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Easy test to make sure which one of the two areas the problem is coming from. Take the tank off and hold it level along side the bike while you lift the rear wheel. You can narrow down whether it's the fuel feed from the tank or if it's carburation problems at least. Not seen much of the mini. Just a thought - if it has a reserve, is it the same on reserve? Maybe has the same cheapish in-line tap as my lads rev50 in which case, not relevant. If it's a normal tap, possibility that the standpipe thet protrudes in to the tank is too long? Worth looking at it maybe if the first test above shows a fuel feed problem.

Hmmmm.... Very disappointed Dabster. Not sure I like it at all. You ill or summat?

We normally have a high powered battery drill with spare battery, and some good masonry bits, and for very long days out, a small generator

I'll add my reply from a UK perspective only. Can't say how our ways would fit in with what you do. Firstly - your riders must be more intelligent than ours to get it to work Most (99%) of our trials are fully observed by parents/friends/family etc so there is nothing complicated, but you tell half the riders to start at section 1 and half at section 6 and even that can cause questions and problems One thing that happens at less well supported UK trials is there are observers where possible, but on sections which cannot be manned, the punch (or observers board) is left there tied to a tree or stake. Riders ride the section and then take over observing. Most riders will see 3 or 4 riders through, and most take their fair turn. Punch cards are easier for this because they can't just ride off. Sections need to be marked out hopefully to be seen from the ends flags. Another advantage is observers can pick up a punch and mark for a while and then move on when they get bored or hungry or cold. There's always a chance that somebody tries to cheat - but lay down the rules and the penalties for cheating at the start of the event (exclusion for the rest of your club events) and the rest is down to the people involved. Bit disappointing to hear about a possible niche problem. That's one thing I've never noticed in any trial ever in over 30 years in UK. I've done loads of sports and it remains to be one of the least snobby, best behaved sports I've seen. Maybe that is a problem brought in by group marking.

Most trials aren't on the road (it should say in TMX if it's a road trial). 99% of regular club trials are on private land. You just need to be a member of the ACU (if it's an ACU event) at a cost of

Saw it in action this weekend. Looks lovely, sounds lovely. I never had a Yam mono, I was always Fantic, so don't have a built in affinity for them, but I did have a little twinge when I saw this one. Loverrrly job. In answer to your question "are they still competitive these days?". Not until Mark sells it. It's a shame, but on the plus side, it's lovely to see an old man enjoying himself no matter what Sorry Mark, you couldn't expect me to be complimentary all the way through eh me dear? :santa1:

Pretty damn good

If it's your first license you need the passport photo's. Much of the form is unused for trials riders. If your next trial is in the new year (probably) it would be worth taking everything along ready to be posted off, then when it's stamped you can present the lot to the secretary for them to send it off. Would be a fairly tight club secretary who didn't accept that as proof of postage

Would be good if we could get an idea of the standard they'll be aiming at early on (clerk of course). 2004 had much more National route riders. There seemed to be a mass exodus to the clubman route this year, even for riders of much more ability than myself. I've enjoyed the National route for the last few years. If it's likely to be the same level again then there is no question for me. Just a wee bit concerned that the mass exodus of many an expert rider to the clubman route will stiffen the National route up this year??? If there is priority for National riders and it's well publicised, maybe it will keep the riders on the national route?

Now there's a challenge. Full Novogar round in a turban

Need me to try a few drop offs Gasserboy? Give me a shout if that shiny thing needs a proper testing

Mon 26th Dec Manchester 17 Boxing Day Madness Trial - Fold Farm Fernilee

That would seem like a great idea. I would imagine it wouldn't be too hard to find someone somewhere to host them. I would think it may be fairly expensive though? Although if they're just splitting costs with someone who's already going to all the world rounds then maybe not. And imagine having a rider of your own class to practice with every single day - pushing each other along (I'm thinking of the benefit to the UK rider as well, someone like Wigg, Danby). How would it fit in with things like schooling? Just think of the other benefits - they could learn to drink properly, play a contact sport without all the pansy protection, get a proper man's accent (unless they stayed down south), see white people play basketball, learn what tax is, get used to arctic weather (in summer), learn to drive a car with gears (and quarter of an engine). Seriously though, what would it take?

