Introduce Yourself

Just a quick hello. I used to ride trails many moons ago. OSSA MAR, then a Green Gripper and finally a Majesty 320 from John Shirt in Buxton. Really enjoyed the time, 1973 onwards if I remember correctly, as a member of Manchester 17. First person who spoke to me at a trial at a small quarry on Hayfield Road between Chinley and Hayfield, was Dave Rowlands. Super chap and a gentleman, sadly no longer with us. If I recall, Dave Thorpe won the trail with a clean sheet. I struggled to get between the sections let alone get up any of them. Eventually I managed to get the hang of it, but after about 5 years, other interests intervened, and the Yam had to go due to wedding bel…

My name is Al and I'm moving from Michigan to Hickory, N.C. in december, and would like to know where I can ride.

First time in a chat forum, looking forward to it. Just wanted to intro myself to the group.

Hi All, I'm in a little place on the SE tip of the Australian mainland, called Mirboo North. 2 mins from the forest, with a big hill in the backyard. Been riding since 7, growing up on a NZ Sheep Farm. I'm a trials virgin, but always wanted to have a go at it, after watching the next door neighbor ride over a 44 gallon drum on a TL125. We used them for mustering. Past bikes i've had, have been an Yamaha Mx80, XL100, XR200, RD250LC, GPZ900R. Currently i'm riding a 06 DRZS set up for Dual Sporting and the latest is a, Beta Rev3, the the best thing i've ever ridden. I think it was the quickest I have ever fallen in love with a bike. I reckon I was fishing for my depo…

Hello! I got a TL125 about 2 years ago and love it. Haven't ridden it in a trials event yet but plans to this summer if I can. Lots of trail riding fun with it! I will put up a picture whenever I get one.

I thought I would take a minute to introduce myself. My name is Greg and I am typing from Vancouver Island on the west coast of British Columbia Canada. I have two trials bikes #1 is 1979 TY250 and my newest one I bought is a 97 RTX 212 Trials. If anyone knows anything on this RTX bike could you maybe send me some links. It came with a owners manual written in felt pen along with an exploded pic of the clutch along with some specs of oil etc. It also has some phone # for the USA, but I thought I would try my luck on the internet first. I searched the interenet and was linked to a post written by one of the members here *petedad* who had transplanted a honda engige in plac…

Hello there. Registered a few months ago but never presented myself properly. Your forum is great. I love to surf through the topics especially the ones related to four strokes. We will be in touch. Best regards cota200

Hi i am new to trialing and wanted to know which bike to get for my 12 yr old son, i have been offered a gasgas 125 for a very good price but understand he might not be able to compete till he is 13, but apparantly some clubs will let him compete at 12 on a 125cc i didn't want to buy a 80cc only to have to buy a bigger one in a few months. Many thanks

Hi guys. Just saying hi. New to trials. Road motorcross. And just purchased a beta rev3 2004.hope to find local club all the best Dig2zax

hello everyone, mx rider for decades here excited to finally pull the trigger and begin my trials life! i knew this day would eventually come, and i am very close to it - i have a few options that (i think) are reasonable to someone entering the scene and that would last me years....evo 200, txt 250 and 280???...this will be a new purchase, 6'1 and 185-190 lbs all input is greatly appreciated, feel free to fiire away!

Hi All, The names John (42yrs) and I've been riding road bikes for 20+ years and currently ride a YZ250 in Junior Motocross and Club-man level Enduro. I've just taken the plunge and purchased a 2004 Sherco 290 with a view to getting access to more ride time and improving my general bike control and balance. Right now I've been reading the site for tips and general how to for the mechanical side of things and will soon be delving into the techniques side of things. So far I've not ridden the bike but will be aiming to do so ASAP. I'll probably be asking silly questions so I apologise now and beg your pardon. Any tips for a total newbe? Regards John

Hi, I'm going to give in to my back of mind gremlins and go out an get my first bike, trials of course. As I live a very remote part of the country I'm hoping that I can find some secret sweet spots that's the locals use/allow me to practice on. I have no kit or bike yet (or garage yet but that's being sorted) so soon il be out dabbing every rock and root in Cumbria. If there are any other riders who wish to share their breadth of knowledge id be more than happy to take advice and buy a beer. Scott

Thinking about getting into trials riding and a guy from another forum pointed me here. At the minute I can't afford a bike and all the gear but as soon as I can I'll get it all sorted. What would you guys say is the best way to get in to it? Tar

hi i am new to this site and to trials ive been looking at getting into it for a few years now and thought it was time to stop thinking and start doing so here i am i own a 2000 sherco 250

Hi, New to the site! I was wondering if anyone knew where I could find a website that has the Gas Gas txt edition 2003 manual?, been looking for a while and can't find it!!! Thanks for the help! Andy

...after riding Bultaco bikes the last 30 years I finally found this forum. My garage is full of bikes and projects and I try to keep em all running...Thanks to the community for reading nice tips and tricks. May be i can share some individual tips as well...My bikes are: 175 Bultaco Lobito 1974,Bultaco 199A, Bultaco 183 (76?-new project), Bultaco 213 Alpina, Montesa 348 (not running at the moment), BSA M20 43 model, BSA B32 Scrambler 58, Triumph t120 OIF (not running at the moment, conrod disaster)...and some more undefined projects...wanted to sell the Bultaco 183 , but endet up in a nice new project... Ok but not only repairs...all the bikes are used all over the …

Hi i am quite new to the forum but have made a few posts! i am 14 from west sussex! i am fairly new rider been ridin about 5 months! any one on here from around these parts? Cheers Sean

Hi now I've moved to a more rural spot I've taken up more Sports photography, Moto X, Fell Running and last week visited my first Motorcycle Trials event. I hoping to visit more events throughout the year. Kind Regards Tony (County Durham)

Hi, I'm Tommy from Yorkshire. I used to do a lot of greenlaneing, but had a major 'off' last year, breaking my back, sternum, clavical and a couple of ribs. This ended in a helicopter ride from the moors near Pateley Bridge to Harrogate Hospital. Want to get back to full fitness as I really miss the muddy stuff. So I've bought an old nail Montesa 315. Needs a bit of work doing to it, but hey that's half the fun. My logic being that this will help exercise the muscles I use offroad (Hate gyms). Also not a lot of speed involved when things go wrong, and knowing me they will! Also got a couple of road bikes, a Triumph Sprint ST and a CCM 644 Supermoto. Ride safe gu…

Hi all, mid life crisis in full flow. Ridden road bikes past 20 years, now time to bite the bullet and give it a try. Got a cheap old Sherco 290, now looking for more experienced riders for a bit of coaching and places to ride. Any volunteers?