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Last post by keithj « Tue Dec 28, 2010 11:24 pm
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How to include pictures in your posts.

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Photos on this board

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by keithj » Mon Jul 20, 2009 10:28 pm » in Trials Talk

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A reminder:

Prior to posting photos on this board, please ensure you have the copyright holder's permission to post it! If it's yours, no...

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Toby Martyn, hoping wheel

Last post by Wes « Mon May 04, 2020 1:09 pm

by Wes » Mon May 04, 2020 1:09 pm

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Good vid from Toby on wheel hoping.

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Last post by Wes
Mon May 04, 2020 1:09 pm
Engine size for beginner?

Last post by outforfun « Wed Feb 26, 2020 11:49 am
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by ianmain » Tue Feb 18, 2020 11:50 pm

I'm coming back to bikes after about 30 years and trials looks like an exciting option (I had a Yamaha RD350LC in my 20's...which of course got...

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Last post by outforfun
Wed Feb 26, 2020 11:49 am
The art of stationary balancing

Last post by Neo « Sat Jun 10, 2017 2:25 pm
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by Neo » Sun Feb 06, 2005 6:52 pm
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Hello everyone,

I have the honour of making the first post in this new “Section” (excuse the pun!) and I’m going to make it a question on the art of...
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Last post by Neo
Sat Jun 10, 2017 2:25 pm
Knee exercises

Last post by JuanKilby « Sat May 06, 2017 12:54 am
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by dad » Wed Jul 02, 2008 6:59 pm
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Anyone know of some good knee exercises to help prevent injuries and strains.

And lets not forget warm ups and stretches.

thanks

Peter
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Last post by JuanKilby
Sat May 06, 2017 12:54 am
TXT 80 fuel ratio

Last post by The Hell Team « Wed Dec 28, 2016 7:50 am
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by YFZ LUKE » Tue Dec 27, 2016 4:49 pm

Santa brought the boy a TXT 80 for Christmas.. So after running it at 50:1 I'm guessing it's still a bit rich.. I've read that some 125s are running...

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Last post by The Hell Team
Wed Dec 28, 2016 7:50 am
TXT 80 fuel ratio

Last post by GGtrialstas « Tue Dec 27, 2016 5:13 pm
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by YFZ LUKE » Tue Dec 27, 2016 4:47 pm

Santa brought the boy a TXT 80 for Christmas.. So after running it at 50:1 I'm guessing it's still a bit rich.. I've read that some 125s are running...

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Last post by GGtrialstas
Tue Dec 27, 2016 5:13 pm
Floater Turn on an old mono Trials???

Last post by jml « Wed Mar 23, 2016 9:46 am
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by 86_TY350S » Tue Mar 22, 2016 9:44 pm

hi all,
I have been practising on Floater turns lately..it's a pretty useful trick for tight space...But i don't think i really doing it right (can't...

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Last post by jml
Wed Mar 23, 2016 9:46 am
New Trials Helmets

Last post by The Hell Team « Mon Feb 01, 2016 7:53 pm
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by Tuzi » Tue Aug 21, 2012 7:35 am
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New Trials Helmets

I searched the forum and did not come up with much on newer Trials Helmets.

A few days ago I had a "small" spill and hit my...
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Last post by The Hell Team
Mon Feb 01, 2016 7:53 pm
Letting the bike go

Last post by smiffy60 « Mon Jan 18, 2016 5:08 pm
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by jml » Fri Feb 13, 2015 7:52 pm
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I'm not sure what peoples thoughts are on this, but this is somewhat of a lesson I learnt a few weeks ago and wanted to see if others shared it....
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Last post by smiffy60
Mon Jan 18, 2016 5:08 pm
Tyre pressure measurements cold/hot

Last post by Harry C « Tue Dec 23, 2014 6:27 pm
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by jml » Tue Dec 16, 2014 5:26 pm

Most of the recommendations for tyre pressure ranges are between 3-5 psi for the rear and 5-7 psi for the front (depending on many variables) but...

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Last post by Harry C
Tue Dec 23, 2014 6:27 pm
Balance Practice -Dif terrains -

Last post by outforfun « Tue Oct 21, 2014 9:33 am
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by Tristan14 » Tue Oct 07, 2014 7:57 pm
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Hey so I've had my trials bike about 3 weeks now and put about 3 tanks through it just practicing at my sisters property I thought I was making...
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Last post by outforfun
Tue Oct 21, 2014 9:33 am
FREE TRIALS TRAINING VIDEOS- beginner to advanced

Last post by noobmeister « Mon Sep 01, 2014 8:46 pm
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by noobmeister » Mon Mar 10, 2014 7:30 pm
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I posted this list on Trials Central but duplicated here in case anyone isn't on that forum too.

Throwing together a series of vids on basic trials...
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Last post by noobmeister
Mon Sep 01, 2014 8:46 pm
Handlebar position on trials motorcycle

Last post by jml « Tue Apr 15, 2014 8:42 pm
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by jml » Tue Apr 15, 2014 1:21 pm

How accurate is the following description (picture included) of bar position for a trails bike; ... try8474270

After watching I'm a little confused...

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Last post by jml
Tue Apr 15, 2014 8:42 pm
Square edged boulders

Last post by zulujack « Wed Nov 06, 2013 4:15 pm
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by zulujack » Tue Nov 05, 2013 9:27 pm

Hi

Bit of a noob question..... I'm having a bit of trouble riding over square edged boulders (about the hight of a wheel). I tend to get over them...

