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Hello all, figured I would introduce myself a little. First trails is new to me as a hobbie ... I used to ride.motocross and have riden lots of different bikes etc. About 4 days ago I was offered a gas gas txt200 for pretty much free. Its missing a rad cap and a manifold witch I am struggleing to find. I have spent all day today putting all.the pipes back on the bike and basically building.it back together, I have completed building.the bike pretty much, I have tried starting the bike bit if im.right in thinking it wont start because it hasn't got a manifold ?? Apart from.that theres fuel and spark and air so shoukd start.lol ... look forward to hereing from you all Re…

Hi, I have what I believe to be a Honda TL180 in bits, does anybody know anything about these bikes in their original condition? I want to restore the bike but am struggling to find information/pictures about the bike. When did Honda produce the TL180's? Is the TL180 engine anything to do with the XL185 engine? Would appreciate any feedback or pics. Thanks

I'm 14 and live near Lincoln and I'm looking for somewhere to ride I can ride round the garden but need to learn all the stuff I need to know. Thanks

Hello everyone, I'm currently rebuilding a 350 199a and hopefully this forum will prevent me entering therapy for a little while longer. I bought it off e-bay and it looked ok and I was willing to take the risk. I think I've managed to salvage the frame and one bolt! However, the combined expertise of everybody out there may help me to get to the finish. I scrambled in the 70s and 80s but would like to trial the bike when I eventually finish it along with my son who has just got a 125 Gasser. In terms of collections I've got bits everywhere, a GSXR750 Slingshot on the road and I am slowly collecting a 78 RM250 when I come across any bits and pieces. Look forward t…

I've always enjoyed watching trials events, but now I want to get into it. I actually race offroad motorcycles for a living, but I know practicing on a trails bike will help me become a better rider. After the last couple of Endurocross's I know it's what I need to work on. I'm really looking forward to finding out more about it. Thanks! Best Wishes, Destry www.destryabbott.com

Hi all been riding bikes since I was about 11 now 27 now, had sportsbikes since the age of 18 so not done anything offroad for a very long time. I have always loved watching trials vids and it just looks like so much fun seriously considering getting one in the next year I think to be honest I have kind of lost the love of road riding a little. I went up to the motorcycle live show at the start of December and got my lad (4 years old) a little Kuberg start electric trials/motocross bike for Christmas after he had a go at the show and was incredible on it, so it would be great to be able to ride with him. In my teens I was into bmx and I seem to have a freakishly good sens…

Hi , my name is Fabrice , i m 49 years old , i ride a yamaha 250 ty 59n, and i rebuild a old 349 cota montesa for my soon. i live in France near Voiron (Chartreuse ) in Alp mountain my english is not very good but i like your website and the forum ! i ride also a 1200 Buell , a MZ 250 Ts a chinese Dax 90cc , and in a few years a old Magnat Debon 350 cc (1935)

Hey guys! So as the title says I am a trials newbie and recently purchased a 1985 TY350 Yamaha trials bike as my first. Anyways, I would like to see if there are any mods to making the ty 350 smoother and maybe a tad bit lighter? I was told this would be a good starter and from a lot of older gentlemen, it is a great bike and it is! I am practicing the basics (also trying to jump the gun and do fancy stuff) and I have to say it's kind of difficult. Bunnyhopping the ty is kind of a pain but I also think im not using my suspension to the fullest. Well with that said, im in the states and there isn't many trials clubs where I am located so I practice around the yard and…

Hi Everyone, I'm currently looking at cheap trials bikes to get into it and learn new skills. Most of my riding is done on road with either my Suzuki DL650 V-Strom or my DR-Z400SM. I also have a set of off-road wheels that I put on the DR-Z when I want to do some off road riding. The off road riding is restricted to a few weekends per year when I load it on the back of a trailer, head off to a camp site and then ride around for a day or two with friends before going home. I've also had the Strom off road in Morocco on some TKC80 (knobbly) tyres. I quickly realised that one needs different skills for off road riding compared to on road riding and while trying to get more i…

Hello, i live in south west France, north of Cahors (great urban trial once a year). I am one of the thousands of english expats that have moved over here (her indoors is french), and i have just bought my first trials bike, a sherpa 198. cheers Tim

Hi all new to the forum, My name is Dean, use to ride trials when is was younger, had my first bike at 9 a Yam TY80 then moved onto a 1992 Fantic 125 then a 1993 Fantic K-Roo i sold my last bike at about 16. Now 27 i'm thinking of getting back into trials, currently looking for a local club and a bike.