Been looking at this photo and wondering how he held it. I would expect to come out of that skip on the back wheel these days (if not on my ar5e). He looks like he's already dropped the front wheel below the level of the skip? And he looks like his weight's further forward than you'd expect. Might be one of those spot the ball type photo's where you'd never imagine they were in that position at any time to get to where they were going. Anyone explain? Looks like he would go over the bars from that position?

Hmmmmm....you reckon the spokes are loose then? Don't want to play down a PDI, but d'ya reckon something of this nature would be picked up? Don't think we should persecute any dealers yet for missing this sort of problem when putting the loctite on. Apologies for my sarcasm - I was born ar5e first

Hmmm...could be - It's got all the clerk of course and steward stuff on, but just realised it doesn't say trials rider like last years did. Right - better get my forms sent off - I can have a spare one to leave in the car - nobody will notice Edit: Thanks for your explanation John. We got there on our own eventually. Just shows if you leave us idiots long enough, we'll come to the same conclusion as you, and enjoy several day's thinking about it

I think mine may have been paid for as part of the "Sound Meter" course I did a few weeks ago? Mine says licence on the front so in my book it's a fe<kin' licence

Not sure what you're getting at there Stu. If it was in answer to my post, you maybe misunderstood it. It was intended very light heartedly. I've not sent my forms off yet this year, just got an email saying license was on it's way. Probably a clerical error somewhere. I do organise the odd trial or two throughout the year and I've never complained the licence was too expensive. In fact I've previously said i would be willing to pay more. Love you lots :santa1: Gaz

Think he's just on about the parking. From memory it was about a fiver. Can't be too bad with 3 or 4 people in the car, or even with one for that matter. When you compare it to parking in some sidestreet in London for

ACU Licence really is too cheap! I got an email today: This is an automatically generated email. Please do not respond to this email. This is to confirm that your licence was produced today and will be posted out shortly. Thank you for riding with the ACU and we wish you a safe and successful season. Not filled my form out yet???? I would like to thank whoever has paid mine Merry xmas :santawink:

You're starting to remind me of Alan Partridge now Ishy They do a charity trial up near Buxton every August bank holiday. I think a combination of Macc Trials, Manchester 17 and maybe Staffs Moorlands (sorry if I missed someone). Probably not many places that suit it, but it's a great day out. A country show with a real trial at the side of it. Half arena sections right next to the show, and half real sections just off the side of the hill. Usually do an easy trial in the morning, followed by a harder trial in the afternoon. Public can see the experts AND the wobblers ride real trials plus cars and arena based rocks. AND they associate us trials riders with a country show!

Big room?

Yeah - Fair one - GO for better guidance on length of sections

One problem I see with the purse events - you can only give it to the top class. Maybe that's what should happen, but I don't see how money can be paid to other classes. We are different to these cycle events that have been talked about: When you progress to the next class in this race, the worst that will happen is you get left behind (to whatever extent). When you are forced to progress to the next level in trials the worst that could happen is you can't get through a single section all day, or you die trying. Our sport doesn't seem to have clearly structured classes. Presumably most of these cycle events have structured classes. Our current system would be VERY easy to cheat if someone started paying money for the classes. Is yours different over there?

Be interesting to see what they do with the time limit. I thought the time limit on my section at Hawkstone was too tight. Yes, you could say the section wasn't marked out with the time limit in mind....but, wasn't the time limit brought in just to do away with the ridiculous time wasting? If the sort of sections we are seeing regularly need more time then maybe 2 minutes would stop it being a race? Looking through the Duluth DVD (Thanks R2W ) there were a few very rushed sections there too. I reckon the time should be extended, or more guidance given on the section being marked out to suit the time.