Nooo, I personally would never use them for 3 reasons;
1. I like the 'stability' of the usual pegs and the locked to position feeling they give...My feet move, not the pegs.
2. 'Pivot' can mean break...I mean, whats in them? Roller bearings? On the slightest drop of the bike its your pegs f****d, they wont last too long before they seize up, surely?
I let the chain soak in white gas (Coleman lantern fuel(very flamable USE ONLY OUT DOORS)) then use several rounds of Foamy Engine Bright and hot water. I dry the chain with a heat gun to get the water out and spray it with chain wax while it is still hot. Chain always looks brand new. I also clean the chain guides and the sprockets with an old sock. I twist the sock tightly and draw it between the teeth of the rear sprocket.
Sod that, I jet wash the chain, ride it a few minutes to get the water off, spray some WD40 or chain wax on and that's it.
I'd rather fit a new chain every 6 months than p*** about wiping it's a*** for a year
Well...best reply I've seen on the subject...
Until my chain is in a terrible state I will keep it on and wash it off with hose (or now, Jet wash).
However, in the bad states, I will soak it in that AutoGlym degreaser, wire brush, scrub away...hose it down, soak in old gear oil...apply chain to bike.
I used to **** about for days on end with cleaning the nook and crannys of the chain...but then I have a days ride...look at it, and think 'What a ******* waste of time'.
Ok, an example of this is when I see some local, very, very talented riders (one is Adrian Clarke, some might have seen him, quite well known in Derbyshire).
Well, anyway, a bit of a personal inspirational rider to myself. He has two kids who ride TYs and they will, without a dad, follow in his dads steps.
He rarely, when I see him, wears a helmet...just a wooly hat. But I personally think that his lads will see this and think that its ok...and, monkey see, monkey do...you know the rest.
I dont think that this is something that is enforced enough, even though TV, they have anti-speeding, sealbelt, drink driving ect ect...wheres all the bike helmet adverts.
I think that becuase whoever 'at the tops' knows that everyone knows its illegal to ride on roads without a helmet they do so no matter what...
Andys question to answer so I feel a bit cheeky saying this...
It wouldnt work. It'd be in the uk only due to Andys location, Im guessing about 50-60% of this forum are UK riders...20% of them would turn up...and 90% of them would have riden other bikes.
I dont think it suits a more 'Trials Central' theme...if you know what I mean, its fine for the Importers and Dealers as they will use it as a marketing thing, but for TC...its pretty much a no go in my opinion and it wouldnt attract much attension.
Wouldn't be a bad idea for at the TC 05 (or 06 if its too late) to organise a test section there, contact the major UK dealers/importers and get them to bring some of the 4 strokes up, Im sure many riders will be egar (sp?) to try them out.
Ive had a bad head injury before, It was none bike related, but when it happens, only then you realise the severe effects it might have.
I got off fine, but I was very young at the time and it just scars you mentally so precautions are made to ensure you dont go though the same s**t again...nor do I want anyone else to go though it.
I wasn't taking a risk at all when I caved my head in, but then you realise just how sensitive your head it...your brain is your control pannel, protect it at all costs.
For the sake of a load of plastic on your head at about
.. i work for a company that takes safety very seriously, in fact it is so over the top that climbing up a telegraph pole with all the stuff we have to wear on has become a hazard in itself as you can't move for straps, lanyards, googles, gloves etc etc. But as i said before.. i almost always wear one and if i entered a comp then i would always wear one and expect too, but when out playing i still can exercise my right to choose.
Whatever the comments about my personnel inteligence here are i will continue to make the choice.
Whilst out yesterday at a practice area 2 riders who had stopped for a drink then got on each others bikes for a quick try out and neither put their helmets back on... i suppose the rest of you would have run over and knocked them off their bikes and pointed out how stupid they were but i let them get on with their own lives.... the rebel that i am !!
Oh, and thanks to all of you that continue to smoke... eveyone knows how stupid and deadly it is but you exercise your right anyway. It at least pays for the health service that i may require if i go out on my bike without a helmet.
Yes I do sort of a agree more now, its a sort of thing where no one is at risk but themselves...in practice.
