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Cheers Big John! Have you ever seen the bike or seen Nigel ride one? Do you know if it comes with a hydraulic clutch?? Cheers Steve

Love the pics of Nige's bike there! Would be nice to have some more specs on the website. Has anyone seen one about?? Does it have a hydraulic clutch on it?? My neighbor has a TYZ and doesn't really ride it at all. Might be a neat project to order one of those frame kits!! If anyone knows more please reply. Must send an email off to Nige! Cheers, Steve

Wow! Does that ever look nice! Do you have any more pics of that and are they still available? Some info would be appreciated. cheers, Steve

I totally agree Matt! Lets face it, after the ban last year, he didn't have much motivation to compete for the championship. I really think that this could be the year. He has stuck with the program that Jordi has layed out for him. It will be the best year in recent memory for the championship, since Colomer and Dougie used to fight it out! Can't wait! Cheers

Atta boy D! Way to mix up the equation!Personally I just find it really great to have this competition so close! I also think that whether Dougie wins outdoors this year or not, there will never be another rider like him, perhaps ever! He is a class act as well as the best combination of pure skill and pure determination we have ever seen in trials! One day someone will come along and beat all Doug's records, that's what happens eventually. But, we will be able to say that we saw Doug when he did it all and how much of a professional he was always! Oh, you Brits! (you to Ishy) I admire your blatant patriotism on the subject! Don't think that if a Canuck was in the same postion as Dougie that I wouldn't feel the same way! All I an do is sit back and watch it all unfold with jealousy that it's not a Canadian! Cheers, Steve

As you say Dave, this year should be interesting for sure! Unlike last year with most of the tops Spaniards out of contention! I'm going to watch the rest of the Spanish Championships before I make any predictions. I aggree Ishy that he does have an advantage there, but the margins of victory are increasing! The tell tale sign will be to see if Doug comes back with his patented brilliance after a bitter defeat! Cheers, Steve

Just wondered if anyone who is close to the action with the indoors is on top of this all! A big victory by Raga in the first Spanish Championship has me wondering if this is finally the year for him?? What do you think?

Hey Jay: Who is Apex Sports and do they have an email??

I had problems with my 02 GG Pro that had me baffled. Came down to bad gas! How old is the fuel or maybe you just got a bad batch!

Fantic had financial troubles not once but twice! It's unfortunate that a bike with a reputation as having good quality was mis-managed. I really hope that the new owners can bring back some of the ideals that made this marque such a favorite!! Viva Fanticmotor!

I would love to see that as well! I almost have my 240 Fantic ready to ride!!

Don T: I don't ever have a problem with going as low as 3lbs in the rear when it's really slippery out! It will make a huge difference! Cheers, Steve

Yes Ishy, music was playing! Gets the celtic blood in me boiling for sure! I'd pay double for the trip to have weather like the way it is in the movie!

Must say that I really enjoyed Andy's very well put together movie of the SSDT! It got me excited to the point of wanting to ride again. But wait, the sunshine in those pictures was blinding. People spectating in T-shirts. Enticing for sure, but for some reason I can't shake the images that were etched in my brain, and they didn't look like that year. They are more like 03. Well done Andy! Very impressed. Cheers, Steve

Easy one hey PA? It was a 240 Factory Fantic. The factory bikes had one obvious difference from stock that year, anyone know what it was? At least I remember John's bike being different anyway.

One thing to think about though Ish, does anyone ever REALLY quit trials?? I know a lot of guys who have quit, myself included, who after a nice break start to think about riding again after sometime and come back with more enthusiasm than before! Lets hope that's the case here! I saw John win his first ever World Round in Muenster Texas in 1983. A huge roar went up from all the rider's when he went up to collect his trophy at the banquet! I believe he was a very popular guy with the World circuit! What bike was he riding in that trial???? Anyone? Cheers, Steve

Jay: Glad to hear that all is OK for you down there in Oregoon! Did you think up any new songs with all that quiet time?? Take care and before you know it, it will be back to normal west coast weather! Cheers, Steve

Gee, you mean Hyper Products is still not in business??

Some of you guys might know that some of the things that you've asked for have already been tryed before, by Fantic. The 303 Fantics came stock with adjustable flywheel weights that could be bolted on or off. They also came stock with adj. footpegs, 3 diff. positions. Then, the Fantic section came with a powervalve that had an variable exhaust port that would open as the throttle opened up! Just some thoughts :madsanta: Steve

The FACTS are that if you want to be a National or even Regional Champion, you must be a complete rider, and yes, be able to hop! But, as Ishy points out, 90% of the people out there learning the sport would be better off Mastering the basics! When I teach trials schools, I constantly hammer that home. Unfortunately, everyone wants to know how to do the trick stuff because it's cool and looks impressive. If you don't have a solid foundation first, it doesn't matter how good you are at tricks! Guys like Ryon Bell and Geoff Aarron are masters at making things like getting traction when no one else can, look routine! If you can't ride up to the point where you need to be able to do that trick move, what's the point? :santa1: Steve

There was a very interesting interview with Jordi Pasquet on Todotrial that's worth taking a look at! Despite the poor translation, it's interesting to see his view on the state of the World Championships and where he thinks it's headed! Have a look! Cheers, Steve

I was defenitely naughty, still waiting to see if I get what I was asking for! Only one person knows for sure!

I'm told that the flywheel is lightened, different base or head gasket's, and timing advanced! Just as quick as a GG Pro, so I'm told! Would like to try one and see for sure!

Great story Ridge: I have found that most guys who ride other forms of motorcycles ALWAYS enjoy getting out on a trials bike. Some dive in head first like your friend, others continue to dabble and eventually see the light! Good on you! Cheers, Steve :santa1:

Not too many people took much heed in the fact that Raga rode that last couple of Outdoor WTC's last year with the 300 motor! With the flat slide carb and some other mod's the 300 can be made to rev just like the 280, but also have the advantages of the big-bore! I would think that it has something for everyone! :santa1: Steve