totty79

If the information is accurate then they're getting a fair wrap. Crap quality from other manufacturers just means problems are widespread in the sector, it doesn't excuse Honda.

Legally I think it's if it's motorised that matters not the type of motor. I think it would generate a lot fewer complaints, in part due to low noise but also in part due the prejudice against motorbikes not being applied to it by the general public. If I could get one for the same money as my evo I'd have one.

"You will probably Injure yourself but the more you beat your self up the tougher your body becomes" You might change your mind when those injuries are 20+ year old. I speak from experience, but to be honest I'd do most of it again.

Welcome. I'm fairly new to trials but I've been taught some basics from an experienced rider and I'm happy to pass on the knowledge. I haven't ridden for about 4 months and wasn't any good before that so need to cover basics anyway. Warden Law is poor preparation for a trail as the terrain is very different to trails I've watched or entered, but it'll be fine to start with. Personally I prefer practice to trials and Warden Law is really close so I just keep going back. It's £15 per day, or £10 per day with a £10 annual membership.

Castor oil fumes also gives you the trots. Pilots used to suffer from dehydration due to it. Most idling are probably on Beta's, let it cool and the stuck clutch may put you in a hedge on start up :-)

It never lasts long for me either and has been much worse in the last month. I now usually copy the address of the page, log out and back in, paste the link then reply. It's a hassle but is better than clearing cookies every few days. It's either that or only visit the site from work.

The last trial I attempted I ran out of time due to the between section riding. There was only one section I couldn't dab my way through, but 4 problem areas between sections.

Wheelbase and weight distribution have a big impact on acceleration from a standing start. I had a 90 VFR750 that was particularly quick off a standing start, much quicker than my current CB1300 which has a big torque advantage and maybe 15% higher bhp. On a trials bike I think power delivery is more important than quantity. Many 250 are much lower compression than the equivalent 300.

Beta 250 vs gas gas 250. Not a great difference. For me gas gas wins on chassis, beta on motor. Tight turns easier and natural feeling on gas gas but I was moving from an older gas gas. Throttle response not just on opening but on closing much better on the beta - in part a heavier flywheel feeling. I bought the beta.

I've used chinese carbs, but not on a trials bike. Only issue I had was jet tolerances were poor so it's best to use genuine ones when rejetting to suit a motor. Also some copies are better quality than others so it can be a bit of a gamble.

Keep an eye on your bikes in the Durham/Sunderland area, I'm not sure if I've had local scum watching me or been followed but I suspect they're local. As they weren't successful this info may help others. First attempt on the weekend of the 20th/21st - crow bar used on the door but failed to open it, possibly disturbed - the Enfield bolt locks held up to it. Second attempt 01:30 on the 5th - they got the door open by bending it ( a piece of box section between the bolt locks would have prevented this) the Xena alarm which was smashed is thought to have made them reluctant to hang around, the ground anchors and chains stopped them from simply running off with a bike. There is also some damage to the roof which I believe was to check the contents. We were away both weekends so they may also be watching the house (In Manchester after the Red Bull City Trial during the second attempt) This is a council lockup without power and in a different street to the house so security options are limited, but what I've done has worked so far. The bikes have been moved to another location (sadly too far away for convenient access) and I have have a few hundred quids worth of security items on order but for obvious reasons I can't disclose them. I now need to wait for a new door to be fitted. I wonder if they'll try again on the 19th to keep the pattern going or next time I pack the car and head off for the weekend.

In my limited experience you'll struggle for some parts on a 99 gas gas, although service items will be fine. I didn't have one for long but ended up having fork springs made, I couldn't find them new and the two used ones I got both had a crack.

Be careful not to be fooled by the good riders malling it look easy, but most things are low risk so worth a try. The hardest bits for me where the route from 2 to 3, the end bit of section 4 and the route from 6 to 7. I lost so much time (and energy) stuck between sections that I didn't get the chance to attempt a 4th lap.

You'll find it in the calendar section of the site, hopefully this link will work http://www.trialscentral.com/events-calendar/eventdetail/3108/-/consett-d-m-c-trial

Welcome, I might go to Bedburn but it's 50/50 at the min, if you want to see how a new starter copes let me know, it'll be my second trial.

Welcome. For insurance assuming you mean for road use try http://www.msminsurance.co.uk/trialsenduro.asp and Carole Nash. With any oil question you're best off searching as there are so many opinions on it, oil threads are a standing joke on most bike forums. I'd recommend changing it now using a light gear oil and waiting until you have digested all opinions before doing the next change to whatever oil and change interval you've been swayed towards. Also brace yourself for being repeatedly told that it's not a good choice of starter bike by people that are probably right, they were right about my choice of first bike - I miss the torque for fun but in a section it was overkill.

Having had to deal with the corrosion caused by acidic silicone on alloy rims I'd strongly advise against using it. Just assemble as designed.

I tried the plastic panel on mesh suit style armour and found it too hot and restrictive. I now wear a O’Neal Stealth Protector Shirt, once warm the elbow and shoulder armour is so soft and flexible that you don't even notice it. Only downsides are cost at £100 and it's a pain to wash as not all of the armour is removable.

Is there a timetable available for the event? Just wanting to work out what time to set off and when we're likely to get back.

Welcome, Take a look at the thread entitled New Northeast Rider.

Hi, yes I bought a 2012 Beta Evo 250 last Sat, haven't ridden it yet. I was set on getting something lighter after last time out at Edmundsley/Dean Acres. Don't think I can make Sunday. I've spectated once at Pea Farm and liked the look of the sections, but it's difficult for me to get there on time.

Welcome to the forum. I live near Warden Law and I'm also quite new to trials. I've found plenty to ride at WL, although there isn't much variation in terrain. There's a place near Edmundsley in a dene so very different to WL. It would be advisable not go alone as it's not an easy area for the owners to check. I'm hoping to go there Sat afternoon, but it will be a last minute decision - if I'm short on time I'll go to WL to avoid wasting time traveling. PM me if you want to join me.

For those temps you only need an appropriately rated sleeping bag and something to insulate you from the floor, I wouldn't bother with a heater. Try to get a bag with a comfort rating down -5, it would be called a 4 season bag here. Some bags have 3 ratings with a comfort range and then extreme ranges either side of it, you need the temp to be in comfort as they aren't joking when using the word extreme. I've used a 2 season bag at -6, it's extreme range went down to -10 but it's comfort range started at +7, those nights weren't fun.

I tend to find that the easiest way to select neutral on most bikes is to do it with your foot as you're rolling to a stop - once stopped clutch drag makes it more difficult and that's why people end up doing it by hand. Can't help on the gearing, it's as much down to personal preference as anything else and it sounds like you've found what works for you. I haven't yet experimented with tyre pressures, I run 7psi front 4psi rear as advised by several more experienced riders. I'd be concerned about nipping a tube or damaging a rim if going much lower in the front.

Prague technology museum and Manchester Museum of Science and Industry.