Talking of BS products. Auto glym ultra deep shine polish is great on dull plastics and puts the shine back on graphics. It won't perform miracles but I'm happy with it.
Spoke to a trials rider today who has two rigid BSA trials bikes. He's given me a few tips on using the single downtube frame. I'm gonna have to see if I've (my Dad) a trials gearbox anywhere as I've been told that's what's needed but it does limit clutch options using BSA main shaft. Will get some pics up on here to generate some interest.
I'm in a fortunate position where I have a rigid pre unit frame and a 350 goldstar engine and gearbox. This is at the planning stage and would appreciate any suggestions.
Also is it worth it? I could sell the lot and get a b40 special.
I'm in the midlands and will attend a bmca trial to see what's occurring.
I thought it was all a bit naff before I tried it. I've been trying to convert folk since.
Other than the occasional articles in street bike magazines showing how trials riding improves control. I don't see any intermingling between other motorsports. I did the trial at amca's birthday event and there were enduro and mx riders there having a look at trials but how do you get them to go feet up and give it a go?
Guy Martin had a go at classic trials? Josh Brooke's is a trials cyclist? Carlos checa is a trials rider? Gary mason trains near me and mick Rutter is a midlands man. More than welcome to have a go on my beta and get the sport some exposure.
Folk on here have been riding years. Anything you change will be changed back when you have more hours on your belt. Then you'll only have to re learn it.
I'd been road racing for years. My first trials ride was cataclysmic! (didn't hit a van though). I was befuddled as to how the bike beat me so bad.
Now I can laugh an smile at the noob. Like seeing a learner driver and thinking to yourself that you were never that rubbish.
Enjoy your first steps. Because when you think you've finally sussed it and you're ready to take on the world you won't have the excuse that you're new to it and instead have to embrace mediocrity and marvel at those more fortunate, gifted and talented than yourself.
See above. You will get a lot of support on this forum. For the most part everybody encourages new riders as it helps the industry.
I've introduced 3 riders to the sport in the last 12 months. 1 has bought a bike. Another guy is looking and the 3rd crashed in such a heap trying to do as they do on telly that my bike still bares the scars and he has a limp.
Welcome. I started this trials lark way too late but it's really enjoyable. When you look at buying a bike consider that tyres, sprockets plastics cost just as much to replace on an old turd as they do a modern machine. A beta rev is my favoured machine as they are very robust and An 02 onwards machine is a great tool.
Just put a tip for checking age of machine in another thread. But that is obvious. I'm tempted to list my mates 2k with a link to lampkins site and the history of beta's.
It is tidy though and a great machine. Somebody will buy it and have some fun.
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That's good to know. It's a heavy lump and I'm finding the bits and pieces I need to make it happen.
I'm really close to bmca trials. Will find some time to have a look as I've a new project.