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They don't, if the did all trials bikes would be close to $10,000. I buy motorcycle and horse related stuff online from UK. Germany and Italy. As soon as you punch in US$ and destination, VAT is removed from the price.

I've been told by a person who has been involved with Montesa/Honda for years. He says that the door is absolutely one way, when you walk out. I mentioned that Bou is still obviously very fond of Busto, when you see them together. He said Bou has absolutely zero say, no matter how many Championships he wins.... Busto will never be back on a Montesa.

Mike is still your best info source for all your SY questions.

Forma Boulders are a little more like US$235. Wulfsport are usually the least expensive.

Problem right now in the US Market, is that EM wants to still charge the 20% EU VAT. When you look at the UK price without VAT, the US $ equivalent is about $500 higher. I would figure this is the transport/import charges. Then I realized the price EM quoted me minus $250 shipping from their US warehouse to my destination, is higher than the UK price with the VAT inclusive...

Jack was a little more circumspect, saying he learned something from it, and would be back next year better prepared. I'm surprised his supporters didn't keep him on track, but when you're on the gas trying to set Standard Time.......

The link to the Scott Trial Supplementary Rules (SR) isn't working, but I found this in a link to Final Instructions.... TSR18 OBSERVED SECTIONS The start and finish of each Observed Section and Sub-Section will be clearly defined “Begins” and “Ends” with cards and flags. If a driver misses any section then he will be automatically disqualified from the results. I also remember from reading the SR in previous years, that you get 50 points the first time for not making an honest attempt at a section, and disqualification for the second time.

Dibs back to Vertigo....

I'm in the minority, but I vote 125... especially if you liked it. I'm on my third 125 ('18 Scorpa Factory) and haven't felt a real need to go up in size. It takes a little more technique especially on big hills and larger obstacles, but the dividend for the novice, is a bike that feels slightly lighter and has a slower ground speed. If you feel that you've outgrown it in a year, the market for used 125's is always good. I've ridden Factory Model Sherco/Scorpa 250's, there is definitely a big difference on the motor between the Sherco/Scorpa Factory and the Sherco ST/Scorpa SC. The Factory is quite a bit more snappy and less novice friendly. I owned a '17 Scorpa 125SC before the '18 Scorpa 125 Factory, and the difference in the motor is much less noticeable, but still there. If you go Sherco 250, I'd go for the ST.

I always remember his pronunciation of Jaime Busto's name as Jamie for the first broadcast. It got better though!

Don't shoot the messenger.... It's not what I think, but seems to be what the FIM is thinking. EM is being conservative, as they should be. Gas Gas has spent money on competition like drunk sailors for the last 3 years, and they are on thin ice again.

TrialGP (The WTC, not the class) is an elite premier series, and they are approaching TrialE as such. The aim isn't a bunch of clubmen, on their bits and batteries bikes.... It's to get top companies to invest in the new technology, and showcase it on the world stage. We can argue whether this is a good approach or not? Off road motorcycle sport is more accessible compared to road racing, so the elite argument maybe isn't holding up. The World Enduro Super Series Championship is pushing the FIM Enduro World Championship out as the premier series, mainly because it allows clubmen to compete in the events along with the top riders. This is going off on a non- TrialE tangent.... Trials is a very small sport compared to enduro, but imagine a World Trials Super Series, with more traditional type trials..... SSDT, Scott Trial, Santigosa 3 Day, the new Jurrasic 3 Day in Costa Rica, and some more. A place for second tier WTC riders to find work, other than become Hard Enduro riders. Clubmen riders ride along with the the professionals. I think this could be a shot in the arm for trials.

Have you talked to Mike Komer at the Tryals Shop? Mike was the Tech Support guy for OSSA when they were importing. He probably sent any equipment back to Lewisport, but would have some ideas.

Yup, an electric urban mobility company doesn't see a future in off road motorcycles the same way it did 3 plus years ago..... that's no surprise! Mark's statements about restructuring are also conjecture, until real investors can be found to buy Torrot's share out. A lot of the new factory and third party warehouse, is about the Catalan independence crisis and how the Spanish Government wants to move business out of that region, and into other parts of Spain. I'd guess the Spanish Government had some incentives for Torrot to do it.

It's more like BMW buying Husqvarna to enter the off road segment which looked lucrative, but wasn't. Gas Gas has also done what BMW did with Husqvarna.... it owns the North American distributor directly, and spent gobs of cash chasing the elusive and supposedly giant USA Market to no avail for the last 3 years.

The section chief observer is just above above Toni when he goes over the rock and dabs, but he is fiddling with the ribbon, and not fully focused on Toni. It seems like he should see his foot on the ground. As said many times before.... if the observer doesn't see it, it doesn't exist! I watched Fuji's ride through that section.... The Chief Observer isn't fiddling with the ribbon, he's grabbing on to the stake for dear life, so he doesn't slide down the hill! Still he's clearly more focused on grabbing the stake, than watching Toni.

You know my default answer Rob.... Check with Mike at the Tryals Shop. On my '18 Scorpa, I'd probably go with the OEM Regina Trials chain from RYP. Sherco/Scorpa bikes run a half link chain from the factory.

Point is that Shirty at GGUK or any other independent importer makes their own decision about what they import, based on what's available. GGNA is run by the Factory. The Factory decides what happens here, and they are in cutback mode......

Gas Gas North America (GGNA) is solely owned subsidiary of Torrot. I believe it is the only Gas Gas Distributor directly owned. This has become the KTM Model for National Distributors, and Torrot decided to do it for the North America. So if Torrot is putting the brakes on... GGNA is going to feel it more directly the other independent importers.

I've ridden both, and I'd say the TRS 250 RR, is softer power than the Beta 250 standard model. I ride a Scorpa 125 Factory.

He won his class this weekend, so must be working for now.....

I'm with lineaway on this..... I rode a TRS RR with the Curves and liked them. I bought a pair for my '18 Scorpa and there was a short period of adjustment, but they have improved my riding. I'm a short rider at 5'6", so it helps me get over the front of the bike more, as Pat states in the video.

A long shot, but you tried both ends, so now try what links them..... Switch out the clutch hose, as there could be some internal manufacturing flaw in the line.

Tryals Shop in the USA has them. http://www.tryalsshop.com/

Maybe doing that road jump he posted on IG a few days ago?!?