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Remember to smile and have fun, that is why we do this. Also watch some of the better riders, talk to the other riders about how they are riding the trial, etc. And try not to get too nerved up scores, Also if possible have somebody "catch" for you on things that make you really nervous. Sometimes just having somebody standing there "just in case" is enough of a confidence builder for you to really give it a go.

I use the WFO method to clean the exhaust........... Go to a trial with a lengthy trail and get in top gear with the throttle Wide F*****g Open, when exhaust stops smoking when you stop its clean. (I did this once and the silencer got so hot it darn near burned my leg )

I just hope the 2014 Scorpa no longer has that angled skid plate. (probably a comment about 4 yrs late.........)

That qualifies as "Super Awesome" riding in practice to me.

I ride super awesome.............until somebody puts up markers, ribbon, tape etc and decides to watch me.......

Perhaps you should read my opinion on safety gear http://wgasa.motatrials.com/8-fluffy-kittens/4-are-you-showing-too-much-knee

I likes the Teeter Totter. This is mine, ridden by GHMT (not me)

Where?

It's a nice update for the Scorpa brand, but it seems like a "Sherco Clone" Scorpa has in the past been known as a good solid clubman bike that performs well and takes a beating. As we all know the "newer" bikes that are lighter and more performance oriented have a need for more upkeep. Will this update lose some of the robustness that the clubman riders want? Is the 280 (272cc) the only motor option available? And what the hell does the "Twenty" refer too? anything in particular or just a name they pulled out of a hat? But even after typing that, It does look the business as they say. any ideas on price?

That might be part of my "problem" Buffet Bar.....Beer Bar etc..... and then

Jimmie, I am not too good about taking it easy either....

About 9 or 10 months for this last time. I don't remember how long the time before that but at least 6 months. (Same elbow). It's kinda weird because for a long time it just hurt, and then only hurt when picking something up etc... then one day I realized "hey, my elbow feels almost normal again"

I have fat bars on my bike and the absence of a crossbar offers more room for my belly when going over obstacles!

Potassium is supposed to help with spasms and arm pump

This may or may not help post #5 has pics look in the space between the foot peg and the rear brake pedal, there is a black plate attached to the frame. The side facing out is smooth, and you will notice the 2 weld marks where the bolts go through the holes in the frame, I can't remember if the plate is just curved upwards to catch the kickstarter or the side of the plate facing inwards toward motor has a tab that sticks out to catch the tab on the kickstart lever. http://www.trialscentral.com/forums/topic/37450-tl-125-kickstart-options/ Sorry couldn't find anything else.

It is MY technique and I will use it as I wish!! You can't make me change!!!

NO man, it's BEER in your cereal!!!

"Do I need the power of a (insert siz bike here)?" is a bit of a loaded question. According to many we club level riders don't need anymore power than what an 80cc or 125cc engine would provide (but that would be no fun). Main question is do you like the way the bike rides/reacts etc..? If you like everything else about the bike but starting is too much hassle then maybe the base gasket option is a worthwhile option. On edit: I have no experience with Ossa so my opinion may be crap.

Jimmie you need to perfect the guy response of "That guy knows nothing, My method is the best method out there here are the reasons why it can't be done that way" And then list off a bunch of BS that sounds technical. The main reason this will shorten the life of the gearbox is that the residual glue from the tape left on the oil plug will react with the oil in the gearbox causing nasty bits of acids to form and eat away at the gears. This will weaken the gears and they will fail, IE broken teeth, cracked gears etc.. Now dear wifey you won't want me to have to buy a new set of gears for the transmission would you? Secondly If bits of the tape get into the gearbox this would be even more catastrophic, in the form of even more glue in the gearbox to react with and that piece of tape could get stuck between the gears. The tolerance between the gears is so tight that the piece of tape will cause the two gears to push apart enough to destroy the bearings for the shaft that the gears are on. That is why the oil plug is magnetic so that any metal bits will immediately go to the magnet instead of between the gears. The tape is not magnetic and will just float around the gearbox. Sling some BS and sound knowledgable.................works for people I work with....

GasGas 280's will rev up rather quickly and LAUNCH!. Good bikes very capable but just keep that in mind until you get used to it. Most often with a new rider you won't even get the revs up to that range unless you "Whiskey Throttle" it. (accidental wide open throttle) and no mattter what size bike you have that is bad situation. But my opinion is that the 280 (270cc) bikes are a good all around bike for most riders that have prior off road experience. And will serve you well for years as you learn. I rode a 2000 Sherco 2.9 that I got used for about 7 years before moving on to a GasGas 300. The Sherco was still capable but I just like the GasGas better. But as with ANY bike purchase ride it first!! if possible and the current owner will allow it, ride it in a section type setting. Totally different experience riding through a section than just around the car park or trail. Also sometimes what is available in the area has a hand in deciding what you buy..............if only 250cc are for sale it is a bit tough to buy a 270cc Well now that everything is clear as mud, Welcome to the sport and the site with many opinions.

First off, you have the correct attitude of "I know how to ride a motorcycle in "insert motorcycle discipline here" but trials is a different animal and I will need to learn that" It is really hard to swallow the pride that most of us motorcyclists have when changing disciplines. (I have only ridden trials, if I took up MX there would be SO much to learn) But once you get past that and start riding and learning, then much fun will be had. OK my opinion on 2 stroke trials bike engine size, based on the need for low end torque for the sport. 125cc = no low end torque, rev the hell out of it to move 4 inches, MUST use proper technique to do anything. 200cc = moves better than a 125 still needs reved up and proper technique 250cc = starting to get some usable low end torque, need to rev up a bit but not too much, proper technique is helpful. 270cc = good amount of low end torque, decent rev range but if reved up a bit too much could get away from you (Note: Sherco 2.9 = 270cc GasGas 280 = 270cc gotta love marketing) 290cc = As far as I know Beta Evo was the only one to have an actual 290cc bike and only for a couple years, was supposed to be a middle ground between the 270 and the 300. (they ditched it in favor of a 300cc) 300cc = Shed loads of low end torque, revs up great and will rip your arms off if you are not prepared. now of course proper technique is the key to a good days ride, but in some cases with the larger bore bikes a bit of throttle and more grunt will counteract some poor technique and still get you up the obstacle. I don't have experience with modern 4 stroke machines so can't give an opinion on those.

Why would you need one? It is well known that all trials riders are like Bou, Raga, Fuji, Cabby etc... and able to ride on just the rear wheel!

Neither side is proper for the kickstarter. just need a button on the handlebars and vrooom.....

yep, all brands have their quirks or things to keep an eye on. I think the biggest two things to remember is like stated above "ride it like a trials bike" and periodically check all the nuts and bolts for tightness............

My buddies TY175 kicks ass!! it must be better than all of yours! Believe it or not he can HOP the damn thing. I have seen it. Total nutter. Yes Biffsgasgas I am talking about you!