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Hi there. My name is Marc and here is a quick story about me. For the past 11 years now I've been into kart racing. Throughout this year I've been getting quite fed up of going to the same track over and over again... I felt I needed to do something different. I thought about going to other tracks but that would cost a bit since other tracks are further away. So after my last race I've decided to calm down a bit by selling most of my karts and just keep one for fun. I didn't want to give up motorsport completely. I was thinking of trying supermoto or maybe motocross if I could pick up a bike cheap enough. But sadly they are to far out my price range for something decent. …

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 all! I am debating on whether I will start riding trials or not, but I do have a 1974 KT250 that I'm wanting to get back into tip-top riding condition, whether I compete or not. This thing has been family owned since new. My great-uncle bought it in 1974 and sold it to my grandfather (his brother) in 1999, who brought it back to life for me. I am not a mechanic, but I'm excited to start on this fairly simple motor. My goal is to have this in excellent riding condition. Right now I've got to clean the carb and gas tank. Oh, and change the oils. That should get it running, but then the fun starts. I will probably rebuild the top end (not sure if its ever…

Hi to all, I am Mustafa from Istanbul Turkey. Literally there is no trials riding here so I had to look abroad. I've been riding different types of bikes for ten years. Last bike was a motocross (before stolen) but I actually didn't like the idea of speeding in dirt or forest. While motocrossing, I was more into observing the terrain or going slow through stuff. So after the theft of my bike I asked myself why not a trials bike this time. I never had the chance to try one, and there are only two bikes on the sales list (yes entire country) which are not even in my city. So in these circumstances I have three choices; 1-gas gas txt pro250 (cylinder head changed to 300 with…

Hi, currently shopping for my first trials bike and have a number of questions about a specific model I'm looking at. Thought it would be polite to at least say hello before diving in with the questions!

Hi all I'm just about to start getting back into trials. After finishing university last year i can finally afford it again!!! seems like a really cool forum! I have a nice 02 315r lined up (purchased in 03) to buy and 3 acres to practice on and set up obstacles etc 1 thing concerns me though i dont know anybody who rides trials anymore. Is there anyone on here i can practice with around the Stoke-on-Trent/Leek area? was thinking on practicing on my land, whitemore farm, hermitage farm etc... Thanks all Steve

Hi, I'm from holme upon spalding moor (inbetween york and beverly) ive only just started trialing but ive followed my brother and father's footsteps. I have a Sherco 125 2003 which has a carb problem... Well, Nice To Introduce!

Good afternoon just wondering if anyone can help me find out the year of a Montesa cota I have just purchased frame and engine numbers are 51M5994 cheers Jeff

Hi all, I've just joined the group as i am seriously thinking of getting into Trials. I ride a lot of motocross mainly practice days but a bit of racing sometimes. I really fancy a change and have wanted to do trials for some time. Anyone on here from Berkhamsted? Which is where i am based. I know there a local track near me which would be handy to ride to. Also my mother has a large place in Devon which would be ideal for take a bike to, plus all the Greenlanes around there. Question, are practice like MX tracks, you just turn up, pay your money and ride? Or do you have to have someone you know with you when you go to a practice event? Many thanks …

Andy, (I appreciate this might not be the best place to post this) Just a thought, as TC features grow, is there a user guide or a place where we can post the stupid questions, "How do I ....." How to post pictures/links to pictures/Videos How to use the search engine Not missing any posts ("view new posts", "mark all posts as read" etc.) Setup a Blog, track a blog etc. Etc. I keep trying to do a search, say of all posts in the last week, but I'm incompetant and can't get the results I want.

Hi there everyone I'm lewis 24 from bristol I'm looking into getting my first trials bike. I have absolutely no experience what so ever so should be good fun learning, I'm hoping to build my kit up slowly so far I've got my bike rack ready for my tow bar I'm also looking at a jitsie radical helmet for £40 on eBay and also a xc- ting suit for £50 anybody own any of these are they any good? I'm hoping someone local can recommend some practice areas I can learn (embarrass myself) and maybe teach me the basics to get me started. Also will be on the look out for a cheap starter bike in a month or two hopfully if anyone is thinking of selling soon.

Hi - after riding and organising enduro's for more years than I care to admit, I've decided to give the trials game a go. I'm interested in a Scorpa SY250-F but am struggling to find much info and one for sale. If anyone has any advice or info I'd be most grateful. All the best, David

Old road bike rider here in the north of the UK, wondering whether to try trials riding. I have the chance of twin shock bikes from the ‘70s locally (Northumberland) or more modern kit. advice sought on a) where to go b) whether it’s too late c) older machines or newer and any other help. budget is very low as my road bikes have swallowed all my spare money!

I bought a 1993 Beta Synt 260 off my friend just before this winter. After a good cleaning. I was learning off Brian (district 6 A champ) and Gale "Turtle" Petro (District 6 B Champion) before his sudden departure a few weeks ago. Here is the video from the Trials ride I went on with Brian and Gale, a lot of it was capturing them play riding on the helmet cam. Conditions, wet slippery leaves, over mud, over frozen ground. http://newoodsriders.com/videos/dirtrider/1sttrials.wmv I have been trail riding dirt bikes since I was 13 (now 45) I was introduced to Single track a few years ago and became addicted to it. Some of our sections are slow boulder climbing fi…

Hi all Just got myself a gas gas 280 txt wanting to start trialing (easy trials of course) Anyone know where i can practice legally of course and what clubs are there in and around the north east. Many thanks steve

Hello All, I have just brought a Beta Rev 3 270cc 2005. I live in Tamworth, Staffordshire. I found out yesterday that the Olympia park in Bickenhill had changed to a Motocross only this was done about 17 years ago. I use to ride my motocross bike back in 1988-1992 on the ruff ground next door to the above park, they wouldn't let on the Olympia park with my bike :-( Now in 2008 I have a trials bike and I still can't ride it at this park :-( can you believe it! Please help... where can I practice locally around Tamworth? fingers crossed Paul.

Helloo, I've just bough a Gasgas 125 (2024) off ebay and I cant get the thing to start. During purchase it wouldn't start either but im confident that, in a few months, with your help, it'll fire up!! Here is what I know: bike looks good, its got a carburettor and a spark plug. compression seems fine. There is fuel in the tank. It's been left for a while unused. Ill try to add some pics - Please could any one give me some simple tips. Somewhere to start in terms of getting this thing started. So far I have mainly tried: full choke. half/full throttle, kicking the hell oot of it till I'm knackered.

hi been a member for a couple of months but been busy just starting trials riding again after a long break now need to get out and do some practicing / playing just invested in a 2010 beta evo 290, just need somewhere to ride have heard about wilsons farm has anybody any info contact no. etc or know of anywhere else to ride in or around lincolnshire i would really appreciate any help or information also which are the good clubs to join in and around lincoln

Hi everyone. I'm Andy. Last time I rode in trials was about 1995, I had an Aprilia Climber - what a reliability nightmare that thing was. Parts were hard to get, and expensive. I've had a break for the last ten years (Although I've wandered along to watch the odd trial near home, and have done quite a bit of trail riding on a Suzuki DRZ400) but I want to get back into trials again! I don't want to spend mega bucks on a bike at first, in case I end up not using it much, so have a budget of around

Afternoon all, thought I'd introduce myself seeing as I will be badgering you all for advice etc in the future. I'm from Chesterfield and have very recently just returned to trials after about 17 years, I have just bought myself a 2005 gasgas 250. Thanks in advance for any help and advice I get along the way.