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Hi guys , I had a large intro all typed out but the server logged me out... I'm Chris , hello

Helo Everyone: New member here from sunny So. California. I really like visiting this site and seeing and reading all your stories and bikes. I've aquired a TL250 that was left to rot, hurt my heart to see that so I brought it home gave her a bath put her in a warm garage and started to disasemble her. Well now I'm itching to ride, so I've begun to reasemble her. She a bit battered but I'll see if she starts. if she does yippy! Anyway just want to say hello to you all. I'll be looking here for some answers if I come up with any problems. Redrudster

just purchased a gas gas txt 125 pro[ 2004] was wondering if anyone could help in regards to oil /fuel ratio. the oil I purchased is super M high performance 2 cycle oil ester based synthetic blend I have been given ratios of 125 mill to 5 litres of petrol. and as low as 75 mill to 5 litres of petrol any help advice would be gratefully appreciated . cheers

Hello all Fairly new to trials riding I've been on my old Rev 3 for a few months now. When I say on thats in the loosest sense of the word ie lots of off too !! Had a crack at my first trial last year which was amusing to say the least. Some sections were clear but others I should have fitted rucksack straps to the bike and carried it round. A humbling experiance as some really young riders just skipped past me whithout batting an eye ( great to see, much to aspire to ). Lots of progress since then though and getting better, forever an optimist ! I'm always looking to meet others for a ride and a chat so if you fancy that please get in touch. If anyone can point me in…

hey lads and lassies,just bought a 2004 sherco 290 for getting into it,had been lying up for a year or so, im used to biking but this trials is completely different skill base, so far as i can gather main difference is to go slow and stay upright instead of normal biking is as fast as u can go and slide a knee on a corner if you can i noticed slight slap noise, from engine, decided it needed further investigation, took out engine today and i going to need to do the main bearing, also the chrome frame is pretty scratched and slightky tatty rusty, so going to paint,plasti coat or rechrome (ideas on best options) i understand i need pullers to do the bearing, any one …

Morning All, looking for somewhere to practice evenings and weekends for my son 13 and myself 48 new to trials ( I'm back after 30 years) looking to join a local club for some novice/easy trials any suggestions appreciated.

Allo folks, I'm the proud new owner of a 2000 gas gas 280, and pretty new to trials in general, had a Fantic 245 about 5 yrs ago, had it about a month befor it got pinched, I did manage to get out and make a complete abortion of an event I entered, the term " WOBBLER" didn't even come close to describing how bad I was.. Anyway I live in Essex, train driver on the underground and part time Tattooist, got loads o kids.. usual stuff... Looks like a good site with some good caractures,, lok forward to speaking to you all Justin

Hi, I've just bought myself a GAS GAS and I'm looking for places to ride in the Berkshire area. Can anyone help? At the moment I'm using MX tracks - but you can imaging how that is..... If anyone is in the area, and can help, I'd really appreciate it. I live in Windsor, but I've got a trailer and can travel. Many thanks Steve

Hi , im back to trial riding for the first time since 1984 , then on a suzuki beamish, now a gas gas 250 pro racing ,i will be very rusty to say the least , ive been riding bikes 45 years , no breakes , and recently got into hard enduro (3yrs) for fun , now i want my trials skills back .........looking forward to my first event next sunday !! hoping I dond make a tit of myself

Hello everyone this is my first post here but ive been riding trail and enduro bikes for a few years. I recently did a top end rebuild on a mates Beat and after riding it around the garden decided that trials was in fact, very cool. SO i rushed out and Ive just bought an old (1991) Aprilia climber 280 trials bike to knock about on during the winter while I save for a 2005/2006 YZ or CR 125 to do enduros on next year. But sadly, the plan did not go to plan!!!! Full details here lol = http://www.trailbikemag.com/forum/viewtopi...p?p=81996#81996]Clicky click://http://www.trailbikemag.com/forum/v...a>]Clicky click

Hello world ! As I'm registering on this web, I see there is a "introduce yourself", so here we go. I'm 34 years old male living in Iceland. Some of my friends have started riding Trial bikes, most of them riding Gas Gas Txt 250-300 bikes, and now I have bought myself a new Gas Gas Txt 300 bike. I have only ridden it for about 50 meters so far, so everything about trial bikes is really new to me. I look forward to start riding, and will probably post some pictures on this web etc. as time goes by. Chao //Hannes

hi there complete newby here,crossing over frrom the trail/enduro bike scene hoping to get a trials bike after my kids have drained me dry at christmas,in the meantime ill be searching the site for tips etc etc all the best chubs

After years of wanting a trials bike I got one a couple days ago. It needed some work but I finally got it running and have rode around the yard a bit. Tomorrow is the first real ride. We will see. I have ridden and raced for many years but never attempted trials. I am excited to give it a go.

Hi, Just a brief hello from me, Brian. I'm from near Dorchester, Dorset, and ride an ageing BMW K100RS on the road. I've been thinking about replacing it with something smaller and lighter 'cos at 61 going on 62 it is getting a bit heavy. Used to follow trials as a youngster back in the mid-late 60's so may get something for a bit of Green Laneing. Anyway, I'm pleased to have found this forum, the info and responses I've read so far are encouraging. Brian

I've joined the forum because it seems like a good place to learn from folks who know much, much more than I do! I'm a retired teacher who has been riding on roads and trails from more than 40 years, but has never been on a trials bike. Now seems like a good time to correct that oversight, especially since I live in an area with lots of places that look perfect for trials riding (southern Illinois, in the Shawnee National Forest). I'm looking forward to reading and learning. Thanks!

Hi All, I'm an old (70)motorcyclist, still riding my CX650 on a daily basis. Many years ago, about 1959 I started a Motorcycle apprenticeship with an Auckland (NZ) matchless dealership John Dale Ltd. ,by name. App. 1960 or there abouts we Had an englishman by the name of Bob Gollner who was a keen trials rider working with us as mechanic. I remember Bob built a "special" while there and used a Villiers motor to power it He was also a very good trials rider.. Reading Classic Motorcycle and your pages I note the same name frequently being mentioned as building trials bikes and owning a motorcycle co by the name of Cheetah motorcycles. Is "my Bob" the same guy. Th…

Been watching youtube videos of trial bike riding for a while now and taken the plunge! Got a sherco 250 1999! Few problems im trying to find out the best way to fix one of which is the last owner thought baffles where silly and should be chucked in the bin so its VERY loud is the best way to repack the muffler? not finding many exhausts on machinemart/ ebay! and the same with fork seals, easy job if i can find a set >.< from what i understand i have the last of the rotax engined ones if that helps!

Hi I'm new to trials just got my first bike beta Rev 3 250cc 06 . I have only rode it once was wondering if anyone on here new of anywhere I could ride in Lanarkshire ? Thanks Jordan

Hi to all from Italy, please be patient if I posted before the intoduction....please also be patient for my poor English.... I'm a SWM trials lover and little trials technician.

Hi, I'm Andy, recently got hold of a 1994 Gas Gas jr25 to have as a project bike and a bit of a toy. ill be lurking about getting some tips and Maintenance bits to sort out a few rough edges (mainly the clutch).