teeth came out Which I found after stripping the engine came from the kickstart gear. I have since rebuilt the engine with new parts, however on inspection I have found that the inlet and exhaust valves need replacing and this is where my problem lies. It appears that the original one part cyli…

Hey Guys My name is Adam and i currently ride bike trials, although i used to ride mototrials (97 beta Techno), I keep looking at mototrials bikes and thinking about buying another at some point, but at the moment i enjoy bike trials too much I have joined this forum to try and keep my hand in mototrials a little..... I am from cornwall but am currently studying at university near telford in shropshire. If you are interested, my bike trials videos can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/bigmantrials Thanks Adam

Got the Trials bug at the tender age of 43 when a pal donated a Fantic 301. Building a Triumph 3ta special and recently aquired a Montesa 349 Cota in rather good nick for sensible money. Cheers Bill

Hi just joined the forum, getting back into trials after a long (30 year) break. Used to ride a TY80, going to buy a Beta Rev 3 on Sunday. Tips welcome. All the best !!

Hi all. Grew up riding trials bikes in my youth (Bultaco Sherpa's/Montesa Cota's), before moving onto road bikes. Currently run a 1996 Yamaha GTS 1000 on the road, and bought a road registered 1998 Gas Gas TX270 last week. Plan was to scoot about various quiet brown field industrial sites around the East End of Glasgow, departing before I attract any attention, however will likely contact the Bob McGreggor academy having found them on the net. Would love to hear how long other newbies took before taking part in events? Is it something you can just give a go if your bold enough, or have you got to go through "peer" training/assessment/qualification before being allow…

Hello, I live in the NW corner of the NW State and it's a fairly lonley place to be a trials rider... It's a bit suprising really as the weather is terrible, wet and cold. It's perfect for trials riders! I am a new dirt rider but have done some dual sport riding. I'm old enough to not want to experience the thrill of a flying thru the woods with my bike no longer beneath me. I learned that should be a goal on my first choice for a dirt bike. I bought myself a new KTM 300 XC-W - oops. What a great bike! I took a class from Chris Birch and asked - What do I need to get from a street rider to a dirt rider? He and the Vancover Island Trials Champ both said - practica…

Hello! I’m looking to get back into trials and have a question about a bike. I'm looking at a used 2017 Gas Gas contact 250. The reviews I read mentioned this was the first year gas gas got back into bikes after their bankruptcy. The article said it is a true trials bike but also makes a good trail bike due to the larger tank and removable seat. Any advice on this year and model bike? My main concern is that I’m buying a true trials bike, not one that is modified for trails riding. any advice, input, thoughts, etc are welcomed. Thanks!

Just saying Hi, currently residing in Finland but back next June. I think this fella best describes my riding style All the best to all and I know it is way to early but Christmas Greetings all round.

Hi all just found this forum i'm totally new to trials. Used to do pushbike trials a couple of years ago but gave that up and have now decided to give this a go. Just bought a second hand gas gas 280cc 2001 model so look forward to chatting and learning. Had the bike a week so far and i'm loving it though i have had a off into a tree as my rear brake is none existant! hopefully get this fixed very soon.

Hello everyone I am Jon, I live in Stocksbridge (South Yorkshire) and have just aquired a beat up Aprilia Climber. Not lickely to be using it very soon as apart from anything else it needs a kickstart lever. Hoping to find some helpful advice on here and maybe make some friends. Jon

Just been given an Ossa 250 MAR to do some jobs on for a pal of mine. Looking forward to this project and am sure will have a ton of question so will apologise in advance for being a pest 🤣

Hi iv just joined this forum in the hope that you nice people on here will be able to help me with my new buy of a 1996 gas gas 250 iv bought to have some fun on and hopefully do some none competitive trials and ride on my farm. im 27 and me and my m8 got into bikes agout a year ago we always have landys but fancyed 2 wheels aswell so i bought a kmx 125 and he bought a fantic 201 haveing had the kmx a vcouple of years ther is only so much rideing round feilds flat out you can take before it gets boreing and as we had the fantic it got used more than the kmx as going over and up things was more interesting and we can make our own couses so the kmx was sold and a 96 gas…

just popped in to say hi to everyone,my son (15) and i have just getting two trials bikes (his)gasgas jtx 250 and (mine) a yamaha tyz 250,nothing flash,but something to start on. we ve just done our first ride at pea farm ,stanley at the weekend and we had a great day.my son realy enjoyed it even though he is a compleate novice to motorbike riding,he had a couple of mishaps,but its the only way you learn i suppose,both bikes seem to have clutch issues but hopfully i can get them sorted out.

I've been lurking for a while and this is the obligatory 1st post. I live most of an hour north of DC and commute in on a Super Tenere. Every few years I'd get to ride a trials bike and recently came across "a good deal" on the JT35. Starting smaller would have been a better idea, but I'm having fun. Been going through it and finding it quite well kept.