OK , So now when your back tire hits the ground , go about 3 feet forward then flick a 180 and go back over the log ... And tape that at normal speed ....
Glenn
That's next week
Give me chance, I only got the bike at the end of January...
I found practicing basic trials at a quarry on my 450 ktm gave me so much more confidence on the trails, especially in deep mud, while the fast guys are starting, stopping and paddling through but going as fast as they can, I'd be going as smooth as possible without a dab, once you get confident in mud with balance, throttle and clutch control, you're on to a winner.
I can jump logs, do drifting etc on my ktm, but once I get on the trials bike then, it feels like a bmx so the two bikes/disciplines compliment each other in my opinion.
Myself and 5 others did a days training at Stu Days trials school yesterday, what a fantastic day it was. I only got a bike at the end of January so didn't have much experience, but the day started with the basics and by the end we all left with much more confidence and a real understanding of how things should be done not how we think it should. Stu is a brilliant instructor, his whole set up on his land is superb, you get a proper home cooked lunch, unlimited drinks etc, he even topped up our tanks at lunch time even though we had taken our own bikes, but the other big plus is the terrain, it's so varied and challenging. I ache today like a bitch and I've got a swollen little finger from an over the handlebars excursion but it was a small price to pay for a top experience I won't forget. Phil http://www.trials-school.co.uk
I've had this happen twice since I bought it in January, the one ride it leaked on both legs so much in my van it left a puddle of oil (was strapped down with forks a bit compressed), bought a seal mate and it instantly stopped them leaking.
It's since sorted the left one again, so I wiped it yesterday and all good again.
I drained the forks a couple of weeks back and put new oil in, the forks felt ace afterwards.
I'm thinking of fitting some fork gaitors or tubes, where I ride the bike gets covered in crap.
SP1 that was very good of you to do that. Just spoken with Stu and looks as though you will have to put up with me as well next Saturday. At least i will give you something to laugh at as i crash through.
No problem mate, you're welcome.
Our party aren't any better so we can laugh at each other
I emailed Stu yesterday about the possibility of joining you on the 7th, no reply as yet, i had considered joining ESTC too but i also wondered about the extent of the practice area. I was going to go along to a trial and have a look but Hanks you have convinced me so the membership form will go in the post today.
i go to earl shilton most weekends unless we go to to a trial, it's £50 a year membership but with that you can practice on there ground every day of the week if you want to, i have also started to go there training days and they are £20 for a full day and they are excellent value for money, the last one i went they had three guys there to train us and the advice was top notch, i would say it would about an hour from you, thats how long it takes me to get there from burton, the good thing about a club is there is always someone there willing to help you out and your riding on legal ground.
Everyone has been on about earl Shilton, does it get busy on the weekends? Is there enough obstacles and space for a few people to be there?
I've been thinking about joining there as I've heard nothing but good reports about them.
And tape that at normal speed ....
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This is what I used as a guide.
I got putoline 'something or other' 5w oil.