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I is tired mate, did,nt spot that, maybe Old Nick is sorting him out nicely downstairs as we speak, for eternity would,nt be too long

Get a 250 then mate, you can always calm a 250 down easier than trying to up a 200 as Dad told me and very true. The 200 would go up just about anything I found, but you need to rev it hard and yes the instant torque is not what you

Well done mate, nothing wrong with coming last, I still do it even now in class glad it went well and I said above Trials folk are very helpfull and always willing to give advise no matter what level you ride. (Although never ask the Surgeon gear selection for a section) Next event will be easier as you don't have to worry what to expect, I have heard Merthyr events are always good, must make the effort next year and do one. Let us know how the next one goes

A great idea mate, pity one of them won't get the chance

Sounds like water pump to me, would'nt run it before taking a look

Chewy, prepare for an imminent pm from the Surgeon re where to purchase

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These Gloves I,ve always used the normal one colour Hebo gloves, seem to last 6 monthish,comfy and light weight, they,re about 26 quid,I tend to get holes in them more from fag burns than wear so if your an non smoker you might get a year. The Surgeon however swears by Ellgren and Scott, he's managed to get 12 years out of his gloves so far and recons they're good for another couple of years or so I'm pretty sure they're welding mits with a Scott badge on them though

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Don't think Wycombe have a website mate, just checked, nothing on Berko site either with regs, TMX says its on the 15th,close 9th November but you can enter on day for a surcharge

I heard all about it Legend fair play mate, good ride that day as well

Check the kill switch first, disconnect it and try then. Maybe the floats have stuck and your flooding the bike or its not getting any fuel? check the wiring incase something came adrift when you fell off.

Hi Rob, I like to get to an event in plenty of time before the off, make sure your bikes all working as it should day before (all bolts/nuts tightened,spokes, chain etc) As its your first go early and have a look at the sections well before the start if you can. Always plenty of friendly people at trials to talk to and Iam sure if you had a chat with a few some may even offer to ride round with you for first lap or so, chances are you may not be the first newbee rider there either. Theres no point in rushing, take your time,watch other riders through a section and see which lines they take, where they get on the throttle, get off it etc, dont be afraid to ask for advise when your walking sections and make sure you know exactly which markers you are following and exactly the line you need to take. Make sure you drink plenty before and during the trial, you will be surprised possibly how much a first trial can take out of you even if you think its easy going at first glimpse. Good brekkie and snack at refueling is good as well. If your struggling with an obstacle or section ask someone for their advise, you'll always get help and tips, most observers are a good starting place for a good line,my first call sometimes. Keep an eye out on your fuel, dont run out mid trial, not sure what type of trial or length of loop your doing but at a Midland Centre club trial I'll refuel after lap 1 and that will do the next 3 laps normally. If your unsure of tyre pressures, 6 in the front 3-4 in the rear(3 if wet and slippy or abit less) and get yourself an accurate tyre guage for the future its important. Make sure your levers are not to tight,if you have a fall a busted lever can end your day pretty quick if you,ve not got a spare, make sure they,re not loose though. Bring some duct/tank/insulating tape with you to fix your numbers onto the bike and helmet, either will do,if you forget someone will give you some though. If you haven't got a kill switch on your bike get one asap, i dont think its a requirement but a must in my book, soon nip a barrel up if you cant kill it within a few seconds and pulling the plug cap off can be a life changing experience at full chat. Dont be afraid to ask for a five if you dont fancy something in a section, or better still ride what you can of the section if possible and just miss out the bit your not keen on, can always have a go on a later lap or after the trial. If you,ve got an ACU registration card take it with you, if not print off the form on the ACU site fill it in night before and make sure your first in line for signing on so the secretary has time to stamp it and join you up for the club. Good luck fella You'll soon pick up the art of gardening at trials as well, keep a good eye out for it, some are absolute masters Just read your what to expect bit sorry, try and turn up at least 40 mins before it starts, find the signing on point usually back of a car or van in the car park area and fill in the entry form if you are entering on the day. Most trials dont allow engines to be started before the start of an event so no warming the bike up unless you are allowed to. Trials events vary quite alot, but a club trial will usually be 10-14 sections 3 or 4 laps and last 3-4 hours, most of the time you will be marked from an observers board he or she carries, sometimes though you will be given a punchcard you carry yourself (dont loose it during the trial) or forget it after a 4 mile hike accross the moors to the first group of sections carrying a minging hangover from a 5am lockin at the local pub at the Scarborough 2 day hey Legend???? lol Usually there will be a pre trial talk from the sectretary on which group of riders will start at what sections/number of laps/number of sections etc and then your away. Make sure you only enter a section when the observer is ready for you to do so, usually its obvious but not always as you may not be able to see him/her so a whislte shout may be your queue. Dont argue with an observer over a score, I pretty much never ask at any stage of the trial what score Ive been given so never know untill the results have arrived, saves any chance of a little discussion on the day. Always thank the observer when you,ve done your last lap of the section, its always appreciated. Walking a section can take your mind off things at the time, watch out for riders entering or already riding the section as you dont want to get in their way whilst theyre riding it, a "Mind your Backs"call is a good sign someones coming, or "Move it Tubby" in Ralphs case.

