What did you do with your Trials Bike today?

This what you meant? I'm having a lot of fun with it. Only crashed on it a few(many) times. I can ride across the crossbar lengthwise maybe one try in ten. It is fun to do holding pressure wheelies across the legs of the H

I got them from a local recycling place. They had a big pile of old ones. Pro tip: Loading railroad ties into a truck with broken ribs isn't fun. That's why I only have four.


Does anybody else get callouses on their clutch finger?

Looks great. you can just keep adding to that over and over!

here is a pic of Micket's set up

Nothing...but I've been bring a lot of pallets home lately...

nothing here as well. not even pallet collection.

but finally getting out this sunday after two weeks of trials-related withdrawal symptoms.

Last sunday we had a small (coz we're a small club) trial at Centre Bush, just north of Invercargill, New Zealand. It's spring down here, and the ground is drying up. The site was an old lime stone quarry which is now a sheep farm. We had 8 sections across three grades, with most riders completing 4 rounds, and we clubbys doing 3, but then going back and repeat riding a few of the sections which caused us problems.
My daughter who is a journalism student came down with me and took some photos, and did an interview with Brad who won the event.
I hope this link works for those who are interested.

https://trialbymoto.smugmug.com/Centre-Bush-trial/

Looks like a great time with the mates, Ccino!

Just curious but how much #8 binding wire did you get through

Good try TRT, it's called number 8 fencing wire.

When my Fantic wouldn't start, again, I was looking for all sorts of things to either help it start, or to beat it to a pulp.

Just as you fellas have "Duct tape and WD40" to fix or lube anything, we have number 8 wire.

One of our club members, Blake Fox, was representing NZ in Spain recently, and TDN soon. He got 6th in recent (125cc) world (?) competition.

That`s cool about the ride Fox had. We had two young american riders in the world cup. The one to watch is Andrew Putt. At 15 years old he is quite impressive and has the backing to do it all.

I swapped the jugs between my 300 with the dying transmission and the 280 eco. If you take two old bikes and assemble the best parts onto the best transmission, do you have a better bike, or just more mechanical experience? Swapped the carbs and selected the best fan and radiator while I was at it. Both radiators look beaten unfortunately. ..

we've had some cooler temps so winter riding is about a month ahead of schedule.



no complaints here.

{Gordy we've had some cooler temps so winter riding is about a month ahead of schedule.}
I just got home from a weekend at the lake jet skiing! Winter!

Well I did not want to be Ofencive, and my buddy (Peter Lynn) in Ashburton must be bi-ligual since he has referred to #8 wire as fence and binding.
In my trade we do call it binding but I digress
Just wish I could have been with you having Fun.

Pete should stick to his vintage cars and kites, ha ha ha.
My good buddy is married to his daughter Katrina.
How small is this world !

Ha Ha, yes he is one crazy friend, gave me a ride on his replica 1903 Benz one time ! think I will stick to two wheels
Small world indeed, came of my dirt bike (which is fine) and now my physio lady is the daughter of someone I know from 35 yrs ago

I see you missed my "Ofencive" humour !

Just wondering who's doin what
Darn rotator cuff got me sidelined so need news of people havin FUN

Just riding 2-3 times a week-practicing more and more new stuff but mostly I'm posting here to help move that ginormous pic with the dog off of this page!

You have company on the sidelines, I am still grounded for a few more weeks. I have been rebuilding an old suzuki to pass the time. Cant wait to get back on the Beta.

I disconnected the brakes and raced in a vintage national 250cc brakeless class. Had to start in 3rd with the stock gearing to get off the line. Will post a pic as soon as I get 'em... and NO I didn't win. lol