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This hidious thing

I dont see much point in paying out loadsa money for something that will only get smashed up... I dont have any fork protectors on at the minute, but Im going to make some and then coat them in carbon fibre tape to take away that Blue Peter look...I'll post some photos.

Nooo, I personally would never use them for 3 reasons; 1. I like the 'stability' of the usual pegs and the locked to position feeling they give...My feet move, not the pegs. 2. 'Pivot' can mean break...I mean, whats in them? Roller bearings? On the slightest drop of the bike its your pegs f****d, they wont last too long before they seize up, surely? 3. Way too over priced,

Isnt that the same as the Steve Colley gasser from 2001? I remember his black rims, yellow plastics...lyrca suit...and those luuuuuuurvly boots.

Sod that, I jet wash the chain, ride it a few minutes to get the water off, spray some WD40 or chain wax on and that's it. I'd rather fit a new chain every 6 months than p*** about wiping it's a*** for a year Well...best reply I've seen on the subject... Until my chain is in a terrible state I will keep it on and wash it off with hose (or now, Jet wash). However, in the bad states, I will soak it in that AutoGlym degreaser, wire brush, scrub away...hose it down, soak in old gear oil...apply chain to bike. I used to **** about for days on end with cleaning the nook and crannys of the chain...but then I have a days ride...look at it, and think 'What a ******* waste of time'.

I dont think this is something enforced enough. Ok, an example of this is when I see some local, very, very talented riders (one is Adrian Clarke, some might have seen him, quite well known in Derbyshire). Well, anyway, a bit of a personal inspirational rider to myself. He has two kids who ride TYs and they will, without a dad, follow in his dads steps. He rarely, when I see him, wears a helmet...just a wooly hat. But I personally think that his lads will see this and think that its ok...and, monkey see, monkey do...you know the rest. I dont think that this is something that is enforced enough, even though TV, they have anti-speeding, sealbelt, drink driving ect ect...wheres all the bike helmet adverts. I think that becuase whoever 'at the tops' knows that everyone knows its illegal to ride on roads without a helmet they do so no matter what...

Andys question to answer so I feel a bit cheeky saying this... It wouldnt work. It'd be in the uk only due to Andys location, Im guessing about 50-60% of this forum are UK riders...20% of them would turn up...and 90% of them would have riden other bikes. I dont think it suits a more 'Trials Central' theme...if you know what I mean, its fine for the Importers and Dealers as they will use it as a marketing thing, but for TC...its pretty much a no go in my opinion and it wouldnt attract much attension. Wouldn't be a bad idea for at the TC 05 (or 06 if its too late) to organise a test section there, contact the major UK dealers/importers and get them to bring some of the 4 strokes up, Im sure many riders will be egar (sp?) to try them out.

Not at all. Its not a comparison discussion, its a debate. There are no reasons to not wear one at all, if you asked someone without a helmet for a reason they will most probably just say 'because I want to'. The reason FOR is to protect your head and in many worst cases, avoid death. ----- Unless however, that was a rhetorical question, in which I apologie...your posts confuse me sometimes

Also to add, Ive had a bad head injury before, It was none bike related, but when it happens, only then you realise the severe effects it might have. I got off fine, but I was very young at the time and it just scars you mentally so precautions are made to ensure you dont go though the same s**t again...nor do I want anyone else to go though it. I wasn't taking a risk at all when I caved my head in, but then you realise just how sensitive your head it...your brain is your control pannel, protect it at all costs. For the sake of a load of plastic on your head at about

Yes I do sort of a agree more now, its a sort of thing where no one is at risk but themselves...in practice. As with competition, its a must. I think the arugement should really change to 'why are clubs letting riders ride without'. I have been riding for 10 years now, and I was always made to wear a helmet, and if ever i tried to ride without, my Dad would bollock me. I have, admittedly, rode around the car park without a helmet, but not one second of that riding to I ever feel comfortable. Having ridden for so long with, its become like a body part, and you just cant trust yourself without it.

Im not sure if someone has already said anything like this because I cant really be a***d looking though all the replies to this topic. But my opinion is that it is your own choice if you want to wear a helmet or not...but during competition it SHOULD be a manditory thing. Imagine that you own that club...someone died in a section without a helmet...insurance replies with 'why wasn't he wearing a helmet'. Then it becomes the fault of the club owner and it is then their responsibilty... Its more of a common sense thing, I dont agree with the comment from r2w at the start of this topic where he said 'Ive never seen a head injury yet'...which yes, might not have done... But thats like saying you've seen someone get hit by a car and survive...doesn't mean to say that its ok. It all comes down to personal safety...if you have the brain, you'll protect it. Everytime you go up that bank that you've done a million times before...there is nothing to say that you will take it too far back and land 6ft under. Your head is a fragile thing. I understand, you dont wear a helmet and its your life that is at risk...no one elses. But its the same with things at work, if your told to wear ear protection...you wear it...it doesn't save anyone elses hearing...just yours. If you dont wear them, your sacked because the company is liable for its employees...and the company is in deep crap if you go deaf. ...its exactly the same with clubs.

