ross154

Sorry I haven't got back to you. Works been pretty busy, I was hoping to get out this weekend. Most of the time in the last couple of weeks I haven't been getting home till after dark, and I'm haven't been motivated enough to go out in the rain on the weekends. I am hoping this weekend will clear up some what.

Hi, will try to get out in the next few weeks (work keeps interfering with the important stuff). My son is 13, but seems to be picking it up quick. I'm just down the road in Buckley Bay, is there any areas around here just to get out and practice?

Checked the timing, it was in the middle position, advanced it to maximum, somewhat better. How can you tell which flywheel? I was thinking the same, maybe time for a top end kit, just haven't ridden these for years, the only thing I can compare to is my last bike, 03 yz450F, and I don't think they are in the same category.

Any contacts in the Courtenay/Comox area? My son and I spent the last 3 - 4 yrs riding and competing in MX, but alot of the areas we used to practise have been closed down for mc's. Needless to say trials is a whole different animal. Wouldn't mind meeting someone who could point us in the right direction regarding maintenance, riding tips and areas. I am also somewhat shocked at how few major aftermarket companies support a trials line of thier equipment, reeds, pistons, BARS, boots and others, maybe I'm looking in the wrong areas. Do you have competitions on the island? Are there different age group/ability levels? Do the comp's have camping facilities? Are there clinics or such like? And why does Montesa crackcase oil cost so much?? But I digress, we are just finding that riding the logging roads and dodging security isn't all that fun (and these bikes don't have the quick getaway abilitiesof MXer's). Thanks in advance for any advice.

OK, will do, thanks.

I'm 6'6" but nowhere near that big. I have a question because I am having problems with this, the bikes are all built for the average Joe (5'8" 180 lbs.) what mods have you done to get your bike comfortable? I can't even find a decent set of bars for my bike.

Just gotten back into trials riding, have bought a Scorpa 02' sy250 and a Montesa 03' 315r. Both bikes are worlds ahead of the old trials bikes I have ridden in the past, but I expected more power out of both, the Scorpa especially seems to have less off the bottom. Just wondering if these are standard traits or should I be looking for problems?

Picked up a 02 scorpa sy 250 and a Montesa 315r 03. My son and wife have taken over the Monty, so I am riding the scorpa. Seems to be a pretty good bike, other the regular used bike items. Was having alot of fun riding around the property until my wife ran over her own rhodosomething and put stop to it!! But no, I haven't met anyone around here who rides trials, thought someone might be on the forums.

New here, just looking for places to ride on the north island. Just back into trials, last one was a cota 123 in the 70's, and interested in some interesting riding.