Trials & Enduro News Volume 49 Issue 1

IN THIS ISSUE Toni Bou Mike Laferty 2014 Beta 250 RR SuperEnduro Red Bull City Trials ISDE Redux

the only accessory you can buy the only accessory you can buy that is guaranteed to make you faster that is guaranteed to make you faster www.shercousa.com *Redesigned Motor (1.25)*Redesigned Motor (1.25) * New Fuel supply system* New Fuel supply system * Improved Tech Suspension valving* Improved Tech Suspension valving * Revised R16V Shock* Revised R16V Shock * All New Header Pipe* All New Header Pipe * All new Exhaust W/Rebuildable Muffler* All new Exhaust W/Rebuildable Muffler * New Ignition Mapping* New Ignition Mapping * New Brake Tech (AJP) hydraulics throughout* New Brake Tech (AJP) hydraulics throughout A 2014 Sherco Trials bike should be treated 2014 Sherco Trials bike should be treated A as Fr as an accessory that will make you faster. Trials riders an accessory that will make you faster. Trials riders Free Training DVD’s withee Training DVD’s with each 2014 modelh 2014 model eac have have become some of the fastest off-road riders on the planet. become some of the fastest off-road riders on the planet. Cody Cody Webb, Taddy Blazusiak, Geoff Aaron, Graham Jarvis, Colton Webb, Taddy Blazusiak, Geoff Aaron, Graham Jarvis, Colton Haaker, Haaker, all used their Trials skills as a base to develop their speed. all used their Trials skills as a base to develop their speed. Trials teaches you the true nature of balance, throttle and clutch control, and body Trials teaches you the true nature of balance, throttle and clutch control, and body positioning. The techniques of Trials teach you to perfectly bunny hop obstacles, con- positioning. The techniques of Trials teach you to perfectly bunny hop obstacles, con- trol your bike in turns, and maintain traction in any condition. Transfer this to your big trol your bike in turns, and maintain traction in any condition. Transfer this to your big www.shercousa.com bike and you will fly ahead of your competition. bike and you will fly ahead of your competition. To start the fun and excitement of learning to ride all over again, pick up the phone To start the fun and excitement of learning to ride all over again, pick up the phone and find the Dealer nearest you, or go to the World Wide Web to view our Dealers. and find the Dealer nearest you, or go to the World Wide Web to view our Dealers. 800-607-8742 Available Models: Available Models: . . 800-607-8742 0.8, 1.25, 2.5, 2.9, 3.0 0.8, 1.25, 2.5, 2.9, 3.0 www.shercousa.com WWW.SHERCOUSA.COMWW.SHERCOUSA.COM W

the only accessory you can buy the only accessory you can buy that is guaranteed to make you faster that is guaranteed to make you faster www.shercousa.com *Redesigned Motor (1.25) *Redesigned Motor (1.25) * New Fuel supply system * New Fuel supply system * Improved Tech Suspension valving * Improved Tech Suspension valving * Revised R16V Shock * Revised R16V Shock * All New Header Pipe * All New Header Pipe * All new Exhaust W/Rebuildable Muffler * All new Exhaust W/Rebuildable Muffler * New Ignition Mapping * New Ignition Mapping * New Brake Tech (AJP) hydraulics throughout * New Brake Tech (AJP) hydraulics throughout A 2014 Sherco Trials bike should be treated 2014 Sherco Trials bike should be treated A Free Training DVD’s withee Training DVD’s with as an accessory that will make you faster. Trials riders as an accessory that will make you faster. Trials riders Fr each 2014 modelh 2014 model have become some of the fastest off-road riders on the planet. have become some of the fastest off-road riders on the planet. eac Cody Webb, Taddy Blazusiak, Geoff Aaron, Graham Jarvis, Colton Cody Webb, Taddy Blazusiak, Geoff Aaron, Graham Jarvis, Colton Haaker, all used their Trials skills as a base to develop their speed. Haaker, all used their Trials skills as a base to develop their speed. Trials teaches you the true nature of balance, throttle and clutch control, and body Trials teaches you the true nature of balance, throttle and clutch control, and body positioning. The techniques of Trials teach you to perfectly bunny hop obstacles, con- positioning. The techniques of Trials teach you to perfectly bunny hop obstacles, con- trol your bike in turns, and maintain traction in any condition. Transfer this to your big trol your bike in turns, and maintain traction in any condition. Transfer this to your big www.shercousa.com bike and you will fly ahead of your competition. bike and you will fly ahead of your competition. To start the fun and excitement of learning to ride all over again, pick up the phone To start the fun and excitement of learning to ride all over again, pick up the phone and find the Dealer nearest you, or go to the World Wide Web to view our Dealers. and find the Dealer nearest you, or go to the World Wide Web to view our Dealers. Available Models: Available Models: . . 800-607-8742800-607-8742 0.8, 1.25, 2.5, 2.9, 3.0 0.8, 1.25, 2.5, 2.9, 3.0 www.shercousa.com WWW.SHERCOUSA.COMWW.SHERCOUSA.COM W

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T&E News P 8 T&E News V. 49 Issue 1 January 2014 P 9 The Big Picture Trials & Enduro News INSIDE... Observing the Trials and Enduro community with a single-track mind. PUBLISHER/EDITOR Trials Features Shan Moore Interview: Toni Bou 32 WEBMASTER Red Bull City Trial 36 Darrell Shannon ‘81 Factory Montesa 44 HEADQUARTERS T&E NEWS Trials Inc. Finale 39 PO Box 1763 TTC Winter Series 92 Sapulpa, OK 74067 ADVERTISING Enduro Features Shan Moore [email protected] Interview: Mike Laferty 54 (918) 625-2899 Sardinia: ISDE Redux 64 Progress on Six Days 70 2014 Beta 250RR 78 Liverpool SuperEnduro 82 Departments The Big Picture 10 The Loop 14 On The Horizon 24 New Products 26 ON THE COVER Shan’s Travel Log Blog 27 Toni Bou splashes his way to a sixth MMT Privateer Tips 28 world trials title during last year’s Carving A Fine Line FIM World Trials Championships. Ryan Young’s Riding Tips 47 A “blast from the past” photo of Geoff Aaron In this issue, we talk to Bou Alien Autopsy 87 about his year. at the Oklahoma round of the AMA MotoTrials Cody Webb’s Column 88 Series back in 2009. Photo: Shan Moore Photo courtesy G2FMedia.com Calendar 94

T&E News P 8 T&E News V. 49 Issue 1 January 2014 P 9 The Big Picture Trials & Enduro News INSIDE... Observing the Trials and Enduro community with a single-track mind. PUBLISHER/EDITOR Trials Features Shan Moore Interview: Toni Bou 32 WEBMASTER Red Bull City Trial 36 Darrell Shannon ‘81 Factory Montesa 44 HEADQUARTERS T&E NEWS Trials Inc. Finale 39 PO Box 1763 TTC Winter Series 92 Sapulpa, OK 74067 ADVERTISING Enduro Features Shan Moore [email protected] Interview: Mike Laferty 54 (918) 625-2899 Sardinia: ISDE Redux 64 Progress on Six Days 70 2014 Beta 250RR 78 Liverpool SuperEnduro 82 Departments The Big Picture 10 The Loop 14 On The Horizon 24 New Products 26 ON THE COVER Shan’s Travel Log Blog 27 Toni Bou splashes his way to a sixth MMT Privateer Tips 28 world trials title during last year’s Carving A Fine Line FIM World Trials Championships. Ryan Young’s Riding Tips 47 A “blast from the past” photo of Geoff Aaron In this issue, we talk to Bou Alien Autopsy 87 about his year. at the Oklahoma round of the AMA MotoTrials Cody Webb’s Column 88 Series back in 2009. Photo: Shan Moore Photo courtesy G2FMedia.com Calendar 94

T&E News P 10 T&E News V. 49 Issue 1 January 2014 P 11 The Big Picture STROLL IN THE PARK Jack Challoner parades his Beta down the boulevard during the recent Red Bull City Trial, in Manchester, England. Photo: G2FMedia.com

T&E News P 10 T&E News V. 49 Issue 1 January 2014 P 11 The Big Picture STROLL IN THE PARK Jack Challoner parades his Beta down the boulevard during the recent Red Bull City Trial, in Manchester, England. Photo: G2FMedia.com

T&E News P 12 T&E News V. 49 Issue 1 January 2014 P 13 The Big Picture Last Six Days Sardinia, Italy was Kurt Caselli’s fnal Six Days. Here he keeps the U.S. paddocks entertained by putting some added pressure on an “Eco” Tire. RIP, Kurt. Photo: Shan Moore

T&E News P 12 T&E News V. 49 Issue 1 January 2014 P 13 The Big Picture Last Six Days Sardinia, Italy was Kurt Caselli’s fnal Six Days. Here he keeps the U.S. paddocks entertained by putting some added pressure on an “Eco” Tire. RIP, Kurt. Photo: Shan Moore

T&E News P 14 T&E News V. 49 Issue 1 January 2014 P 15 THE LOOP News and Culture From The World of Trials, Enduro and Extreme Racing 2014 MotoTrial Series class in the series and is avail- able for riders of intermediate level and up. 2014 MotoTrials Schedule 5/24-25 Texas Creek, CO www.rockymountaintrials.org 5/31-6/1 Sedan, KS www.avtatrials.com Shan Moore 6/21-22 Tremont, PA www.rauschcreekofroadpark.org Sequatchie, TN 6/28-29 BUTTRICK TO BETA The North American Trials www.trialstrainingcenter.com Greomm Goes To Dirtwise Council has announced the Jesse Groemm has signed Cory Buttrick has signed on 2014 AIReS AMA/NATC USA Major “non-national” events with Maxxis/KLIM/DirtWise with American Beta to ride for next year include the 44th KTM to rider a KTM 250 XC a two-stroke in the Rekluse National MotoTrials Series Annual El Trial de Espana on in the Kenda AMA National AMA National Enduro Series schedule, which will include April 5-6, and the 43rd Annual Enduro Series and the GNCC during the 2014 season. eight rounds in four diferent UTE Cup on August 16-17. locations across the country. 2014 Husqvarna Unveiled series for 2014. Ohio is looking forward to In addition to the usual als AMA National Series visit For more on the MotoTri- The 22 year old from Logan, The New Jersey rider rode an Am Pro Yamaha-backed next year as he is healthy and awards, the 2014 series will www.mototrials.com. Alongside the full 2014 moto- models ensure machinery for all YZ250 to ffth overall in last ready for the season. Buttrick ofer a substantial purse for cross and enduro model range, and sit perfectly alongside the year’s AMA National Enduro will ride a specially prepared the Pro class, which will be a The NATC has also released Husqvarna Motorcycles un- four-stroke FC250, FC350 and series, including grabbing a Factory Beta 300 RR and will big incentive for riders like Pat a provisional national MotoTri- veiled a previously unreleased FC450 models. personal best second place join Beta teammate Justin Smage (above), who will be als schedule for 2015: prototype at the recent EICMA The enduro range consists of fnish at the Rattlesnake Sode at the season opener gunning for a seventh nation- International Motorcycle Exhibi- seven models, with the increas- Enduro in Pennsylvania. in South Carolina on March al MotoTrials title next year. 2015 MotoTrials Schedule tion, held in Milan, Italy. ingly popular two-stroke TE125, “I’m excited to ride for 2nd. He will also contest a few In addition to Smage, who May 16‐17 Toronto, OH The ofcial ‘world frst’ unveil- TE250 and TE300 models and Dirtwise next year, I think select GNCC’s aboard a Beta will once again ride for Sherco www.trialsinc.org ing of this exciting prototype high-performance four-stroke it will be a good ft for me,” 450 RR 4 stroke. USA, 2010 MotoTrials champ May 23‐24 Nebraska motorcycle took place at the FE250, FE350, FE450 and FE501 says Groemm. “I’m very honored to have and factory Beta rider Cody www.mwta‐trials.com Husqvarna booth, during a bikes. this opportunity to repre- Webb will also be going for Aug 29‐30 Bear Valley, CA press conference on Novem- sent Beta and give them the the title. Meanwhile, Gas Gas www.sactopits.org ber 5th. The prototype ofered Canadian World Trials? recognition they deserve in USA will be represented by Sept 5‐6 Hualapai, AZ a visual incite into the future According to our contact in Canada, Steve Fracy, rumors of a the United States. This is the Californian Eric Storz. Near Kingman AZ evolution of the brand. possible World Round in 2017 in British Colombia abound and frst time I have been 100% The series is not just for www.centralarizonatrials.org The motocross range features surveys are being done to see if is feasible. Also, the Board of healthy since the end of the elite trials rider, however, six top-level performance ma- Directors of the Canadian Motorcycle Association has created 2010, so I have my goals set as the entry level class – the chines, starting with the TC85 its frst Trials Advisory Committee and Fracy was voted in as the on a championship.” Buttrick Clubman division – has be- minicross for youth racers. The chairman. This committee is comparatble to our NATC. explains. come one of the most popular two-stroke TC125 and TC250

