Hi mike,
It's great news that you've entered the world of trials again!
How are you and your friend finding the bikes ? As a beginner my dad found that it helluva lot easier to ride
The bike in the wet if you retard the timing. He rides a sherco 290 and it was a savage beast before we did that. By retarding the timing it makes it softer and more forgiving therefore easier to ride:)
Ben