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I did exactly what turbofurball did but normal trials pressures in tyres. I got however hacked off with the time it took. If you have only 1 bike a dave cooper rack (or similar) is pretty cheap and far quicker to load and on road. A van is clearly a better option from a theft point of view.

I think you could do most local club trials on this starting with a full tank assuming the tank is the same size as a sherco 125. I used to fill up on 3rd lap ( on my sons bike) but stopped doing it recently as I felt I didn't really need to and touch wood have not ran out. I would be interested on views generally on this, appreciate the bigger 2 stroke bikes will drink more fuel. Am I cutting it to close to the bone is the question.

My son has done it in the past, we just turned up on day and entered. It was an excellent trial set out by factory Kev I believe. Just get your ACU licence in advance, although you may well be able to apply on the day ( not sure about this) The sections are ideal for a beginner and we may well do this one, only slight drawback for us is they are quite a way from West Yorkshire. I would just turn up and enjoy and not worry about technicalities, it is stop allowed. If you have any questions just ask a observer or one of the club officials or riders, they are a friendly bunch.

S3 I bought them following recommendation on TC, Superb.

Thanks everyone plenty of choices for this year. alex .

I would quite like details of a Scott equivalent time observation trial for next year suitable for clubman / youth.

The same happened to me as happened to stpauls above however the solution was to pull the lever out a few millimetres. It was an after market part I bought also Apico. alex

You are spoilt for choice in the area. My son is similar age and has done trials this year over border with Bolton / Darwen / Rochdale & Manchester 17 clubs ( a bit further away ) and also Horsforth, Spen Valley & West Leeds In Yorkshire as they also do trials specifically aimed at Beginners. You can just about do a trial every weekend if you are prepared to travel.

Not sure if any lever is guaranteed unbreakable. I had the same problem with my sons bike, levers bending regularly, and bought a set of flexi levers from Splat Shop in England. Very happy problem solved I would recommend.

I had exactly the same problem with my Montesa. New iridium plug sorted issue. Never fails to amaze me, how easy my bike starts even after weeks sat doing nothing. It is definitely a push more than Gas Gas style kick.

Yes they very much do, currently at development stage, give your name to Nick at Vertigo and he will contact you when the Bike is ready to test.

Agree I was an observer, the iPad scoring was interesting as well ( backed up with punchcard as stopgap until technology proven) Not sure if 4 observers per section would work for club trials however ! you could download an app to keep up to speed on who was leading, which was very interesting. This I understand is part of big picture for mass audience appeal. Thoughts on the future !

I think you will be ok with a 250 bearing in mind your past off-road exp

Not sure if this applies to this model but later 4rts, it is quite usual to fit a 9 front sprocket which slows bike down and may assist you..

S3s arrived quickly last week courtesy of splatshop. Fitted and they are superb. Thanks everyone for the advice.

I think you have to pay

I moved a few months ago from a Sherco 250 2006 which was an excellent bike, just fancied a change as bike was getting old , to a 2015 mint 4rt which I got a good deal on, still getting used to it but first impressions are good, the build is excellent, brilliant on the moors ( sounds great when you open it up), best clutch I have ever had, still however going through adjustment period, as different technique required, so whilst it feels better, debate if any better in reality at this stage. Only problem I had with 4rt was starting it at outset, a new iridium plug solved that. On the basis you only ride once a month, I suspect you are like me ( no Toni Bou or jrsunt ) so adjustment may not be so critical as starting point lower for our level. I would also say go for it and join the 4rt club.

Thanks everyone. I have ordered S3 hardrocks

Dabba, I will have just rechecked the aftermarket ones on close examination are not apico, they sit at a different angle so yes you may be right apico ones may fit if the angle is adjustable. What pegs do you use.

I noticed at the weekend the foot pegs on my Sons Sherco 2015 ( 125) are not a patch on the Apico wide studded foot pegs I have on my Montesa 4RT. The Montesa ones I have are more akin to mountain bike pedals with excellent grip, they do not fit the Sherco hence post, for alternative good foot pegs as I am going to buy new foot pegs for the Sherco. I would appreciate information on the best after market foot pegs ones everyone uses, that will fit a Sherco. I am looking from a grip perspective.

To the average club rider, does the difference between your modern standard shocks and your ohlin or similar upgrade make that much difference. A expert rider told me, he doubts it. is this view shared. Fully appreciate fantic shocks and modern standard mono shocks are very different.

Try a new plug iridium if tank vent is not the problem

I went through the same pain with my sons bike, gas gas pro 125 I could start it ( not first kick ) he could not easily, excellent bike in superb condition, just hard to start, bit the bullet and bought Sherco 125 which starts first time. Whilst it is definitely a matter of technique, Gas Gas are clearly not the easiest bikes to start. Ironically the gas gas was previously owned and maintained by factory Kev, it was his Sons bike.

Even if he had completed and the weather was normal for the Scottish, Toni admits he is not at his best in mud in commentary, but still destroys field. I suspect that James was disappointed with his result and also potentially Jack Price ( although clearly Jack is still very young and on steep learning curve and still improving rapidly) Big question is who will be next trials superstar to threaten Toni. I would be interested in thoughts.

Sensational, I doubt this will ever be repeated. Young Tom Minta or Jack Price clearly also did very well however Dougie takes things to a new level. As a " old " new member of the montesa 4rt club, I can only dream of performing at this level. The question now is, who is the next winner, Dougie, Minta, Price, Bou or one of the numerous younger Yorkshire riders that are getting better every week.