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Ruined by the music unfortunately. But nice some nice obstacles and riding there though.

The chest mount shows gradients better than the helmet mounted option. The helmet mount makes everything look flat-and makes the video quite boring. I haven't tried a handlebar mout yet, but would expect it would be all over the place due to the shocks.

The clubs where I am don't like to advertise trials, "so as not to attract the wrong sort", I've been told in the past! By that, I can only imagine it means: Pikeys that will follow you home to have your bike/van away? ASBO types that will ride illegally on land/roads? So no advertising=no new followers. Nobody knows what trials bikes do or what trials are (unless you are old enough to remember 'Kickstart'), as it hasn't been promoted since the said program (with the exception of Dougie Lampkin making some appearances on Ant/Dec type programmes). As far as the 'risks' of the unsavoury sorts....well they're out there already, and we take those risks already. So, how do we make the sport more popular? Well 'we' as riders don't, as we already represent those that have bought into it, and struggle to find the events or places to ride. How about those that already make money out of the sport do some investment..... Cue the Manufacturers/Importers/ACU. Have these bodies approached TV producers in order to re-kindle 'kickstart'?

Sounds more like house insurance to me, if it's not being ridden on the road?

Getting back on topic, here's a excerpt of the MSM quote I received: "The MSM Trials & Enduro Insurance Scheme has been specially developed for Trials and Enduro riders in close consultation with the sports governing bodies to ensure that YOU can benefit from cover that DOES recognise and accept competition use, and will provide you with all-year round road use cover with an insurance certificate to tax your bike, insure you for road use to attend club meetings and events, practice grounds, or the filling station to get petrol, and the road use that can occur during competitive events, WITHOUT invalidating your insurance. Use on green lanes is also covered." "The quotations assume you and your motorcycle meet the scheme criteria, such as being UK road legal, UK road registered etc., garaging, minimum security on the motorcycle itself (Sold Secure/Thatcham category 3 mechanical immobiliser such as U-bolt or chain & padlock for TPF&T). If in doubt that you or your motorcycle meet the scheme criteria, please ring us to discuss - our normal office hours are 9 - 5, Monday - Friday. Due to the strict legal requirements of the Motor Insurance Database we are unable to insure an unregistered bike for more than 14 days, and we are not offering cover for other types of motorcycle such as motocross, supermoto, road racers, etc. We also cannot insure the motorcycle for commuting or business use, or whilst being used off-road (usually covered by the event organisers). We provide cover for Social, Domestic and Pleasure on the road (including green lanes), and use on public roads as part of recognised Trials or Enduro events. Competitive use on the road, including your liability to Third Parties (such as a pedestrian, vehicle or other property you have the misfortune to hit) is covered by our scheme." From this quote then: 1. 'The quotations assume you and your motorcycle meet the scheme criteria, such as being UK road legal, UK road registered etc' 2. 'road use to attend club meetings and events, practice grounds, or the filling station to get petrol, and the road use that can occur during competitive events, WITHOUT invalidating your insurance' 3. 'We provide cover for Social, Domestic and Pleasure on the road (including green lanes), and use on public roads as part of recognised Trials or Enduro events' But in reality: -How many road legal trials tyres are there, as would be required by No1? -No2 says road use to go to petrol stations/practice grounds etc....but only as part of recognised trials events, as referred to in 3. How many practice areas are recognised events? Admittedly I haven't contacted MSM further to discuss, but these are generic T&Cs that just wreak of 'we'll find a reason not to pay out, if we want to', and more to the point, you'll be liable when nicked by the Feds for having a non-roadworthy vehicle/no insurance, as a result.

Thanks - will give them a call

I'm trying to insure my 2 bikes, and it's proving an epic. Despite getting quotes from recommended insurers (Carole Nash, Bennets, Performance Direct), it appears that when you get into the T&Cs or definitions of the policies, they either do not cover 'Trials', any road use, or competitions. So, how do people cover their bikes for off road use, with some on road transiting between sections, and for use in trials competitions? Or are people being 'artistic' with the truth?

This is what I bought for my 2011 250 I opted to put the original back on, keep the new one as spares, and will use this as/when the need arises. I cleaned up the airbox, and plastered glue on both the box and flap, left to go tacky, and then reapplied-and it's working fine. The replacement is longer though, so would cover the shock nicely down to the swingarm (until it gets eaten up by the rear tyre?).

Hi to all, Been lurking around the forum for some weeks now, whilst trying to fathom out if its a sport for me. Been trying to get ideas on the usual whilst lurking bike/gear/transport, and where to ride. For Bike: I'm looking to buy a 2008 Gas Gas 250 (after discounting the 280 after reading forum advice). For Gear: Does wearing replica clothing (Jitsie/Gas Gas), make you look an idiot, if you cant ride? For Transport: Looking to get a towbar and a 3 bike trailer. Somewhere to Ride: Now thats where the issue is. Is there nowhere in South Devon to ride. North Devon (Lower Wembsworthy) is 1.5 hours away minimum. Any ideas appreciated!