Trials Training And Technique

Hello again (expect many more questions! hehe) Okay so today i setup some basic home obstacles, 2 foot rocks etc, (first day ive ridden trials), im clearing them easyily.. Ive been trying to work on my hopping, watched a few videos etc, Im just wondering, when you apply the rear brake do you put your whole weight on the rear brake? Because when im trying to do hops, i hold both breaks and when i pull back the wheel turns... so either my break pads are worn or im not holding break enough. To get the wheel to completely lock up i have to apply so much pressure that the break is maxed out, is this a sign of pad wear? or maybe cable needs adjusting? Thanks

Just bought a pair of Alpinestar No stop boots,had them on today and the Vibration you can feel from the pegs,is terrible,has anyone else felt this?,I used to use Sidis before and felt no Vibration,

Just a quick one: Which is the best trials training DVD available for a total novice? Cheers, Sam

what sort of things make a rider smooth as when it comes to riding a section I feel all over the place?

Hello Its been awhile since last post but here we go My riding level is intermediate/sports an leaning more towards sports an The last couple of ride I have been solo with my four legged friend so i have to slow down alot In doing so I have been riding sections and tight trails in first gear not allowing myself to use the clutch only throttle control Wow what a difference it made for riding wetsections its a simple but difficult skill to master but it pays off big time Give it a go Dustin

Engine breaking or rear break or both? So when going down hills difrent pepole have told me to difrent things, ok so you use the front break, but some pepole have told me to use the rear break which i normaly use (ends up with me coverd in mud ocasionly ) but some pepole say they use engine breaking. So which one do you use? and which one is best? Thanks

New to all this and finding it difficult finding grip on muddy inclines, a few of my mates have had a go on my bike & also have the same trouble while having no bother at all on their own steeds. I initially thought rear tyre but plenty of tread 10mm infact. Any ideas??

Hi, am i right in thinking there was a post advertising a new training dvd a few weeks ago? Cant find the post, i think it was posted on Facebook but cant find it?? Thought at the time oh cool i will get that at the end of the month. May be i am dreaming? Thanks...

Here's a one for you all, Iv just started trails, Iv had bother with my left wrist for a few years,on my mountain bike Iv had to use a riser stem to raise the bars up abit to take the pressure off my wrist ( my left hand can literly fall asleep after awhile) which isnt good lol, could changing the bar postition on my beta help or i can I get a higher lift set of bars? All help much appreciated. Cheers All

I need help with droop off's. I'm not sure what the proper technique. Should I during the landing go on the rear wheel or simultaneously to both. Does anyone know any clip of it? Sorry for my English!

I can balance fairly well with the front wheel turned to either side. However, I'm working on balancing with the front wheel straight. I noticed that pushing down on the handlebar while sticking a leg out helps regain balance. Is this the right technique ? pushing down on the handlebar ? Should I shift my weight to the side of the bike more instead of pushing down on the handlebar while raising a leg out to regain balance ? (my knees don't like this technique much though). What have you guys found work best ?

i have the moto3 dvd anyone want to swap or lend for a trials training dvd?

I started riding 3 1/2 years ago as an adult on a KLX300r on single track trails in Michigan. The seat is too tall for a beginner but I work with what I've got. The good side is it forced me into a parking lot for practice, which I enjoy. For the first couple years I carved a LOT of figure 8s and Uturns off road and on pavement. Lately I'm practicing almost exclusively motor police style slow riding. I'm hoping for some tips on using the dirt bike for trials style balance practice. Owning a trials bike isn't practical right now. I find slow riding on the seat is easier than standing on the pegs. Should balancing from the pegs be easier? On youtube I see the b…

Hi, Im 15 and been riding trials for around two years, not i have not learned or attempted to do a splat. does any one now a detailed step by step video, or can "talk" me through it, it would be much appreciated thanks Jack (2005 Beta Rev 3)

Hi you all, Got my first trials motorbike brand new GasGas TXT 250 Pro after 25 years of riding YZ 125, WR 400, and 2 of CRF 450 R s.... I was never sure of my proper shock settings. But they will be very important from now on ... I weight 68 kilos.. What should I do ??? How do I start... any kind of info will be appreciated...

can any one tell me some tips on getting the rear wheel high enough on a jap zap i am struggling because i don't way enough to compress the forks but i don't want to change them any tips on how to do them or how to get the wheel higher thanks frazer (all ready watched ryan young got the video)

Hi just wondered if anybody knows of any training days going on in the North of England, I would love to get some decent teaching to bring me on and just for the fun of it. Doesn't have to be a "big name" even if its just a club training session, I've been trialling for about 18months but don't get out often enough and practice just doens't happen really. any help appreciated. Thanks

Any advice on controlling bike down steepish narrow slopes and banks? I seem to flap abit when atemping these and usually make a complete clown of myself and slide off, which brake to use and body position would be a help to start I guess, also bar and lever position( beta rev 3)would help too. CHEERS GUYS

Folks, Apologies if this has been dealt with before but I'm new to trials. My 10 year old son and 14yr old nephew are riding beta's in junior divisions at the moment. We've had a few instances of bikes getting stuck on full revs ( for a number of reasons, (dropping,caught cables etc.)On a few occasions the engine kill button doesn't work ( I presume because the engine is so hot at that stage. Can anybody tell me what is the best method of stopping the engine when this happens ? Some suggestions we've heard are "turn the bike upside down", "Rip the carb off asap" or "block the exhaust with your hand and choke the engine" Any help would be appreciated, Thanks

When I practice I seem to ride quite well and confidently, but as soon as I enter a trial I lose all my ability and struggle with the most basic skills! I