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Hello everyone. I'm 62 and just purchased my first trial's bike. I've been informed that there are three types produced in 1988. Again it's a Beta tr34 260. I found numbers stamped on the left side behind the yoke. Beta B 3 This winter I plan a rebuild. Minor one. She starts cold on second kick. Hot on the first. If I can find parts I believe I need a crank seal ( smoker ) and a top end. However far I get I would like it to be correct. Clear coat or paint? Just to mention one of a hundred questions I have. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Donnie

Hi trying to get back on a trials bike after about 30yrs! From Dumfries, SW Scotland. Had loads of road bikes and moto x but getting to old for moto x bikes now.

Hey , fairly new to modern trial bikes I learnt on a Bushman and a Francis Barnet, just picked up a 2008 sherco 250ST, quite looking forward to getting in for a blast on it. going to be looking for some areas in Fife to ride on if there’s any suggestions they’d be more than welcome. iain

Hi all, just acquired a FantIc 200 trail bike, needs a bit of TLC, never owned a trail bike before but have owned Enduro/Motorcross bikes before and have done some restoration and rebuilds, looking forward to getting this bike up and running again and taking it out in the summer cheers ?

Hello everyone, my name is Bart and I am from Poland. I've just bought a 1988 Beta TR34 260cc as an early christmas present for myself It needs some basic restoration and maintenance, but nothing that would overwhelm me. I am an amateur enduro enthusiast who wants to improve his riding skills and technique. Hopefully I can later translate those skills to my Yamaha TT600R, or maybe I will totally hook on Trials? Who knows? I also collect and restore vintage Vespa scooters, that is why I wanted a classic 2T Trial bike, not a modern one. Hope to find a lot of information here. Cheers!

Hello, after riding bikes my entire life I decided to give Trials a go. Too much fun!! I bought myself and my wife bikes. I set up a small course around the house, primarily for my wife to practice. We have been to two events now and have had a total blast. Really looking forward to next season!! Anyway, glad I found this forum as neither of us are on Facebook.

No, not Nova Scotia.... Northern Virginia :) Check out my super-advanced obstacle. (yeah yeah, keep laughing, but you gotta start somewhere, and you gotta know your limitations!) ?

Hi new to this forum. Used to ride club trials and stopped 20 years ago. Still got road bike and now getting back into Trials with grandson. Bought him a gas gas txt 80 rookie after an oset. On gas gas forum for advice.

Evening all, just a quick hello, I’m Ash from Grantham. New to the world of trials so apologies in advance for any daft questions. ?

Hi, I’m in Canada now and not much of a trials scene where I am. Looking to get a new bike as a retirement gift to myself. Haven’t ridden any sort of bike since I took my bike test in 2000 and haven’t ridden a dirt bike since 83 (battered ty 175). What I mean by riding a dirt bike loosely translates to wobbling around a quarry in Bradford avoiding anything more than a mole hill. anyway I am going to treat myself and was wondering if I could get some input on what would be a good first bike. I’ll be buying new. I’d like a montesa 300 but it might be too much bike! I can source Beta, Gas Gas Montesa TRS Scorpa etc. I also like the thought of 4 stroke from a mainte…

I guess first the intro .. I live in Alaska for the last 40 something years...ended up there on my way to Viet Nam... my orders got change and I arrive in Fairbanks 1973....finding out how great summers are first vehicle was a 1974 Bultaco Alpina and my love for Bultacos started there... still to this day I have a Alpina 250 (not the same one, traded that one for a bultaco 250 pursang:-) ) Alpina 350 not running at this time, 250 pursang yes same one I got on the trade in 1974, a Frontera 360 ,2 lobitos in pieces and my go to the Honda TL250 ... now that Im retired plans to restore all the bikes... not necessarily to originals condition or original parts... dont hav…

Newbie here, joining up to dive into the SWM forum as I've just bought back a 320TL I had 25 years ago! The bike's a runner but will need a lot of TLC to get it back to what it should be.

Hello, Im new to trials and the forum. Just wanted to give a quick post to say thanks for letting me join up! Cheers

Good day, I have recently bought a TS 300 and I am looking to ride with anyone in the area. I have come across from the enduro side and wanting to get my skills up. My email address is richard.webb@tankbeer.com if you want to go riding.

Thank you for allowing me to join. New to trials totally but been riding for 50 years. Was offered a Cota so jumped at it and here I am. Get ready for dumb ass questions however I hope my skill set can be of use to others.

Hi all Thanks for letting me join, I found your site while looking for help with my Daughters Fantic.... run's in the blood

hi guys and gals. Just thought id say hi as im a new user and new to trials. If anyone knows where i could aquire a rear mudguard for a 2008 beta rev 3 without having to sell a kidney it would be greatly recieved. Stay safe Russ

Hi One and All, I am a newbie to Trials. However, in my youth I was a motocross and enduro rider.....but that was 40 years ago. Some years ago I bought a Gas Gas 280 TXT 2000 yr model for my youngest son. He developed no interest in Trials. So the bike sat for many years in our summer home in Colorado. We sold that house and brought all our stuff back to Alvin (a community outside of Houston) recently. The bike was calling me and I began getting it ready to ride. As you all know - bikes do not like to sit - the entire front and back brake system had to be redone (thanks to Jim Snell for all of his knowledge and support and parts!!!) . Anyway, at some point …

Hy all new member here new to trials owned my 2008 beta rev 3 250 for a few months now and really enjoying it hoping to join some clubs and start beginner trials and learn from others ?

Hi all, waiting for delivery of my Bultaco Sherpa 198a. Cosmetically challenged but running and road registered. New to trials but have done a session some years ago at Inch Perfect and fancy having a go! Already learned loads from the forum but no doubt will be bugging you all with questions as I’ll probably get carried away and end up restoring (and improving) the bike!