As with competition, its a must.
I think the arugement should really change to 'why are clubs letting riders ride without'.
I have been riding for 10 years now, and I was always made to wear a helmet, and if ever i tried to ride without, my Dad would bollock me.
I have, admittedly, rode around the car park without a helmet, but not one second of that riding to I ever feel comfortable.
Having ridden for so long with, its become like a body part, and you just cant trust yourself without it.
Im not sure if someone has already said anything like this because I cant really be a***d looking though all the replies to this topic.
But my opinion is that it is your own choice if you want to wear a helmet or not...but during competition it SHOULD be a manditory thing.
Imagine that you own that club...someone died in a section without a helmet...insurance replies with 'why wasn't he wearing a helmet'.
Then it becomes the fault of the club owner and it is then their responsibilty...
Its more of a common sense thing, I dont agree with the comment from r2w at the start of this topic where he said 'Ive never seen a head injury yet'...which yes, might not have done...
But thats like saying you've seen someone get hit by a car and survive...doesn't mean to say that its ok.
It all comes down to personal safety...if you have the brain, you'll protect it. Everytime you go up that bank that you've done a million times before...there is nothing to say that you will take it too far back and land 6ft under. Your head is a fragile thing.
I understand, you dont wear a helmet and its your life that is at risk...no one elses.
But its the same with things at work, if your told to wear ear protection...you wear it...it doesn't save anyone elses hearing...just yours. If you dont wear them, your sacked because the company is liable for its employees...and the company is in deep crap if you go deaf.
Elasto Mania is good, MotoRacer 3 is...ok, I guess. Once you have mastered the basics you have mastered the game, its ok to waste half an hour or so, but thats about it.
I also have the Dougie Lampkin Challenge on my Nokia 6600, its a decent game...but the 'developed with Dougie Lampkin' is really nothing much to brag about.
Not much can be expected from it really for a Nokia/Hand held PC game, but...its alright to mess about on though your breaks at work.
If any trials game is discovered...never expect too much.
Anyone in the UK now will know of the weather...those somewhere nice and warm can guess at our delightful weather of rain, quite formally know in the UK as 'p***ing it down'.
Anyway, anyone know of a UK supplier of the Hebo/other makes waterproof jackets?
Its not the riding jacket I mean, but the actual anarack type ones.
I just brought a silencer with a straight pipe and it is longer then the standard (mitani one).
Riding round the car park today after fixing the bike up, and the noticable difference is HUGE, now the bike actually pulls properly like its supposed to rather then with the standard montesa silencer.
I think a lot of the parts we look at we think wont make that much of a difference to the performance of our bikes, but they really do!!
I think its better for trials after market parts, gives you the chance to play around with the bike and even the smallest of parts can make it feel like a new bike all over again.
You must remember that every rider is different and each rider will have their own personal feel for a bike...take Dougies bike, not standard, but if we were to ride it, we'd probably hate it...who knows.
Aftermarket parts allow you to add that little personal prefrence to your bike, which is great...the cost is a bit of a kick in the nuts.
After market parts are a little boring in the trials line, if you seen one thing, you've seen it all. Every website sells the same things.
However its interesting when someone posts a japanese parts website with things we've not really seen before...
Although, in all seriousness, Id be suprised if a few of you brought parts from japanese sites...is it really worth all the currency conversion, delivery costs, complications...and if theres a problem, a translator?
In my opinion, standard bikes are the best the manufactures can make at the lowest cost...what you do after it is up to you.
You'll be lucky to find one second hand, the bike is too modern and the part is too rare.
With trials bikes as modern as a 00/99, its a case of replace if broken...not replace to upgrade. Good luck in finding one, but I personally think your chances are pretty slim.
Finally its pretty easy to pick up basic MIG welding in about half an hour, TIG is more difficult, but reasonably easy for anyone who can gas weld already.
I've had a go at it before, Its easy if its going to be hidden away from view as you can make a right mess off it and get away with it.
If your going to be welding aluminum...Im guessing its going to be bike parts(?) then it will be on show.
I have a lot of welders in my family, I always see it as something like your not a decent welder if your not going blind.
