Youth Trials

Hi, I'm having real trouble trying to back bleed the clutch on my son's 2009 Beta 80. I've used this method before on other bikes and have had no problems at all. There seems to be a problem at the master cylinder, because when I removed the brake line from the master cylinder I could see a nice flow of fluid coming out of the end of the line - when pumping through with the syringe - from the nipple at the slave cylinder. When it's connected back up, nothing is coming through. I believe the technique is to leave the lever released while back bleeding - which is what I am doing. I wouldn't have thought that there would be a blockage in the master cylinder, as the…

Hi, I've heard there is a "competition" clutch available for the Beta 80. Can anyone tell me how much this is and if you purchase this direct from BetaUK? Also, is this a straight swap with the standard plates? Thanks

Hi, My 9 year old is taking an interest in trials and I'd like to get him started on a reasonably priced, geared bike. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

Hi i have got my 6 year old a beta 50 and want him to join a local club as i am learning myself and i want him to learn the right way just wanted to know of any clubs round lancs as we live in morecambe and what will he expect to do in the club will they help him out as he has not got his balance get but he loves being on his bike any help thanks

On the 7th of June this year RMC will once again run the Mintex Trophy Trial in it's original format, Time & Observation for Schoolpersons. Open to A Class, B Class & ACU approved C Class riders the event will be run on a two lap format. The planned course will form a lap of approximately 15 miles & will provide a true Scott style test. Entry Details & Regulations are available to download from the RMC website.

A Class Sheppard 19 Sadler 38 Brain 41 Evans-Luter 59 Maunde 59 B Class Gosden 12 Walker 14 stay 14 Walsh 15 Howell 15

Provisional dates Isle Of Man on the 15th of feb followed by Yeadon And Guisley on the 22nd!!! Then down To Mansfield Maun on the 8th March!!

Just checked the ACU list for the A and B class nationals and it seems we will be back at Bracken Rocks in May. I've never seen two National events at the same venue in the same year before and is surely overkill? On the Plus side Scarborough's excellent IRC trial has made it into the list.

A question to all you parents out there. My 13yr old daughter is showing an interest in learning to ride a bike and getting into trials, but as she has never riden any kind of motorcycle before I am not sure what best to start her on. Although she is tall, she is not very heavy or strong, so I guess lighter and easy to start is important. main thoughts / questions: 1) Clearly one of the auto clutch bikes would be much easier for her to learn on, but are they too small for a tall 13yr old, and would she out grow it too quick? - which are the best auto options for her size and lack of skill? 2) Are TY80's already too small for a 13yr old, or too restricted in what they…

Hi lads Is there anybody that is going the A&B Isle of Man national on the 15th of February? Any infomation onthe venue and has anyone seen the entry list? Thanks

Here is a link to a few photo's I took http://s312.photobucket.com/albums/ll354/K...outh%202%20Day/

Hi Guys I was just wondering what the sections were like in a National D class trial? Are they very hard? My lad is nearly 9, just upgraded to a GG Cadet 50 and fancies having a go at a national. Any advise or experiences would be appreciated Thanks Tom

JUST THINKING ABOUT IT DONT KNOW IT IS HARD I WILL BE RIDING C EASY PLEASE REPLAY BACK !!!!!

On February 10, 2009, a new law called the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act went into effect. This law was created by Congress last August as a knee-jerk reaction to hazardous toys being imported from China (remember the Fisher-Price toy recalls). It bans all products sold for use by children which contain above certain levels of lead and phthalates. In the act, children is defined as anyone 12 or under, and the law is very broad in that it exempts no products from its purview. How does this become an issue of importance to motorcycle riders? All minibikes, pitbikes and even OSET's fall under this act, as well as ATV's sold for youths. 85cc or smaller, gone. I ca…

I am wanting to get my son a beta 50 or gas gas 50 (with gears) He is 8 years old and about 4`2 so i take it this would be a good starting bike. As for how much i am going to spend really just does depend on whats available and in what condition. I live in N.Ireland. If anyone can help i would really appreciate it..

Hello, My son is 4yrs old and he rides an oset 12.5 with no problems . He just needs some good boots, size uk 9, eu 26. any ideas where i can get some?

Hi, Can anyone tell me what year the Beta Rev 80 changed from a grey frame to a black frame?

Just to confirm that round one of the 2009 championship will be in the Isle of Man, the first time we've held a round since the early 90's, can't remember the exact year but I rode so must be a while ago!!! Anyway, just wanted to say that so far the planning is going really well and it looks like it is going to be a brilliant trial. The sections will be based in a large quarry in the middle of the Island and should provide a real good mix of sections. There are some deals available on the ferries so if you are planning on coming over don't book anything just yet until we have the details ready to send out. By all means though send an email to me and I'll make sure some …

The ACU have bowed to pressure and switched the Youth and Ladies national series to FIM rules for 2009. Hence Stopping is to be allowed.

Hi, my son seems to have some ideas about getting a motorbike to learn to ride, and I'm trying to get him to try go in the trials direction.. Could anybody give me some ideas of what would be a suitable bike sizewise for him (preferably at the lower end of the price scale..). He's 12 in mid-September, and is about average for his height, maybe a few cm more. Thanks, Kevin