randyrat

Well, time has come I'm afraid...... Got meself a 315R and a helmet, and going to my first Trial as a competitor on Sunday. Slightly nervous to say the least, so any words of wisdom would be most welcome. I've given the bike a good servicing to, so there should be no snags there....its just my bottle that might let me down.... I think I've covered all the bases, but if theres anything obvious (to you) that I will defo need, let me know. Do I need to bother with tools etc, or is it a case of Bike broken-time to retire? What can I expect on a novice route? Any big rocks or anything? I've got a couple of days practice between now and then, so what should I be concentrating on? All help most welcome.... Nick...randyrat

HI.. HAS ANYONE GOT EXPERIENCE OF A TOWBAR MOUNTED RACK FOR A TRIALS BIKE? LOOKS LIKE AN IDEAL AND NOT TOO DEAR OPTION FOR TRANSPORTING THE TRIALIE. (EVEN IF IT DOES LOOK UNSAFE AND DODGY!!!) I JUST WANTED TO SEE IF ANYONE HAD ANY SNAGS WITH THEM, OR IF THEY ARE THE DOGS BO**OCKS AS THEY SAY.... MANY THANKS NICK

HI EVERYONE!! JUST GETTING STARTED OUT, SO AM BIKELESS AT THE MOMENT, BUT CURRENTLY TORN BETWEEN A BETA 250 DOUGIE LAMPKIN AND A MONT 315R FOR ABOUT THE SAME MONEY. HAVE POSTED A FEW QUERIES ON THE SITE, AND BEEN OVERWHELMED WITH THE RESPONSE SO FAR-ARENT THESE FORUMS THE DOGS? BASED IN ULVERSTON, SOUTH CUMBRIA, AND LOOKING FOR A PRACTICE AREA...ARENT WE ALL? HOPING TO GET UP AND RUNNING WITHIN A COUPLE OF WEEKS, JOIN A CLUB AND GET INTO SOME COMPS ASAP, IF NOTHING ELSE TO PUSH UP THE BOTTOM PLACERS A SPOT!! I DID SOME TRIALLING ABOUT 15 YEARS AGO, JUST GREEN LANING FOR FUN ON AN OLD MONTY 250, BUT NOTHING SERIOUS. NOW IN MY SLIGHTLY OLDER (AND WISER!) AGE I FANCY TRYING IT OUT PROPERLY. AM I MAD? THE WIFE THINKS SO! ANYWAY, GOOD TO FIND SO MANY LIKE MINDED FOLK OUT THERE....HOPE TO MEET SOME OF YOU IN THE NEAR FUTURE. NICK...RANDYRAT...(SORRY ABOUT THE NAME...ITS A LONG STORY WHICH I WONT BORE YOU WITH)

HI... I HAVE A SMALL PROBLEM... I HAVE BEEN FOR A NOSY AT TWO BIKES; A 2000 MONTESA 315R, AND A 1999 BETA TECHNO DOUGIE LAMPKIN REP. THE MONT IS

HI... I HAVE A SMALL PROBLEM... I HAVE BEEN FOR A NOSY AT TWO BIKES; A 2000 MONTESA 315R, AND A 1999 BETA TECHNO DOUGIE LAMPKIN REP. THE MONT IS

HI... I HAVE A SMALL PROBLEM... I HAVE BEEN FOR A NOSY AT TWO BIKES; A 2000 MONTESA 315R, AND A 1999 BETA TECHNO DOUGIE LAMPKIN REP. THE MONT IS

Hi Chaps... thanks for all the advice so far....its nice to know I won't be going in to it blind... Cheers...Nick

Cheers Scott....it was the trial out at Bigland on Sunday. I am in Ulverston, Cumbria. Was looking at joining Barrow and District....they seem to have plenty going on....unless you know of a better one? Practice areas would be great...I know of a field near Roosecote Power station, but I'm not sure that its "legal" to ride there if you know what I mean... As always....any information gratefully received Nick

Cheers Pete...will sort out the club/registration thing this week.. Seen plenty bikes I fancy, but what engine size should I go for? What's the most popular size? Also what bikes to avoid? I've read a few posts on here slating gas gas for poor build quality etc..... Nick...randyrat

Hi..... I am itching to get into trials, and want some advice before I go on a spending spree....... I would like to ride competitively, but as I know nothing about the sport, what do I need to get started? Obviously a bike, but which would be a good forgiving starter....my budget for the bike will be about