Trials Training And Technique

Evening folks, Looking for a bit of advice and I couldn't see this previously asked. I was out practicing tonight, previously I have been clearing single obstacles by ridding slowly up to them, putting my weight over the rear and applying throttle so as to raise the front. However, I would like to be able to bring the front up from stationary...in other words go from having the clutch pulled in to realising it with throttle on such that the bike immediately raises the front without moving much further forward. Apologises if that doesn't make too much sense... Any advice would be much appreciated, I'm still new to this; about a month owning the bike! Cheers, Charlie.

Anyone make their own flags or markers for practice? I made a set of flags a while back using straight pieces of coat hanger wire for the pole and some colored tape for the flag. They looked and worked great but I didn't really like the idea of falling on one and impaling myself on one. So am looking for ideas for some floor markers rather than flags, something like football practice cones but a little smaller. Whatever I use needs to be bright colored and robust enough to take bikes riding over them and people falling or standing on them. Something quick cheap and easy would be handy too, I don't mind getting down the hardware store and knocking something up. Any ideas…

The japzap works well for medium height steps but at what height step would you need to use a different technique like a splat? I know there are different variables but lets say good traction and a plain vertical step. What height requires a splat? Im far from ready to attempt a splat but I would like to know what height to work towards using a japzap before I need to focus on a new technique.

Hi there, I have been riding trials for quite a while now 13 years in fact and have become quite good. But I am struggling with big vertical steps. My technique is to Wheely the front into the rock just below the top compressing my back suspension then trowing my weight forward throwing the bike up the step. This method only works if there is a kicker though. Would someone beable to tell me how to jump the back wheel up in to the rock first like the pros do making it easier to do bigger steps without a kicker??? Cheers lads and lasses

Hi guys, a bit of a dumb question. ... When do you guys decide to change your tires, front and rear? Im presuming tire condition is more critical on trials so at whT point will tire wear effect your riding (understand this will differ acording to skill level). Thanks

Hi, I've read a lot of posts here and elsewhere and watched a few videos, I'm now a bit confused as to what to practise first and looking for advice. I've been riding bikes for around 22 years but I've only had 2 1/2 hours on a trial bike last night at Warden Law. It's clear that I need to pick up a few basic skills before I've got any hope of clearing any obsticles. I spent a bit of time just getting used to being off road again and to the bike but I still find the power delivery, lack of bike between the knees, the feel of the clutch and the size and feel of the back brake all a bit odd. I practised lifting the front wheel, 10 foot barely in control wheelies weren'…

As title says can you ride too many trials and have not enough practice rides! I feel that just recently my results have not been good and i have seemed to be dropping down the results! Cant seem to put my finger on where im going wrong just losing silly marks for slack dabs! I have tryed taking my time at sections having a good walk through picking my line watching other riders! stopped the beer the night before trial even got out on mountain bike and got my self in better shape! Is it im riding trials every weekend and not getting out and practising? Any ideas folks.

Hi guys In the clubmans class, what skills are required and what sort of obstacles could I expect? Im trying to practice a little every day. At the moment, I can do locked turn figure 8s, get up and over a 50cm tractor tire and a 50cm high cement wash basin. My balance is getting better but is not fantastic (5 to 10 seconds). Anything else I should be practising? Ive only been riding for 3 weeks and my first trial is in August. Thanks in advance.

Hello dear friends.) I'm from Russia, and I have a motorcycle to motorcycle trials Beta Techno 250 rev3 1997. Please help figure out what could be the problem: 1.When the simple operation of the engine (at idle, in gear) dual exhaust sound 2. How properly configured carburetor without stand? [Delorto] Inexperience jets shot down settings.

Hi guys I can make it over a single free standing drum but im not sure if the technique is right. Im trying the double blip thing, first one puts front tire on drum, second one I throw weight forward to pull back onto drum. I do try to bounce the rear wheel up just befor the second blip to help. Have I got the basics right? I am riding the bash plate over the drum and it doesnt feel graceful, more like just powering the bike over. Keep in mind im brand new to trials and have only been riding for about a month (2weeks of that has been waiting for torn ligaments in the ankle to heel).

Hi there - thought for a long time about asking this at the risk of being told

Is the back brake used here to keep the bike steady for that split second, or is he just slipping the clutch? Thanks

Hi All , Im looking for trials clubs near Inverness preferebly north west I stay 60+miles from Inverness Any Info, web address would be spot on Help a newbie get some practice on his bike with a club Thanks all

Bike : Sherco 290 2009 Is there a certain way to set up your suspension , so as that hopping on the rear wheel is easier. When i watch videos of people hopping on the rear wheel their rear shock seems to bottom out when they land. As if they have a high damper setting. I had by bike on the stock settings which is 2 clicks out on the rear damper and 2 clicks out on the front forks damper then a flush red cap on the rebound. This setting seemed a bit springy for hopping plus the rear shock would not compress that much. Is there a happy median setting for the suspension, so as the bike is good for all round use? but will still let you hop? Thanks!

When I go out to practice I find that I always seem to give myself an easier route than I would probably find in a competition. I bought 10 red and 10 blue flags so I could mark my own sections. Any advice on what sort of things I should have in the sections? I'm finding it difficult to make my own sections.

Just started to get the movement of hopping the front end. I use my knees, rear brake, bend forward, compress the forks and straighten knees on the rebound while slightly pulling one side of the handle bars up. This works fairly well, the frnt gets to move, but not very high. I was told to use the front brake before compressing the forks....I have tried this and it messes me all up...is this the correct technique I should be trying to do or just keep with what works for me...kind of new here, so I want to be on the right path. Thanks Tman427 Sherco 2.5

Well Ive been in the back yard trying to balance again just static engine off. Not had bike long and new to trials had bike about a month now not had to much time to practice but tried balancing quite a bit. Does it drive everybody mad at first. everybody I see makes it look easy. Is it just practice ? somedays I just can't get it at all just a couple seconds somedays a little longer. Am I just been hard on myself ?

Hey, All!!! I've got kind of a weird question here. It involves my crummy attempts at riding along 8" wide railroad ties that I've used to make crude landscaping steps with. I decided to try riding up & down them this weekend. Having a tough time getting up the steps cleanly. Going down the steps seems to be a little better. It seems to be easier for me to focus on the end/"where I want to go" while riding down rather than up. As I begin to go up the steps, there's a point (you can see it in the video, at about the 5 second point in it....) where both tires are more or less climbing and getting bumped around at the same time, typically followed by a dab shortly after…

Trying the learn this technique at the moment, getting better ever day. If someone out there that can wheelie very well sitting down could just give some in-depth pointers i feel that would help greatly thanks!

Hello as alot of you may doing as its the new year are thinking about starting the gym again. Iv started the gym today and want to use it to improve my trials strength and fitness so has any one got any tips that I can use to help me on my way. Also some diet tips would be good as I want to lose a few pounds. Cheers