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  1. I have my original 2006 4rt and did this last year ! Just need to trim the new style mudguard a bit ... Use a very sharp Stanley knife and be very careful. Not perfect , but I was happy.
  2. Thanks for the honest reply , I still have a trusty 4rt, and have owned a 125f scorpa (very underrated ) . Its not a cost or performance issue , after several road bike crashes (broken ankle , leg, back, neck, shoulder , wrist , fingers.) The list goes on, I struggle to start, and hold on to my petrol trialers. So was thinking of the Oset for no clutch, light weight, ease of use , for a wobble round , rather than a competitive attempt .
  3. I have used the search facility (but as a techno phone ) without success.. Does anybody use a 24.0 R for adult trials ? Is it compliant with regs (minimum weight , tyre size etc) As a worn out old codger I was considering having a wobble around easy rout adult trials on something really light , and by the looks of them , well capable trailer .. Thanks in advance D.
  4. In the UK !!, other European countries, the USA and Australia, its a different story . even here in the past Trials bikes have been extreme terrain transport... I remember the Fantic Importer saying for every Fantic 200 he sold to a Trials rider , he sold three to sheep farmers...
  5. I have a 2006 4rt I have had from new , it has never let me down, and even after buying a few more trialers , modern Twinshock and prefer 65, I could never bring myself to let it go, I have just returned to competition after a couple of years, and decided to get the "Lifeboat" out of the shed and tart it up....not bad for a 14 year old Trials bike .
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    New 200 !!

    I was wondering about the Vertigo 200 ! I have owned several 200 Betas , and really sing their virtue . But fancy something a bit different ....
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    New 200 !!

    Has anyone tried , or even better own a new 200??? I am thinking of a new bike , and I must admit a 200 seems like a good idea ....
  8. What is the thing you like ? I love really thumpy low reving motors , and prefer first gear plodding ! I had an old rev3 290 , and it was a real handful.....
  9. Quite often Tubeless tyres have rough or ridged inside surfaces , and even if they stay still on the rim, they will turn your tube to dust (eventually) I have done exactly what you are proposing, as a quick fix , think it took about six months to self destruct... The Bottle of slime idea already suggested is the way to go, as its cheaper than a decent tube ...
  10. Hi, I know its like asking "What's the best flavour ice cream" But is the 300 evo soft or not? I am an average rider , getting on in age , and always sing the virtues of 200 Betas, but they are like hens teeth... Loads of good looking 300's around , for reasonable money... But are they too fiery ?? Owner replies please.
  11. I have owned the bike for over 30 years !! And it was registered in my name ..... Just my old address....
  12. My old Tiger Cub has been in my possession for 31 years , however when I moved out of my family home 25years ago, I couldn't find the log book, but as I only did the odd trial, and the Christmas engine run up with my Dad (RIP). I wasn't overly bothered , however while going through documents after we lost Mum, I found the original Log book in my name , So I sent it off to the DVLA, with covering letter .... Much to my surprise I have had a two month correspondents ping pong, even having to Photograph the frame number , number plate , etc.... But have finally been told its being processed ... Is this now the norm ?
  13. The Beta 200, IMHO , is the best bike on the British market for an "Ordinary " rider, in my case I am on the way back down (read well over the hill), it is a soft grippy motor, and lots of people would ride better on one. Most people who do buy them are cubmen or over 50s, so tend to be easier on the bike, and maintain them well, this affects the second hand price, as not many "dog's" bring the price down. Be patient, you won't regret it, I am 18st, and the littlun never runs out of puff.....
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    Jeans

    Hi anyone know where I can get some of those heavy canvas "plain" black trials jeans?
  15. Typically what sort of percentage stiffer rear shock spring do you boys fit ??
  16. I have had a look , but can't find the info, I am sure there was talk of a trials moose , are they available, half way through an Enfield rigid build, and was thinking a puncture proof rear would be handy...
  17. Just fitted the 11t, turns out they do fit...
  18. You will love it. my 06 4rt still has a strong motor, and is in very good condition. They hang together really well. I think buying a gasser is a bit of a lottery at the best of times, but at the moment even more of a risk... Oh an as for buying a bike for the noise it makes , why not? Its your money.
  19. Wife, wife! Who mentioned wife's, if she is reading the bike was £200 it costs a fiver a month for traveling fuel spares and entry. And you get free food and drink at events.......
  20. Anyone know if a front 11t sprocket from a 350 Freeride will fit a 250 Freeride ? I know a few people have had both....
  21. I have just got a 200, (2015), and came from a 4rt, though been doing a bit of twinshock in between. I can honestly say the bike is fantastic, I had a 1999 200 Techno, so was aware how good they are. The 200 and 125 share the same front forcks , silver not black tubes , with white sliders. They are supposed to be a bit lighter?? The only advantage I can see, is the black nitride will not wear off, that makes forks look nasty. But back to performance, I am a pie lord, 18st, and it pulls me around without issue.. Grips like snot to a whotsit, and uses NO FUEL!! Just turning 50 the 4rt was just startingbtp be a hand full, and wearing me out, the 200 flatters my riding ability, and I feel fresh at the end of a Trial... DO IT, YOU KNOW YOU WANT TOO.
  22. Also the bike will soften when you have fully run it in. Can't see the 200 needing any mods, just got one myself, and it is lovely and soft/smooth, as has been stated, spend some time riding it before you fiddle.
  23. Had my 4rt since 06, and checked the valves twice, and they have never needed any adjustments. In fact the bike has "Never" let me down , and more importantly never failed to start. I have kept it in case I don't get on with the new Beta.....
  24. Pat, Beta build quality is head and shoulders over Gasser's. That should be a major consideration on a slightly older trials iron...IMHO.
 
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