T&E News P 14 T&E News V. 49 Issue 1 January 2014 P 15 THE LOOP News and Culture From The World of Trials, Enduro and Extreme Racing 2014 MotoTrial Series class in the series and is avail- able for riders of intermediate level and up. 2014 MotoTrials Schedule 5/24-25 Texas Creek, CO www.rockymountaintrials.org 5/31-6/1 Sedan, KS www.avtatrials.com Shan Moore 6/21-22 Tremont, PA www.rauschcreekofroadpark.org Sequatchie, TN 6/28-29 BUTTRICK TO BETA The North American Trials www.trialstrainingcenter.com Greomm Goes To Dirtwise Council has announced the Jesse Groemm has signed Cory Buttrick has signed on 2014 AIReS AMA/NATC USA Major “non-national” events with Maxxis/KLIM/DirtWise with American Beta to ride for next year include the 44th KTM to rider a KTM 250 XC a two-stroke in the Rekluse National MotoTrials Series Annual El Trial de Espana on in the Kenda AMA National AMA National Enduro Series schedule, which will include April 5-6, and the 43rd Annual Enduro Series and the GNCC during the 2014 season. eight rounds in four diferent UTE Cup on August 16-17. locations across the country. 2014 Husqvarna Unveiled series for 2014. Ohio is looking forward to In addition to the usual als AMA National Series visit For more on the MotoTri- The 22 year old from Logan, The New Jersey rider rode an Am Pro Yamaha-backed next year as he is healthy and awards, the 2014 series will www.mototrials.com. Alongside the full 2014 moto- models ensure machinery for all YZ250 to ffth overall in last ready for the season. Buttrick ofer a substantial purse for cross and enduro model range, and sit perfectly alongside the year’s AMA National Enduro will ride a specially prepared the Pro class, which will be a The NATC has also released Husqvarna Motorcycles un- four-stroke FC250, FC350 and series, including grabbing a Factory Beta 300 RR and will big incentive for riders like Pat a provisional national MotoTri- veiled a previously unreleased FC450 models. personal best second place join Beta teammate Justin Smage (above), who will be als schedule for 2015: prototype at the recent EICMA The enduro range consists of fnish at the Rattlesnake Sode at the season opener gunning for a seventh nation- International Motorcycle Exhibi- seven models, with the increas- Enduro in Pennsylvania. in South Carolina on March al MotoTrials title next year. 2015 MotoTrials Schedule tion, held in Milan, Italy. ingly popular two-stroke TE125, “I’m excited to ride for 2nd. He will also contest a few In addition to Smage, who May 16‐17 Toronto, OH The ofcial ‘world frst’ unveil- TE250 and TE300 models and Dirtwise next year, I think select GNCC’s aboard a Beta will once again ride for Sherco www.trialsinc.org ing of this exciting prototype high-performance four-stroke it will be a good ft for me,” 450 RR 4 stroke. USA, 2010 MotoTrials champ May 23‐24 Nebraska motorcycle took place at the FE250, FE350, FE450 and FE501 says Groemm. “I’m very honored to have and factory Beta rider Cody www.mwta‐trials.com Husqvarna booth, during a bikes. this opportunity to repre- Webb will also be going for Aug 29‐30 Bear Valley, CA press conference on Novem- sent Beta and give them the the title. Meanwhile, Gas Gas www.sactopits.org ber 5th. The prototype ofered Canadian World Trials? recognition they deserve in USA will be represented by Sept 5‐6 Hualapai, AZ a visual incite into the future According to our contact in Canada, Steve Fracy, rumors of a the United States. This is the Californian Eric Storz. Near Kingman AZ evolution of the brand. possible World Round in 2017 in British Colombia abound and frst time I have been 100% The series is not just for www.centralarizonatrials.org The motocross range features surveys are being done to see if is feasible. Also, the Board of healthy since the end of the elite trials rider, however, six top-level performance ma- Directors of the Canadian Motorcycle Association has created 2010, so I have my goals set as the entry level class – the chines, starting with the TC85 its frst Trials Advisory Committee and Fracy was voted in as the on a championship.” Buttrick Clubman division – has be- minicross for youth racers. The chairman. This committee is comparatble to our NATC. explains. come one of the most popular two-stroke TC125 and TC250

T&E News P 16 T&E News V. 49 Issue 1 January 2014 P 17 Revised 2014 Enduro Schedule 2014 Tennessee Knockout Round 5 June 1 April Fools Promotions VCHSS.org LOC: Arrington, Va. Round 6 June 29 UP Sandstormers Shan Moore UPSandstormers.com LOC: Marquette, Mich. QUOTE OF THE MONTH Round 7 “My life is drive, school, July 27 Shan Moore cycle, ride, sleep... I need a Shan Moore Brandywine Enduro Riders break after Vegas! Almost Peter Burnett looking forward to surgery (610) 883-7607 [email protected] The Trials Training Center EnduroCross riders from the again so I don’t have to do anything, haha.”--Cody Charlie Mullins will be going for a third Kenda AMA National En- BER.us in Sequatchie, Tennessee will west will be able to make the duro Series title in 2014. LOC: Cross Fork, Pa. host the fourth annual KENDA long trip to the east coast Webb in the LA airport, on his way to England for the The NEPG has announced Round 1 Tennessee Knockout on Au- to compete in both events. Liverpool SuperEnduro. two revisions to the 2014 March 2 Round 8 gust 17th, 2014. The event has The expert riders will again Kenda AMA National Enduro Columbia Enduro Riders August 10 already become one of the be competing for a $10,000 Series schedule. LOC: Pelion, S.C. Bookclif Rattlers MC premier of-road motorcycles purse. KTM is ofering a contin- First of all, the previous bookclifrattlersmc.com races, attracting some of the The top of-road racers from gency program at www. “TBA” date of May 4th now has Round 2 LOC: Grand Junction, Colo. best racers in the world. around the world will be in- KTMCash.com, which is an a location, which will be a new March 23 Beta’s Cody Webb won the vited to compete and amateur all new program and online venue in Arrington, Virginia. Ross Creek Trail Riders Round 9 2013 event after fnishing sec- riders can race on Saturday platform that expands sup- However, instead of May 4th, RossCreekTrailRiders.com August 31 ond the frst two years and he with the top fnishers earning port to KTM racers, dealers the event will take place on LOC: Blackwell, Texas Greenville Enduro Riders is planning to be back to de- the opportunity to move on to and promoters. The program fend the title. Tennessee’s own June 1. Additionally, the fnal GreenvilleEnduroRiders. the Sunday Expert Knockout is open to amateurs and event of the year in Matthews, Round 3 com Mike Brown won those frst rounds. On Sunday, the riders pros riding KTM motorcycles Indiana, has been moved up April 6 LOC: Union, S.C. two TKO events but struggled will compete in a very tough in motocross, of-road and to September 14th. For more NATRA with the slippery conditions and spectator friendly four road racing events. Riders info, go to www.nationalen- natra-westpoint.net Round 10 caused by rain in 2013. Brown round format. can earn KTM Cash at nearly will be looking for redemption duro.com. LOC: West Point, Tenn. September 14 For more information about 1,000 races nationwide by Defending national champ Muddobbers MC in 2014. the Kenda Tennessee Knock- signing up for a free account Charlie Mullins will be go- Round 4 MuddobbersMC.org The 2014 event will run just out, fueled by Monster Energy at www.KTMCash.com. For a ing for a third national title May 18 LOC: Matthews, Ind. one week prior to the GEICO and presented by Moose Rac- complete list of events and in 2014, but he will have stif Missouri Mudders AMA EnduroCross event in ing and SRT, please visit: payouts or to sign-up, visit nearby Atlanta. So it is ex- competition from an unprece- MOMudders.com For more info, go to www.tennesseeknockoutenduro.com www.ktmcash.com. dented number of elite riders. LOC: Park Hills, Mo. www.nationalenduro.com pected that more of the top

T&E News P 16 T&E News V. 49 Issue 1 January 2014 P 17 Revised 2014 Enduro Schedule 2014 Tennessee Knockout Round 5 June 1 April Fools Promotions VCHSS.org LOC: Arrington, Va. Round 6 June 29 UP Sandstormers Shan Moore UPSandstormers.com LOC: Marquette, Mich. QUOTE OF THE MONTH Round 7 “My life is drive, school, July 27 Shan Moore cycle, ride, sleep... I need a Shan Moore Brandywine Enduro Riders break after Vegas! Almost Peter Burnett looking forward to surgery (610) 883-7607 [email protected] The Trials Training Center EnduroCross riders from the again so I don’t have to do anything, haha.”--Cody Charlie Mullins will be going for a third Kenda AMA National En- BER.us in Sequatchie, Tennessee will west will be able to make the duro Series title in 2014. LOC: Cross Fork, Pa. host the fourth annual KENDA long trip to the east coast Webb in the LA airport, on his way to England for the The NEPG has announced Round 1 Tennessee Knockout on Au- to compete in both events. Liverpool SuperEnduro. two revisions to the 2014 March 2 Round 8 gust 17th, 2014. The event has The expert riders will again Kenda AMA National Enduro Columbia Enduro Riders August 10 already become one of the be competing for a $10,000 Series schedule. LOC: Pelion, S.C. Bookclif Rattlers MC premier of-road motorcycles purse. KTM is ofering a contin- First of all, the previous bookclifrattlersmc.com races, attracting some of the The top of-road racers from gency program at www. “TBA” date of May 4th now has Round 2 LOC: Grand Junction, Colo. best racers in the world. around the world will be in- KTMCash.com, which is an a location, which will be a new March 23 Beta’s Cody Webb won the vited to compete and amateur all new program and online venue in Arrington, Virginia. Ross Creek Trail Riders Round 9 2013 event after fnishing sec- riders can race on Saturday platform that expands sup- However, instead of May 4th, RossCreekTrailRiders.com August 31 ond the frst two years and he with the top fnishers earning port to KTM racers, dealers the event will take place on LOC: Blackwell, Texas Greenville Enduro Riders is planning to be back to de- the opportunity to move on to and promoters. The program fend the title. Tennessee’s own June 1. Additionally, the fnal GreenvilleEnduroRiders. the Sunday Expert Knockout is open to amateurs and event of the year in Matthews, Round 3 com Mike Brown won those frst rounds. On Sunday, the riders pros riding KTM motorcycles Indiana, has been moved up April 6 LOC: Union, S.C. two TKO events but struggled will compete in a very tough in motocross, of-road and to September 14th. For more NATRA with the slippery conditions and spectator friendly four road racing events. Riders info, go to www.nationalen- natra-westpoint.net Round 10 caused by rain in 2013. Brown round format. can earn KTM Cash at nearly will be looking for redemption duro.com. LOC: West Point, Tenn. September 14 For more information about 1,000 races nationwide by Defending national champ Muddobbers MC in 2014. the Kenda Tennessee Knock- signing up for a free account Charlie Mullins will be go- Round 4 MuddobbersMC.org The 2014 event will run just out, fueled by Monster Energy at www.KTMCash.com. For a ing for a third national title May 18 LOC: Matthews, Ind. one week prior to the GEICO and presented by Moose Rac- complete list of events and in 2014, but he will have stif Missouri Mudders AMA EnduroCross event in ing and SRT, please visit: payouts or to sign-up, visit nearby Atlanta. So it is ex- competition from an unprece- MOMudders.com For more info, go to www.tennesseeknockoutenduro.com www.ktmcash.com. dented number of elite riders. LOC: Park Hills, Mo. www.nationalenduro.com pected that more of the top

T&E News P 18 T&E News V. 49 Issue 1 January 2014 P 19 Roper, Davis Do World Trials Merrick Signs With Maryland MotoTrial/American Beta Scott Merrick of Brogue, Maryland Motortrial owner, Sherco USA teammates Bry- PA was signed to a Maryland Dan Barrick and his wife Pat an Roper (left) and Karl Davis Motortrial/American Beta sup- state, “We are very pleased to Jr. (below) will spend most port ride for 2014. have Scott on our team. of the 2014 season in Europe Merrick, the MAVT Modern He is a very focussed com- contesting the FIM World Trials Champion and AMA D6 Ad- petitor and a great represen- Championships. Unfortunalty vanced Class Champion for tative for our sport.” n the duo’s schedule will force 2013, will be competing aboard them to miss all except for the the New 2014 Beta 300 4-stroke. fnal round of the US MotoTri- Merrick also fnished second als series at the Trials Training in the 2013 NATC National Se- Center in Tennessee. ries in the SR 45 class. “Karl and I are planning to compete in the World Rounds Bakken To Am Pro for 2014,” says Roper. “We’re going to help pave the way for the maha for 2014, but goes from Tacita T-Race: Watts Up? younger generation to have the opportunity to compete at Brad Bakken remains on Ya- the world level. With this trip, it will hopefully attract more USA riders to have the desire to travel with us and compete on the Obermeyer Yamaha to Randy world scene.” Hawkin’s Am Pro Yamaha The FIM World Trials Championship kicks of on April 12-13 in team. Australia before heading to Japan on April 26-27. Bakken says he will once Bernie Schreiber, America’s only FIM world champion, moved again ride a 250F and will to Europe in 1977 and learned the ropes before going on to contest the entire Kenda AMA win the title in 1979. It is the general opinion that for an Ameri- Natrional Enduro Series along can to compete at the world level he would need to move to with a few GNCC rounds. Europe, or at least have a means to contest all of the world “I’m excited to be riding for rounds on a consistent basis. That is what Roper and Davis are Randy Hawkins and back on a hoping to do. And even if they don’t achieve a title of their Yamaha in 2014,” said Bakken. own, the hope is that it will pave the way for a future US cham- “Randy has a lot of experience pion. in of-road racing and I look In addition to rounds in forward to working with him Australia and Japan, the and learning all I can.” series also includes six more Bakken, a mulit-time Virgin- The Tacita T-Race electric Enduro rounds in Europe, including ia Cross Country Champion, model (left) and Rally (above). the island of Corsica, which hopes to improve on his sixth means a lot of travel for the overall status in the fnal AMA A fve-speed gearbox, hydraulic clutch, liquid-cooled engine with dedicated mapping, “reserve two young riders. national enduro standings power” that is automatically activated when the remaining power is 20%, are just a few of the features “I’m very excited for this last season. His highest fnish of the new Tacita T-Race, which is the latest electric motorcycle to hit the market. trip because it will be a valu- of the year was a third place The Tacita drew plenty of attention during the recent EICMA International Motorcycle Show, which able experience I will never fnish at the Loose Moose was a huge success with a turnout of attendance of over 550,000 visitors. forget,” said Roper. National Enduro in Marquette, The Tacita T-Race is 100% made in Italy and environmentally friendly, and is available today, on the Michigan. market in three variants Enduro, Cross and Rally. www.tacita.it

