petert

Maybe I am being old school and I applaud your bouncy skills could 99% of that be accomplished by careful line selection and throttle control, thereby saving lots of energy! Would be far more appropriate with no stop rules.

Can also be caused by low octane fuel. Not sure what carb you have but make sure it is a fuel screw if you follow Ben's instruction otherwise you will be weakening the mixture if an air screw. Fuel screw will be next to intake Airscrew will be near airbox end of carb

Seeing your location I suspect you have already spoken with Mr Renham! If a Rotax engine then have you tried and Aprilia one?

Try here http://www.trialscanada.com/ There appears to be a trials club in Nova Scotia if that's any nearer

There is some info on the Bognor club website as they are running the Sat event (Sat & Sun are about 40 miles apart). I know they are accepting entries on the day for both days if that's any help. I know what you mean about the Tongham website, I've never been able to get past that first page either! The Sun event is approx 6-7 miles south of Guildford right next door towhere they film Top Gear

There used to be a very active trials scene around the Montreal area

If it's the same as a Rev 3 one then I got an SKF one from my local bearing supplier for £14

If that began 539 it would denote a TY125

North Hants this Sunday is AMCA, so no Licence required

Giles, there is a North Hants club trial at Frensham Vale this coming Sunday and they always have a wobblers/beginners line

I use 66:1 mix Putoline 75w light gear oil, I found ATF made the gearbox too notchy Putoline do readymixed coolant which I also use, it is suitable for alloy cases

I have a 2000 Rev 3 and yes you can still get parts. Lampkins will have most parts. 1. shock mount play 2. wheels bearings 3. clutch dragging (see mod in Beta section) 4. Carb overflowing (see mod in Beta section) 5. Make sure cooling fan works 6. Electrics can give up with no notice (ask me how I know, Bradford ignitions can rebuild for under £100) Hope that helps

If it's for adjusting the shock I think you mean a C spanner or wrench, depending on your geographical location

I am old enough to remember when things changed from 1-3-5 marking to 1-2-3-5 marking and there was only one line! I don't think so much the problem lies with the no stop rule but rather the sections themselves. C of Cs have been so used to laying out stop sections that it will take a little time to adjust to the new rules.

Cambs trials centre do the adaptor too http://www.cambstrialscentre.com/sparepartsaccesories.htm and scroll down

Send the lot off to Bradford Ignitons. Stator, trigger coil etc. Steve will diagnose and cure the problem, he has just done mine. Approx week turnaround, will cost less than what he just paid for a CDI

And Craftsman/Sears will not post to UK, I've tried. Halfords pro range are surprisingly good and fairly cheap, plus they have the lifetime guarantee, Lets face it there are Halfords pretty much everywhere. They are probably the UK equivalent of craftsman. Snap on I've found to be very overpriced and are OK for snob value

Try here, very useful for info http://www.trialspartsusa.com/

http://www.allensusedtrialsspares.co.uk/#

Montesa

Hook Woods is probably the nearest "legal" practice area, but riding most weekends you'll be pushed to have time for pratice! If I were you I would plump for a 200 or 250 of some description. You may find the bigger engined bikes a bit brutal for a beginner. A yam engined Scorpa would be a good choice for a beginner as they have a nice soft engine, but the power is there when required. My little 125 has plenty of power but lacks a bit of torque with my svelt figure on it and I find myself revving the wotsits off it on some bigger hills. Mind you the last modern(ish) trials bike I rode was a 327 Gas Gas back in the early 90s. You have to realise that trials is more about technique and throttle control than out and out power. You only have to look at enduros and see that a lot of the top riders started out as trials riders. Trials will certainly improve your riding skills

Well I am currently making a return to trials after an 18 year lay off at the grand old age of 57, so, no you are not too old! At the moment I am am riding a 125 Rev 3 which fine for all but the the big hills. My riding gear seems to have shrunk in the past 18 years . The person responsible for this return is an ex British Championship sidecar motocrosser who himself has decided to hang up to motocross boots a few yrears ago. I am not a million miles from you over in Addlestone. You will certainly find trials a bit more friendly on the wallet! In our area we are pretty spoilt for choice and can ride an event nearly every weekend within a 50 mile radius. Sometimes 2 in a weekend if that way inclined

Steve, had a look today and the one I have will add a 3rd to the list! Same as above but without the step bit!

post a pic of the one you need, as I have a brand new unused base gasket that is of no use to me!