Trials Training And Technique

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...

HI Im a very small guy(5 foot 5 inches tall and only 120 pounds) but my bike is about twice my weight I really like the bike alot so some little tips and tricks on how to ride a very big bike would be very helpful for a small guy like me

About technique... did you see these trials tutorials here ? : http://www.vincentvansuyt.com/ot_Tutoriels.php?strLang=EN It is a painless solution to learn trials !

Just got back on my bike yesterday after a long lay off (which did help my knees)and sure enough my knees are stiffening up 24 hours later. It feels like my knee-caps are too tight( no float ),pushing into my knee joints. I think this means I have an imbalance in my leg muscles (front-back-inside -outside?). I'm quite active for 40 and nothing else I do gives me 'jip' like riding a trials bike??? Anyhow..does anyone know of a few exercises or any training I could add to my current work out? Cheers, Wayne

I have a club member in Newcastle Upon Tyne who would like to know where there is to practice and where he and his son can get some trials training. Any help would be most welcome.

Men's training day at Bracken Rocks on Saturday 21st March 2009 10am - 4pm with A.C.U qualified coaches.

This is how its done boys ..... weight over the bars !

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!

As I purchase my bike and while I am waiting a snow to get off I constantly think how should I start to learn! What should be my first steps? Of course first I have just to ride it on a flat terrain to get known with bike. Should I start on a grass first? Maybe I shoul start with small wheelies? I have in plane to make a small track, any body have any pics? Have so many questions I don't know with wich to start!

Anybody got any ideas for relatively easy, inexpensive obstacles for some backyard practice?

Hi all, anyone got any info re trials schools in Northeast England, anyone help?

Probably a stupid question , but, on average, how long does a full fuel tank last on different types of trials bikes?

My best buddy (and riding buddy) are hours apart and seldom get to ride together, but we went out this weekend and he brought his camera. Riding with my son and best friend made for an incredible day!

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

Hi, I get lower back pain when doing long distance trials over moorland. A friend said that the getting the raised fatbar clamps can help this. If this is true wich are the best ones to get ? I have entered the scott this year so I am trying to be as fit as possible, this is my main problem so if you could help that would be much appreciated. Thanks

Hello again , just need some basic questions answered for trials as I am aware of the answers for general dirt bikes 1/, I assume you select correct gear prior to taking of and rarely change while on the move 2/ while going slow in turns which brake is used or both and what proportion 3/ what angle should the bars be on , at the moment it's vertical Thanks that's it for now

A colleague at work has been asking me about trials because her 13 year-old son is interested in Moto-X and I said Trials would be better. Is there a site, preferably with videos, that would give them a feel for what trials is all about. Yes, I'll suggest they go to a trial, but some info up-front would help.

Can anyone confirm the fuel/oil mixture on a 2008 Beta Rev3,or how much oil do i put in a 5 litre can