February 5, 201610 yr Well, I've got a bike, a lid, boots and transport. My first ever trial is 3 weeks away close to home at Aughertree (Uldale). Apart from not forgetting the above items and fuel, are there any essentials/ tips that the good people of trials central can offer/ take the p*** as appropriate?
February 5, 201610 yr Slack the brake and clutch lever clamp bolts off slightly so the levers move if you fall off, rather than snap.... Seriously, just go out and have fun.
February 6, 201610 yr As above , loosen them so if you bump them with your hand they give , but not loose enough that they move on their own ...
February 6, 201610 yr Give the bike a quick spanner check, and oil and water, Oh and don't forget to take a couple of drinks to Have fun, That's the important bit
February 6, 201610 yr Interesting point about the detonation. In my two strokes I use 75% Superunleaded and 25% Avgas. Bit of extra protection with the lead content. I 'borrow' the plastic gloves from fuel stations and carry some of these with me. A Camelbak is handy too.
February 6, 201610 yr Author Thanks for the advice everyone. I'd not considered using super unleaded petrol. Do most riders use it? I'm on an '02 Sherco 290 if it makes any difference. The slightly loose lever clamp is a good shout, I do that on my mountain bikes too, saved more than a few levers in the past.
February 6, 201610 yr Don't be scared to ask for a five if you don't fancy having a go at a section. Pay close attention to the line you need to be on, its easy to go the wrong way when theres a load of flags in front of you. Don't rush round if you think you're getting behind, its better to just do 3 laps comfortably & learn stuff, rather than push too hard to finish the 4th & crash because your knackered.. Make sure your tyres are the correct pressure at the start, no more than 4psi rear, 6psi front. This venue can be slippy. Have fun, i'll probably see you there. Edited February 6, 201610 yr by tshock250
February 6, 201610 yr don't change your normal routine and go have fun, make friends and laugh, smile. that's why we ride? fun? right rob
February 6, 201610 yr Hey, im new to trials and going to the same event at Aughertree, rode a couple of trials before this but struggled with the sections. What I found was best is to just have a play about at the start until most riders pass the first section, so not so many are watching you, or you can skip the first and head straight to the second, if its your first trial dont expect to finish it, just go and enjoy the ride. How much experience do you have so far on bikes?
February 7, 201610 yr Author Thanks everyone, yeah, the whole flag thing looks confusing to a newbie. Experience on bikes? On a trials bike? About 2 hours! Road bikes..... 10 years, mountain bikes... 22 years. It seems to feel very similar to my downhill bike, only a lot heavier, and my feet don't go round in circles. So I'm straight into the fire really, Looking forward to meeting a new group of people and hopefully driving home with no broken bits....me or the bike! I'll be on an old Sherco 290 with an orange jacket, wobbling around and asking loads of stupid questions. Graeme.
February 7, 201610 yr You're no different to anyone else who did their first trial......... enjoy it mate.
February 7, 201610 yr did my 1st trial a few weeks ago too, tbh it is dead relaxed compared to other motorbike sport i've done. my bit of advice would be carefully look at the sections mate, I didn't get off & walk some of them, just looked at other peoples routes & there are flags all over, & its annoying when you lose marks for going through the wrong route!!
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