nathconn Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 (edited) Anyone got any tips or advice? Had my new trials bike about a month, I feel like my lack of fear is keeping me progressing rather than ability? Any basics I'm missing on? Competition wise what level should I compete at? never competed before. Also anyone else think my front forks look soft? Edited April 14, 2014 by nathconn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripptrials Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 shay lane halifax? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathconn Posted April 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 This is Shay Lane in Burnley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis cosgrove Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 The front does look a little fast and like its riding low if you know what i mean. Check that the front and rear go up and down the same amount when pushing the middle of the bike. You can adjust the forks dampening and rebound using the screw adjusters on top. Stock Settings Right leg: "Recommended: unscrew entirely and screw two clicks" Left leg: "Recommended: red cap flush." Change the fork oil that will improve the feel. Great riding btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_t Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Have you had a chance to compete yet? I'm guessing you have been riding motorcycles for more than a month... just new to trials? I would start one class lower than you think you should as it is the tight off camber turns that can force a dab more often than a hill climb or hopping over a rock. start easy and work your way up is a lot more fun IMO. Here in Nova scotia it is easy as we only have 2 classes (Novice, and Advanced) I always suggest people start in the low class and let them move up on the second lap if need be LOL. I also typically know who is going to show up and adjust the sections accordingly if at all possible (one nice thing about having a small group of riders). Be sure to report back on how you make out... Cheers, Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyt Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 (edited) You want some tips? You have been watching too many top level expert videos. Drop the motocross style, slow down....... It is not a race..... The things/obstacles you are riding will not be presented to you in a real trial at a beginner level. Due to your speed you are banging into rocks on the hills with no unloading or technique. One can see the back end of the bike kick when you hit an uphill obstacle. You need to practice riding in a tighter area, not just wide open and dump the clutch and go. We see you can go very fast in a straight line, BUT can you do a tight figure eight turn? How about some slow off cambers turns. Other than that, good enthusiasm, flexibility, and potential. Nice to see and hear a video that is not drowned out by a music background Edited April 18, 2014 by billyt 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0007 Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Ditto, the better you get the slower you go Kinda the opposite of MX and XC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathconn Posted April 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Cheers for the advice guys. Did my first trial last week and learnt that flying up a big hill doesn't mean **** haha! been working on more technical stuff now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gassaman Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 as stated.... slow down, practice tight turns, get in a stream / burn, ride the rocks, steady away etc, get the feel of the slippery ones, the ones that make you go horizontal lol. Oh and not forgetting the Roots, banks, tight turns around trees... esp on inclines.. enjoy it bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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