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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10383  
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I run a 4rt Montesa....which is what I wanted, but as I began learning on it, a lot of people said I'd be better off selling it as it's always trying to kill me. I saw that as a challenge. They are a handful!
However, a 125 will be more than enough for doing trials. GasGas are the most popular bikes and you can pick them up for around £800 upwards. There's a lot of 'dead easy' trials that you can do and are great for beginners and kids. What budget you thinking? |
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11th Jan 2017 9:57pm |
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| mk1collector Member Since: 17 Sep 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 6769  
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Off topic but... Why did they stop putting kick start on the telly? I loved watching it as a kid and was always envious of my two older brother who had there own trials bikes. Ray
My build thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17615.html |
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11th Jan 2017 10:31pm |
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| Huttopia Member Since: 23 Feb 2016 Location: West Midlands Posts: 1976
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Greeni - thanks for that info. I don't want to spend a fortune on it, just get something that isn't going to clap out every 5 minutes. Gas Gas 125 looks like a good shout - daft question but will a 125 be ok shifting 14(ish) stone?
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12th Jan 2017 9:41am |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10383
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It will be fine, a mates dad is very succesful on a 125 and he's at least 14st. If you do want to start trialling as a sport, a 125 will be more than enough.
If you want to spend around £1200 a Montesa 315 would be my recommnedation, 2-stroke 250 which is very nice and easy to ride. @Ray, I used to watch that as a kid too! The skill level has improved quite a bit, check 'Toni Bou' on youtube  |
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12th Jan 2017 9:56am |
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| David T Member Since: 01 Sep 2016 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 190 
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I had an '08 Beta Rev3 270, great bike but the problem for me was the kickstart on the left. Not too bad on level ground but a bit of a struggle when half-way up a rocky section or in a stream, especially when the tank has just clobbered you in the tripes.
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12th Jan 2017 12:20pm |
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| Rosco Member Since: 03 Dec 2010 Location: Burntwood Posts: 1836 
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I'm another one who grew up watching kick-start on saturday mornings. As for Toni Bou  he's getting over obstacles I'd struggle to get myself over, let alone take a bike with me!! 2007 - Stornoway Grey 90 XS SW - Gone
2002 - Black Discovery II - Gone 2014 - Montalcino Red 110 XS SW |
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12th Jan 2017 1:44pm |
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| mk1collector Member Since: 17 Sep 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 6769
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I've watched the indoor trials world championship for the last few years on Eurosport but they don't seem to put it on any more,  and like you say the skill level is unbelievable. Ray
My build thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17615.html |
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12th Jan 2017 4:11pm |
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| salesman Member Since: 01 Sep 2014 Location: The Yorkshire Dales God's Country Posts: 72 
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If you don't mind trying a couple of ideas before you head off to the dealers I might save you a few quid.
I have been around trials bikes all my life, and still involved today. I work at a very well known road & off road bike dealership. Beta clutches are known for sticking, its common throughout the model range, several other makes also suffer from this. the quick fix, providing the correct oil as been used in the engine is to place the front wheel against a wall, start the bike and pop it in gear, keep the clutch lever held in, and hold onto the brakes until the clutch clears. if you don't fancy that start it up, pop it in second gear and ride it around with the clutch lever pulled in until it clears.... usually one of these ways cures the problem. if it doesn't then your looking at spending money.... regards |
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12th Jan 2017 4:56pm |
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| cecilthecat Member Since: 21 Mar 2015 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 24
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^^^^^^
My Sherco 290 does the same with the clutch sticking when cold and the oil is a little old |
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12th Jan 2017 5:47pm |
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| Romadog Member Since: 07 Jul 2011 Location: Powys Posts: 1749 |
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12th Jan 2017 6:01pm |
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| Chris86 Member Since: 15 Jul 2014 Location: South Yorks Posts: 791 
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We have been gong to the indoor trials for the last few years- father & mother-in-law love it so has been their Yule gift.
The ability of the riders is awesome, its absolutely fantastic to watch! I can't help but find the trials pushbike rides possibly even more impressive though- if you have not seen it already have a google for 'Danny Macaskill's wee day out'! Chris |
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12th Jan 2017 8:10pm |
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| Rosco Member Since: 03 Dec 2010 Location: Burntwood Posts: 1836
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His way back home is pretty awesome too
2007 - Stornoway Grey 90 XS SW - Gone
2002 - Black Discovery II - Gone 2014 - Montalcino Red 110 XS SW |
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12th Jan 2017 10:04pm |
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