Introduce Yourself

Hi, Im Hugh & new to the group. I’m just beginning to build a cub from scratch. I have a good frame & forks but want to upgrade to 3ta type. Any recommendations would be appreciated as to suppliers. Thanks Hugh

Hi, I'm just starting the journey in to Trials after many years Road and Enduro riding and have just bought a 2002 Beta 250 (see attached) to practice wobbling and balancing on my driveway before going out and getting muddy. I was looking for a 200 Beta but theyre not cheap and as rare as Rocking Horse S**t then I was offered this for £1k and it seems to tick all of the boxes for now. I see the bike as a stepping stone to something a bit newer once I can progress beyond the garden. As I have no paperwork with the bike, does anyone have a manual for sale or can you point me in the right direction to download one? - I've looked on the Beta web-site and they dont go thi…

Hi all, I am not completely new to trials (had two in the past) but new to the forum and new to classic trials. Just bought a Bultaco Sherpa T350 from 1978. I own a lot of motorcycles and it’s save to say that I am proper motorcycle and mechanical stuff nut. Born already 49 years ago do I still feel best when wrenching or riding. I had done and still do almost everything which can be done on two wheels, from crossing the Sahara, to proper hard enduro, race track, bit of trials, travelling or just bashing around. Wherever possible I prefer older stuff over the new, on bikes but even more on cars and all the other small wonders of life. Raoul

Hi I am new to this forum and I would like to give a brief introduction. My name is Richard and I am from Sheffield, South Yorkshire, over the years I have had many bikes and restored quite a few mainly classic 2 strokes. Any how i have just acquired my first trial bike, and I am trying to identify the correct model and year of the bike. I think its a Montesa Cota 200 but I am not sure. The Frame number is 29 M02504, and the engine number is 28H00420, does this seem correct. many thanks in advance for any info you can give me. Regards Richard.

Hello, my name is Carlos and I live in Spain, I am starting in the world of trials. I just bought a Montesa 4rt from 2007. Best regards.

Hi, new to this forum. Recently bought my granddaughter a pre 2015 Oset 12.5. It needs a new rear sprocket but I can't remove the old one. Can anybody help?

Hi, seems to the the done thing to write some sort of intro, so, I bought my first trials bike a few weeks ago, a GasGas txt 321 (1999) needs a few things doing to it, but i've never had a bike before, so unfortunately for you lot, lots of probably really stupid questions will be coming! first one would be, I've got to fit a rubber tensioner block, can it be done without splitting the chain (no chain splitting tool, no idea what chain it is, how to measure its pitch, or know what new master links to buy) wish me luck lol Blake

Hi everyone , my name is Dave and i have been into trials for the past 2 years, i currently have a 2020 beta evo 4t factory. I was hoping to get some advice on if advertising parts im making is allowed ? I ask because ive started making fork seal guards for different bikes and i need somewhere better than facebook to advertise. I've attatched a photo of the part but dont want to spam the forum trying to sell them obviously.

Hi All, I have been given a Bultaco, I thinks its 350cc not sure what model it is, frame no. JB 19100625 ENGINE NO JM 19100625 it is complete but a total mess , my intention to restore nut n bolt, have had a few Classic and Vintage cars so a bike should be in my capabilities! but really need to fully identify the model I have, can somebody help? I have photos which I can upload if that helps! thank you all in advance. Guy

Hi, I’m totally new to trials riding but wanting to do something and get a hobby, I am 45 been round motorbikes all my life, I am worried about starting out at my age with no experience and not knowing anyone, my question is it ok to be a total novice and zero experience not wanting to embarrass myself, can you go practicing and just do easy stuff out of the way and not look silly until I get some confidence?

Hello everyone. I rode trials as a schoolboy on a TL125 then rode Fantics in my twenties and going bake to trials in my fifty’s. Just bought a Fantic 301 in need of some work. Thanks

Hi Guys, the last few weeks I've found myself on this forum almost daily looking for answers so I'm afraid I'm another one who can't offer ANYTHING but needs help! Background: My dad rode trials in the 70's (before moving onto Motocross) and has recently restored a '71 Bultaco Sherpa T which he's taken to a few local trials centres. I've just bought a complete shed of a Gasgas from a typically neglectful owner and I'm finding problems at every turn. I've got general motorcycle experience but nothing specific to trials so apologise in advance for many stupid questions. Cheers!

New to trials, I have a WR250R I'm looking to dump and get either a xtrainer or trials bike with a seat. I ride withy 3 kids and at the end of the day the wr is a pig at the ohv park. So looking for a lighter bike I can ride and sit and watch the kids on, plus the ohv park is working on a trials section. But I'd like to get another kids bike, we have a ttr50 and a crf110f, I think a beta Minitrials 50 would be a good bike to add and what I'm currently searching for.

Hi there, New member here, I've just bought a project bike it is a Ossa Mick Andrews replica. I think it is a Mk 1, strangely it hasn't a side stand lug mount so I assume it never came with a side stand mount? It needs a bit of work but the bones are there, no spark so today is pulling the very stuck stator and hope it is just cut wires at the bottom, definate ly will be running the wires out of the front. Anybody here who knows about Ossa as I no nothing at all

Hello lads. I went out and bought myself a 290 Sherco '05 the other day - I have head plenty of fun already! What is really daunting is the lack of information/manuals/how-to's about these bikes. I am very keen on maintaining the bike and there are a few things with the bike that will need remedied, although Im not sure on how to tackle such jobs. I want to learn. The links to manuals on this website are all no longer available, unless im missing something? If any members here could point me in some direction as to find out how to work on/ maintain trials bikes - preferably an '05 290 sherco! Thanks a lot! - Cameron

Hello, I am 31years old and I am coming from France (68). I have a bultaco sherpa 350 and a Ducati Srambler 800 customised. See you

Hi, back riding trials again, used to ride when I was 16 now back 10 years later. Got myself a beta evo 300, bought as a 2014 but looking like it’s actually a 2012 thanks

Hi, hope someone can help, I'm currently working on my bike, and would like to know the correct grade of gearbox oil to use in it. The original manual says 900Ml of 10W / 30. Could someone advise what would be the right equivalent oil. Many thanks, Andy

Hi, All. I am a long-time lurker. Finally getting my ty going again after more than a few years running it only a couple times/year. I'm in Sonoma County, CA with no places to ride nearby. Thanks in advance for all of the help!

Hi all looking to purchase my first bike, have experience of motor cycling on road and some basic off road, looking at a sherco 300 factory (yes i know dont need 300) but its local and looks in good order. Question the bike is 2014, its had a new piston and some other stuff done. should i be worried its had this done?? its does look a very tidy bike (in the pics) advice please cheers