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Last post by zulujack
Wed Nov 06, 2013 4:15 pm
wheel hops

Last post by Betaman « Mon May 20, 2013 8:51 am
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by jack » Mon Sep 12, 2005 5:57 pm
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ok guys i need some help, ive been attempting to do wheel hops for a while now and i still cant do them, i wanted to know if there are any magical...
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Last post by Betaman
Mon May 20, 2013 8:51 am
Knee protection

Last post by Tfos1 « Sun Mar 17, 2013 9:05 am
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by S.E.Lucas » Fri Sep 02, 2005 11:50 am
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Does anyone here wear knee braces or guards or are they too restrictive? I've looked through all of my pictures from a few world rounds and couldn't...
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Last post by Tfos1
Sun Mar 17, 2013 9:05 am
A few Newbie Trials Questions/Riding Technique

Last post by pop « Fri Nov 02, 2012 3:41 pm
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by Cano 29 » Thu Nov 01, 2012 8:34 pm

Hey All,

I have only had the time to get on the bike a couple of times. Been practicing track stands, endos, and small wheelies.

My question is...

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Last post by pop
Fri Nov 02, 2012 3:41 pm
Pons schools cancelled

Last post by Stu « Tue Mar 09, 2010 2:11 pm
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by rockhopper » Thu Feb 25, 2010 5:01 pm

Hi all,
I will say i am sorry that i havent been checking this forum i have been interstate with coaching commitments, but my email address is on...

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Last post by Stu
Tue Mar 09, 2010 2:11 pm
Deadline for entry for Joan pons school

Last post by Gary B « Wed Feb 24, 2010 7:11 pm
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by rockhopper » Tue Feb 09, 2010 7:01 pm

Hi all
Its sad to say at this present moment we dont have enough people to run the Courses, so talking with Joan we have set the deadline for 16 of...

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Last post by Gary B
Wed Feb 24, 2010 7:11 pm
Junior Training day 20th Feb

Last post by Sherco Racing « Sun Feb 14, 2010 7:54 am
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by Sherco Racing » Wed Feb 10, 2010 8:47 pm

If you need a map to get to the junior training day on the 20th of feb please send me an email ([email protected]) and i will reply with a...

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Last post by Sherco Racing
Sun Feb 14, 2010 7:54 am
Steve Colley in Oz for coaching

Last post by tricksters « Mon Feb 08, 2010 9:13 pm
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by rockhopper » Fri Apr 25, 2008 7:17 am
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Hi to all,
Some may know me, My name is Lyndon Blake, i run a commerical coaching company called Proart ( Along with Motorcycle Qld and the qld...
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Last post by tricksters
Mon Feb 08, 2010 9:13 pm
Pons schools forms released TODAY

Last post by rockhopper « Wed Feb 03, 2010 1:57 pm
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by rockhopper » Fri Jan 29, 2010 9:37 am

Hi all,
Over the next few hours as the "computer guys" get on to it the forms will be able to be downloaded, i sorry that the pdf is too large to...

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Last post by rockhopper
Wed Feb 03, 2010 1:57 pm
Joan Pons Trial school coming to OZ in march

Last post by rockhopper « Sun Jan 17, 2010 9:00 pm
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by rockhopper » Sat Jan 09, 2010 8:32 pm
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Hi all,

With thanks to Motorcycling Queensland, Queensland Moto Trials sub committee, Sherco and Proart rider training, internationally renown rider...
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Last post by rockhopper
Sun Jan 17, 2010 9:00 pm
Trials Helmets

Last post by motocentral « Sun Sep 20, 2009 3:31 pm
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by vfrpete » Sat Sep 19, 2009 5:16 pm

Just getting back into trials after a long break and would like some advice. Is it worth paying the extra for a trials helmet or is a normal openface...

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Last post by motocentral
Sun Sep 20, 2009 3:31 pm
Riding in the wet

Last post by kembro « Wed Feb 18, 2009 7:11 am
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by nic g » Fri Aug 24, 2007 10:14 pm
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I'm after some advice in riding in slippery conditions, it seemed the more gas I gave the more wheel spin I got. Should I be having abit of...
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Last post by kembro
Wed Feb 18, 2009 7:11 am
Sunday improvisation

Last post by brt650 « Sat Oct 04, 2008 6:06 pm
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by Neo » Sat Aug 09, 2008 8:32 pm

Hi All,

Last Sunday had me fitting a new rear tyre to my daughters bike. Only to discover that the previous owner had fitted an inner tube. That...

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Last post by brt650
Sat Oct 04, 2008 6:06 pm
Handlebar positioning.

Last post by David Lahey « Sun Aug 10, 2008 8:16 am
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by dad » Sat Aug 09, 2008 6:03 pm

Hi all,

A question about positioning of handlebars.

I've heard and read about having them forward will quicken up your steering and having them...

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Last post by David Lahey
Sun Aug 10, 2008 8:16 am
cross training

Last post by Trango « Sat Aug 02, 2008 3:22 pm
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by gordonmichaellee » Sat Aug 02, 2008 8:20 am

I own a montesa 315 and a Honda ct 185 ( farmers ag bike) I am supprised how good the ct is at trials, and also how much better I ride the montesa...

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Last post by Trango
Sat Aug 02, 2008 3:22 pm
Trials techniques

Last post by richardr « Tue Nov 14, 2006 9:51 pm
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by Stu » Fri Dec 23, 2005 8:36 am

Would anyone be able to put out a DVD on the tricks or techniques that are used in trials today? If the MX people can do it, can we do it? I guess it...

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Last post by richardr
Tue Nov 14, 2006 9:51 pm
Mouldy Camels

Last post by Tee-Why « Tue Nov 14, 2006 12:18 am
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by PA » Fri Aug 12, 2005 1:24 pm
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Ever had the inside of your water back pack go black with mould?

My original back pack bladder went black with mould etc. I had to purchase a new...
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Tue Nov 14, 2006 12:18 am

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