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While browsing  through some of the latest releases on new models etc, it reminded me of how important a “Name” is. - For example when  at a Yamaha meeting many years ago - we were being shown a new scooter up on a screen for the upcoming season, with the Japanese staff, doing the commentary - it was announced as the all new Signus!! - After the presentation, we were asked what we thought of this exciting new model. - When it came time for me to respond, I said well it looks good, but the name needs to change - because in the advertisement it sounded like it was being called “The Sickness”

Over the years, I think a lot of models might have benefited   from a rethink on the names. - For example the “Vertigo” seems to be a strange name for a Balance sport motorcycle when it means a ” Fear of heights” - as is the latest model they just introduced being called “The Nitro” - does it blow up?  - Obviously there are many other strange choices with other brands and maybe it’s just me that thinks this way, however, in the case of the Yamaha Scooter - the name was changed and it sold very well. !!!

I’m sure this post might spark a response from others, who either like or dislike model names - I always thought the “Sherpa T” designation for the Bultaco Trials bike was very appropriate , as it relates to climbing in the Mountains.

Of course there is always the opposite, and this might be a good example of that - the BSA ‘Bantam”  one of the best selling bikes of the 1950’s. -

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Here is a nice shot of Amy’s TRS Xtrack out yesterday at Bear Creek - Amy loves  this bike as it lets her go anywhere to explore the many trails in the area. - We still have one of these left if you would like to join Amy.

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We have had a couple of calls asking about the upcoming Trial  on the Thanksgiving long weekend - and yes, this is still on although we are observing all Covid 19 rules, and not advertising this on Social media. - If you wish to know further details please read the blog or email me for directions. ( The Thankgiving Trial is on Saturday Oct 9th - the Brown Memorial on Sunday October 10th.- location Ross Rathbone Property - Magna Bay)
Any changes will be  posted here. UPDATE :  - Camping available (free) - Entry Fee $40 per day or $50 for 2 days)  Note this covers Insurance and free Saturday night Supper.
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Here’s one for all you Enduro enthusiasts - another long time running event in Ontario, Blair Sharpless and his team do a great job on this. -

Also this weekend is a Hare Scramble at Castlegar  BC  - some of our Vernon lads will be going to that.  - I remember the days when we had a Trial in Fruitvale and also Grand Forks - a bunch of us from the Kelowna area would go down.  We also did some riding at Midway when Gord lived there  - plus we put on a Trials demo one weekend for him - when the temperature reached over +40 -  Jimmy Corkle and a few of us had our lawn chairs in the Kettle River along with a cooler of beer to cool off after the event - and yes I even rode that one on a Beta Rev 3. -

I see they also have a Devil’s Staircase in the Corduroy - the original section by this name was of course in the Scottish Six Days Trial, although no longer used except on a daily route. - Pete Brown and myself also built a section at Summerland, which we called this - one of the best we found and where we have small plaques to remember both Adrian and Peter Brown.

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Today I have put a face to the person who did 90% of the work for WTC - Bob Johns - Bob rode trials in the UK and also later in Canada, - Together with his brother John, they lived in the South of England and from what I have learned they liked to ride the big British 4 Strokes.

I first met Bob at an ATRA  Trial  many years ago when he was competing - then much later we combined with the organization of the WTC, after I got the call from WEC in Ontario - At that point Bob had moved to the Island and rode a TL 250 Honda, but in addition, Bob always played music with a local group. - An accomplished writer, Bob also published a children’s  book, which my Grand daughter still has in her collection.
Behind the scenes, we have shared many ideas on what way Canadian Trials could or should progress, and some did work out. - Bob has managed the Trials Canada website for many years, but I think this might soon come to an end. - Bob also did the WTC website - both English and French. - did I mention that all of this was done for FREE. - These Days Bob is having some success with his music. - We wish him well and thank him for his contributions to Trials in Canada.

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video for today  >>>>  youtube.com British World Round 1982

trialworld.es VIDEO | Bou, Marquez, Lampkin, Raga, Tarrés y más pilotos despiden a Takahisa Fujinami tras su retirada profesional Emotivo vídeo de despedida a Takahisa Fujinami tras su retirada como piloto profesional de trial en el campeonato del mundo

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If you want one - we have one - give us a call- 2 bikes in one - Trial & Trail with electric start.

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So last night I watched a Political show on TV - No not the Canadian fiasco - but the “House of Cards” on Netflicks - It is an older popular series about US Politics and I found each segment really captivating. - I guess reality returns today when we continue with our Turdo BS.

