Trials Bike Buyers Guide

1. Go and view the bike - can you trust a seller's description?

2. Listen to the engine. Pistons & re-plate can cost £300 plus. If in doubt take a knowledable mate along. Or visit local trials & get a feel for noisy engines!

3. Check year - some owners update the plastics.

4. Check chassis bearings - wheel bearings are cheap, other bearings are not, so check the suspension linkage.

5. Check tyres - "plenty of tread there mate" is not good enough you need sharp edges to the blocks.

6. Ask to see air filter - nice & clean is a good sign.

7. Ask owner to remove flywheel cover , rust & water here is bad - can affect electrics. Also spin to check main bearing feel & vertical play.

I hope you find a good'un & enjoy your riding in this great sport.

Mike

Motomerlin Trials Parts