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Whilst John Collins was explaining how the ACU coffers are spent in This thread, he suggested pulling this off into another thread. I made the below comment

Whilst were on this subject and picking up on what Betarev3 said, wouldn't it be possible to have 2 registration cards of different colours. one of the normal orange at the said tenner and one in another colour for say

I dont think you will get anyone dis-agreeing with you on that one

Well done to Sam Haslam who looks like he put in a superb ride Looking at the Youth scores , Well done to Wiggy and of course Ross coming second. I cant remember ever seeing him drop that many so it must have been very very tough!

Just picked up this comment from a previous post about 'cheating' in a Youth A&B event .... I dont condone cheating of any description but you can see why this comment above is an issue. Nowadays there are a fair few of British youth riders riding under FIM rules in Europe and World events and then having to switch when in the UK. I am not arguing for or against FIM rules in this post, but would just like to hear the ACU's view on this subject please?

An excellent insight into the workings of the ACU and thank you for taking the time to compile and post it.

Cheating by whom?

I guessed at 3 months but thinking now about its condition, It may be a lot newer. The guy riding it was 'trying it out' from his mate who couldn't get on with it but I got the impression he had had it for a while.

What he said

Hi DG The bike I rode had been ridden for around 3 Months by its owner I believe. Also, the bike hadn't been fettled with from its stock setup. I really wanted to like the bike as I'm a fan of 4 stroke engines but I was very dissapointed.. but you may absolutely love yours so good luck p.s .. it still sounds naff

Nice to see you on the mend Daz 2 days in intensive care must have been a worry for you .. and that was just the bike

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I had my first ride on one this weekend. After the trial I went back to ride some of the sections I had ridden earlier and my experience was I really didn't take to it at all.. Maybe there was a problem with the one I rode but these were the things I found: The clutch had like a mild drag to it. When holding on the clutch then releasing there was a delayed bite. Not instant like the Sherco or the Gasser. There wasn't a big speed range through the gears. Riding in first then hitting the speed it seemed to give the feeling of running out of steam quite quickly with the power noticibly dropping away at the top end of the rev range. I found it easy to stall at slow speed with the clutch out. I dont care what anyone says.. it sounds naff. Period! very flat sound with no 4 stroke grunty bark I had a sherco 4T for about 5 months and in comparison and in my humble opinion, the (fixed)Sherco is still a way better bike.

Heres the pics that Fellonmelug had trouble posting. Thanks for sending them to me

WTC Level - Fujigas - Dabill outdoor - Cabestany & Bou Indoor UK Expert - Sam Haslam Youth - Ross of course

send me the photo and I will attach it . I'm sure we would love to see it send it to ian@trialscentral.com Cheers

I for one am certainly looking forward to seeing him use his 'modern' back wheel riding style on a 4RT. There is another theory! Honda could of snapped him up because they see him, rather than Raga as the most serious threat to them winning the title next year. His Beta was certainly a very capable machine.

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I was thinking that the post was more like sardonic rhetoric as opposed to a descriptive retort

Firstly, I am not proposing that it "can be put right" by an online forum but I do strongly believe that if managed correctly, it can be very productive. As mentioned earlier, the current understanding by the comments I have read is most of trials is in good shape in this country so if thats the case then there shouldn't be too much to do?In relation to Elitist, Andy has suggested that the forum be open for viewing to all but only selected individuals should be able to post. My criteria for this would be ACU,Importers,people who run clubs, and a few other slected individuals who could be your average rider and could offer some positive contribution. Now as I will not be running a club next year, I don't fit into the people who run clubs so its probably likely that I wont be part of it anyway.. but I will pass my views/proposals/ideas through the person who is representing the centre. Either way, I want it to be a success and will do whats necessary to achieve that.

Pot, kettle, etc....you've been gurning on here all day!

Dabster, will you make a positive contribution for once! If you cant say nothing positive, then say nowt!

Sounds elitist to me. They all had a chance to be in a room in rugby. Last time I mention it, promise. So where were you when the meeting was on then? People have mega busy lives and anything to make it less busy is the way to go surely? And in relation to being elitist ...

This is so true. I come across quite a few people at trials and I haven't heard anyone say something like " Well the ACU is doing a great Job" - All I hear is negative comments and these are reflected in my posts. It strikes me that the ACU is just completely out of touch .... and lets hope we can get this forum going to try and put that right. I'm presuming that by saying the ACU are out of touch, you're saying that the people representing the ACU are out of touch? Basically Yes, but the point of the forum would be to put that right. Did you see Carolines post earlier? Just imagine talking in one virtual room with the main people in the ACU, the UK's importers, some club representatives and some riders about the future of trials. Sounds good to me