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A club member the other day said ATF is meant to be used in a pressurised system , I've no idea could this be so?

There's not many of these SRs about I had a couple and had no issues . Sherco of that year is very different with the rear mounted tank . What I would say is if the bikes nice it would be a safe enough buy.

My question would be does Trials need Championships and that's at every level from club to WTC. Three most popular trials in the UK are the Scott the SSDT and the Reeth 3 three day don't do championships. We've about 200 members and try getting a decent turnout at a presentation hopeless, also the club up here that gets the best entries for it's club trials has no awards. The average Trials rider has little interest in these things they just want a fun day on the bike.

Much as I love my Ossa it's not really a bike for new folk or anyone who doesn't know there way round a Trials bike. They're a one off with a load of stuff different from most other bikes. If you know what you're doing great ,probably better stick to the regulars Sherco/ Scorpa would be my pick second hand.

Identical to my 83 though It didn't look like that when I got rid of it. 84 had the Marzocchi forks can't mind what else was different never seen one for years.

Good laugh but the reality is the US is one of the most devided countries around and you're probably quite likely to get shot going to that cabana bar at 8am. Anyway Trials is massive here compared with the US but it's all funded with good people giving up there time and energy to put a shedload of events on up and down the country. That's the British way try and help each other out. Now when it comes to promoting something like a WTC it's different and needs some outside help. No doubt the promoters will get very little help if any so it'll have to be self funding that's why they need a bit cash at the gate. Well better go now and set out tomorrows Trial.

I think I could tell by the smell if the bikes using transmission oil imagine the exhaust would be a bit dribbly too. About 3 years ago mine went right of song like a regular bike running with the choke on. Must have felt brave and adjusted the sensor by hand mind you I didn't totally slacken it just enough as move it a minute amount. Just listening to the motor until it took throttle nice and clean and set it at that. Can't even mind which way I moved it but it'll be obvious if you give it a go and mind to mark the original position. Anyway I take no responsibility for this post if you destroy your motor all I'll say is mine's still perfect after all this time and it's done a load of work. What could possibly go wrong!

Over here there's only a couple still competing on them must have been about 15/20 at one time. Funny how bikes just disappear must be loads in garages and sheds.

How many of these do you think are in Canada?

The thing is it's nice to be different and to be a trials rider is a bit odd to start with. I suppose if we all did the sensible thing we would all be on 4rts. As far as odd bikes go the Jotagas doesn't even scratch the surface of the gird's I've owned and Trialled. Some bikes are brilliant but totally boring I.e every 4rt and Beta ever made.

Three years it's been going and I didn't know, next thing you'll be telling me is Sammy Miller is no longer British Champion. Don't know about this dragonfly looks like they raided the Ossa parts bin to finish it off that probably gives you a clue as to what happened to it . Regardless not one person has turned up to any of our club's trials on an E bike (Osets excepted)and we run a lot could it be because we would refuse to put them in a separate class? Maybe there's hundreds of E bikers out there chomping at the bit to ride only deterred by the lack of a plastic trophy on offer.

Can't help noticing that the FIM has introduced a new E bike class in there WTC. Normally the introduction of a new class even at club level grinds my gears and take it from a man with massive respect for delicate trials transmissions it's the proverbial red flag. However I feel I must embrace it as the championships are now so fragmented I could be in with as shout if I can just hang on in there. I really see an over 55 clapped out Scorpa living within the East Neuk "World championship" could have my name written all over the Trophy.

Hi Walz questions a bit above my pay grade. Thing I would say and you probably know this the suspension will soften off considerably after a few hours use so I wouldn't rush to set up right away. What I do know is that riders set ups vary so going by the book if there is one might not suit you. As an old guy I set up my bikes really soft as I'm not exactly hitting steps flat out in 3rd and really all I want is the bike to grip. As I say I don't think it's an exact science happy fiddling.

Well they came second which is better than the 250th place my son got in the Scottish. As a few up here would say they did no bad.

Cheers I'll give them a call.

Hi, I'm running a trial this evening up here in Jockland. Anyway I've been informed that some sort of Football/kick about is taking place at this time ? I can't have this affecting the entry! Anyone know about this and can there date be changed?

All the bikes should be standard production models keep the cost down for all of us . What's this adding weight nonsense? That bike should be illegal.

The best thing about having an Ossa is that it's different. I know Beta's are like a plague in most places, round here it's Scorpas as we've a very good dealer. Still looks more modern than anything love it when folk are moaning about dirt in there carbs. Would I buy a new one if they started up again? No because I'm a miserable tight Fifer and anyway this one runs spot on. Oh, and the local Scorpa knows all about Ossa's too.

Hi there you're clutch should ideally clear before the lever reaches you're spare fingers. you can likely adjust it with some fine tuning but if you're really green get someone who knows there stuff to set it up or it could cost you a clutch. Neb's right too a shorty lever might be the answer. Also sounds like you're gripping the bike too tightly, most beginners do this and it takes a bit of time to learn how to relax. Have fun.

A month! I bought a new Fantic 307 in 1990 it broke my heart, couldn't ride for over a decade.

It's a funny old trial, there's always something that's not factored in . The weather can kill you and there's bike trouble and mad time schedules that just work against you. You can never plan for every eventuality. I would say the fitter you are the better and the better the rider you are the less fit you have to be. I would say just go for it as the chance is you'll not get an entry first time but be prepared for a very hard week and don't expect to enjoy yourself until after Town Hall Brae. It'll still be the best thing you've ever done on a trials bike by miles.

Got a copy at the SSDT and just finished. Certainly enjoyed it very candid. Some real eye openers for me, the Honda/Montesa 4rt and the Wheelie parts in particular. The whole book is full of humour , certainly worth the £20 even by the exacting standards of a tight Yorkshireman (Londoner?)

Hi the luckyone, here's my take on your problem. I find most modern bikes too high geared which forces you to ride on the clutch rather than use the throttle. This is fine if your clutch control is good but the bikes "run away" with most beginners so everything's happening too fast. I can't comment on the Vertigo but recently I've tried New Scorpas/TRS/Sherco and I would have to gear them down to be comfortable.. I'm sure plenty veterans like myself find this the case.

+To me consistency is the key you can't be easy on the clubmen and then hard on the good lads. I've observed at the SSDT and I feel most observers like myself try to be very lenient. Remember these riders are all trying hard under very difficult conditions and have paid well for the privilege. Never had any issues with the observing up there and have never felt the need to question an observer and I've ridden a few times including last week.

I'm all for crushing any pre 65 bikes certainly be more fun than riding one.