T&E News P 18 T&E News V. 49 Issue 1 January 2014 P 19 Roper, Davis Do World Trials Merrick Signs With Maryland MotoTrial/American Beta Scott Merrick of Brogue, Maryland Motortrial owner, Sherco USA teammates Bry- PA was signed to a Maryland Dan Barrick and his wife Pat an Roper (left) and Karl Davis Motortrial/American Beta sup- state, “We are very pleased to Jr. (below) will spend most port ride for 2014. have Scott on our team. of the 2014 season in Europe Merrick, the MAVT Modern He is a very focussed com- contesting the FIM World Trials Champion and AMA D6 Ad- petitor and a great represen- Championships. Unfortunalty vanced Class Champion for tative for our sport.” n the duo’s schedule will force 2013, will be competing aboard them to miss all except for the the New 2014 Beta 300 4-stroke. fnal round of the US MotoTri- Merrick also fnished second als series at the Trials Training in the 2013 NATC National Se- Center in Tennessee. ries in the SR 45 class. “Karl and I are planning to compete in the World Rounds Bakken To Am Pro for 2014,” says Roper. “We’re going to help pave the way for the maha for 2014, but goes from Tacita T-Race: Watts Up? younger generation to have the opportunity to compete at Brad Bakken remains on Ya- the world level. With this trip, it will hopefully attract more USA riders to have the desire to travel with us and compete on the Obermeyer Yamaha to Randy world scene.” Hawkin’s Am Pro Yamaha The FIM World Trials Championship kicks of on April 12-13 in team. Australia before heading to Japan on April 26-27. Bakken says he will once Bernie Schreiber, America’s only FIM world champion, moved again ride a 250F and will to Europe in 1977 and learned the ropes before going on to contest the entire Kenda AMA win the title in 1979. It is the general opinion that for an Ameri- Natrional Enduro Series along can to compete at the world level he would need to move to with a few GNCC rounds. Europe, or at least have a means to contest all of the world “I’m excited to be riding for rounds on a consistent basis. That is what Roper and Davis are Randy Hawkins and back on a hoping to do. And even if they don’t achieve a title of their Yamaha in 2014,” said Bakken. own, the hope is that it will pave the way for a future US cham- “Randy has a lot of experience pion. in of-road racing and I look In addition to rounds in forward to working with him Australia and Japan, the and learning all I can.” series also includes six more Bakken, a mulit-time Virgin- The Tacita T-Race electric Enduro rounds in Europe, including ia Cross Country Champion, model (left) and Rally (above). the island of Corsica, which hopes to improve on his sixth means a lot of travel for the overall status in the fnal AMA A fve-speed gearbox, hydraulic clutch, liquid-cooled engine with dedicated mapping, “reserve two young riders. national enduro standings power” that is automatically activated when the remaining power is 20%, are just a few of the features “I’m very excited for this last season. His highest fnish of the new Tacita T-Race, which is the latest electric motorcycle to hit the market. trip because it will be a valu- of the year was a third place The Tacita drew plenty of attention during the recent EICMA International Motorcycle Show, which able experience I will never fnish at the Loose Moose was a huge success with a turnout of attendance of over 550,000 visitors. forget,” said Roper. National Enduro in Marquette, The Tacita T-Race is 100% made in Italy and environmentally friendly, and is available today, on the Michigan. market in three variants Enduro, Cross and Rally. www.tacita.it

T&E News P 20 T&E News V. 49 Issue 1 January 2014 P 21 New Sponsor and New Classes Super Trials Weeks at the Trials Training Center! Beta Bucks Program American Beta has an- for National Enduro Series The Trials Training Center portunity to compete on a team able for rent, as well as full hook nounced they will be ofering has a great Schedule Lined up representing a foreign country up RV Sites, contingency at all NATC/AMA KENDA Tire signed a three The classes are as follows: for 2014. Check it out: and raise money for our Riders Which you can view on our Mototrial National events for year commitment as the title EXPERT AA: For regionally • We will kick things of on to compete overseas. These web site listed below. riders that compete on a Beta sponsor of the KENDA/AMA ranked AA riders and for riders June 28/29 with the National Competitors work very hard for For more details, you can visit motorcycle. There is a total National Enduro Series, mak- who fnished 16-25 overall in American Trials Council National the opportunity to represent our website: trialstrainingcenter. of $37,800.00 up for grabs in ing them the main sponsor the previous year’s AMA/NEPG Series – Rounds 7&8 – this event the United States in the TDN com. Or contact Ashley Jackson the series. Beta pays riders in through 2016. National Enduro Champion- will feature the top riders IN THE (Trials Des Nations), and we – 423-942-8688 the form of “Beta Bucks” for “KENDA has been a valued ship Series. If a rider is eligible NATION competing to be the want to show our support. Cost And Make sure to like us on the top three fnishers in each partner of the NEPG for sever- and is going to ride the 40+ best in their class! is a donation for the team. Facebook and Twitter! class. al years, providing everything or older age class they are not • Then immediately following • Up next for July 4th, 5th, and Beta Bucks can be used at from fnancial support and required to ride the Expert-AA on Monday June 30th will be 6th -you won’t want to miss our Super Trials Week Schedule local Beta dealers to purchase product donations, to track- class. our frst ever Cherokee Cup – we Youth and Women competing at the Trials Training Center parts, accessories, as well as side assistance and technical A-55+: For “A” riders 55 are super excited to announce in the East Coast Youth National payments towards a new Beta support for all of our racers,” years of age or older. the First Annual Cherokee Cup and Womens Open – these Plan your Vacation now and trials bike. Riders are automat- said NEPG’s Alan Randt. “We’re B-55+: For “B” riders 55 – this will be a multi section, Youth Riders compete for the join us for two weeks of two ically signed up when they excited to have them as our years of age or older. one or two line trial ridden two opportunity to be top in their wheel fun. You won’t want to compete in any of the eight primary partner for the next Women Amateur C: For loops. Open to riders with Inter- class and recognized by the miss it!!! National events. Beta Bucks three seasons.” beginner & “C” class female mediate skills and higher. What American Motorcyclist Asso- are mailed directly to the rider According to USA’s Gus riders. a fun event this will be! ciation at their end of the Year • June 28th – Round 7: NATC after each round. Pay out is Niewenhous, KENDA is an 66+: For riders 66 years of • Next comes our Family Camp Banquet. Free for Spectators! National $100.00 for frst, $75.00 for of-road focused brand, so the age or older. starting on Tuesday July 1st and • Also during the Youth • June 29th – Round 8: NATC second and $50.00 for third at National Enduro Series is a key running through July 3rd – this National, the Nation American National all eight rounds. property for us to be associat- NEW Course Lengths Camp is a great way to learn ba- Trials Series holds a • June 30th – First Annual : Beta’s Marketing Manager ed with. “Our intentions have For A-50+ & Womens A/B sics, and more advanced tech- Trials Bicycle National – Held Cherokee Cup Trial Tim Pilg explains, “We created always been to move up to Classes niques, for the whole family. We July 5th • July 1st – 3rd – Family Camp the Beta Bucks program to not the title-level support as soon train in the morning then go • Then comes, The Great • July 4th – Gate Trial: A TDN only reward the current Beta as the opportunity became The A-50+ will now ride the do something relaxing in the American Teen Camp – July (Trials Des Nations) Team Fund rider competing in the na- available,” added Niewenhous. same course as the National afternoon. Whether it’s riding, 7-11, hosted by Ryan Young Raiser tional events but also to invite “We’re looking forward to the “A” classes. or Swimming at Foster Falls, or Products and Zip Express (by • July 4th – Round 1: East Coast new Enduro and Motocross continued relationship with The A-55+, B-55+ and Wom- even hanging out at the Pavilion invitation only) Youth National/Womens Open riders to come try Trials. The both the NEPG and all of the en “A/B” classes will ride the for the Ice Cream social… the • And last but not least is the • July 5th – Round 2: East Coast NATC has provided a class for participants throughout the same course as the National smiles never leave the face of ITSA Event on July 12/13 – what Youth National / Womens Open • July 5th – National Bicycle almost every caliber rider and country.” “B” classes. The 60+, 66+ and anyone, kids and parents alike! better way to have some fun Trial we would like to see these In addition to a new title Women Amateur “C” classes We even have a pretty great than to get on a Vintage Bike • July 6th – Round 3: East Coast guys and gals on a Beta.” sponsor, the series will also will ride the same course as freworks show for the Fourth! and just duke it out with the Youth National/ Womens Open For more information about have fve new class for the the “C” classes. n • This is followed the TDN earth. Modern bikes are also • July 7th – 11th: American Beta motorcycles, go to 2014 sesason. There will also Fund Raiser Gate Trial! - Held welcome. These guys sure know Teen Camp – By invitation only. www.americanbeta.com on Friday July 4th -This event how to have fun, so make sure • July 12th -13th: ITSA Vintage be a change in course lenghth for two classes. is so much fun, and for a great to come out. Trial (Modern Bikes Welcome). cause too. Don’t miss the op- *We also have Cabins avail-

T&E News P 20 T&E News V. 49 Issue 1 January 2014 P 21 New Sponsor and New Classes Super Trials Weeks at the Trials Training Center! Beta Bucks Program American Beta has an- for National Enduro Series The Trials Training Center portunity to compete on a team able for rent, as well as full hook nounced they will be ofering has a great Schedule Lined up representing a foreign country up RV Sites, contingency at all NATC/AMA KENDA Tire signed a three The classes are as follows: for 2014. Check it out: and raise money for our Riders Which you can view on our Mototrial National events for year commitment as the title EXPERT AA: For regionally • We will kick things of on to compete overseas. These web site listed below. riders that compete on a Beta sponsor of the KENDA/AMA ranked AA riders and for riders June 28/29 with the National Competitors work very hard for For more details, you can visit motorcycle. There is a total National Enduro Series, mak- who fnished 16-25 overall in American Trials Council National the opportunity to represent our website: trialstrainingcenter. of $37,800.00 up for grabs in ing them the main sponsor the previous year’s AMA/NEPG Series – Rounds 7&8 – this event the United States in the TDN com. Or contact Ashley Jackson the series. Beta pays riders in through 2016. National Enduro Champion- will feature the top riders IN THE (Trials Des Nations), and we – 423-942-8688 the form of “Beta Bucks” for “KENDA has been a valued ship Series. If a rider is eligible NATION competing to be the want to show our support. Cost And Make sure to like us on the top three fnishers in each partner of the NEPG for sever- and is going to ride the 40+ best in their class! is a donation for the team. Facebook and Twitter! class. al years, providing everything or older age class they are not • Then immediately following • Up next for July 4th, 5th, and Beta Bucks can be used at from fnancial support and required to ride the Expert-AA on Monday June 30th will be 6th -you won’t want to miss our Super Trials Week Schedule local Beta dealers to purchase product donations, to track- class. our frst ever Cherokee Cup – we Youth and Women competing at the Trials Training Center parts, accessories, as well as side assistance and technical A-55+: For “A” riders 55 are super excited to announce in the East Coast Youth National payments towards a new Beta support for all of our racers,” years of age or older. the First Annual Cherokee Cup and Womens Open – these Plan your Vacation now and trials bike. Riders are automat- said NEPG’s Alan Randt. “We’re B-55+: For “B” riders 55 – this will be a multi section, Youth Riders compete for the join us for two weeks of two ically signed up when they excited to have them as our years of age or older. one or two line trial ridden two opportunity to be top in their wheel fun. You won’t want to compete in any of the eight primary partner for the next Women Amateur C: For loops. Open to riders with Inter- class and recognized by the miss it!!! National events. Beta Bucks three seasons.” beginner & “C” class female mediate skills and higher. What American Motorcyclist Asso- are mailed directly to the rider According to USA’s Gus riders. a fun event this will be! ciation at their end of the Year • June 28th – Round 7: NATC after each round. Pay out is Niewenhous, KENDA is an 66+: For riders 66 years of • Next comes our Family Camp Banquet. Free for Spectators! National $100.00 for frst, $75.00 for of-road focused brand, so the age or older. starting on Tuesday July 1st and • Also during the Youth • June 29th – Round 8: NATC second and $50.00 for third at National Enduro Series is a key running through July 3rd – this National, the Nation American National all eight rounds. property for us to be associat- NEW Course Lengths Camp is a great way to learn ba- Trials Series holds a • June 30th – First Annual : Beta’s Marketing Manager ed with. “Our intentions have For A-50+ & Womens A/B sics, and more advanced tech- Trials Bicycle National – Held Cherokee Cup Trial Tim Pilg explains, “We created always been to move up to Classes niques, for the whole family. We July 5th • July 1st – 3rd – Family Camp the Beta Bucks program to not the title-level support as soon train in the morning then go • Then comes, The Great • July 4th – Gate Trial: A TDN only reward the current Beta as the opportunity became The A-50+ will now ride the do something relaxing in the American Teen Camp – July (Trials Des Nations) Team Fund rider competing in the na- available,” added Niewenhous. same course as the National afternoon. Whether it’s riding, 7-11, hosted by Ryan Young Raiser tional events but also to invite “We’re looking forward to the “A” classes. or Swimming at Foster Falls, or Products and Zip Express (by • July 4th – Round 1: East Coast new Enduro and Motocross continued relationship with The A-55+, B-55+ and Wom- even hanging out at the Pavilion invitation only) Youth National/Womens Open riders to come try Trials. The both the NEPG and all of the en “A/B” classes will ride the for the Ice Cream social… the • And last but not least is the • July 5th – Round 2: East Coast NATC has provided a class for participants throughout the same course as the National smiles never leave the face of ITSA Event on July 12/13 – what Youth National / Womens Open • July 5th – National Bicycle almost every caliber rider and country.” “B” classes. The 60+, 66+ and anyone, kids and parents alike! better way to have some fun Trial we would like to see these In addition to a new title Women Amateur “C” classes We even have a pretty great than to get on a Vintage Bike • July 6th – Round 3: East Coast guys and gals on a Beta.” sponsor, the series will also will ride the same course as freworks show for the Fourth! and just duke it out with the Youth National/ Womens Open For more information about have fve new class for the the “C” classes. n • This is followed the TDN earth. Modern bikes are also • July 7th – 11th: American Beta motorcycles, go to 2014 sesason. There will also Fund Raiser Gate Trial! - Held welcome. These guys sure know Teen Camp – By invitation only. www.americanbeta.com on Friday July 4th -This event how to have fun, so make sure • July 12th -13th: ITSA Vintage be a change in course lenghth for two classes. is so much fun, and for a great to come out. Trial (Modern Bikes Welcome). cause too. Don’t miss the op- *We also have Cabins avail-