Elasto Mania is good, MotoRacer 3 is...ok, I guess. Once you have mastered the basics you have mastered the game, its ok to waste half an hour or so, but thats about it. I also have the Dougie Lampkin Challenge on my Nokia 6600, its a decent game...but the 'developed with Dougie Lampkin' is really nothing much to brag about. Not much can be expected from it really for a Nokia/Hand held PC game, but...its alright to mess about on though your breaks at work. If any trials game is discovered...never expect too much.

Hi, Best bet is a new helmet, something lighter and a bit more easier on the padding. No matter how much you clean it the smell will come back. A nice new, fresh will save you a lot of hassle.

Evening all, Anyone in the UK now will know of the weather...those somewhere nice and warm can guess at our delightful weather of rain, quite formally know in the UK as 'p***ing it down'. Anyway, anyone know of a UK supplier of the Hebo/other makes waterproof jackets? Its not the riding jacket I mean, but the actual anarack type ones. Many Thanks! Love Matt

I just brought a silencer with a straight pipe and it is longer then the standard (mitani one). Riding round the car park today after fixing the bike up, and the noticable difference is HUGE, now the bike actually pulls properly like its supposed to rather then with the standard montesa silencer. I think a lot of the parts we look at we think wont make that much of a difference to the performance of our bikes, but they really do!!

I think its better for trials after market parts, gives you the chance to play around with the bike and even the smallest of parts can make it feel like a new bike all over again. You must remember that every rider is different and each rider will have their own personal feel for a bike...take Dougies bike, not standard, but if we were to ride it, we'd probably hate it...who knows. Aftermarket parts allow you to add that little personal prefrence to your bike, which is great...the cost is a bit of a kick in the nuts. After market parts are a little boring in the trials line, if you seen one thing, you've seen it all. Every website sells the same things. However its interesting when someone posts a japanese parts website with things we've not really seen before... Although, in all seriousness, Id be suprised if a few of you brought parts from japanese sites...is it really worth all the currency conversion, delivery costs, complications...and if theres a problem, a translator? In my opinion, standard bikes are the best the manufactures can make at the lowest cost...what you do after it is up to you.

BVM Moto Hope this helps!

You can check, if you have a Dougie autograph, if its all smudged to the right...he's left handed.

Jesus! Be thankful it was in the Car Park, could have had another Marc Bolan on our hands!

You'll be lucky to find one second hand, the bike is too modern and the part is too rare. With trials bikes as modern as a 00/99, its a case of replace if broken...not replace to upgrade. Good luck in finding one, but I personally think your chances are pretty slim.

I've had a go at it before, Its easy if its going to be hidden away from view as you can make a right mess off it and get away with it. If your going to be welding aluminum...Im guessing its going to be bike parts(?) then it will be on show. I have a lot of welders in my family, I always see it as something like your not a decent welder if your not going blind. Its takes a hell of a lot of time to be able to weld to a good, trading standard, and wouldn't really say its something you can learn in a weekend. I think of it as someone spray painting something...anyone can do it as long as they have an index finger, but not everyone can make it look good. Good idea to start young though, me and my Dad made a bike trailer with MUCH welding involved, its a handy thing to learn.

As the memories of the TC Trial 2004 live at the back of everyones minds who attended, the booze, bikes, lovely weather and the great experience. Just been reading last years post about the TC Trial 04, the topic was posted in Febuary as when the regs were available (so I think). So the question to you Andy, as TC is now one year old...whats happening with the TC Trial 2005? As with last year some people got to know about it too late, and come March they had already made up there excuses...well this year there are no excuses. I believe feedback is important, and my feedback of last years trial is to keep it in the same place, same time. It was a great place, me and Liam occasionally took a wonder to the top of the hill we were on and its breathtaking...I have some photos somewhere... The people that attended were great (helped us out with food, cheers! ) and it was a great event. I'm not nagging at you for this Andy, I know you have SSDT to sort as well as other events, but its something you need to organise soon. I have a job now so I will be blowing all my money on camping/cooking equipment this year...live in luxury.

Are you a bit bored or something?

Ok, my mate as ridden both Monty and Onza and a a few others in his 3 years of riding. Its amazing to watch him ride, hes now Intermediate Champion and has a few sponsers on the go. I want to get into it because it looks great fun and it can be done anywhere at anytime. I also like to show off, and the streets are a great place for doing that I've mentioned it before, but now I have a job and a reliable income I can finally do it, which is great. Ive been looking at the Onza T-Mag, which is about