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Rustandoil, theres a couple of places to go practicing near Chelt, Killkenny and Aggs Hill, small venues but legal and plenty to do. Scorpa 3 runs the Stratford upon Avon Trials Club and they have routes for everyone, theres also a practice area near Snowshill called Top Farm, think its a fiver to ride per day.

Me,Ralph and SurgeonRocher get up the Yennards, top place for Trials and practice, probably going this Sunday for a wobble

Great vids thanks for posting them

I hope the Gasser 4 stroke will work out well for them, but from my own experience the Gassers tend to fall to bits pretty quickly even if you look after them well and chuck parts at them. The major problem with a 4 stroke going pop is the cost involved putting it right, thats why I have only been tempted by the 4rt so far, not heard of any of the others blowing but the Beta seems to have a few other problems still. I saw a video of Tarres on the 4 stroke and maybe it was the video but it sounded like a bag of nails and on some of the steps even Tarres got caught out by the run on of the motor. I would as any new bike give it a while,certainly get the first couple of batches out the way before buying one, could turn out to be the best 4 stroke yet..........but doubt it

Depends on what Bilc0 said? would have been nice to have had the chance to see it

Bilco, nothing like free speech is there?

Theres a Waverley Garage in Weston Super Mare maybe Heath will buy one

not quite yet Cliff, the 4rt cant pull 8th from a standing start heard on BBC Radio Oxford a couple of hours ago the Fire Brigade were called out to extract some blokes k**b from a 4 stroke motorcycles spark arrestor, took 45 minutes apparently, will text dad tomorrow to see if Ralphs walking funny in the morning hes well excited

Ralphs got a 4RT

Ive got wireless broadband in the shed now mate,

Check all the engine mounting bolts are tight first as well as the bash plate,could be as simple as that

Too be fair, Banbury has come along way since 20 years ago, lot of techi companies now and of course ProDrive...still would'nt take a trip up Bretch though

Christ Andy, you ever been there? get padlocks for your wheels, keep a baseball bat on the passenger seat and dont follow any signs to Bretch Hill

I witnessed surgeonrocher's Iris chain snap and it was a bad un, as well as a nasty cut to the arm and bike damage a full round of cucumber sandwiches got squashed on landing Clarkey was saving for elevenzees later in the morning. I would'nt use an Iris if they were giving them out free, just not worth the risk. Been using Izumi on the Mont and no probs at all

I had an 06 - 270 for about 16 months, they are a great bike and reliable next to others. I used to keep the flywheel weight on in the winter and take it off once the mud dried, they have plenty of go on tap but not as fierce as the current 270 Rev 3's. Also stuck some Boyesen reeds in it which considerably smoothed the power delivery and dropped the gearing a tooth on the front. You would notice a big difference in power against the 250 and I'd say go for a 250 if you can get one, the 270 is a great bike (apart from the carb) and you will have fun on it but much more likely to get you in trouble more often. The aftermarket jet kit is well worth a buy if it isnt already fitted and have a look on R2W's site if you find large pools of petrol on the garage floor

Terrible news from Brands yesterday, a huge British talent and nice lad took his final corner in the World Supersport Race. Had the pleasure of meeting him a couple of times and being passed like i was stood still at Mallory a few years ago, he'll be sorely missed by a huge amount of people. Thoughts are with his family and friends, vey sad day for the world of road racing.

Great Trial Pete thanks, sections spot on and no a*** twitchers couldnt beleive how a little 2 minute downpour could make such a difference to the sections, even Hicko was on his jacksee. Thanks to all the helpers,observers and Stratford club

I'd never run less than 5 in the front anywhere,6-7 on rocks, rear usually 3-4 bit less if really muddy

Thats very good mate, plenty of people cant do that after years, now riding over stuff is the key along with hills and cambers, not much point in hopping if you cant get up a hill or over some rocks. Sounds a good price in dollars thought you were from over here sorry.

Wow!!!!! surgeonrocher, that sounded a nasty off mate, must have spilled ya Pimms as well

Oh yes, it will be mine and this un

Hi Darren, I bought my 4rt second hand so not 100% on the running in bit, expect keep it from flat out for a while and dump the clutch and engine oil after a few hours,possibly the filter as well. I use Repsol engine oil, seems good and change it once a month. Elf in the clutch and change it every six years (2 months) always seems clean when I dump it out. Always used Super unleaded so dont know about normal, expect it would be fine but why take a chance over a few pence, not done the oil filter yet but will be this month. One other thing, the 4rt loves new or good tyres, if this is your first grip may be a problem in very slippy conditions, you will learn how the 4rt grips so stick with it and use good tyres, I think many people swapped their Monts too early before learning how they grip, they grip like f**k once learnt. Keep the tickover high, it helps with starting/charging and stalling, keep a check on it regulary. Jitsie filters are good and you can bin the standard filter and flame guard if the 08 is the same as previous models. The Mont is without doubt the best bike I have yet and the most fun I have ever had on a Trials bike, struggled with grip early on and to be honest it has taken me 6 months to get the hang of very slippy going but its been worth it. Start the bike with no throttle and when cold never touch the throttle untill the fan kicks in Good luck

Is it abit like watching a cow playing a banjo kinell

Land it with the back brake on, makes a better landing for balance, on the move or stationary kick your hips over to the side you want to go quickly, best done once the bike is in the air as its light off the ground. If you find you are loosing balance on landing move the front to compensate or a small rear hop to regain your balance