T&E News P 22 T&E News V. 49 Issue 1 January 2014 P 23 Trials Training Days 2014 Canada To Test Suzuki Returns to National Enduro The dates: March 29/30, 2014 No-Stop Rules Pricing: $100.00/per rider (includes both days) and has only improved since $10.00/per non-rider According to a letter from the Canadian Motorcycle then. The guys in MX and SX Two full days of trials practice, instruction, play and deadly seri- Association to FIM president have proven the potency of ous goofng around for the whole family and riders of all levels. Vito Ippolito, Steve Fracy, the RM-Z line with the likes of who chairs the Canadian Tri- Davi Millsaps, James Stewart, Learn from the Pros, Champs, and Accomplished Riders: als Advisory Board, and the and the RCH Suzuki Team.” Obermeyer goes on to say, • Technique-specifc classes for riders of all skill levels. Structured CMA have agreed to try the sessions taught by champ riders from. Teams Beta, Gas Gas, and new “no-stop” rules at select “The RM-Z is an amazing ma- Sherco. You sign up for the specifc classes you choose. regional events. chine--smooth, strong power, • Class size is limited to ensure value for all students. “At this time, we have de- great suspension package, and the best handling chassis • Conquering steps and logs. cided to remain with the cur- available.” • Hill climbs and down hills. rent rules we are using (stop • Mental strategy and toughness. allowed),” writes Fracy. “...we As news about Suzuki hav- • Hop until you drop. recognize the need to take ac- ing a strong presence in GNCC • Finding traction. tion to revive (the sport), and and National Enduro has been buzzing on the various web • Much more! understand the FIM’s need to change the rules. We applaud Obermeyer Chooses Suzuki task, the Suzuki RM-Z450! sites and blogs, there is a high Trials Training Days is presented by Ryan Young Products you, and indeed believe that for Of-Road Racing in 2014! With the huge sales growth level of excitement surround- this WILL end up being the that Suzuki and its dealer net- ing the upcoming season. The RYP Pit stop: Work on your own bike with expert assistance from future. Such a drastic change Of-road racer Nick Davis work have experienced in the 19 year-old Nick Davis will the Team Sherco mechanics. in one year may in fact frac- (above) and Obermeyer Suzuki last year, it is no coincidence have solid backing from Ober- meyer Suzuki, coupled with • Test rides and demos of all the latest bikes. ture our small group at a time in Indiana have agreed to a deal that more riders and racers are • Rub elbows with the top factory riders. when we are trying to unite it. that will see Davis race the 2014 migrating to the RM-Z line of support and resources from • Get great deals on all the parts and accessories you need. As well, a major factor con- Kenda AMA National Enduro Se- motorcycles to go of-roading. many of the top companies • All the current Bikes, Boots, Helmets and Gloves for sale. tributing to our decision is the ries and the GNCC series aboard Keith Obermeyer states, “By in the industry, to compete for the championship of the 2014 Suzuki • Try before you buy. fact that we have a very close an Obermeyer Yamaha-backed using the 2014 Suzuki RM-Z season. • Pick the brains of the pros. relationship with riders from Suzuki RM-Z450. Dealer Race Support Program to • Much more! the USA, and many riders Here is the press release in its our advantage, we were able to Obermeyer is honored to compete in Nationals on both entirety: use the RM-Z and Suzuki’s focus have continued support from: Trials paradise: sides of the border. on dealer-supported racing to Fly Racing,FMF,GE Capital, Un- abiker, Sunstar Sprockets and TTC’s hundreds of Appalachian acres are dedicated to trials “The Trial Committee has Fueled by passion and en- ft our needs for this upcoming Chains, IMS Products, Enduro and ofer all the gorgeous terrain you could ever want, regardless of though, agreed that we thusiasm, Keith Obermeyer of season. I have never seen this your riding level. should have a compromise Obermeyer Suzuki in Jasper, type of program from any man- Engineering, Rekluse Clutch- • Site of the USGP Trials World Championships this year, and designate at Indiana and Nick Davis from ufacturer for grass roots support es, as well as new sponsors: • Breathtaking mountain vistas. least two regional events as Meshoppen, Pennsylvania, have of dealer-backed racing! Suzuki Stickman Graphics, Eleven Ten Mods, Suzuki Motor of • Miles of trails, streams, and real sections. No-Stop rules as a test for formed Obermeyer Suzuki Of- is on the gas and we are looking America, Inc., Suzuki Genuine • Food, fun, and goofy stuf to delight all, for example: both the rider’s and organiz- Road Racing. forward to this season.” • Wheelie Contest. ers. We feel that at this point, The focus will be on win- “Josh Strang was the champi- Parts and Accessories, Works • Adventure ride on the property to Waterfalls! this is the best way to initiate ning championships, and will on in 2010 on Suzuki and runner Enduro Rider Suspension, • Much more! the change, and help get the require using one of the most up in 2011 so we know the tech- NoToil Air Filters. word out!” acclaimed bikes to conquer this nology is champion approved,

T&E News P 22 T&E News V. 49 Issue 1 January 2014 P 23 Trials Training Days 2014 Canada To Test Suzuki Returns to National Enduro The dates: March 29/30, 2014 No-Stop Rules Pricing: $100.00/per rider (includes both days) and has only improved since $10.00/per non-rider According to a letter from the Canadian Motorcycle then. The guys in MX and SX Two full days of trials practice, instruction, play and deadly seri- Association to FIM president have proven the potency of ous goofng around for the whole family and riders of all levels. Vito Ippolito, Steve Fracy, the RM-Z line with the likes of who chairs the Canadian Tri- Davi Millsaps, James Stewart, Learn from the Pros, Champs, and Accomplished Riders: als Advisory Board, and the and the RCH Suzuki Team.” Obermeyer goes on to say, • Technique-specifc classes for riders of all skill levels. Structured CMA have agreed to try the sessions taught by champ riders from. Teams Beta, Gas Gas, and new “no-stop” rules at select “The RM-Z is an amazing ma- Sherco. You sign up for the specifc classes you choose. regional events. chine--smooth, strong power, • Class size is limited to ensure value for all students. “At this time, we have de- great suspension package, and the best handling chassis • Conquering steps and logs. cided to remain with the cur- available.” • Hill climbs and down hills. rent rules we are using (stop • Mental strategy and toughness. allowed),” writes Fracy. “...we As news about Suzuki hav- • Hop until you drop. recognize the need to take ac- ing a strong presence in GNCC • Finding traction. tion to revive (the sport), and and National Enduro has been buzzing on the various web • Much more! understand the FIM’s need to change the rules. We applaud Obermeyer Chooses Suzuki task, the Suzuki RM-Z450! sites and blogs, there is a high Trials Training Days is presented by Ryan Young Products you, and indeed believe that for Of-Road Racing in 2014! With the huge sales growth level of excitement surround- this WILL end up being the that Suzuki and its dealer net- ing the upcoming season. The RYP Pit stop: Work on your own bike with expert assistance from future. Such a drastic change Of-road racer Nick Davis work have experienced in the 19 year-old Nick Davis will the Team Sherco mechanics. in one year may in fact frac- (above) and Obermeyer Suzuki last year, it is no coincidence have solid backing from Ober- meyer Suzuki, coupled with • Test rides and demos of all the latest bikes. ture our small group at a time in Indiana have agreed to a deal that more riders and racers are • Rub elbows with the top factory riders. when we are trying to unite it. that will see Davis race the 2014 migrating to the RM-Z line of support and resources from • Get great deals on all the parts and accessories you need. As well, a major factor con- Kenda AMA National Enduro Se- motorcycles to go of-roading. many of the top companies • All the current Bikes, Boots, Helmets and Gloves for sale. tributing to our decision is the ries and the GNCC series aboard Keith Obermeyer states, “By in the industry, to compete for the championship of the 2014 Suzuki • Try before you buy. fact that we have a very close an Obermeyer Yamaha-backed using the 2014 Suzuki RM-Z season. • Pick the brains of the pros. relationship with riders from Suzuki RM-Z450. Dealer Race Support Program to • Much more! the USA, and many riders Here is the press release in its our advantage, we were able to Obermeyer is honored to compete in Nationals on both entirety: use the RM-Z and Suzuki’s focus have continued support from: Trials paradise: sides of the border. on dealer-supported racing to Fly Racing,FMF,GE Capital, Un- abiker, Sunstar Sprockets and TTC’s hundreds of Appalachian acres are dedicated to trials “The Trial Committee has Fueled by passion and en- ft our needs for this upcoming Chains, IMS Products, Enduro and ofer all the gorgeous terrain you could ever want, regardless of though, agreed that we thusiasm, Keith Obermeyer of season. I have never seen this your riding level. should have a compromise Obermeyer Suzuki in Jasper, type of program from any man- Engineering, Rekluse Clutch- • Site of the USGP Trials World Championships this year, and designate at Indiana and Nick Davis from ufacturer for grass roots support es, as well as new sponsors: • Breathtaking mountain vistas. least two regional events as Meshoppen, Pennsylvania, have of dealer-backed racing! Suzuki Stickman Graphics, Eleven Ten Mods, Suzuki Motor of • Miles of trails, streams, and real sections. No-Stop rules as a test for formed Obermeyer Suzuki Of- is on the gas and we are looking America, Inc., Suzuki Genuine • Food, fun, and goofy stuf to delight all, for example: both the rider’s and organiz- Road Racing. forward to this season.” • Wheelie Contest. ers. We feel that at this point, The focus will be on win- “Josh Strang was the champi- Parts and Accessories, Works • Adventure ride on the property to Waterfalls! this is the best way to initiate ning championships, and will on in 2010 on Suzuki and runner Enduro Rider Suspension, • Much more! the change, and help get the require using one of the most up in 2011 so we know the tech- NoToil Air Filters. word out!” acclaimed bikes to conquer this nology is champion approved,

