andyrothers

Corruption according to google - "dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery" Personally I'm not sure that's the right word here.. We're all enthusiasts first and foremost when it comes to trials. Guys at the top, the clubmen, the officials, organisers, family and most importantly the observers. The're at a section sometimes from 6.30am and sometimes until 6.30pm.. and in the most unpredictable weather system. They have given up a weeks holiday to observe.. for most of them we spoke to, the passion for our sport stands out the most. I've been going up on and off since 1981.. including this year.. I can honestly say that I believe that every single rider benefits from being 'given the benefit of the doubt' at some point during the week.. That is the nature of our sport. It's observed, it relies on human judgement not technology. I take my hat of to each and every one of the observers I have ever met. I'm sure the organising club would welcome another observer into the team who's prepared to stand, at their section, at all times in temperatures close to zero with howling wind /rain /snow for 6 hours. I think you do get a packed lunch though. Oh and about every one in every 10 years you get good weather. As fellow enthusiasts, observers will have their favourite riders but not every observer supports the same one...

Spectators only 4 deep today at witches burn... apparently A82 blocked on Tuesday with queue for Corran ferry with spectators going over the other side

Lots of spectators today... seems busier this year. Leanachan and lagnaha car parks FULL...

Not a simple project.. you'll find the Honda engine will be taller and may require major modifications to the frame that will be difficult to put back if you want to install a bantam engine at some point.. carburetor position also will be much higher.. the kickstart will likely hit footrests too.. and once you get the engine to fit you'll have to make an exhaust as nothing else will fit.. Good luck!

Ha ha. Forgot to add the additional detail 'over 40' to the bit about old boss.... Without a doubt best bike... had it 10 years... love it. We have a 143 also... Will we win prizes for best, most powerful, lightest, most trendy? No... but they're mine, all paid for and make us smile and are infinitely better and more capable than we are... (Andy - we're still coming to Scotland regardless. New cooking gear this year but we'll still be camouflaged so you'll recognise us just by the smell of bacon...)

Understandable really. Guess it would be tough finishing behind his old boss in the over 40 class on his old bike...

Very impressive result clearly no walk in the park..we watched it... and some great support globally... Toni Bou, Mark Webber even BBC sport but disappointingly it seems to have slipped by some specialist media channel(s). A great opportunity to promote our sport. As someone mentioned the longest clean in Doug life...

We went saturday and enjoyed the day. My feedback: food was expensive, signposting appeared to be non existent, much prefer the venue over penrith, viewing was good and you could get close to the action, a few young kids (not competitors) riding around (including on a sidecar) through the spectators surprised me, couldn't hear the guy on the pa near the last section.

One route, red and blue markers.

Just like on tv, don't points make prizes?

We'll be there. Smell of bacon cooking at leanachan? That'll be us.

Tried replacing the condenser? Have had this issue previously with a spark.

Erm.... yes

Hope he read the tc forums for advice before adopting any radical technology.....

Isn't it as simple as "you pay your money you take your choice"

Did a similar conversion on an aprilia 50 trials a few years back and installed honda 125 ohc. All of the engine mounts had to be remade biggest problem was the height of the intake on the honda engine no room for the carb.

Fi 'v' carb? Fi every time. I had a gsxr750 with fuel injection. In the end became an ornament in the garage and only got started once a year and ridden to the mot garage. Started straight on the button, no spluttering. Spot on every time. If I wanted to tinker then within 10 mins including booting up the laptop I could change the fuel map. Not because I needed to but because I could. Cleaning the carb on the trials bike is my least favourite job. I am now of the opinion if it runs ok then leave well alone and unless the bike is running rough then I leave well alone. I know that doesn't fit well with some but that's my choice. I would buy Fi trials bike without hesitation. I've seen bikes catch fire momentarily when the bikes on its side and fuel pours out of the overflow onto a hot exhaust. So back on topic, technology which enables reduced maintenance, better control of emissions and less chance of fuel spillage is a winner in my book. Evolution of product development will get the fuelling and rideability sorted and for me the attraction of the vertigo would be the ability to remap the bike to suit my requirements ie turning it down.... Life is structured around choice. If we don't like then we don't have to buy. But I like vertigo and based on what I have seen if I was in the market for a new bike I would buy.

£100k fee......?

It is disappointing that for a niche, enthusiast led sport that originality is no longer seen as important by the publisher.

You won't need many parts..... ours have run forever with little or no maintenance. If you do engine parts they have high %age commonality with TTR125 /YBR 125. Chassis components are mostly common with the SY 2 stroke range. Its only the frame, airbox, tank & rear mudguard thats unique.

I would certainly subscribe to a quality, well written and informative monthly magazine. Maybe some good 'tech' articles that analyse some of the technologies. Perhaps an opportunity to welcome contributions /views from readers /subscribers (ahem, not photo's...) in order to share current views of our sport, good and bad as a platform to a wider audience. Andy

Talk to the hand.......?

World best score = 2 British best score = 65 Is it: 1. Domestic championship not developing skills on the tight terrain? 2. Observing favouring world best? 3. No stop rules 4. Factory resources favour worlds best? 5. Something else? Are the ACU asking the same questions?

Having attended both events previously I would happily drive the extra 3 hours to FW. Even better would be Hawkstone.