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I can only say what works for us. We run a fun route that anyone with basic bike skills can have a go at. The "harder" route is set at a level which an average rider should clean. That's it 2 routes where with sections that encourage everyone to have a bash. Discriminates against the better riders but they can pick and choose there events . Enter on the day and day membership.

Obviously as a Scot the subject of money is very dear to my heart. And as a keen trials organiser and rider I am well aware of the weather playing havok with us. What I'm wondering is with the decreased income due to these cancellations is it likely that costs will rise especially insurances to cover shortfalls? I'm not suggesting anyone makes much money from events but I imagine someone will be losing out.

Try it with the mudguard off,the filter set up is quite restrictive.

I'm sure you will get plenty offers of help with transport one you join the trials scene. Most like to double up to share costs. I suppose if a trials 10/15 miles away riding there could be on but it has other practical implications like fuel,breakdowns,daylight etc.

Hello there,if you ever fancy a visit to Fife look us up. Run trials monthly and practices to suit beginners and fun riders. You'll get all the advice you need. Had a trial last week and a trial/training day today. Just come along and ride no pack drill. Find a nice woody bit to play if it's miserable,don't trail ride,just do sections soon gets a heat up. Have fun.

See our Gov't has ringfenced millions for sport at primary schools. It would be great if they gave each school a couple of unicycles,Bmx's,Cyclo Trials bikes. Bet the kids would love it.

Must be a Welsh thing,up here as CoC I couldn't give 2 hoots if a parent doubled up on the sections so as to avoid a bit hiking. Your point about the cross country being harder than the sections is valid,it's something clubs should be aware off. I wont knock MX as I've served my time there too but you do need a lot more cash. Club Trials have no need for a heavy handed approach,but at national level you have to expect a few sticklers. Anyway.if I get a complaint I send them to my wife,the get a grip look kills them. She says were all just playing and she's right.

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.