Its takes a hell of a lot of time to be able to weld to a good, trading standard, and wouldn't really say its something you can learn in a weekend.
I think of it as someone spray painting something...anyone can do it as long as they have an index finger, but not everyone can make it look good.
Good idea to start young though, me and my Dad made a bike trailer with MUCH welding involved, its a handy thing to learn.
As the memories of the TC Trial 2004 live at the back of everyones minds who attended, the booze, bikes, lovely weather and the great experience.
Just been reading last years post about the TC Trial 04, the topic was posted in Febuary as when the regs were available (so I think).
So the question to you Andy, as TC is now one year old...whats happening with the TC Trial 2005?
As with last year some people got to know about it too late, and come March they had already made up there excuses...well this year there are no excuses.
I believe feedback is important, and my feedback of last years trial is to keep it in the same place, same time. It was a great place, me and Liam occasionally took a wonder to the top of the hill we were on and its breathtaking...I have some photos somewhere...
The people that attended were great (helped us out with food, cheers! ) and it was a great event.
I'm not nagging at you for this Andy, I know you have SSDT to sort as well as other events, but its something you need to organise soon. I have a job now so I will be blowing all my money on camping/cooking equipment this year...live in luxury.
Ok, my mate as ridden both Monty and Onza and a a few others in his 3 years of riding. Its amazing to watch him ride, hes now Intermediate Champion and has a few sponsers on the go.
I want to get into it because it looks great fun and it can be done anywhere at anytime. I also like to show off, and the streets are a great place for doing that
I've mentioned it before, but now I have a job and a reliable income I can finally do it, which is great.
Ive been looking at the Onza T-Mag, which is about
Ok, I ride motocycle trials as you all know...and if you didnt, you know now.
I want to start bike trials as a cross training and also because I want a new hobby, a new challenge. We live in Derbyshire, and the exact place where we live is GREAT for trials (street) and its just a shame to not ride it.
Me and my friend want to start, money is not a problem (within reason, couple of hundred will be ok) but...what bike do I start on?
For me...I am skinny and weigh next to nothing, I am fussy about what I ride, must look good, must be good. Must be a 20".
For my mate...Hes about 6ft-ish, big lad, will also be fussy and will also want a 20".
Ok, the questions.
Whats the maintence like on them? Money isn't a problem for parts, but will I be fixing it every weekend in the garage?
Send an email to Eurosport - there's an enquiry link on their site. Then wait a couple of weeks. Then get a very nice email from customer services containing a list of exactly on which dates and at what time each round will be shown (including repeats). Then howl in fustration when NONE of the rounds are shown when the email said they would be and the much-trumpeted live coverage never appears.
That's what I did last year.
Seriously, just keep an eye on the programme planner. Although in the case of Eurosport, even that isn't necessarily a reliable guide to what will actually be on. Because everyone in the UK is obviously more interested in staying with the tense final few hours of the Ukrainian amateur yak herding championships than seeing the next round of the WITC (as advertised), aren't they?
Eurosport (along with Men and Motors) deserve some credit for showing trials at all but I just wish they'd sort out their scheduling.
Thats a no can do, Eurosport show a hell of a lot of live coverage from other things...and 'other things' can go on longer then expected, and the trials when shown are normally at 11pm, so theres a lot of live coverage in those hours...and if its only 10 minutes overtime, it can happen 6 times and thats an hour already.
We should be thankful the Eurosport show ANY trials coverage, and its a free channel too. Wait till the end of the year, buy the reviews and watch it whenever you like
I'd like to see Sheffield live coverage this year, but will it happen? Will it b*****ks.
Sod that, I jet wash the chain, ride it a few minutes to get the water off, spray some WD40 or chain wax on and that's it.
) and it was a great event.
Pivoting Footpegs
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Nooo, I personally would never use them for 3 reasons;
1. I like the 'stability' of the usual pegs and the locked to position feeling they give...My feet move, not the pegs.
2. 'Pivot' can mean break...I mean, whats in them? Roller bearings? On the slightest drop of the bike its your pegs f****d, they wont last too long before they seize up, surely?
3. Way too over priced,