Learner Bike

[BOGWHEEL]

Chasing opinions on what sort of bike my daughter should learn on - 19 years old and has no riding ability.
Have sighted a TLR200 - easy to start and should be able to paddock bash to get some experience?
thanks

[sdeane01]

Depends on your budget. A new mono shock will be lighter and easier to learn one. Esp if it is a 200. Or even an older 250.

[David Lahey]

The TLR as with most twinshocks is able to be ridden sitting down.
The TLR is certainly docile enough for a learner however it would be about the same weight as your Bultaco to pick up after a fall.
If it has to be a twinshock then a TY175 is about 10kg lighter.

[BOGWHEEL]

If i could get a TY175 for a respectable price, i would be the pilot not my daughter (sorry erin)
Are modern trials bikes similar to modern 2T enduros - the smaller the capacity the harder to ride?

[David Lahey]

The modern 2 stroke 125s and 200s are not harder to ride than the bigger ones. All of them are very well dsigned for trials work. Some the big capacity bikes (Sherco 290 and Gas Gas 280) are made to be a bit more responsive for top level riders, but the 125s, 200 and 250s are all very easy to use.
The Scorpa 125 (fourstroke) trials bike is also very good for learners.

[troyzero]

Please excuse me for adding my own 2 cents worth here, I hope this is not a thread hijack :) Did not want to start another 'Help Learner Bike Info" thread.
I am looking to get in to trials, I am 35ish and 6ft (approx 90kg) and was hoping someone could give me a general idea as to what type of bike I should be purchasing.

I have lots of basic dirt bike experience(tearing up paddocks, I am no crusty demon), zero trials experience, and am just interested in learning the basics. I enjoy the skill involved in trials, it really appeals to me.
What size/style of bike would be good for me? The less it costs the better :)
I should add I am in Perth.

Thank you so much!
Troy.

[rockhopper]

Please excuse me for adding my own 2 cents worth here, I hope this is not a thread hijack :) Did not want to start another 'Help Learner Bike Info" thread.
I am looking to get in to trials, I am 35ish and 6ft (approx 90kg) and was hoping someone could give me a general idea as to what type of bike I should be purchasing.

I have lots of basic dirt bike experience(tearing up paddocks, I am no crusty demon), zero trials experience, and am just interested in learning the basics. I enjoy the skill involved in trials, it really appeals to me.
What size/style of bike would be good for me? The less it costs the better :)
I should add I am in Perth.

Thank you so much!
Troy.

Hi Troy,
It depends if you want to go classic,twinshock or modern.I just stick with modern for this reply, any of the brands ie sherco,gas gas, beta etc produce a great bike. As the four strokes are relatively new you will be looking at dollars there. The other choice is of course a two stroke.I would suggest going for a 250 cc, alot of guys go for the 290 which is still ok ,but the power they produce really isnt for a learner.I would suggest going to your local trials club over there to see whats around and also i am sure they are willing to help.Contact Motorcycling WA for club info.
http://www.motorcyclingwa.org.au/index.php

cheers Lyndon

Level Two Instructor/ Qld Trials sub committee member

http://www.proartracing.com.au

[PA]

The Trials clubs in Western Australia are,

AJS of WA
Meets 3rd Monday of each month, 7.30pm at MWA offices, Maylands. Corner Guildford Rd and 7th Avenue, behind shops on Guildford Rd. Extra parking beneath shops.
www.AJSMotoTrials.com

Pathfinders
President - Steve Scragg – 0411 598 037
Secretary – Tony Povey – 0419 185 255
38 Satinover Way
Wandi WA 6167
Treasurer – John McGlone – 0419 969 445

Contact these people and you should be in good hands.

Full Australian Trials Clubs listing click here.