steve fracy

Ham2, sadly you have mistaken that photo for something else. I believe that is actually Big Johns bike collection!

Try popping an email to the importer Mountain MC who are in your neighborhood too. Let them know I steered you that way, and see what they have to say. Lots of knowledge about Sherco and Beta there! Steve

What kind of bike is it?? YOu are local too.... lots of good people in the club there to help out! STeve

I have not tried one, but friends who have them like them. Honestly in my opinion, the best upgrade you can make to your Beta for the $$$ is V-Force reeds. if you cannot get them where you are, PM me and I can send you the info! steve

Billy and RL: Thanks for the info. Mine already has the factory exhaust on it and is awesome! I was just curious if the Arrow is another step above or not. RL, PM sent to you! Billy, keep us posted OK. Steve

can anyone of owns a 300 4T reply and compare the Beta Factory racing rear silencer to the Arrow exhaust???

Happy New Year to you too Billy!!!! I hope 2012 is a great one for you!!!

first thing I could think of after seeing that pic, was, what a mess!

I can imagine the clutch..... best we have ever used. Never one problem and works brilliant!

Dear Charlie: This is Santa calling.... it seems you have been on the naughty list for some time now, which is apparent by the GG. Yes, perhpas in 2012 if you continue to make your way towards the nice list, a Sherco may be in your future. If you are a really good boy, Santa might bring you a shiny new Beta!! Merry Christmas mate! Steve

I thought the Americanized reference was way off base, but figured it was not worth the time to reply at that point. Your geographic placement in the world should not have any bearing on whether you know what your talking about or not. There are plenty of folk in non-traditional trials hotbeds who have dedicated most of their lives to the sport and whatever club they belong too! I also think that the Spanish, and to some degree, the Japanese have had the most to do with the style of riding we see in the WTC today! I dont see Britains top lads coming to America to learn how to trick ride better so they can better their results in the wTC. We may be accross the pond from you, but we read and watch videos and attend any chance we can to see top level riding. There are a fair few over the years since the 80s now that have come over to ride the SSDT as well, with some pretty respectable results too I might add. (Top Canadian rider ever- Stan Bakgaard- 1984)I would be willing to bet that more riders here, know more about UK trials, than the other way around. The problems are global, and I am surprised that the FIM does not devote some sort of special committee to try and look into some solid solutions that could be tested in various countries.

I have been reading every page of this thread from the beginning. Interesting stuff for sure. I am at a bit of a loss why there are any comments about works bikes, and why anyone is getting upset about comments made about the different brands of bike though. A few small comments. First, it has been said that a couple other countries other than UK are changing to no stop. Does anyone know if those countries are in contact with the FIM and lobbying to have the rules changed at the World level?? Spain is now changing back from the Open free, which is understandable, after reading about some of the problems that occurred this year with that format. It is apparent to me again that there is much unrest with things in almost every country that has riders in the WTC. Where there is smoke, there is fire! The UK is simply trying to react to the same problem, but with a different approach. Its not going back to the stone age here guys. I have ridden with both rules, and to be honest, as much as most of my time riding has been stop allowed, I really could not be bothered either way. For those of you who think that riding no stop is easy, or boring, or any of that, then tell me if you have ridden the Scottish. We all know that there was a time not long ago when the SSDT did not have a full entry. From the time this event went no stop, it has been over subscribed ever since. Is it easy? dont think so. Is it fun and challenging, and people from all over the world come to ride it? Yes. I am sure that this event is one example for whoever has come to make this decision. Camberman, would love to know who you are as I feel you have ridden in the same era as me and we probably know each other. I spent an entire summer living in Vermont with the Commos riding all the NETA series. Some things are very apparent to me. The WTC is failing drastically and the number of riders in the top class is slowly getting smaller. Not good for anyone involved, especially the manufacturers. Each country is recognizing this and thats why rules are changing, everyone looking to find the right answer. I would think the the Federations from each country and the FIM should be and are, probably working together to see what can be done. Everyone who is passionate about this topic one way or the other should just take a deep breath for a minute. The bottom line is to enjoy riding trials, and figure out how to promote this sport and make it better. Lets just see how this all plays out and work together. Steve

I have read ALL of the pages on this topic with much interest. Wondering how , or it the FIM will make any changes. Spain tried the Free trial rules last year, so its safe to say that the sport is experiencing the same problems there as it is everywhere else in the world. Numbers are down! I really think that the no minders rule will have more of a direct affect on the layout of the sections and the way the riders approach things, than the no stop rules. It wasnt long ago that no stop rules were used in WTC. The riders quickly adapted, but there were still minders! I agree with Ishy that the practise lap or looking that sections should be taken out too.

I thought it mostly sounded good, perhaps a bit rich off the bottom on his prototype, but certainly sounded zippy!

If anyone is on facebook, (Im not) there is a good video from Jordis facebook page of Pol Tarres in action on the Jotagas. Looks and sounds good!

Thanks for that Martin!!!

All you have to do is listen to any of those videos and you have your answer.... I imagine its WAY lighter, and WAY more power too!

Thanks Andy!! Watch that every year at this time!!

start first by contacting Mike Komer at the Tryals shop in NY. He has many Fantic parts still in stock

good luck Ringo! make sure to bring enough ENERGY drinks, if you know what I mean! Can you strap a GoPro to your helmet as well and tape the whole thing?? Make one hell of a film!!

One big difference between JTG and Ossa though, is that Jordi has put his name and stamp on this bike. It will be interesting to see how it works, I happen to think he has a tad of experience to lend to the project

IN 92 the TDN WAS in the USA, Watkins Glen NY. They also hosted the last world round of that year too, on the same weekend! It seemed to work well. I know alot has changed since then as far as requirements from the FIM, but the event DID work!

Tim: Back, back in the day, Bernie and I both rode on the same team for Fantic when he made his first homecoming back to the states to do his trial schools and ride the US Nationals again. We spent a fair bit of time together. It always took him sometime to lose the accent, even when speaking english. I guess is shows how much you pick up over that length of time! Good to see him riding again after so many years. I believe he did the same thing at Robregordo last year as well riding with Manual Soler.

thanks Tim, I really enjoyed that! Interesting to see how we are all aging

Hi there! Where abouts are you?? I am on Vancouver Island. That is a Hebo tank you have there, and you just need to make sure you connect the hose from the auxillary tank, that is the siphen hose, to the breather inlet on your gastank. The Hebo tank will then self siphen into the main tank. They work very well, and we have used them for years, as others have too. Good luck! Cheers, Steve