Trials Training And Technique

Any tips on how to do a flick turn? I have seen people do them but could never figure out how to do them, any tips?

I just switched from a 290 to a 200 and like it everywhere except for big steps. I suspect that the technique is different but could use some input. The obstacles are about 4' tall granite with a little bit of slope. They are either tall enough or maybe the slope is enough that you do not have to worry about hitting the bash plate. On the 290, I could approach at a walking speed, hit the step part way up with the front wheel, use a fair amount of throttle until the back wheel hit, chop the throttle and let the flywheel pull me up. The 200 has less initial punch when the front wheel hits the step and lacks the flywheel to just pull the bike up. Staying on the throttl…

I always have trouble with the same type of section. Imagine a section where you head up a loose, sandy, slope and have to turn to then ride across the slope. When I do this I usually end up with my front wheel slipping back down the slope taking me outside the next set of flags! Can anyone suggest a technique for address this?

I am going to finally layout a course in my backyard. I have some basic obstacles but I am unsure how "tight" to layout a course. I'm one of those people that need to put limits in to keep myself honest so, I'd like to setup reasonable sections. No, "I think that was a tight enough turn", etc. lol. I saw the YouTube videos in Australia but I'd like to see what is done in other areas.

Got a bike (rev3), and a Van but am brand new to this. From 6 years of green laning and some enduro practice, I know one important thing: Really good instruction and tips from someone who knows what they are doing, especially early on, can soon save pain and damage to your equipment... In the long run this is always worth it. Everyone is different and guidance from someone who knows what they are doing can quickly help you figure out what your natural weaknesses are*, what to practice on your own and what to bear in mind most when doing something unnatural (to me, like going slowly up slopes and over logs) This is a thinking mans sport from what i have seen, and I am a…

Can anyone give tips on the technique for this? I'm referring to getting up a boulder from a stop with the front wheel on the face. Even balancing that way seems difficult to me but I have had some luck finding balance long enough to zap the back tire up on top. The problem is once the back is up I end up falling over backwards.

Got a 2006 250 rev 3 with low use having trouble with an erratic running when warmed up pulls through gears fine but looses response just off tick over goes droggy n plenty pinking Almost like it's too rich but with pinking at same time to date I've changed Crank bearings and seals rings case gasket cylinder gasket new plugs of differnt heat range stator and cdi brand new and good used coil Inc lead n cap kill switch disconnected 2 carbs Reed block assembly flywheel new air filter tank drained tap cleaned out can't pick up on any air leaks spraying carb cleaner around it problem was there before rebuild n suspected Crank seal I am thinking it needs a crankcase pressure …

Hello. I Just start to jap zap. I want explain what Is for me because I saw that someone call It in a different way: it's when I hit whit front wheel the obstacle, and just After I Quick release clutch ans gas and Jump with bike ans body. The rear wheel it's suppose to hit where the front wheel hit. Now the question is: I saw some video and see two distinct technique in order to have the same final result: the rear wheel Jump from the ground. The difference it's not in the mocement but clutch and trhottle. The First it's like a double blip, and the steps seem to be 1) put the Wheele relasing the clutch and off gas 2) hit the nbstacle …

I have heard that if you get your brakes hot and then throw cold water on them this makes the brakes really sharp. Any comments good,bad or indifferent? Thanks. Alan

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)

So today I went out on the bike for the first real time. And tbh it scared me senseless ... I was just doing figure 8s and I was fine riding circles, could balance no probse but I then used 2nd gear and a few more revs to move off .. front lurched up and I felt totally out of control after nearly coming off the back. Properly had the shakes after and couldn't get back on it. Now I'm worried I've made a mistake trying it .. can anyone help / share their advice or experience? Did you all start the same ? Steve

It’s a crazy idea and I just wanted to hear feedback. For back wheel hops, wheelies, or even controlling speed in a section I’ve always struggled with rear brake modulation. I tend to favor the front brake. Tempted to split both brakes off front lever. Lets hear why it’s a horrible idea! Maybe I’ll just give it a go and find out for myself.

hey all, at the moment im learning to wheelie/lift the front. I can get the wheel off the ground so high by compressing the forks, then leaning back and hitting the throttle though in a trial this technique isn't to good. I have been told there is another method which involves using the clutch, leaning back and 'blipping' the throttle. Would someone please explain to me how to do it? thanks Jack H

Has anyone tried the XBlok Variable throttle barrel that starts off slow action and then moves to very fast?. If so is the slow element very noticeable in comparison to a slow action throttle at low throttle openings. Does it take much getting used to?

Feel like I need a training day to help me a little , been racing road and Mx for years at high level but now retired from racing, I started trailing a few months ago ( doing middle route ) I do ok but struggle in a few places can anyone recommend a training school pref midlands area

I'm pretty much still a wobbler, but learning fast(ish) but I'm struggling with cambers followed by an uphill turn. A riding friend says lean the bike away from the slope and bend your knee and elbow into the slope, thereby making the tyre flat to the surface.... Schreibers excellent book suggests leaning the bike into the slope..... What's the correct technique for the camber and what am I doing wrong when it comes to turning to go up? Each time my front just pushes or slips down and across the slope as I'm turning.

What length levers do people recommend using? Also what brand of levers do you like? For the short time I have had the trials bike I have found I am comfortable using mainly just one or two finger on the controls depending on what I'm doing.

This year I want to attempt a 10 mile wheelie on my Pro 300 but I have some concerns... I have done a 3.6mile wheelie before which ended when I ran out of road but even at this point I was starting to get pain in my hands but I think this can be sorted with a pair of proper road gloves and some pre-wheelie hand-care. The main worry is the engine, with bigger bikes (usually 4-strokes) the engine can be damaged due to being starved of oil because all the oil rushes to the back of the gearbox, would this be the case with a trials bike on such a long wheelie? Im not worried about the rev's as Ill be doing it in 5th and 6th gear using fairly low revs. All the best Tom

As per the title... The sort of hill that is going to be 3rd Gear + and lots of throttle and should be fairly easy but requires momentum, but then there's a bump/rock/log/hollow etc. somewhere where you'd want to be at maximum speed. I can see two options, of which the second seems more appropriate but what do you think? 1. Flat out, hit the obstacle as hard as you dare and get kicked or launched and then try to get hard on the throttle on landing. This seems to really kill forward momentum and the bigger the kick, the worse the stall. But it seems the obvious option because... Flat out. Or 2. Approach the kicker and roll off to just cle…

hi ,i'm considering getting a pod or cti brace after struggling with a knee injury .Has any one used these for trials ,do they help. i seem to sometimes have problems if i dab on a angle step and push.Any one tried some ? what works? cheers