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  1. My wife brought up an issue regarding getting into the sport. , I live "in town" - well, village, but you know what I mean. Its an "urban" area, we have a back yard/driveway (pic below) that's @ 20 by 20 yards square, with some woods (not mine) adjacent - so not a lot of space to practice my trials riding skills! I've got a few cut logs up in the woods I can use, but that's about it. Suggestions?
  2. My wife brought up a couple of issues regarding getting into the sport. #1, Hauling the bike - if I do get a bike from Mike, I'll somehow have to cram it into the back of my Subaru Forester wagon! and #2, I live "in town" - well, village, but you know what I mean. Its an "urban" area, we have a back yard/driveway (pic below) that's @ 20 by 20 yards square, with some woods (not mine) adjacent - so not a lot of space to practice my trials riding skills!
  3. You're right on . The bike is at Mike's shop and he reccommended it to me. Going down to check it out in a few days.Seems like he has an excellent rep in the trials community as you're the second person to have positive things to say about him in this forum.
  4. Seems the concesus is this Beta model is a bit much for a rookie like me. The shop owner seems to agree - Mike said I should try out this 1990 Fantic 250 - (thread over in the Fantic section) http://www.trialscentral.com/forums/topic/47394-1990-fantic-250-as-starter-bike/
  5. Thanks for the tip on Mike. I plan to get down to his shop this week.
  6. I'm new to trials and am looking for a "starter" bike. A dealer who specializes in Trials bikes has a 1990 Fantic 250. Price is @ $1500US. He backs all his used bikes and rates this one as "7.75 Mechanical". I'm inclined to purchase from a dealer - especially a one specializing in trials bikes - rather than from an individual. How does this model stack up as a decent starter bike? What about parts availability? Any "issues" to watch for? The dealer thought that given my budget, size (big), and trials experience (zero!), he thought this bike would be a good one to choose. Comments?
  7. I'm new to trials and am looking for a "starter" bike. A dealer who specializes in Trials bikes has a 1991 Beta Zero 260. Price is @ $1800US. He backs all his used bikes and rates this one as "8.5 Mechanical". I'm inclined to purchase from a dealer - especially a one specializing in trials bikes - rather than from an individual. How does this model stack up as a bike to start out on?
  8. How about something like a 175? Enough oomph?
  9. I'm completely new to trials and I'm looking for my 1st bike. As a fairly big guy - 250lbs, 6'1" - I'm thinking I would need a larger bike. However a friend of mine said that as a novice, I'd find a small bike much easier to ride and handle and suggested that I start with something like a 125. Is this crazy or is my buddy right? Would a good 125 really be able to haul me thru a section? Or should I shoot for something like a 250 - 300?
  10. I'm new to trials and as with learning any new endevor, a good basic book always helps. Any recommendations on a book that shows trials tecniques and set ups for a beginner??
  11. I'm going to check out a 2002 Beta. It'll be my 1st trials bike if I decide to buy. However, right now, my only means of transporting the Beta is in the back of a Subaru - either my Outback or Forester. Will the Beta fit??? How about if I remove the front forks and rear wheel - as suggested by "bambam_n_chunx"? Yeah, I know a trailer or carrier would be the deal, but this is what I have to work with NOW....so?
  12. Current owner reports the following in answer to questions I put to him, based on Chuckindenver's suggestions: "Oil is Elf, It's what is recommended, I believe manual says to change the oil after 10 hours. I've only put about 3 on the bike since it was serviced. No change done yet. Ditto on the air filter. Clutch works much better after warm up. I still don't like the clutch, but that is mainly due to this being the first bike I've had with a hydraulic clutch. Just never developed a feel for it. (Got the same problem with the rear brake, for much the same reason.) Rear tire goes slack over time, but more like a week than overnight. Wheel bearings, fork seals, swingarm bearings etc. were gone over by Jacks Cycle ( of South Berwick Maine, specializes in trials) after I picked up the bike. Stu replaced one lower fork leg with a spare that had come with the bike, the replaced unit had had a crack welded in the axle area. Also de-goobered the rear brake. All looks fine by me. The bike original petcock failed, the previous owner simply added a second one inline to the first and left the old one on. Stu asked if I wanted it fixed, but agreed with me the current system works fine as it is, so we left well enough alone. Tires are worn, but not worn out in my opinion. You HAVE to shut the gas off when the bike is parked, or there is a good chance the gas will leak past the float valve." That's about it. Seems that the bike has recieved pretty good care. He sent me a short video of the bike - started on 2nd kick and sounds good. Question : How much does this bike weigh? If I get it, I'm going to have to haul it home in the back of my Subaru wagon! Will it fit? How about removing the front wheel? Rear wheel? Got to get a trailer hitch quick! But first get the Beta
  13. Thanks for the suggestions! Will do.
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