your backyard trials setups? - Page 5

NMTrailboss · 02-22-2011, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Joz

My backyard retaining wall started failing about 3 or 4 years ago. After dreaming about what I could do to fix it this is even better than what I imagined. I haven't even ridden on it yet!
Now all I need is a modern trials bike!

Sweet!! Now don't ruin it and plant grass on it!!

grizzzly · 02-22-2011, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by NMTrailboss

Sweet!! Now don't ruin it and plant grass on it!!

what are you talking about grass is sooooooooooo much nicer to crash in.

you havent ridden Gordys block of death yet have you

Gordy · 02-23-2011, 05:50 AM

NMTrailboss · 02-23-2011, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Gordy

No...the only time he invites me down to ride is when there is 4" of snow in his yard.

grizzzly · 02-23-2011, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by NMTrailboss

No...the only time he invites me down to ride is when there is 4" of snow in his yard.

that will only make the landing a little softer

Bendejo · 02-23-2011, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Joz

Now all I need is a modern trials bike!

We've got a spare.

Joz · 02-23-2011, 10:36 PM

Yeah, Ben. Once the weather gets a little better I figure you and the family will need to come over for BBQ and riding!

Charla · 02-24-2011, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Joz

Yeah, Ben. Once the weather gets a little better I figure you and the family will need to come over for BBQ and riding!

IN

Joz · 02-24-2011, 08:48 PM

I took the TLM for a little spin on the new 'wall' today. Wow does that thing suck! I totally need to win the lottery or find a rich girl friend who will buy me a new bike!

grizz · 02-25-2011, 01:33 AM

What a cool thread.

When all my ducks are in a row and I have a job and permission from the wife to buy a mono, I would like to build a very small backyard setup here, as there is only so much space.
But then I have only once spent about 15 minutes on a trials bike..... last week, now I want one.

I am also way overweight at the moment, and should lose at least 10kg before really buying a bike..... and I will have to get fit.

This was me getting hooked on something I have always wanted to do.

Not sure the wife will let me use the lawn, but behind the bush there is a bit of concrete that has been opened up now, and could keep a couple of small beginners obstacles.

All these things have been removed since we moved here. Pic was taken when previous owner still lived here.

Currently looks like this, except that I moved the firewood for the coming winter to behind the garage to dry out over summer.

I would hope to just do figure eights, a couple of log ramps and a pallet etc.

If I can get the local farmers permission to build a few obstacles, and maybe pay him a yearly fee, or per entry, I would love to get into the small wood in the distance behind the first pic, it also has a stream that runs through there, and a foot/tractor path.... so perfect. If the farmer agrees.

This is the current status of the concrete in front of the garage

Joz · 02-25-2011, 05:26 AM

ohhh. Lots of potential in there!

Charla · 02-25-2011, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Joz

I took the TLM for a little spin on the new 'wall' today. Wow does that thing suck! I totally need to win the lottery or find a rich girl friend who will buy me a new bike!

Mark, you can borrow one of our bikes as price of admission.

We just ordered a trials bicycle and I'm sure Ben will fall instantly in love with it when it arrives. We both really want to come down to play on your wall.

Joz · 02-25-2011, 06:17 PM

When are you coming?

PM on it's way....

motojunky · 04-03-2011, 04:31 PM

Cobbed this together today from remnants of an old kids play set.

rediRrakaD · 04-06-2011, 09:39 AM

Found these on Craigslist

$20 each.

Oops... how to get them out without the seller's backhoe

.
Caveman technology to the rescue

.

Next one was easier.

Action shot.

Out

.

A few other pieces I found for free.

I'll post again when the mad plan is all in place.
Cheers,
S.

02-23-2011, 10:36 PM	#67
Joz What could go wrong? Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Colorado Oddometer: 1,654	Yeah, Ben. Once the weather gets a little better I figure you and the family will need to come over for BBQ and riding! __________________ '00 XRV750 Africa Twin, '99 CRM250-AR, '88 TLM220R, '77 TS-50 Death is more universal than life; everyone dies but not everyone lives. -A. Sachs "Get on with living or get on with dying" Paul Rodden 71 years old Diesel RV build

02-24-2011, 08:48 PM	#69
Joz What could go wrong? Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Colorado Oddometer: 1,654	I took the TLM for a little spin on the new 'wall' today. Wow does that thing suck! I totally need to win the lottery or find a rich girl friend who will buy me a new bike! __________________ '00 XRV750 Africa Twin, '99 CRM250-AR, '88 TLM220R, '77 TS-50 Death is more universal than life; everyone dies but not everyone lives. -A. Sachs "Get on with living or get on with dying" Paul Rodden 71 years old Diesel RV build

02-25-2011, 01:33 AM	#70
grizz Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Rochester, KENT, UK. Oddometer: 897	What a cool thread. When all my ducks are in a row and I have a job and permission from the wife to buy a mono, I would like to build a very small backyard setup here, as there is only so much space. But then I have only once spent about 15 minutes on a trials bike..... last week, now I want one. I am also way overweight at the moment, and should lose at least 10kg before really buying a bike..... and I will have to get fit. This was me getting hooked on something I have always wanted to do. Not sure the wife will let me use the lawn, but behind the bush there is a bit of concrete that has been opened up now, and could keep a couple of small beginners obstacles. All these things have been removed since we moved here. Pic was taken when previous owner still lived here. Currently looks like this, except that I moved the firewood for the coming winter to behind the garage to dry out over summer. I would hope to just do figure eights, a couple of log ramps and a pallet etc. If I can get the local farmers permission to build a few obstacles, and maybe pay him a yearly fee, or per entry, I would love to get into the small wood in the distance behind the first pic, it also has a stream that runs through there, and a foot/tractor path.... so perfect. If the farmer agrees. This is the current status of the concrete in front of the garage __________________ *** 2006 BMW R1200GS * * 2006 Sachs MADASS 50cc * * 19?? BSA Bantam D7 FREE Bike Resto * ********************************************** *********** "If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem" ********************************************** *************

02-25-2011, 05:26 AM	#71
Joz What could go wrong? Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Colorado Oddometer: 1,654	ohhh. Lots of potential in there! __________________ '00 XRV750 Africa Twin, '99 CRM250-AR, '88 TLM220R, '77 TS-50 Death is more universal than life; everyone dies but not everyone lives. -A. Sachs "Get on with living or get on with dying" Paul Rodden 71 years old Diesel RV build

02-25-2011, 06:17 PM	#73
Joz What could go wrong? Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Colorado Oddometer: 1,654	When are you coming? PM on it's way.... __________________ '00 XRV750 Africa Twin, '99 CRM250-AR, '88 TLM220R, '77 TS-50 Death is more universal than life; everyone dies but not everyone lives. -A. Sachs "Get on with living or get on with dying" Paul Rodden 71 years old Diesel RV build

02-23-2011, 05:50 AM	#63
Gordy Team Listo Joined: Dec 2001 Location: NM Oddometer: 18,299

04-03-2011, 04:31 PM	#74
motojunky Professional Idiot Joined: Oct 2007 Location: North East, MD Oddometer: 926	Cobbed this together today from remnants of an old kids play set.

04-06-2011, 09:39 AM	#75
rediRrakaD Whoopdie do Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Oaktown Oddometer: 440	Cracklist Strikes Again!!! Found these on Craigslist $20 each. Oops... how to get them out without the seller's backhoe. Caveman technology to the rescue. Next one was easier. Action shot. Out. A few other pieces I found for free. I'll post again when the mad plan is all in place. Cheers, S. __________________ RIFF RAFF Industrial Tiki Purveyor

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