T&E News P 24 T&E News V. 49 Issue 1 January 2014 P 25 OSET Armada 16 Racing 20 Lite 20 Racing ON THE HORIZON A look at what OSET has to ofer for 2014 OSET Bikes has unveiled three new production models is the OSET 20.0 Lite, which the gearing, providing a solid ride at safe and controllable at the International Dirt Bike bridges the size gap between platform for sprockets ranging speeds. Suspension spring rates Show. The world’s leading elec- the OSET 16.0 and the OSET from 66 -98 teeth. have been revised and new tric of-road motorcycle manu- 20.0. The 20.0-R also benefts from OSET rubber grips, handlebars, facturer continues to trail blaze Stepping up from the OSET a repositioned key switch and revised wiring, new weather this new market with their latest 16.0 the OSET 20.0 Lite is longer charge port, new injection resistant connectors, Yuasa additions. and taller. It retains many of moulded tank and controller batteries and a new battery The OSET 16.0 Racing is a the ergonomic features of the cover and improved electrical holding system highlight OSETs ground up redesign inspired OSET 16.0 but has more ground connectors. High specifca- commitment to continual im- by the revolutionary OSET 20.0. clearance. The 20.0 Lite runs tion forged pegs and exclusive provement. It comes with a fully adjust- the OSET 20.0 motor at 36v for graphics fnish of a motorcycle The existing OSET 12.5 and able suspension, hydraulic disc a gentler power delivery. The that can be easily tailored to OSET 16.0 ECO 36v are both brakes and variable power con- 3 dial controller allows adjust- meet the individual needs of well-proven machines that trols. It means more power, less ability of power, speed and each rider. represent enormous value. weight and more adjustability throttle response. It comes with The OSET 20.0 is now the bike The 16.0 ECO features OSET/ because one size does not ft all! the same high spec as the new of choice at national youth trials Kenda ‘Nevis’ tyres, an extra An advanced air fork and coil OSET 16.0 Racing and although competitions, taking the top wide rear rim and wide chain shock – modifable for com- bigger, is only 2kg heavier. four positions in the 6-9 year old and sprockets. With a powerful pression and rebound – allows The fnal addition to the ‘D’ Class and making up 75% of 750w electric motor, front and the bike to really connect with range is the OSET 20.0 Rac- the entry. With this pedigree, rear suspension, disc brakes and the ground. The key switch, ing. This is a competition ready the new OSET 20.0-R is set to go proven reliability, this model is a handlebar switch, charge port machine aimed at 8 -12 year from production to podium. great starter machine. and 3 dial ‘control centre’ are all olds. It features an exclusive Paired with the OSET 20.0-R is The smallest bike in the conveniently located to make OSET wide rear rim and 3” wide the OSET 20.0 Eco. For 2014, the range, the proven OSET 12.5 Eco them simple to use. deep tread competition tyre. OSET 20.0 Eco features a host of remains simple, sturdy, speed Not only that, new grips and Improved grip means less wheel revisions. Infll-panels provide adjustable and easy to manage handlebars, OSET sealed bear- spin and more control. a whole new look, while the for the very youngest riders age ing hubs, OSET ergonomically The 20.0-R features a new control modules, key switch and 2-5. It features front and rear designed pegs, bespoke infll lightweight alloy swingarm, charge port have been moved suspension, reach adjustable panels and new styling mean tested by this year’s D-Class Brit- to the revised tank area. brake levers for little hands, this bike just raised the bar en- ish Trials Champion and dem- The new 3 dial controller a full coverage chain guard, suring it’s a worthy little brother onstrating a real beneft for the helps deliver the ideal set- custom foot pegs and fantastic to the hugely successful OSET advanced techniques needed ting for each rider, taking reliability. 20.0. to thrive in competitions. A power anywhere from gentle For more info on OSET bikes The second new motorcycle custom-built alloy rear sprocket to competition level. The speed go to www.osetbikes.com. n carrier allows the rider to alter dial enables raw beginners to

T&E News P 24 T&E News V. 49 Issue 1 January 2014 P 25 OSET Armada 16 Racing 20 Lite 20 Racing ON THE HORIZON A look at what OSET has to ofer for 2014 OSET Bikes has unveiled three new production models is the OSET 20.0 Lite, which the gearing, providing a solid ride at safe and controllable at the International Dirt Bike bridges the size gap between platform for sprockets ranging speeds. Suspension spring rates Show. The world’s leading elec- the OSET 16.0 and the OSET from 66 -98 teeth. have been revised and new tric of-road motorcycle manu- 20.0. The 20.0-R also benefts from OSET rubber grips, handlebars, facturer continues to trail blaze Stepping up from the OSET a repositioned key switch and revised wiring, new weather this new market with their latest 16.0 the OSET 20.0 Lite is longer charge port, new injection resistant connectors, Yuasa additions. and taller. It retains many of moulded tank and controller batteries and a new battery The OSET 16.0 Racing is a the ergonomic features of the cover and improved electrical holding system highlight OSETs ground up redesign inspired OSET 16.0 but has more ground connectors. High specifca- commitment to continual im- by the revolutionary OSET 20.0. clearance. The 20.0 Lite runs tion forged pegs and exclusive provement. It comes with a fully adjust- the OSET 20.0 motor at 36v for graphics fnish of a motorcycle The existing OSET 12.5 and able suspension, hydraulic disc a gentler power delivery. The that can be easily tailored to OSET 16.0 ECO 36v are both brakes and variable power con- 3 dial controller allows adjust- meet the individual needs of well-proven machines that trols. It means more power, less ability of power, speed and each rider. represent enormous value. weight and more adjustability throttle response. It comes with The OSET 20.0 is now the bike The 16.0 ECO features OSET/ because one size does not ft all! the same high spec as the new of choice at national youth trials Kenda ‘Nevis’ tyres, an extra An advanced air fork and coil OSET 16.0 Racing and although competitions, taking the top wide rear rim and wide chain shock – modifable for com- bigger, is only 2kg heavier. four positions in the 6-9 year old and sprockets. With a powerful pression and rebound – allows The fnal addition to the ‘D’ Class and making up 75% of 750w electric motor, front and the bike to really connect with range is the OSET 20.0 Rac- the entry. With this pedigree, rear suspension, disc brakes and the ground. The key switch, ing. This is a competition ready the new OSET 20.0-R is set to go proven reliability, this model is a handlebar switch, charge port machine aimed at 8 -12 year from production to podium. great starter machine. and 3 dial ‘control centre’ are all olds. It features an exclusive Paired with the OSET 20.0-R is The smallest bike in the conveniently located to make OSET wide rear rim and 3” wide the OSET 20.0 Eco. For 2014, the range, the proven OSET 12.5 Eco them simple to use. deep tread competition tyre. OSET 20.0 Eco features a host of remains simple, sturdy, speed Not only that, new grips and Improved grip means less wheel revisions. Infll-panels provide adjustable and easy to manage handlebars, OSET sealed bear- spin and more control. a whole new look, while the for the very youngest riders age ing hubs, OSET ergonomically The 20.0-R features a new control modules, key switch and 2-5. It features front and rear designed pegs, bespoke infll lightweight alloy swingarm, charge port have been moved suspension, reach adjustable panels and new styling mean tested by this year’s D-Class Brit- to the revised tank area. brake levers for little hands, this bike just raised the bar en- ish Trials Champion and dem- The new 3 dial controller a full coverage chain guard, suring it’s a worthy little brother onstrating a real beneft for the helps deliver the ideal set- custom foot pegs and fantastic to the hugely successful OSET advanced techniques needed ting for each rider, taking reliability. 20.0. to thrive in competitions. A power anywhere from gentle For more info on OSET bikes The second new motorcycle custom-built alloy rear sprocket to competition level. The speed go to www.osetbikes.com. n carrier allows the rider to alter dial enables raw beginners to

T&E News P 26 T&E News V. 49 Issue 1 January 2014 P 27 Shan’s Travel Log Blog COOL New Products Shan’s Travel Log Blog STUFF T&E News editor Shan Moore checks in from the road fare I could fnd directly to the end of the trip I left all of my island of Sardinia was $1700, clothes (dirty and clean) in Italy which I knew would blow my so I could consolidate my bags budget out of the water. Even- and make the EasyJet “One Bag tually I checked with friend and Limit”. fellow photographer Jonty Ed- The moral of the story is “al- munds to see how he was get- ways read the fne print!”–––– ting to Sardinia from his home in England and he suggested Funny Story #2 EasyJet, a low fare “barebones” I often team up with another airlines based in London. photographer at an event to After checking the website, save money on rooms or rental Sardinia I discovered that I could get a cars, and in Sardinia I split a car T&E editor Shan Moore checks fight from London to Sardinia and a room with Minnesota S3 Titanium Header Pipe Rabaconda 3-Minute Mousse Changer in after his trip to Italy to cover for 80 Euros each way, or about photog Steve Berkner. We were www.rypusa.com www.rabaconda.com last year’s ISDE. $120 US. So combined with a coming out of the mountains $900 fight to get from Tampa on the fnal day, trying to get Ryan Young Products now is carrying the new A community created product, suggested by Funny Story #1 to London, I ended up covering back to the media center after S3 titanium header pipes for various trials bikes. Finnish enduro riders and developed by Raba- To be a successful freelance the fight portion of my trip for the fnal motocross test, when The lightweight header pipes feature high-quality conda community and engineers, now results in photojournal- we encountered a traf- workmanship, and along with saving wieght, they the world’s most advanced mousse changer. It ist, the key is “Each worker had a bottle of wine fc jam on the winding also ofer a performance boost and add a unique is an excellent example of crowd sourcing great to make sure two-lane road. Think- exhaust note. RYP has these to ft Sherco, Gas Gas, product ideas and co-developing them within you’re bring- in one hand and several plastic ing it was an accident, Montesa, Beta, Scorpa and Jotagas. rider community. Today it is used by most of the ing in more cups in the other.” we braced for a long For more info, go to www.rypusa.com, or check world champions and top teams, including KTM money than wait. Slowly, the trafc out the video below. Enduro factory team riders Christophe Nambotin, you are spending, which often about $600… or so I thought. crept along until we rounded Antoine Meo, Johnny Aubert, and Ivan Cervantes. means traveling on the “cheap”! Turns out I didn’t read the fne a corner to see workers from a Click on the video below to see Ryan Young talk- You have to be careful, how- print. small winery standing along the ing about the S3 Titanium Header Pipe. FEATURES ever, when trying to save too So I fy into London on British road, each with a bottle of wine • Rigid design and durable much money on travel, because Air and head over to EasyJet to in one hand and several plastic • Compact storage it can come back to bite you in check in for the fight to Sardin- cups in the other. The work- • Light weight the butt. A good example of ia, and when I plopped all my ers were stopping each car as • Easily assembled in seconds this is my recent trip to Sardinia, luggage down at the counter it passed to hand out samples • Strong nylon carry-bag Italy, to cover last year’s ISDE. I the nice lady tells me I’m only of the local wine in hopes that • Quick-release bolts for fast switching knew going in that it was going allowed one bag and I’ll have they would either stop and buy ................between wheel sizes to be an expensive trip and I to pay extra for my roller bag a bottle or return later. I was just • Guiding link had budgeted about $4000 for with all my camera gear. Long thinking what if this happened • Oval profle bar with good grip the two-week stay. When I was story short, it cost me almost in America? You never know looking for airfare (I was book- $400 to get my “extra” bag to what you’re gonna see on the Contact: www.rabaconda.com ing relatively late) the cheapest Sardinia. Needless to say, at the road. n

T&E News P 26 T&E News V. 49 Issue 1 January 2014 P 27 Shan’s Travel Log Blog COOL New Products Shan’s Travel Log Blog STUFF T&E News editor Shan Moore checks in from the road fare I could fnd directly to the end of the trip I left all of my island of Sardinia was $1700, clothes (dirty and clean) in Italy which I knew would blow my so I could consolidate my bags budget out of the water. Even- and make the EasyJet “One Bag tually I checked with friend and Limit”. fellow photographer Jonty Ed- The moral of the story is “al- munds to see how he was get- ways read the fne print!”–––– ting to Sardinia from his home in England and he suggested Funny Story #2 EasyJet, a low fare “barebones” I often team up with another airlines based in London. photographer at an event to After checking the website, save money on rooms or rental Sardinia I discovered that I could get a cars, and in Sardinia I split a car T&E editor Shan Moore checks fight from London to Sardinia and a room with Minnesota S3 Titanium Header Pipe Rabaconda 3-Minute Mousse Changer in after his trip to Italy to cover for 80 Euros each way, or about photog Steve Berkner. We were www.rypusa.com www.rabaconda.com last year’s ISDE. $120 US. So combined with a coming out of the mountains $900 fight to get from Tampa on the fnal day, trying to get Ryan Young Products now is carrying the new A community created product, suggested by Funny Story #1 to London, I ended up covering back to the media center after S3 titanium header pipes for various trials bikes. Finnish enduro riders and developed by Raba- To be a successful freelance the fight portion of my trip for the fnal motocross test, when The lightweight header pipes feature high-quality conda community and engineers, now results in photojournal- we encountered a traf- workmanship, and along with saving wieght, they the world’s most advanced mousse changer. It ist, the key is “Each worker had a bottle of wine fc jam on the winding also ofer a performance boost and add a unique is an excellent example of crowd sourcing great to make sure two-lane road. Think- exhaust note. RYP has these to ft Sherco, Gas Gas, product ideas and co-developing them within you’re bring- in one hand and several plastic ing it was an accident, Montesa, Beta, Scorpa and Jotagas. rider community. Today it is used by most of the ing in more cups in the other.” we braced for a long For more info, go to www.rypusa.com, or check world champions and top teams, including KTM money than wait. Slowly, the trafc out the video below. Enduro factory team riders Christophe Nambotin, you are spending, which often about $600… or so I thought. crept along until we rounded Antoine Meo, Johnny Aubert, and Ivan Cervantes. means traveling on the “cheap”! Turns out I didn’t read the fne a corner to see workers from a Click on the video below to see Ryan Young talk- You have to be careful, how- print. small winery standing along the ing about the S3 Titanium Header Pipe. FEATURES ever, when trying to save too So I fy into London on British road, each with a bottle of wine • Rigid design and durable much money on travel, because Air and head over to EasyJet to in one hand and several plastic • Compact storage it can come back to bite you in check in for the fight to Sardin- cups in the other. The work- • Light weight the butt. A good example of ia, and when I plopped all my ers were stopping each car as • Easily assembled in seconds this is my recent trip to Sardinia, luggage down at the counter it passed to hand out samples • Strong nylon carry-bag Italy, to cover last year’s ISDE. I the nice lady tells me I’m only of the local wine in hopes that • Quick-release bolts for fast switching knew going in that it was going allowed one bag and I’ll have they would either stop and buy ................between wheel sizes to be an expensive trip and I to pay extra for my roller bag a bottle or return later. I was just • Guiding link had budgeted about $4000 for with all my camera gear. Long thinking what if this happened • Oval profle bar with good grip the two-week stay. When I was story short, it cost me almost in America? You never know looking for airfare (I was book- $400 to get my “extra” bag to what you’re gonna see on the Contact: www.rabaconda.com ing relatively late) the cheapest Sardinia. Needless to say, at the road. n