I can do a few, maybe 12 or so on a good day and its a skill well worth learning, it can get you out of trouble very easily especially on hills or uphill turns. It took bloody ages to learn and I,m not good at it now, from my point of view use the back brake to stop yourself going backwards as well as holding forward/rear balance whilst the suspension reloads . The clutch is far more important than the throttle and the biggest tip is not to rush anything or over-do any body movements/legs,throttle,clutch. You dont have to jump the back wheel 2 foot in the air every time, just unloading and compressing the suspension has the same effect unless you want to jump rocks. Just like hopping the front or back wheel, timing is everything, wait for the suspension before you move.

Jordan80, How did the Bliss add on transform your 4rt? did it have a good effect on grip in the slop? and how much does it cost fitted? ta

I,ve got to say I was really really impressed with 200 Evo,sure the 250 would have been just the same. Somethings are just meant to be sometimes, and I have decided to hang onto the Fat Lass for the time being and that has nothing to do with how the Evo performed. Yes I struggle to get the 4rt to grip in the slippy stuff and yes its heavy compared to the rest but I just absolutely love riding it. Its never not started first kick, its stable and goes where you want it to (not the other way round) its sounds ace, nothing breaks, it makes **** of moor crossings and road work at nationals and I can hop it about better than any other bike I,ve ever owned even with the extra weight. The bike is now three years old and still rides perfectly, I'd really miss it if I swapped and just cant see me riding anything any better at my level. To anyone thinking of buying a 250 or 290 Evo, give the 200 a go first, you will be very surprised at what it can do and go up, its very easy to ride,grips everywhere and wont get you into any trouble. Hopefully BVM will have one at their test day, don't dismiss it as having no power or just for 7 stone'ers, give it a try and give it some revs Big thanks again to Dave for letting me have a go on it and Dabster for his offer of the 290

Ian you are the king of spanking the monkey mate well done, leave it a few hours and you can have another go

Thanks Chewy not as straightforward as I thought then? sometimes I just put over40 as class saves deciding expert/inter/novice but theres not always an over40 box to tick.

Looking more like Jenson will be team mate to Lewis next year, something to do with Kimi turning down the drive

Thanks mate, although you might have to tell me as Bikespaces link isn't working?

Never worked or found out how this works and how you get upgraded? never know what to put on the entry list Inter or Expert? may even still be a novice for all I know. Can anyone post how it works - how you get upgraded - and who upgrades you Ta

Nowt wrong with a slow action and taking your time mate, I,m trying Vaseline on the mouse mat for less friction tonight

Errrrrrr? Perce, you are the master

277 mph now, getting abit chaffed