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I feel Trials is more than just a competition,it's a day out,it's a social event. A chance to meet other like minded people with similar interests. A lot of lads come along not because they've any great riding asperations they just want too be part of it. Most of the most popular riders in our club have little talent,but great pesonalities and add so much too the event. Anyone coming along just for the riding is missing the big picture. We run modern trials,but on the easy side,this seems to be the way forward here,just helping each other ,having a good time,not getting caught up in details.

Almost certain it will be dirt in the carb,get somone who knows what they're doing to give it the once over. When fitting the filter put the filter on the plastic rectangle that fits in the top of the airbox first. Then fit as one part.easy.

Good point BL,the phrase arranging deckchairs on the Titanic maybe a bit dramatic though. Up here we have no problem attracting "older" riders but getting youngsters and keeping them is a problem. Promotion of Trials is poor ,we're trying hard up here to lift the profile but it's like some clubs want it a secret society. As for this non stop/stop debate surely a deliberate stop in a section gives one an advantage,buying time letting you sort things out for the next obstacle.? A real clutch in stop, not a did he, did he not stop where one is trying to keep moving. Deliberate stop,one point,enough to encourage riders to keep moving but not harsh enough to deter stopping when need be.

Just a guess.sticky float? Tip the bike over should flood. If not could be your problem. Cleaning the tank out wouldn't be a bad idea. Had an Sy for years and any problems tended to be water in carb issues and you seem to know what you're doing. Had a coil go and it would short and stop when ticking over,but doesn't sound like your problem. Cheers.

Ridden quite a few of these and agree with ausy. The way the clutch takes up the drive is a bit vague. I think it's the clutch itself rather than the linkage or the hydraulics. It's an old road based engine which is no doubt built for reliability rather than precision. Good we bikes.

I owned one way back 97ish. Black and orange. Nice to ride,wouldn't say it was well made. Couldn't keep water out the airbox,electrics didn't like it either. Not the best bike I've owned.

Must admit my interest in WTC is limited but as an observer I wouldn't be 5 ing anyone on the video (maybe the sumped up demo was a bit long?) All seemed to be making genuine attemps to keep moving. Surely give observers credit for some sense. A momentary feet up stop is neither here or there.

Finally got round to adjusting the timing. Only retarded it 1-2 mm. Does actually pull a wee bit now and kicks over happier. Just fine. Thanks to all (apart from Scots) for their replies.

Try York survey supplies if the wee flags on wire are any good, Best of luck up there. You'll find the wind knocks them about a bit If you're ever down in Fife look us up. .

Have ridden more than long enough I still find multi route trials confusing. Frankly two routes would cater for 90% of the entry. Ok you'll lose the better riders but you can't cater for everybody. If you try to please everyone it looks like a bag of markers has exploded on the hillside. We run red/blue for right left and yellow (max 3 gates) for the "harder" route. This caters comfortably for riders up to good "Clubman" standard. I know this post doesn't help beginners in other areas but if you came to the Wobblers it would be easy to work out. Finally to make it even simpler we normally make 2 or 3 sections one route.

Sound daft but try not to hold on too tight. Relax and only hold tight when you need to. Should come naturally with time. Never had sore hands/arms and been riding too long.

Apologies,it's a 2011. I didn't make that clear.

At least laser has a constructive suggestion,the rest of you wouldn't know a trials bike if it run you over. I would be reluctant to touch carb settings as it runs so nicely. I was hoping someone had retarded (Good word in this company)one,and how it went. No more replies from Jockland please.

Got the above,anyone ever have to retard one or am i getting too old. It's not the initial pick up which is quite perky,but mid range is instant. Cheers.

A free trial for first timers? Entry and day membership works out £12 at the moment which I don't think is unreasonable. As I said it's more the joining a club idea.

i'm very selfish though and it would suit me to have a trial most weeks in Fife. As Andy M says travelling costs are the problem. Scotland is massive and there's plentyroom for 3 or 4 trials on the same day.

Cheers folks,our membership fee is low too and it makes little financial sense not to join.(We ran 22 events last year) What I'm thinking some people just want to come and ride with no strings attached. Especially beginners that are not sure how things work. We do day membership,Nov/Dec as there's few new members then and don't want to charge the full membership for a couple of trials. I'll have a look at the English AMCA Trials sites (Were AMCA) and see whats what. The licence is a separate issue,and we've not had any members complaining about costs. I just want to encourage folk to come. .

Do any clubs offer day membership for there closed to club trials on a year round basis. If so has this resulted in any increase in entries.

Had a few Scorps,still do. I think from 07 on they fitted a heavier flywheel and upped the compression,but I stand to be corrected. The earlier ones dont seem so punchy even if they have lighter flywheels so i assume it's a better set up. It will never run like a gas gas at the top end so I would make sure it's in good tune and leave it stock. Pehaps fresh reeds and a fresh piston if you're feeling flush. Gearing,4t up at the back sounds too much,1st gear will be redundant,2t would do if you ride a lot of tight stuff. Great bikes,.

Don't encourage him you'll regret it.

Loved it,,like last of the summer wine but funnier "I'm going down all the time" did it for me. However,I wouldn't laugh too loud as I may be in a similar position soon enough. Cheers.

It's new! One thing I do mind is anything that envolved roadwork or fast trail work make sure to run it on choke. Seemed to run too hot and you could nip them up. I think I fitted a heavier and wider sumpguard, and extended the clutch arm. These were the day's.

I had a 250 in 83 then a 350 in 84. Don't mind of having any issues with them,6 speed box and the kickstart was on the right side,also started in gear. Preferred the 250,big one had a dense/dull power delivery. Both managed the Scott and SSDT. As for oil? unlikely I ever changed it,just guess at the amount,I would. Have fun.

Couldn't agree more,really a new bike is a way of avoiding reliability ,maintenance issues, improving ones riding is more of a perception. I always thought when the ty mono arrived in about 83 the majority of riders never could match it's potential.

Aye couldn't agree more with penno. A modern lightweight bike with brakes that work is the way too go. I mean this in the nicest possible way,no one normal rides these old bikes.