T&E News P 28 T&E News V. 49 Issue 1 January 2014 P 29 Maryland MotoTrial By Dan Barrick 2 4 Privateer Tips Maryland MotoTrial brings us some cool tips to help privateers stay competitive! loosen the pinch bolts and slide the fork tubes down and out. *Note... Be very careful with the pinch bolts. The small 6 mm ones used on Shercos will snap. *Seal saver recommends a drop of superglue 7) Roll the folded ends up and over the top of Carefully work them back and at the point where they are sewed together and the tubes and neatly smooth out the top of the forth, in and out spraying rust where you just cut. tubes. penetrate until you can ease them out. We replace them with 5) Install the Seal Savers on the fork tube, rein- 8) Reinstall the wheel, fender, brakes, and allow Stainless hardware and ad a drop stall the fork tubes into the triple crowns (clean- everything to dry over night. No zip ties will be of “Never Seize” to the threads. ing your fngerprints of the tubes with rubbing needed! This makes for a very professional instal- (See photo 2) alcohol) to their original position. Tighten your lation and provides a huge margin of safety to pinch bolts. your front end and seals! (See photo 5) 4) Lay the Seal Savers out fat and carefully cut them to 6) Now the cool part. Roll the bottom of the * They can be easily removed using a popsicle length, usually right at the seal savers back up that 11/2 inches extra, Using stick and rubbing alcohol. trademark emblem. (Photo 3) Automotive Goop, and your index fnger (surgi- cal gloves work good here) lightly apply a small Next month, we’ll show you how we make our amount of goop around the top of the fork leg. own Light Weight Plastic lower leg protectors. 1 (See photo 4) n an attempt to help defray Here’s how we do it: the cost of competing and Ito help the Privateer Trials 1) Support the bike lifting 3 5 Rider, the crew at Maryland Mo- the front end completely of the totrial recommends installation ground to fully extend the forks. of fork protectors. Like the rest of us, many of 2) Remove the brake caliper our riders are on a budget and and front fender. Measure the may need to get 2 and even distance from the bottom of the 3 seasons out of their present triple crown to the dust seal, ride. add approximately 11/2 inch The chances of damage to for overlap of the fork leg. (See the front end is greatly reduced photo 1) by installing these inexpensive neoprene fork protectors. 3) Remove the front wheel,

T&E News P 28 T&E News V. 49 Issue 1 January 2014 P 29 Maryland MotoTrial By Dan Barrick 2 4 Privateer Tips Maryland MotoTrial brings us some cool tips to help privateers stay competitive! loosen the pinch bolts and slide the fork tubes down and out. *Note... Be very careful with the pinch bolts. The small 6 mm ones used on Shercos will snap. *Seal saver recommends a drop of superglue 7) Roll the folded ends up and over the top of Carefully work them back and at the point where they are sewed together and the tubes and neatly smooth out the top of the forth, in and out spraying rust where you just cut. tubes. penetrate until you can ease them out. We replace them with 5) Install the Seal Savers on the fork tube, rein- 8) Reinstall the wheel, fender, brakes, and allow Stainless hardware and ad a drop stall the fork tubes into the triple crowns (clean- everything to dry over night. No zip ties will be of “Never Seize” to the threads. ing your fngerprints of the tubes with rubbing needed! This makes for a very professional instal- (See photo 2) alcohol) to their original position. Tighten your lation and provides a huge margin of safety to pinch bolts. your front end and seals! (See photo 5) 4) Lay the Seal Savers out fat and carefully cut them to 6) Now the cool part. Roll the bottom of the * They can be easily removed using a popsicle length, usually right at the seal savers back up that 11/2 inches extra, Using stick and rubbing alcohol. trademark emblem. (Photo 3) Automotive Goop, and your index fnger (surgi- cal gloves work good here) lightly apply a small Next month, we’ll show you how we make our amount of goop around the top of the fork leg. own Light Weight Plastic lower leg protectors. 1 (See photo 4) n an attempt to help defray Here’s how we do it: the cost of competing and Ito help the Privateer Trials 1) Support the bike lifting 3 5 Rider, the crew at Maryland Mo- the front end completely of the totrial recommends installation ground to fully extend the forks. of fork protectors. Like the rest of us, many of 2) Remove the brake caliper our riders are on a budget and and front fender. Measure the may need to get 2 and even distance from the bottom of the 3 seasons out of their present triple crown to the dust seal, ride. add approximately 11/2 inch The chances of damage to for overlap of the fork leg. (See the front end is greatly reduced photo 1) by installing these inexpensive neoprene fork protectors. 3) Remove the front wheel,

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T&E News P 32 T&E News V. 49 Issue 1 January 2014 P 33 TRIALS oni Bou joined an elite club last year when Greatest Of World Trials title, joining the Greatest Of The won his seventh ranks of Jordi Tarres and Dou- gie Lampkin as the only rid- All Time? ers to achieve such a status. All Time? What’s scary is that Bou is still on top of his game and fully ca- pable of adding to that massive championship list. With his latest title, with the Repsol Montesa rider Here’s an interview T&E did Toni Bou joins the ranks with the help of Jake Miller at G2F Media. of Jordi Tarres and Let’s start with the obvious Dougie Lampkin as the question; what are your views on the new “no-stop” rules? I don’t like the new rules greatest of all time. because it is too difcult for the observer to interpret. What is a fve for me may not be a fve for another rider. Plus, the sections have to be made easier for this style of riding and this type of scoring; so that is a big difer- ence to go from very difcult sections to easy sections at the world level. You seemed to struggle with the sections in the United States. What was going on? In my opinion the sections were too easy. I always train on very difcult sections, and that was not the case in America. So I changed things after that event so I started working on my mental game and in practice I worked for making no mistakes and only going for a perfect Photos: G2FMedia.com ride.

T&E News P 32 T&E News V. 49 Issue 1 January 2014 P 33 TRIALS oni Bou joined an elite club last year when Greatest Of World Trials title, joining the Greatest Of The won his seventh ranks of Jordi Tarres and Dou- gie Lampkin as the only rid- All Time? ers to achieve such a status. All Time? What’s scary is that Bou is still on top of his game and fully ca- pable of adding to that massive championship list. With his latest title, with the Repsol Montesa rider Here’s an interview T&E did Toni Bou joins the ranks with the help of Jake Miller at G2F Media. of Jordi Tarres and Let’s start with the obvious Dougie Lampkin as the question; what are your views on the new “no-stop” rules? I don’t like the new rules greatest of all time. because it is too difcult for the observer to interpret. What is a fve for me may not be a fve for another rider. Plus, the sections have to be made easier for this style of riding and this type of scoring; so that is a big difer- ence to go from very difcult sections to easy sections at the world level. You seemed to struggle with the sections in the United States. What was going on? In my opinion the sections were too easy. I always train on very difcult sections, and that was not the case in America. So I changed things after that event so I started working on my mental game and in practice I worked for making no mistakes and only going for a perfect Photos: G2FMedia.com ride.

T&E News P 34 T&E News V. 49 Issue 1 January 2014 P 35 TRIALS You have an incredible rules I don’t like but they are the Dougie and Jordi are incred- This year you had a new battle with Adam Raga this rules of the world championship ible riders and I will be trying engine in the Montesa. How year. Did it surprise you how so my goal is to ride better with my best, but I don’t know how did it work? strong he was this year? the new rules. many more I can win. Now I Yes, the engine is good. The Yes, I think he is very strong am 26-years-old and I still feel clutch had many problems, but in this type of sections and with You are in a special club now good, I still can win, so I will try I worked with the Japanese these new rules. He was mak- with Lampkin and Tarres, all for more titles. I love this sport; I technicians and now I think it is ing very few mistakes and he of you with seven titles. How love trial, so I will keep pushing. working good. The bike is better was riding incredible for the many more titles do you think and trying to do my best. Hope- than last year, for sure. n entire event. I think in the more you can win? fully, that will bring another tite. difcult events my riding was superior, but at the easy events he was better and made no little mistakes. I think he handled the pressure better at the easier events, too. It is very difcult to stay focused all day and to totally eliminate all the mistakes and Adam did a very good job of that this year. This is your seventh world title, tying you with Jordi Tarres and Dougie Lampkin. How does it compare with your other titles? The frst one was incredible and to have the same sensation is impossible, but this one is just as special because of all the work that has gone into it and because I am now equal with Tarres and Lampkin. This has been an incredible year for you, world outdoor champ, X-Trial champ and team champ with Spain at TdN. What is your motivation for 2014? With Adam riding good all year it was good motivation for me in my training. I think for me, the motivation will be to ride better with the new rules. These

T&E News P 34 T&E News V. 49 Issue 1 January 2014 P 35 TRIALS You have an incredible rules I don’t like but they are the Dougie and Jordi are incred- This year you had a new battle with Adam Raga this rules of the world championship ible riders and I will be trying engine in the Montesa. How year. Did it surprise you how so my goal is to ride better with my best, but I don’t know how did it work? strong he was this year? the new rules. many more I can win. Now I Yes, the engine is good. The Yes, I think he is very strong am 26-years-old and I still feel clutch had many problems, but in this type of sections and with You are in a special club now good, I still can win, so I will try I worked with the Japanese these new rules. He was mak- with Lampkin and Tarres, all for more titles. I love this sport; I technicians and now I think it is ing very few mistakes and he of you with seven titles. How love trial, so I will keep pushing. working good. The bike is better was riding incredible for the many more titles do you think and trying to do my best. Hope- than last year, for sure. n entire event. I think in the more you can win? fully, that will bring another tite. difcult events my riding was superior, but at the easy events he was better and made no little mistakes. I think he handled the pressure better at the easier events, too. It is very difcult to stay focused all day and to totally eliminate all the mistakes and Adam did a very good job of that this year. This is your seventh world title, tying you with Jordi Tarres and Dougie Lampkin. How does it compare with your other titles? The frst one was incredible and to have the same sensation is impossible, but this one is just as special because of all the work that has gone into it and because I am now equal with Tarres and Lampkin. This has been an incredible year for you, world outdoor champ, X-Trial champ and team champ with Spain at TdN. What is your motivation for 2014? With Adam riding good all year it was good motivation for me in my training. I think for me, the motivation will be to ride better with the new rules. These

T&E News P 36 T&E News V. 49 Issue 1 January 2014 P 37 Red Bull City Trial Red Bull City Trial World Trials goes to town... in Manchester, England Dougie Lampkin gets airbourne dur- ing the Red Bull City Trial in Exchange Square in Manchester, England. Photos Courtesy G2Fmedia.com

T&E News P 36 T&E News V. 49 Issue 1 January 2014 P 37 Red Bull City Trial Red Bull City Trial World Trials goes to town... in Manchester, England Dougie Lampkin gets airbourne dur- ing the Red Bull City Trial in Exchange Square in Manchester, England. Photos Courtesy G2Fmedia.com

T&E News P 38 T&E News V. 49 Issue 1 January 2014 P 39 James Dabill gets wings Beta’s Fajardo topped all at the Red Bull City Trial comers in Manchester ed Bull City Trial re- devastating form as he raced serving athlete Dougie Lamp- to head races in a knockout the two halves of the course ter as he faced a series of turned to Manchester to victory with a dominant kin - Beta produced a typical- format. The mighty dual lane which included two giant top riders as a result of the Rfor a second year in a display over the four rounds ly gritty performance to take course was one of the stars of steel footballs, a tricky sleep- round by round draw and row with a bang as thousands that took place throughout the third spot much to the delight the day with the two distinct er path and a huge double was defeated by his speedy of Saturday shoppers turned day. James Dabill - Beta was of his many followers. parts of the challenge bring- quarter pipe ramp up which Spanish compatriot Fajardo out to get their frst glimpse a worthy runner-up in the city The second edition of the ing out the best of the riders the winners leapt to glory. in his only appearance in of this sport. Under some as he cruelly faced the evil Red Bull City Trial adopted a speed and skill not to men- World number two and Red one of the four fnals. Raga fantastic September sunshine eliminator process on three unique format and the eight tion a few hefty spills too. Bull athlete Adam Raga - Gas was to fnish a disappointing Spain’s World number three occasions. The fans favourite pro riders lined up against The iconic yellow Manchester Gas endured a tough and ffth on the day as Britain’s Jeroni Fajardo (Beta) was in and Red Bull UK’s longest each other in a series of head Metrolink trams separated frustrating day in Manches- Jack Challoner - Beta stole