Hey Everyone , I just bought an '84 Ty 250 ,And just wanted to say hello to everyone before I started asking questions...Hello Everyone ! Question's to follow... I'm also looking forward to hearing from other Ty owner's;I sure could use your help,turns out I'm not much of a wrench.

Have enjoyed green laning in Cornwall for the past years until put the 81' Montesa 248 Cota in a river. Frame broken !!!!!!!!!. Now have a Montesa Honda Frame to replace the damaged article. Frame Number MH349 -00634. Has anybody got any info on to its production date. Have exhausted my brain cells going down the Jim Sandiford, Honda uk route to no avail. If you have a frame number near mine your date of production/registration would help me to get a Reconstructed Registration number.

Hi Just thought I'd introduce myself. I went to my first trial on Sunday just to see what it was all about. I knew nothing about the sport other than what I had seen on TV. I got talking to a few people who were only to happy to pass on info and explain the rules to me, what a great bunch of people. I'm 42 and was looking for a new hobby so I've now persuaded my wife to make some room in the garage and i'm hunting for a bike. I was wondering if there are any makes of bike that I should steer clear of and also what engine size should I go for? Any advice on how to get started would be apreciated. Thanks Dave

Hi Guys and Girls! My name is Andy and I want to try trials, though good start would be to research on the forums what bike to get, and find a place where I can ride! Someone told me there is nice place next to Brentwood's Secret Nuclear Bunker..need to check it out! I've been riding bikes for years, tried mx and green lanes recently and thought trial bike will improve my overal balance and riding skills. Cheers, Andy

Hi from Perth Scotland I just recently took a notion to give trials a go. I'm on the wrong side of 50 (just !). I had a twin shock Fantic many years ago which was an unreliable disaster and I never used it much as never found anywhere convenient to do so. That makes me a complete no-clue-newbie with only a recollection of how hard it was and without the benefit of growing up with BMX's or doing mountain bike tricks ! Not sure if I am mad , stupid or both I'll hang around and pick up some tips. The idea is to pick up a 2nd hand bike and see if I can get to grips with things. Info on anywhere to practice in the Perth area would be really useful. I have info on…

Hi everyone, my name is Steve and i live in Devon. I used to do trials in the early to mid 80's in the hampshire area. I started on a Whitehawk 175 then progressed to an Armstrong 240, which i had to sell to help pay for her in doors first car!!! Now my son does trials and i have just picked up a lovely (to me) scorpa sy250 2005, to see if i can beat him!!

Hi all, new to the sport and the forum. I might not actually be in the right place as I ride an electric trials bike for my sins ?. I have a history of BMX racing, Downhill mountain bike racing and MTB trials for fun. Originally from God’s own county (Yorkshire for any southerners ?) now living in the flattest place on Earth Newark on Trent.

Just bought my first trials bike, a 1990 Fantic 247 (w/ 305 graphics) converted to twin shock. Another forum member (forgot who) did the work a few years back, I just picked it up from my local trials shop. Converted to run a local air cooled / drum / conventional fork / twin shock class. I'm in the central New York area. Having fun putting around my backyard. Going to attend events next season. Let me know if you're in the area!

finally saw my idols after years of watching them on tv on sunday, was a great day. Followed fuji round all day then caught up with lampkin etc....got the photos to prove it..ha Ive wanted a bike for years, been into biketrials for quite a while although not for the past 4 or 5 years. So ive been totally out of it since then, both motorbike trials on tv and biketrials...