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Hi all - just bought a trials bike (sherco 290) after years of MX, please could anyone point me in the right direction of where to ride in Suffolk?? Im also interested in competing - any suggestions as to which club I should join? Any advice much appreciated Sacha

Hi all. Geoff is the name and Beta Rev3 250 (circa 2002) is the bike.. Been into bikes since I was 16 and currently ride a VTR1000 on the road and will soon ride the Beta off road. My life long friend thought it would be a good idea now we have turned 40 to get trials bikes and an ex-ambulance to ferry them around! I think we need the paramedics as well. The wife's a nurse but I get poor bedside manners if I ever have need of her skills.. The Beta was a shed when I got it (my mate bought it unseen as a surprise.. yay cheers for the work I have to now do) and is now In much better fettle. swing arm bearings had disintegrated, both brake calipers and master cylinders …

Hello from Belfast, I'm completely new to off road bikes and hope will get a lot of advice regarding riding trial bikes. I do have road bikes experience but trial going to be some new adventure to me and hope will like a lot. I've just bought beta rev3 270cc for buttons and was doing all mechanical repairs before will start doing practice this Saturday or Sunday.

I’ve been on dirt and street bikes for over 40 years and on Tuesday I bought my first trials bike. A 2006 Gas Gas 280 txt pro. On Friday I was off work so I brought home a bobcat and commenced to make part of the back yard a riding area. It was raining so when I was done I decided to try to fix a leaky rear tire. I knew I was in trouble when I got the tire off and the rim tape was siliconed on. Under that was some crusty gunk. I cleaned it all up and proceeded to checking the spokes. Out of the first 9 I checked 4 broke so I ordered a new set and rim tape. Now I have to wait until Wednesday or Thursday to play on all my work.

My name is Romain, I live in France, in the area of Grenoble in the Alps. I am 38 and I have been practicing trial motorbike for 19 years, ie half of my life. I started with a 125 Yamaha TY, then I get a SWM 320 TL, a Scorpa easy, a GasGas 280 TXT pro, a GasGas 200 TXT, a Montesa 309 and I will have very soon a Beta Rev3 250. I mainly use my bikes for freeride and I am passionnate by old mechanics, reason why I come here to read topics dealing with motorbike restaurations.

just got my new sherco after a year on a beta techno dinosaur! what a difference!

hi newby here, been riding about 5 months now and absolutly love it, cant get enough! havin been lucky enough to move to the yorkshire dales this year found theres acres of playground now ive got to know the locals who have shown me where to ride. my only problem is I keep falling off, big time, in five months two broken ribs a broken thumb and just this week fractured my wrist not to mention the constant barrage of bruises that are constantly on my legs (wife keeps askin, u call that fun?) **** yes... ive never done a sport where ive hurt myself so much though, still i cant stop myself from getting out there, in pain or not. do or did a lot of you guys out there do a…

Hello, I came from Italy and I Just start trial to improve enduro skills, but I Just found that trial it's more than funny. It's exotic:D

After 20 years without a bike (apart from my original from new 67 honda monkey) I am now the owner of a used 2005 Cota 4RT. Past history was an Ossa, Honda TLR 200, Bultaco 248 Sherpa T. Anyone else around West Somerset? Turns out my nearest dealer is BVM Stroud, who are wonderful but nearly 2 hours away! I will continue to use them for all major things. Any specialist shops any closer, eg for new Trials Tyres etc?

Hi all New to the forum, I have already posted (how rude) without introducing myself. Place of living : New Zealand, Wellington PLace for Holidays : France, south West Place where I will die : most probably New Zealand I have both citizenship though I tried to sale my french passport to Oussama, he did not want it ! I am geologist but moved away from being a scientist for a decent job (where at least you get paid for what you do) Anyway, I am 43 in few month, have too many kids and not enough bikes (DRZ400E, Montesa 315R, Aprilia 250RX 1986) I am a crap trialist : I usually use super8 to shoot stuff for youtube (see drdoud, with a Super8 on the ISDE in Taupo …

Good afternoon (or evening/morning, delete as appropriate when you read this) from a new old owner of an old ('98 Beta) trials bike. Looking forward to getting started, just sorting out the kit, club membership and a Domino slow throttle so stop the bike spitting me off the back (again). Can just about manage a wobbly track stand on the bike so a long way to go. Anyway, Hello!

Hi to all, from a damp and blustery Bratford (spelling intentional). Bikes are in my blood, although I've had an on/off relationship with them for years (sometimes literally). Mainly road bikes up to the last year or so. Name's Graeme, born n raised in Bradford just like the Scott. Bought a TY80 for my 2 year old grandson about 5 years ago. It was at the right money and I thought he'd grow into it. Virtually his first word was 'bike'! Got him started on it on his own on his 7th birthday in July. He's getting on fine and worryingly or not, shows no fear. I bought a TY250 mono '96 from a friend last year and spent a while restoring it to a pretty smart, but rideabl…

Hi just joined the forum after having a great day out at Bob Macgregor Trials Academy.1st time on a trails bike and had a great time so now looking to get my own and have some fun on it.Looking forward to joining in the forum and having some fun. Now a boring wee bit about me. Started riding motorcross bikes at the age of 14 but after 3 years on them got told to keep off them as i had done so much damage to my knees they couldnt withstand the jumps anymore.Then at the age of 18 i got my road licence and have been riding on the road for the past 6 years getting faster and faster so at the beginging of this year i took the plunge and started track racing on a CBR600F and…

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 guys/gals, Just moved to Canada from the sunny UK . Have landed a job in charge of sales for Sherco and Electric Motion trials bikes in North America. Joined this forum so i could get some more knowledge and feedback from the sport. Been involved in Enduro for over 20 years and riding for over 30 years.Just about to wet my feet in trials. Look forward to hearing everyones stories and opinions. Thanks Charlie

HI, recently re-entered the trials motorcycle game. Used to use a TY 250 with moderate success in the 70's, and admired the 350 Bultaco. Last year, I |bought one for rebuild: a 325 Model 191. It looks fair but has had a hard life, so the fun starts....

Hi my names Arthur and I'm new to trial bikes, in fact any bikes. Bought a 2003 Sherco 250cc the bike ran great the first couple of learning sessions but now it starts no bother when on full choke but when choke is put off the engine dies I have tried keeping it revving for a while but it still dies when you let the throttle off. orry I don't know muck about the mechanics of a bike but am keen to learn and your help would be much appreciated in solving this problem guys.

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, I'm new to trials, starting out with a 2016 Beta Evo 250. Did the clutch mod and ordered some boots, and other than that just spending a lot of time riding in the field getting used to the bike.

Hi all. New beta techno 250 owner here from west Scotland. Bought as a non runner (no spark). Like pretty much all techno's I've seen mentioned on forums the wiring is a rat's nest and seems to be an issue related to the kill switch. Currently having so much fun with the original wiring diagram 🙄 Wish me luck