If there's only one I wouldn't worry too much about it. You may be able to learn from criticism though. I would suggest that my critics show me how it should be done when they put on an event. Generally the loudest critics are the ones who never put on an event.
Just wondering if anyone has reliable news on Scorp'as future. Is it going to survive or fail...there seems to be very little discusion and most of the "facts" are contradictory. The US importer really seems to be focusing on Sherco. Hate to see another brand go away.
As I see it the U.S. importer has always focused on Sherco. I hope Scorpas become available here in the U.S. so we American riders can help them through their economic tough times.
I just bought an unmodified 06 model and am learning to ride it. Mine came with a small clutch master cylinder and a large brake master cylinder. Are all 4Rts that way?
I assume the 315 clutch master cylinder must be large like the brake side. It seems to me that it would then have a larger piston which would make the clutch action even quicker. can someone explain the differences to me?
Congratulations on the new bike. I came to trials as a long time rider/racer also, and I feel like thats when I actually learned how to ride a motorcycle. Hopefully you have a good trials club in the area. I recommend you start riding competitions as soon as possible, youwill learn much faster that way. There will be classes for every level of rider and I'm sure you will find club members eager to help you get started.
I'm a trials rider from Washington in AZ for the winter. I just have a road bike with me but one of the things I plan to do while I'm here is check out the local trials scene.
I'll be in Tucson tomorrow, and in the area for a while, I'd be glad to stop and say hi. If you want call me @ 509-607-0354.
I just had a read of the New England rulebook and while there are some differences to how we run things, I couldn't see anything that would be affecting rider numbers.
Your rulebook looks fine. You may look at ours at INWTA.com.
Our club is also dwindling. A good turnout for us these days is 20 total riders, that was the case before $4.00 a gal. gasoline etc., now I'm worried it will get worse.
I used to think that we needed to make it easier and less expensive for new riders. I've tried implementing a trailbike class open to any bike with a rear trials tire (I've offered free used tires to anyone who needs them), and made new lines suitable for big bikes. I've gotten no response. To bad since this might convert some of the trail riders who are now destroying our trails with their knobbies.
I've also tried offering a loaner bike to new riders. I have had some takers on that offer but never gotten a new rider out of the deal.
Looking at our novice class (our largest class) I see mostly newer Pro Model bikes and I know that several people in the area have bought new trials bikes and don't ride competition events so it doesn't seem to be the cost of admission thats keeping people away.
I'd like to hear what other clubs do to attract and keep members. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Is There Always One
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If there's only one I wouldn't worry too much about it. You may be able to learn from criticism though. I would suggest that my critics show me how it should be done when they put on an event. Generally the loudest critics are the ones who never put on an event.