T&E News P 38 T&E News V. 49 Issue 1 January 2014 P 39 James Dabill gets wings Beta’s Fajardo topped all at the Red Bull City Trial comers in Manchester ed Bull City Trial re- devastating form as he raced serving athlete Dougie Lamp- to head races in a knockout the two halves of the course ter as he faced a series of turned to Manchester to victory with a dominant kin - Beta produced a typical- format. The mighty dual lane which included two giant top riders as a result of the Rfor a second year in a display over the four rounds ly gritty performance to take course was one of the stars of steel footballs, a tricky sleep- round by round draw and row with a bang as thousands that took place throughout the third spot much to the delight the day with the two distinct er path and a huge double was defeated by his speedy of Saturday shoppers turned day. James Dabill - Beta was of his many followers. parts of the challenge bring- quarter pipe ramp up which Spanish compatriot Fajardo out to get their frst glimpse a worthy runner-up in the city The second edition of the ing out the best of the riders the winners leapt to glory. in his only appearance in of this sport. Under some as he cruelly faced the evil Red Bull City Trial adopted a speed and skill not to men- World number two and Red one of the four fnals. Raga fantastic September sunshine eliminator process on three unique format and the eight tion a few hefty spills too. Bull athlete Adam Raga - Gas was to fnish a disappointing Spain’s World number three occasions. The fans favourite pro riders lined up against The iconic yellow Manchester Gas endured a tough and ffth on the day as Britain’s Jeroni Fajardo (Beta) was in and Red Bull UK’s longest each other in a series of head Metrolink trams separated frustrating day in Manches- Jack Challoner - Beta stole

T&E News P 40 T&E News V. 49 Issue 1 January 2014 P 41 Brit Michael Brown gets airbourne Dougie Lampkin (foreground) and of a double-decker bus. Jotgas rider Eddie Karlson during one of the dual lane races fourth place from him thanks pion Michael Brown - Gas Gas - Beta rounded out the pro all British climactic close to chester city centre amongst doesn’t take anything away to his semi-fnal showing in showed moments of speed riders whilst Jack Price - Gas the second ever Red Bull City thousands of non specialist from what has been an abso- the last round. Challoner can as did Sweden’s European Gas won his day long battle Trial. fans on a day when the sun lutely incredible event for the count himself fortunate to champion Eddie Karlsson with Billy Bolt - Ossa in the “It’s been yet another amaz- has shined is a really great riders, the fans and the sport. have made it through to the - Jotagas, although were youth category which in- ing day in my long career feeling.” I would like to thank Red Bull fnish as he survived a mas- unable to consistently match cluded Dan Peace and Iwan over which Red Bull have “Unfortunately I didn’t have and everyone involved for sive crash as he raced to the the pace of their rivals as the Roberts. supported and given both the speed today to match Je- making it happen.” n roof of the tram early in the huge crowd applauded the Pleased but exhausted, me and the sport of Trial roni or not just quite enough competition. brave eforts of each and Lampkin spoke after fnish- some incredible opportu- left in the tank to beat James Photos courtesy Newly crowned British cham- every rider. Jack Sheppard ing behind Dabill in a ftting nities. To be back in Man- in the last fnal, but that G2Fmedia.com

T&E News P 40 T&E News V. 49 Issue 1 January 2014 P 41 Brit Michael Brown gets airbourne Dougie Lampkin (foreground) and of a double-decker bus. Jotgas rider Eddie Karlson during one of the dual lane races fourth place from him thanks pion Michael Brown - Gas Gas - Beta rounded out the pro all British climactic close to chester city centre amongst doesn’t take anything away to his semi-fnal showing in showed moments of speed riders whilst Jack Price - Gas the second ever Red Bull City thousands of non specialist from what has been an abso- the last round. Challoner can as did Sweden’s European Gas won his day long battle Trial. fans on a day when the sun lutely incredible event for the count himself fortunate to champion Eddie Karlsson with Billy Bolt - Ossa in the “It’s been yet another amaz- has shined is a really great riders, the fans and the sport. have made it through to the - Jotagas, although were youth category which in- ing day in my long career feeling.” I would like to thank Red Bull fnish as he survived a mas- unable to consistently match cluded Dan Peace and Iwan over which Red Bull have “Unfortunately I didn’t have and everyone involved for sive crash as he raced to the the pace of their rivals as the Roberts. supported and given both the speed today to match Je- making it happen.” n roof of the tram early in the huge crowd applauded the Pleased but exhausted, me and the sport of Trial roni or not just quite enough competition. brave eforts of each and Lampkin spoke after fnish- some incredible opportu- left in the tank to beat James Photos courtesy Newly crowned British cham- every rider. Jack Sheppard ing behind Dabill in a ftting nities. To be back in Man- in the last fnal, but that G2Fmedia.com

T&E News P 42 T&E News V. 49 Issue 1 January 2014 P 43 TESTED Factory Afected By Matt Liberatore a signifcant reduction in cost The Reiger rear compared to purchasing these items separately. A look at the Gas Gas TXT Factory Replica Changes shock (left) is mounted upside The always one year behind model designation continues down from last year. for 2013 and the rider names have been replaced with Fac- The shot below tory Replica. But, the bike on shows the com- hand can still be called the Raga pression adjust- since the special frame plate ment knob that showing the number of manu- used to be at the facture out of the total produc- top of the shock tion (750) returns for the frst and needed a time since 08. special tool. Ist’s now located at the The diferent frame color of bottom and can the Raga continues on with be accessed with white replacing the black of the a 5mm hex wrench. past two years, and combined with the black, white, and red color scheme of the graph- ics, black rims, and especially the new gold aluminum fork tubes of the Tech forks, makes for one beautiful bike. But, this is just really something said every year as GasGas seems to just outdo themselves in this regard with every new model. At frst it might appear this new Raga has been given more of a new facelift and not much else, but there are signifcant he limited edition mod- trials and enduro. Adam Raga Replica that began improvements to the machine els from all the manu- On the enduro side the Racing in 02 following the introduction from last year. These include all Tfacturers are the most model began in 08 followed of the new TXT Pro model. The the updates debuted on the 13 sought after machines in their by The Six Days and Nambotin only other limited edition trials Racing this past spring, as that lineups, particularly so for the Replicas of 09. Then The Cer- has been the Racing model changed the trend of the Raga rider replicas. When it comes vantes Replicas were added in added the same year (with the being the bike to introduce the to these special models it is fair 11 followed by the Guilliame 125) as was the EC Racing in new improvements making to say GasGas over the last few Replica the next year. On the tri- 08. The appeal of these special their way to the next season’s years has done the best of any als side there is the machine re- bikes of course has always been standard TXT Pro. These chang- manufacturer with so many sponsible for starting the whole the Racing Department special es include the new plastic tank, choices made available for both replica craze to begin with, The parts and graphics included at radiator, cylinder head, air box,

T&E News P 42 T&E News V. 49 Issue 1 January 2014 P 43 TESTED Factory Afected By Matt Liberatore a signifcant reduction in cost The Reiger rear compared to purchasing these items separately. A look at the Gas Gas TXT Factory Replica Changes shock (left) is mounted upside The always one year behind model designation continues down from last year. for 2013 and the rider names have been replaced with Fac- The shot below tory Replica. But, the bike on shows the com- hand can still be called the Raga pression adjust- since the special frame plate ment knob that showing the number of manu- used to be at the facture out of the total produc- top of the shock tion (750) returns for the frst and needed a time since 08. special tool. Ist’s now located at the The diferent frame color of bottom and can the Raga continues on with be accessed with white replacing the black of the a 5mm hex wrench. past two years, and combined with the black, white, and red color scheme of the graph- ics, black rims, and especially the new gold aluminum fork tubes of the Tech forks, makes for one beautiful bike. But, this is just really something said every year as GasGas seems to just outdo themselves in this regard with every new model. At frst it might appear this new Raga has been given more of a new facelift and not much else, but there are signifcant he limited edition mod- trials and enduro. Adam Raga Replica that began improvements to the machine els from all the manu- On the enduro side the Racing in 02 following the introduction from last year. These include all Tfacturers are the most model began in 08 followed of the new TXT Pro model. The the updates debuted on the 13 sought after machines in their by The Six Days and Nambotin only other limited edition trials Racing this past spring, as that lineups, particularly so for the Replicas of 09. Then The Cer- has been the Racing model changed the trend of the Raga rider replicas. When it comes vantes Replicas were added in added the same year (with the being the bike to introduce the to these special models it is fair 11 followed by the Guilliame 125) as was the EC Racing in new improvements making to say GasGas over the last few Replica the next year. On the tri- 08. The appeal of these special their way to the next season’s years has done the best of any als side there is the machine re- bikes of course has always been standard TXT Pro. These chang- manufacturer with so many sponsible for starting the whole the Racing Department special es include the new plastic tank, choices made available for both replica craze to begin with, The parts and graphics included at radiator, cylinder head, air box,

T&E News P 44 T&E News V. 49 Issue 1 January 2014 P 45 lights and mapping switches mounted within the frame inserts, inboard swingarm chain adjusters, and chain tensioner. The plastic tank is fatter on top and also holds the fuel lower in the frame behind the cylinder. What allows this change is the new smaller radiator with the fller on the top left. Without the fller tube and cap under the tank there is more room so the The cool “inside” chain tank shape could be changed adjusters and rear caliper. including deeper under the cap making it easier and faster to fuel up without fuel splashing out. Also the coil is mounted un- derneath where it is protected better instead of on the side of the frame. The radiator also has the thermostat at the bottom where it does a better job of keeping The new opening track of the fuid temperature for the air box and together with the new intake, the cut cylinder head design allows away in the back, for better coolant fow even allows much more air fow. with less volume. Removing the air box lid reveals the new design with enlarged intake. It airbox/fender as there is more and are open in the middle, into the bar while riding. The is enlarged enough so that the clearance for the carb intake keeping with the weight saving rear caliper has braketec’s new The new one-piece top of the Reiger shock can be boot. On the bottom there is theme. Other changes include a “Autostand” feature, basically front brake caliper. seen but, there is a new defec- no need for the Rieger special slightly diferent shape to the S3 a bolt system that keeps the tor shield above so anything tool to adjust the compression, titanium front pipe that still is caliper in place on the swing- that may get in will go towards a 5mm hex wrench will do the an absolute work of art, rede- arm during wheel changes. We the bottom of the box away trick. The rebound adjuster now signed AJP/braketec front brake all know what a pain it can be from the flter. Removing the on top is still easily accessed and master cylinders and one to keep the caliper in place on airbox/fender unit shows the with a fat blade screwdriver. piece front brake caliper. the swingarm when installing new Reiger rear shock, mounted The Tech forks debuted last The master cylinders are the wheel. This makes it much upside down this year with the year have been updated with smaller and the clamps are easier. oil resivoir at the bottom. This new aluminum tubes with a designed so the bolts are facing Also on the rear is the new not only keeps it cooler being very trick gold anti-friction upwards making for not only beautifully machined F.I.M. away from the engine/exhaust coating, replacing the steel ones easier maintenance but now no regulation solid 42 tooth (41 heat, but it also makes for easier of last year. The triple clamps more instant pain from a bolt on the standard Pros) sprocket, removal and installation of the have had material removed head when whacking a knee new chain tensioner shape and

T&E News P 44 T&E News V. 49 Issue 1 January 2014 P 45 lights and mapping switches mounted within the frame inserts, inboard swingarm chain adjusters, and chain tensioner. The plastic tank is fatter on top and also holds the fuel lower in the frame behind the cylinder. What allows this change is the new smaller radiator with the fller on the top left. Without the fller tube and cap under the tank there is more room so the The cool “inside” chain tank shape could be changed adjusters and rear caliper. including deeper under the cap making it easier and faster to fuel up without fuel splashing out. Also the coil is mounted un- derneath where it is protected better instead of on the side of the frame. The radiator also has the thermostat at the bottom where it does a better job of keeping The new opening track of the fuid temperature for the air box and together with the new intake, the cut cylinder head design allows away in the back, for better coolant fow even allows much more air fow. with less volume. Removing the air box lid reveals the new design with enlarged intake. It airbox/fender as there is more and are open in the middle, into the bar while riding. The is enlarged enough so that the clearance for the carb intake keeping with the weight saving rear caliper has braketec’s new The new one-piece top of the Reiger shock can be boot. On the bottom there is theme. Other changes include a “Autostand” feature, basically front brake caliper. seen but, there is a new defec- no need for the Rieger special slightly diferent shape to the S3 a bolt system that keeps the tor shield above so anything tool to adjust the compression, titanium front pipe that still is caliper in place on the swing- that may get in will go towards a 5mm hex wrench will do the an absolute work of art, rede- arm during wheel changes. We the bottom of the box away trick. The rebound adjuster now signed AJP/braketec front brake all know what a pain it can be from the flter. Removing the on top is still easily accessed and master cylinders and one to keep the caliper in place on airbox/fender unit shows the with a fat blade screwdriver. piece front brake caliper. the swingarm when installing new Reiger rear shock, mounted The Tech forks debuted last The master cylinders are the wheel. This makes it much upside down this year with the year have been updated with smaller and the clamps are easier. oil resivoir at the bottom. This new aluminum tubes with a designed so the bolts are facing Also on the rear is the new not only keeps it cooler being very trick gold anti-friction upwards making for not only beautifully machined F.I.M. away from the engine/exhaust coating, replacing the steel ones easier maintenance but now no regulation solid 42 tooth (41 heat, but it also makes for easier of last year. The triple clamps more instant pain from a bolt on the standard Pros) sprocket, removal and installation of the have had material removed head when whacking a knee new chain tensioner shape and

