Introduce Yourself

Hello,everyone just thought i would introduce myself having purchased a beta techno 98 lampkin replica doing my homework and research the forum is spot on thanks in advance to all who post. Colin

Hi all, just a quick intro, just recently bought a gas gas 250 txt pro. I've been racing enduro's for a good few years now so decided to get a trials bike for some winter training. Man what a difference, I thought it would be easy, i was so wrong. Couldn't believe how hard, getting easier now, think i was trying to go to fast. Any how looking forward o some advice from all the experienced trials people.

have just bought a Montesa 348 Malcolm Rathmell replica, needs total restoration so in the process of dismantling, and hope there's lots of information available here as I've yet to find a manual, going to enjoy this restoration. cheers Mark

hi all, ive been riding motobike's since i was 7 and im 40 now, never had a trial bike before but always fancied one. A good friend has just give me a fantic mono shock thats in need of a bit of work. hope fully ill get it going and out in the mud soon. cheers

How do, just thought I'd introduce myself I ride a 2012 raga 300 to a decent clubman standard as name suggests my strengths are hop n bop but also a decent traditional rider, been reading the site a long time very interesting sometimes hillarious content I look forward to pitching in. Regards

Salam Alekum! New to trials and the forum, so would like to say howzitgaun! From Scotland but living in Abu Dhabi now. Almost mid 30's, engineer.... absolute trials novice! Bought a trials bike to improve my bike skills, especially enduro. Lover of all things two-stroke also. Was never allowed a bike when I was young, came into road riding as a 21yr old direct access rider, moved into off-roading in 2009. Now living in UAE, riding consists of trackdays and riding off-road. Moved up to a 300 EXC for the dunes, basic skills are ok but need to learn some proper skills to enjoy it get the best out of off-roading. Just bought my first bike..... 2007 Gas Gas 250 TXT Pro f…

Hi, Terry (Tael) here, been lurking for a while reading up various stuff in an attempt to know what to look for when buying an old twinshock to get back into trials after a 20+ year layoff (Did some in early teens on an old Cotton with a starmaker in that my father had) Just managed to get a cheap little thing finally ( a Cota which was my first choice of bike even before reading up) which I've detailed in the twinshock forum. Love the look of this place, I'm a member on quite a few forums regarding my other bikes but the quantity of useful information and helpful users on here is very impressive. Hope to be able to fit in here and pick a few brains along the way Te…

Hi Guys, Let me introduce myself Luka is the name and living in the south of the Netherlands very close to Germany and Belgium. I always liked trail and trailbikes but when I was 18 I chose for HORSEPOWER and SPEED and ended up with the fastest machines around. Now I am somewhat older I have had it more or less with 300+ KM/h and drive a very nice 2001 Honda VFR 800 Fi, which I bought new and is still in "New Condition". A while ago I bought a 2001 Montesa 315 R. Like said, I always like trail and also like to fiddle around at my bikes, but my VFR is just so perfect..not much to fiddle around except for cleaning. Fiddling around on the Monty is a bit of therapy.…

Hi all, i'm Matt just moved back to cheshire after living in North Wales where i took up trials. Keen to meet anybody for practice sessions have car trailers and looking for practice partners and to enter some trials. Happy New Year All!!

Riding trials for some years and checking this forum for info regularly. Just bought myself an Ossa trialsbike and appreciate the positive exchange of info here. Greatings, Jochem

hi all just thought id just say hi. ive just purchased a Honda rtl250 and wondered if you guys could give me some help regarding dating and paint colours. frame number RTL250SF-5140 engine number RTL250E-005140 the guy I bought it off said it was a 1986 model but I think its a 1985. im looking to do a total restoration on the bike so I was wondering if anyone knew the paint colours or codes for the red white and blue? any help would be appreciated cheers eddy

Hi all, long time motorcycle enthusist, first time trials owner. After years of eyeing trials bikes, a fantic popped up on craigslist with an irresistible price. The rest is history. I look forward to learning more.

Brand new to trials bike riding - Currently riding an FE 350 on trails! Been riding all together for about 15 years and decided it was time to up the ante and try something new. So far I'm in love and excited to learn! Forty-years old never looked so good haha!

Hello, I'm the webmaster for hillsborough mcc trials club. nice to meet you all Tricky (editer to correct spelling mistake )

Hello all, My name is Nick, I live in Bulgaria and I've been riding on the road for 30+ years. I don't intend to compete but I'm looking for an older trials bike ( TY250, Beta TR34/35 or? ) and I would love to have advice from anyone who can steer me in the right direction. I started a post under the Yamaha section entitled TY250 lighting coil but perhaps I should have started here first as my questions are really broader than just that. I see that you are all friendly, helpful folk so if anyone can be bothered to cross ref my first post I would be very grateful. Thank you for your attention. Nick.

HI been buying a 2005 beta Rev 3 and looking forward to getting it road legal and doing some riding

I'm lurking in here to learn a bit about trials. I'm doing a bit of research for picking up my first trials bike. Been riding off-road for many years and want to give trials a go. My intention is to get better obstacle skills for the bigger bikes, but who knows I could get hooked on this. Great site!

Hello everyone just introducing myself I rode clubman trials back in the late 70s on a Bultaco sherpa 250. And I route marked on the SSDT in 1982. Sadly lack of money, marriage, children etc (all the usual things!) put an end to it all but I have maintained an interest throughout the years. Anyways, I have just bought a Honda TL125s (1977-8) which conveniently came in numerous boxes carrier bags and in an interesting state of repair, which I intend to use all of my dubious mechanical skills to rebuild. (I was also a car mechanic during the late 70s-early 80s- But I worked on Fiats and Lancias so I don't know if that counts). I will no doubt be posting on the forums o…

Thought I'd register here on the trials form as I'm a montesa 4rt owner and am having a blast on it.I'm 48 from calif usa.Ive been riding offroad since 74 used to race desert in calif in the 80s now Im into dualsport trail riding and my new fun thing to do is trials.I'm not into the competitive side yey,just like playing around my desert property and going on technical trailrides 20 -30 mi around my area,Mojave desert that is.My current bikes are KTM 06 640 adv 08 KTM 450EXCR 06 montesa 4rt.I find it amazing after riding for so many years that in trials there is sooo much to learn,this I find intriguing and a new challenge.So hello all happy holidays from hidezertdoug

Hi all, bought a GasGas 250TXT '06 yesterday. New to the sport, but rode a trial bicycle when I was young. GreetZ, Peet