I have only ridden mine for. a couple months now. Even though I have not taken on any proper tutoring online or other wise, ijust playing around in these Ozark hills has already made me a better and more confident rider on all my other dirt bikes. Even noticed it myself a couple days ago. I was up on the pegs slowly threading the big Africa Twin (with large side bags mounted) in between a couple of very tight tree trunks at a pace so serenely slow it would have creeped me right out before I learned some trials bike speed and control of balance. As I mentioned I have only ever had a trials bike for a whole two months. I am excited to see how much more I might progress over the next several years with maybe a little formal instruction here and there as I run across it.
Is there a list of Trials clubs in Texas anywhere? I just bought a 2002 gas gas txt 200 and would love to join a local club but have not been able to find anything yet.. have watched a few YouTube videos and bought Dirt Wise 3 DVD to try and learn, have spent all my time learning to balance the bike whilst stationary without the engine running. With the handlebars on full lock, can balance any where from 10 seconds to 2 minutes, but vey inconsistent so need to work on that. Watching the DVD I will start trying to learn to wheelie using his methods, my CRF450X wheelies really well just by opening the throttle, but they say I should be using the clutch to lift the front wheel and this gas gas will lift the front wheel on the throttle alone, it is not as controlled as the video shows using the clutch!! Will try to unlearn my 30 year wheelie skills and learn this new technique. Really hoping this will greatly enhance my Dirt riding ability..
Gary
Many thanks Brian, I found both clubs since posting my request and have ridden with a few of the NTTA members at Emma Long park!! Need to find a second cheap trials bike for my wife as she wants to try it also!! Great when you can share hobbies..
Gary
I know next to nothing specific about various brands/models of trials bikes. I am thinking of one for my son. He's 11, maybe 85 lbs. He rides a Yamaha TTR110E without any issues. But, I really want him to learn how to balance and use the clutch. Also, I have room in the yard to set up a course for a trials bike but it is a bit small for any real fun on the 110. I'd like to not spend thousands of dollars. So I figure a used bike will have to do. Any suggestions?
Need to find a second cheap trials bike for my wife as she wants to try it also!! Great when you can share hobbies..
Gary
So is this the time I need to list the Gas Gas for sale??? It has not been out to a ride in months... I got the KTM 200 out this last weekend and had to pull the carb to clean, they just sit and waste away. Maybe it's time it goes to someone who will play with it? Let me know Gary if you are interested, or anyone else who has time for a great bike.
Sam
Trying to link to the FIM 2015 championship...
Video for fim world trials championship 2015▶ 12:33
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXubj3qLM_4
Jun 16, 2015 - Uploaded by Colin Vistamills
Toni Bou, Takahisa Fujinami, Jaime Busto, Albert Cabestany, James Dabill, Alexandre ...
Forgive me if this is a repost....
Man that is something. I'm still trying to do figure eights in the ditch in front of the house.
I watch stuff like that and the extreme enduro stuff, and it's like those people are from other planets... The things they can make their bikes do are just mind boggling. My son LOVES watching Toni Bou and Graham Jarvis videos.