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Hi All, I am new to trials have just bought a 2003 Sherco 250 (never ebay while drinking!!! ) not sure if it was a bargin or well over the odds!!! I am going to pick it up on Saturday any advice on what check on the bike? I have had road bike for years but know nothing about trials. Thanks for any help Cheers Andy

hi am a new member, having competed in motocross and enduro for years and never even looked at a trials bike, well i had a ride on two at week end, brilliant, i was crap i did not relise how hard it is, now off to get a beta 250 and some gear, cheers .

Good afternoon all. I used to compete in schoolboy trials in the late 70's and early 80's, I was that good, my Dad always said I was the strongest rider in the trial, I was dead chuffed until I realised that he meant I supported all the riders above me in the results list! I was pants at it, but loved it all the same. I rode with Andy Cross, Tony Sedgwick and Guy Winder, we were all members of Westmorland MCC. I used to mate about and go to school with Lance and Julian Ingham, James Cotton and Sean Green. Part of the extended friends we made through trials were Brian Houghton ( in Australia now I believe?) and the late, but great, Kevin Bleasdale. I have moved away fro…

Hi guys (& gals?) I'm new here and Jeez, I'm getting old... I did a lot of club trials and we used to go to the SSDT regularly in the mid 70's as a spectator. (Bultaco Frontera 370 Enduro.) Continued biking ever since and I'm about to start Classic trialing again. (57!) I live in Mallorca so it's gonna be a Montesa or a Bulto or an Ossa. Trials is big here if on the dry side! No streams & no rivers except when it rains. Then we get torrents that would wash away Ewan McGregor complete with GS. But there's loads of enduro & off-roading except in July/August and then the cops chase the young 'uns coz they'll start forest fires. (The cops have KTMs.) I'm goi…

Been lurking on here a while, so thought I'd finally say hello. I'm new to both trials and bikes in general, and i've got to say i love it. Just bought a 2002 Sherco 290 as my first bike and love it to bits. I'm from Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, so if anyone local fancys a look out let me know. Mark

Hi All, just got myself a rev3 270 to increase my bike skills, I ride and race a KTM 690 R the Beta is a light little thing to ride and hope it will give a chance to gain the skills needed to get over obstacles, I took the 690 up Pant Glas near Monmouth UK and suprised my self but a clear stage it wasn't. Everytime I googled a question about the rev 3 it comes back here so rather than lurk I've registered. Noel

Hello peaple Thought i would say hello, i have owned my gas gas 250 txt pro for a wile now and this year thought i would trick it up a bit, it would nice to get some feed back, and to see maybe if it would increase it's value ?. its a 2006 txt pro, ive powerder coated the frame and swing arm in satin black,anodised wheels in red with gloss black hubs and new stainless spokes,totally stripped and rebuilt, new titainium front pipe, refurbed water pump, and lots of parts, it would be nice to see what people think, i will try to add a photo but not sure how to yet.

Hi, I'm need of a little help. I have a 1994 gas gas 327cc . The bike starts and then bogs out and dies after about 15 seconds? I noticed it will cold start then warm up a little then die out. It won't start when warmed up. Can anyone help me troubleshoot this bike please? Any info on this bike would be great I just got it and no nothing about it. I am brand New to trials.

Hi All Bought my 1st trials bike in November 05 Gas Gas 280, after many years riding road bikes. So although I'm finding it quite tough - It's great fun. Any practice places known in Bristol area?

Been riding dirtbikes for more than 20 years, considering a used trial bike to improve the technical aspect. 2013 Sherco 3.0 with 40 hours 2015 Beta EVO 300 with around 30 hours Both in excellent condition, same price actually. Which would you choose? In a perfect world I’d pick a 250 but none available where I live.

Hello All I found this site by complete chance and I'm so glad i did. I used to ride non competition trials and have an old Italjet 350t in the shed, which I'm looking to do up and ride. So I'm hoping this site and the people on it will guide me through the troubled times ahead and put me back in the saddle. hope to speak to you all soon Gerry biohazard

I am new here. I own several old trials bike. Most of them are projects. I am looking for information and parts for some of them. Here is what I have: 198? Fantic Trials Type FM403 197? GRM Trialsmaster 197? Penton/Wassell Trials 1981 SWM 240 TL 1956 Triumph Tiger Cub T20 (modified for trials) 1974 Yamaha TY250 (x5) 1975 Yamaha TY175

Hey guys, after riding biketrials for over 10 years I finally got round to getting myself a bike with an engine! To play with for starting I've got myself a 98 Beta Techno which seems to be in reasonable nick and I'm not going to be bothered when it gets dropped or ridden into a tree... Anyway, I was wondering if anyone could point me towards places which are acceptable to practice on the bike- having been used to just riding in town centres and anywhere that takes my fancy, the addition of an engine has thrown a spanner in the works! I live near Bournemouth and work in Southampton and have so far had a quick play at Hut Hill near Southampton and Portland but still not s…

Hi , all, my dad bought me a Beta, rev 3, 125 for my birthday but i just now need to bleed the front brake =( -- can anyone help? joining the Inverness & District club this month. cheerio, Roar264

Hi. Am a newb to trials from leicster. I have a late model montesa 247 cota that i am restoring in view to use. I love the isle of man tt and manx gp and will talk about that till the cows come home. Looking forward to meeting and talking to you all, now off to the tech section.

ima guy from a small town in new hampshire lookin to get my 1974 trials 80 also known as TY80A.. It has power coming from magento but, then looses power as soon as coil is plugged in, now let me tell you guys its a brand spanking new coil , new spark plug as well and i still can not figure it out . HELP. suggestions are welcomed . thanks tyler

Hi, my name is Martin and I'm from Poland EU. Just started in Trials (fiew hours on bike). I'm green on motocycles but I've decided to go into Trials as it's most secure Off-road as I see it. I'm quite old for first time rider (36) but I like to become so-so rider in middle amateur weekend riding style Also my wife (30years old) is riding with me. Welcome all from Poland. We spend only 12hours on bikes but got our self 2014 Sherco and moving forward.

Hi all help needed please . recently brought a 2016 scorpa 250 ,only owned about a month but have developed a running issue , it cut out on me last week and wouldn’t start so cleaned out carb fitted new fuel filter started fine then after about 15 min started hunting / spluttering then cut out again . Don’t know if it’s sucking in air or fuel starvation , can see fuel in filter .does anyone know what are correct jets and settings are for carb ? wanted a good bike to get back into trials but this is doing my head , thanks Tom

I've been fortunate to have fulfilled a long time goal having recently picked-up a really nice twin-shock TY250. I grew up in England in the early 80's with with friends who had a TY80 and TY175. They were beautful bikes and I tried everything to convince my folks to buy one! Instead, I got to ride my Dad's Honda PC50 moped - not quite as cool - but still much better than walking. Well now I'm in the club and I'm really pleased with my new ride. It's not perfect (what is after 40 years) and it's running a bit rough - so my next post will be in the Yamaha section! Would be great to hear from anyone in the Toronto area who rides vintage trials. I'm thinking I mig…

Hi!. Im into dirt biking for over 8 yrs now. Looking to get my first trial bike soon since i have wife authorization....