T&E News P 46 T&E News V. 49 Issue 1 January 2014 P 47 smoothness from down low has the test. been the trademark of the 300 These forks change the from the beginning because handling characteristics of the it belies the size of the piston, bike compared to the Marzoc- and It seems to get easier every chis making the bike faster year. The new airbox design just in the front when it comes to has to have something to do every type of maneuver. The with this as the transition from excellent stability is still there low to mid range on up is more it is just even easier ficking the gradual making for a broader front wheel from side to side. power delivery. The bike was The wheel also follows the ter- completely standard and new rain better absorbing small and but it is now easier to ride with large impacts with ease. They the high 11 tooth front sprocket make the excellent Marzocchi than before as it is possible to forks seem stifer and more chug the bike of the bottom unresponsive in comparison. better. It is still too high person- Just as said last year, combin- ally speaking and a 10 tooth ing these forks with the factory was installed making it much Reiger shock makes for the best easier for tighter sections. suspension on any trials bike I The broad range covered have ever tried, as they compli- by the engine means there ment each other having the steel hard rock S3 footpegs other bikes are more on and is still plenty room up top so same characteristics. A lot of replacing the aluminum S3s of of which can cause problems there is never any feeling of travel, extremely plush feeling previous years. when becoming tired, not so on being geared too low. There is like riding on pillows but with the Gasser. more use of third gear in sec- and even more grip in slippery performance is very similar to great feedback through the bars In Motion There is a reason this clutch tions where second was the or loose types of terrain. the Showa forks used on the and pegs as to what is going Enough of the tech talk what design has been copied on only option with the 11 tooth Montesa 315R and 4RT. on under those great Michelin it the new Factory Replica 300 other machines since. The new sprocket. The mapping switch Factory Suspended Not surprising since the basic X-light tires. like? Very familiar GasGas of calipers and master cylinders now moved from the bars to The riding position is very internal design of the original The Reiger’s separate re- course, the 300 takes a notice- do their job well and combined the frame inserts (as has the well spread out particularly for Paioli 315R forks was used bound and compression adjust- able heftier prod than the with the Galfer wave rotors pro- light switch on the other side) taller riders and everything falls by Showa when introduced ers (found only on the Raga, smaller bikes including the 280, vide great stopping power. The is something that I have al- into place easily through the on the 00 Cota. The left fork the Race model uses the less two kicks and the bike comes to texture of the rotors gives great ways just left in the milder rain gloves and boots. It’s a riding houses the spring and the right expensive Reiger with only one life. Blipping the throttle reveals modulation without being grab- position, because have never position helped by the Renthal the damper tube. A 6mm hex adjuster for both) means the the new air box intake as more by. The front brake especially so even thought about needing Fatbars which are slightly taller is used for spring preload (10 rear can be dialed to suit a wide air being sucked into the box as it is extremely predictable, or wanting any more/quicker than the standard Pro’s S3 bend. turns available), and a slotted variety of riders and conditions. is heard. Snick into gear and no worries about accidentally power! The changes made to It just seems very natural and screwdriver for damping of the The settings out of the crate there’s that long throw shifting locking up the front on loose or the motor over the last two also helping with this are the right fork (31 clicks). Standard are 13 out for compression and and wide clutch engagement slippery terrain here. seasons means the use of a fy- full factory Tech forks which setting is in the middle 5 turns 25 for rebound. As used since the G Pros are known for. The motor amazing. As always wheel weight has become less make the bike ride a little taller out for the spring and 14 clicks the 11 Raga this was changed Shifting through the gears is said time and time again, the of a priority, Personally though in the front compared to the out on the damping side. This to 22 out compression and 29 very positive and the clutch is 300 combined with the Keihin it is still preferred allowing more Marzocchis of the standard and out of the crate combination for rebound. With this setup so easy to use because of how carb makes for one elastic, pow- use of the motor from the bot- Race model Pros. They are also works very well, so much so that the quicker action of the shock wide the engagement is. Some erful, but easy to ride motor. The tom without any fear of stalling plusher and more active, the it was left that way throughout really aids the rider when going

T&E News P 46 T&E News V. 49 Issue 1 January 2014 P 47 smoothness from down low has the test. been the trademark of the 300 These forks change the from the beginning because handling characteristics of the it belies the size of the piston, bike compared to the Marzoc- and It seems to get easier every chis making the bike faster year. The new airbox design just in the front when it comes to has to have something to do every type of maneuver. The with this as the transition from excellent stability is still there low to mid range on up is more it is just even easier ficking the gradual making for a broader front wheel from side to side. power delivery. The bike was The wheel also follows the ter- completely standard and new rain better absorbing small and but it is now easier to ride with large impacts with ease. They the high 11 tooth front sprocket make the excellent Marzocchi than before as it is possible to forks seem stifer and more chug the bike of the bottom unresponsive in comparison. better. It is still too high person- Just as said last year, combin- ally speaking and a 10 tooth ing these forks with the factory was installed making it much Reiger shock makes for the best easier for tighter sections. suspension on any trials bike I The broad range covered have ever tried, as they compli- by the engine means there ment each other having the steel hard rock S3 footpegs other bikes are more on and is still plenty room up top so same characteristics. A lot of replacing the aluminum S3s of of which can cause problems there is never any feeling of travel, extremely plush feeling previous years. when becoming tired, not so on being geared too low. There is like riding on pillows but with the Gasser. more use of third gear in sec- and even more grip in slippery performance is very similar to great feedback through the bars In Motion There is a reason this clutch tions where second was the or loose types of terrain. the Showa forks used on the and pegs as to what is going Enough of the tech talk what design has been copied on only option with the 11 tooth Montesa 315R and 4RT. on under those great Michelin it the new Factory Replica 300 other machines since. The new sprocket. The mapping switch Factory Suspended Not surprising since the basic X-light tires. like? Very familiar GasGas of calipers and master cylinders now moved from the bars to The riding position is very internal design of the original The Reiger’s separate re- course, the 300 takes a notice- do their job well and combined the frame inserts (as has the well spread out particularly for Paioli 315R forks was used bound and compression adjust- able heftier prod than the with the Galfer wave rotors pro- light switch on the other side) taller riders and everything falls by Showa when introduced ers (found only on the Raga, smaller bikes including the 280, vide great stopping power. The is something that I have al- into place easily through the on the 00 Cota. The left fork the Race model uses the less two kicks and the bike comes to texture of the rotors gives great ways just left in the milder rain gloves and boots. It’s a riding houses the spring and the right expensive Reiger with only one life. Blipping the throttle reveals modulation without being grab- position, because have never position helped by the Renthal the damper tube. A 6mm hex adjuster for both) means the the new air box intake as more by. The front brake especially so even thought about needing Fatbars which are slightly taller is used for spring preload (10 rear can be dialed to suit a wide air being sucked into the box as it is extremely predictable, or wanting any more/quicker than the standard Pro’s S3 bend. turns available), and a slotted variety of riders and conditions. is heard. Snick into gear and no worries about accidentally power! The changes made to It just seems very natural and screwdriver for damping of the The settings out of the crate there’s that long throw shifting locking up the front on loose or the motor over the last two also helping with this are the right fork (31 clicks). Standard are 13 out for compression and and wide clutch engagement slippery terrain here. seasons means the use of a fy- full factory Tech forks which setting is in the middle 5 turns 25 for rebound. As used since the G Pros are known for. The motor amazing. As always wheel weight has become less make the bike ride a little taller out for the spring and 14 clicks the 11 Raga this was changed Shifting through the gears is said time and time again, the of a priority, Personally though in the front compared to the out on the damping side. This to 22 out compression and 29 very positive and the clutch is 300 combined with the Keihin it is still preferred allowing more Marzocchis of the standard and out of the crate combination for rebound. With this setup so easy to use because of how carb makes for one elastic, pow- use of the motor from the bot- Race model Pros. They are also works very well, so much so that the quicker action of the shock wide the engagement is. Some erful, but easy to ride motor. The tom without any fear of stalling plusher and more active, the it was left that way throughout really aids the rider when going

T&E News P 48 T&E News V. 49 Issue 1 January 2014 P 49 level hillclimbs. It is a very easy bike to ride providing the rider learns to not exaggerate movements, letting the bike do the work has been the GG Pro motto from the beginning. Learn this and so much less efort is required. And it is just as happy riding traditional sec- tions or the latest trick style and it can make riders of varying skill levels happy although the 250/280 motor would be better suited for the less experienced. Maintenance wise it is an extremely easy bike to work on everything comes of and goes on very quickly. And all those specially designed dished out bolts the rider will be working on are just as trick as the bike over obstacles. It’s actually pos- as the ultra hi-tech (but a little itself. sible to have technique and tim- heavy weighing) Taylor 7403 So, what are the criticisms of ing of and as long as correct scale shows the Gasser has lost this bike? Two come to mind the throttle is used this suspension weight from last year’s 280 test, frst being the cost, thanks to will keep tire contact until shut- weighing in at 148.0 lbs. (149.4 the Euro/Dollar conversion rate ting of throttle and the Reiger for the 12 280), fuids no fuel. which is an ongoing problem will pivot the bike over. Yet it has that great stability es- for all the importers here in Importer Dale Malasek said pecially the front that sticks like the US, but also because of the Adam Raga gave him a tip on glue with the Tech forks. expensive factory Tech and setting up the shock during the The low center of gravity/ Reiger suspension the Raga is Tennessee WTC at The Trials high ground clearance combo a few hundred more than even Training Center this year. He because of the small engine The Racing model. When think- said set the adjusters all the way cases means the GG rider will ing about just what you are out then while pushing down not be clanking and scraping getting (and it can’t be stressed on the middle of the bike gradu- over and through obstacles as enough) real factory suspen- ally change the settings until it some other machines, and the sion, it is an absolute bargain. feels right and make the fnal combination of the improved The other is that showing up adjustments while riding. power response with the same at an event with one of these suspension of the factory rid- means there can be no excuses No Excuses ers, including Raga, gives such blaming the bike just operator The latest Factory Replica confdence it makes trying and error! Raga is without question the conquering obstacles never Oh, almost forgot another best trials ofering ever from tried possible. one, by the time you read this single G. It is extremely light The 300 motor will just plain they will be all gone. n

T&E News P 48 T&E News V. 49 Issue 1 January 2014 P 49 level hillclimbs. It is a very easy bike to ride providing the rider learns to not exaggerate movements, letting the bike do the work has been the GG Pro motto from the beginning. Learn this and so much less efort is required. And it is just as happy riding traditional sec- tions or the latest trick style and it can make riders of varying skill levels happy although the 250/280 motor would be better suited for the less experienced. Maintenance wise it is an extremely easy bike to work on everything comes of and goes on very quickly. And all those specially designed dished out bolts the rider will be working on are just as trick as the bike over obstacles. It’s actually pos- as the ultra hi-tech (but a little itself. sible to have technique and tim- heavy weighing) Taylor 7403 So, what are the criticisms of ing of and as long as correct scale shows the Gasser has lost this bike? Two come to mind the throttle is used this suspension weight from last year’s 280 test, frst being the cost, thanks to will keep tire contact until shut- weighing in at 148.0 lbs. (149.4 the Euro/Dollar conversion rate ting of throttle and the Reiger for the 12 280), fuids no fuel. which is an ongoing problem will pivot the bike over. Yet it has that great stability es- for all the importers here in Importer Dale Malasek said pecially the front that sticks like the US, but also because of the Adam Raga gave him a tip on glue with the Tech forks. expensive factory Tech and setting up the shock during the The low center of gravity/ Reiger suspension the Raga is Tennessee WTC at The Trials high ground clearance combo a few hundred more than even Training Center this year. He because of the small engine The Racing model. When think- said set the adjusters all the way cases means the GG rider will ing about just what you are out then while pushing down not be clanking and scraping getting (and it can’t be stressed on the middle of the bike gradu- over and through obstacles as enough) real factory suspen- ally change the settings until it some other machines, and the sion, it is an absolute bargain. feels right and make the fnal combination of the improved The other is that showing up adjustments while riding. power response with the same at an event with one of these suspension of the factory rid- means there can be no excuses No Excuses ers, including Raga, gives such blaming the bike just operator The latest Factory Replica confdence it makes trying and error! Raga is without question the conquering obstacles never Oh, almost forgot another best trials ofering ever from tried possible. one, by the time you read this single G. It is extremely light The 300 motor will just plain they will be all gone. n