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Hi all. I have always fancied a go at trials so thought this is the place to start. At the moment I am selling my trusty XR600 which I hope will fund a new toy. Possibly a Gasgas txt 250? However, I know very little about this type of bike or trialling in general. The plan is to fit a rack on the back of my Land Rover and go and learn a bit of what it is all about. So here I am. Ready to learn, and in need of a bike.

Good morning everyone from Rossendale Lancashire. Decided to sign up to the site rather than just a guest browser, well I will get straight to the point. I would like to have my 1983 coat 349 (y reg) be treated to a full engine overhaul, no major dramas at the moment but I think the mains are just starting to become a touch noisy. Where can I purchase these along with the related seals,gaskets and other bearings etc preferably all from one supplier. Part two now! I would like to invest in a RTL 250 twin disc model, but don't have a great deal of knowledge of them .There's a couple on that other site for £5500 ish ,is that a fair reflection? Any replies much appreciated …

Hello out there from Grants Pass Oregon. I have a 74 TY250 in pieces except the engine. Anyone know of a video perhaps that shows a rebuild from beginning to end? Thanks!

Hello all, I'm Simon based in Hampshire UK and I'm just starting to rebuild a 1969 Model 49 Bultaco Sherpa identical to the one I had when I was 15 in 1975! Will be posting for advice on rebuilding teh engne and what special tools etc are needed.

My google searches for information kept pointing me here, so I thought I'd better get involved! I am rebuilding my dad's Bultaco Sherpa which he had planned to do himself, but unfortunately he died unexpectedly a few months ago. Apart from the Sherpa I have a few Greeves trials bikes (I am on the Greeves Riders Association committee) and also ride a Royal Enfield 350 Bullet on occasions. I hope to find some help here for my Bultaco project, and of course if I can offer any assistance in return then I'd love to.

Hi Folks just lashed out some of my pension on a Bultaco, eagerly awaiting its arrival, as the manual is enroute with the bike can anyone on the team advise me the ground clearance from the sump as want to purchase a bike lift off eBay. Thank you in anticipation.

Hi, Does anyone know where i may be able to get hold of a RED BULL helmet like Dougie's ? any help on the matter would be appreciated.

Hey, hmmm, what to say about me? I'm 21 years old motorcycle rider (Street bikes owner - there was also hard enduro bike), who bought Beta 125 Zero 91' month ago (in parts ). I've finished rebuild few days ago and I hope, that I will find here some useful tips "how to" ride a trial bike Best regards from Poland. Marecki

Hi A friend wanted to register with TC but firstly had trouble finding where registration was explained and then found that the submitted e-mail address would not be accepted. Could someone please explain how to register, it`s not very clear. Thanks

Hi Folks I say relative as a couple of years ago I got myself a '97 GasGas JTX250 and all the gear, joined the ESTC, practiced falling off a bit, did one observation and then stopped riding for the next two years. Anyway I'm determined to have a better go this time round, I would really like to take up the sport, get more practice in and actually take part in some trials. Although I've still got the JTX I'm contemplating going twinshock as there's no way at my age (51) I'm going to start rock hopping. Hopefully I'll meet up with some of you and pick up some tips All the best Ian

Hi folks. My names Tom, as you have probably guessed from the username! A good decade or so ago now when I was in my early teens, I practiced at Earl Shilton Trials Club in Leicester, I started off on an old JCM (not sure where that originates from), then brought a Fantic, and eventually treated myself to a lovely 99 Montesa 315R. Anyway....recently I have really started to have withdrawl symptoms, strangely enough, encouraged by an 'app' on my phone and have had decided that its time to venture back into it. Im going to be looking around for a bike within the next few months, but thought I would see how much the world has changed since the last time I was in it, and h…

Hello. Use to ride trials in my youth. Turned 50 .thought i would relive my youth. So twin shockers.are my thing.

OW DO! just bought a 06 standard 4rt with orange wheels, i am wanting it to look a bit different, any ideas? in the nean time can anyone tell me where i would get the full sticker kit from, not the sxs, cheers

Sold my Bul sherpaT mod 49 28 years ago. Ran into owner 30 days ago and wanted to know if I would buy it back for same price!!!!!

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

Hello everybody, got into my 40's and nostalgia and stupidity has set in! I'm starting to restore a 1984 cota 200. Bike is sound just looks a pig. Can anybody help with the following. I need the tank shroud repairing and repainting (a few cracks and elongated front bolt hole) Can anybody recommend a company who is good at it? Next the same question but on wheel refurb, who's the best to send them to? Also does anybody know where you can get a workshop manual (or a copy) Thanks Neil

Dear All After having a 13 year break from trials I have just bought a 2008 Beta 250 and am keen to get out riding agian. I live in Brighton and there seems to be a shortage of good terrain down in the South East. Can anyone advise me of any good clubs down this way and also any places to practice? Cheers Danny

Agent of a few years, decided to return to trials beta evo 290 ride....changed a lot already complete bearings, water pump modification jitsie oversize. Plastics and the normal airfilter gear oil etc etc ....let the fun begin

Hiya, just thought i would stop here first and say "hello". Although i have visited this site on and off, i have not been posting so starting afresh as GaffaMont. So hi, hope to be chatting amongst you lot soon. Regards GaffaMont

Hello all returning to trials after a 25 year break i didnt mean it to be so long but you know how life gets in the way spent the past 15years mountain biking,but now fancy a change browsing the web for info for the past few months for info (even bought a copy of T&MX news ..i remember when the first edition came out...) seems to have been some major changes what im after is some info on what kinda bike i should be looking for i know this is a very subjective issue but some general pointers would be great im over 40 ,12st and reasonable fit but i dont want anything to heavy, but not so light i'll bust it (in my younger days i had a bultaco sherpa 250 …