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Weather is very much like Fall   with cool mornings, but sunny afternoons a great time for riding - Andrew Christiansen stopped by yesterday to pick up some Opti for his Yamaha and said he was out on Sunday with a group who put on around 70km in the Vernon area.

I know a few Trials guys were also out at Summerland on the old Outlaw loop. Must have been fabulous.

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We had a call from Beta Canada to say we will be getting a 2022 Evo 200   next month - that’s if the shipping details all go according to plan - This is not Pre-sold - so if you want it - better shout up.

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Finally a great pic of Bernie Schreiber winning his final British World Championship  round on the SWM

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Emily was out having fun at Bear Creek with her friends on her birthday - but not on a Trials bike.

Never in Doubt - Spain win the TDN again both Men and Women.

And Goodbye from Fugigas - he retires from World competition - so who will take his place on the Factory Honda Team?

Team Canada all on Beta - They finished in 12th spot.

TRS Take Constructors Championship for 2nd year in a row.

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Sunday we spent a lot of time watching the TDN from Portugal filmed by the Jitsie crew. - some tough sections especially for the main men’s class - We saw only Toby Martyn make it up one vertical wall out of a Creek. - We also noticed one of the Italian Beta Team had a different muffler on the bike!!! ( not Stock)

Beta Also had some great results, with the Ladies Champion in Trial 2.

Regarding the TrialGP Championship, the most relevant news of the weekend was certainly the victory of the race and the Championship for Andrea Sofia Rabino in the Trial2 Women Class, congratulations to the World Champion Andrea Sofia from all Betamotor staff!

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THE CHAMPIONS FOR WORLD TRIALS 2021.

Tony Bou- Toby Martyn and Laia Sanz -  - other classes  will be posted when we find the results.

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Today is the Trial Des Nations which will of course be won again by Spain unless there is a big upset.

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Caption this great shot of Sammy.

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Happy birthday greetings go out today to Emily - Always smiling !!

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Well! it appears  the Fall weather is here in the Valley - Thursday I was in shorts - Friday - ready to dig out my long johns.!!

Today is the  final round on the 2021 World Trials Schedule - Although Toni Bou will wrap up another title - the Ladies  class is still up for grabs between current Champ Emma Bristow (Sherco) from the UK and  Laia Sanz (GG) from Spain - who made a return to the sport this year after competing in other events like the Dakar Rally. - The Trial 2 class, is also still close, with Toby Martyn (TRS) leading and this should be a good battle.

UPDATE - Video from this event now showing on U tube at 5am Pacific Time..
The following day it’s the start of the TDN or Trial des Nations, with a Canadian Team entered this year.  - As people who follow my blog on a regular basis know - I have felt that riders from any Country who enter International Competitions, should have the full backing of the Country they represent, and not struggle to pay the huge costs out of their own pocket. -

Did you know that in 1983 when the Canadian  Silver Vase Team finished 2nd in the World and won the Watling Trophy - we had no money to buy gas for the bikes on Thursday !! - so Pat Horan, myself a Jack Hunt from Torvan Accessories, threw 100 pounds each into the pot.!!! that has been the case for decades at this level and unfortunately it has also been a case of those with the money, rather than the best ability have represented the Country.

So Kudus this year to both the CMA and the MCC who joined together, and have come up with a total of $10,000.00 -  plus Beta Canada and other sponsors have chipped in. - The main man behind this project is Michael Traves,  from Nova Scotia, who has been working behind the scenes to try and form a Canada wide Trials Committee to improve the overall promotion of our sport.  We hope this all works out long term.

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Yesterday we mentioned Stevie Baker - Here are a couple of large posters, on my shop  wall.

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I mentioned in my report ( I think) that the Revvy Trial was really dusty after the dry spell - this is what the Beta Air Filter looked like after Emily’s ride. - However the Opti Filter oil and grease kept any dirt from getting through. The inside of the airbox was super clean.
The moral for posting this - is ALWAYS check your airfilter - on every bike - We always suggest owners wash the dirty filter in warm dish soap water - then either blow dry or leave out in the sun etc -

However it is also really important to not over oil the clean filter, and also leave the oiled filter out on the bench overnight as filter oil has a type of tackifier in it which needs to “Set up” - if you put the filter back in straight away - the oil will drain to the bottom of the filter.  - We usually have a clean spare filter ready to fit.
The small lid on the Beta Evo cover, makes this operation very easy to do. - For really wet conditions, it’s also a good idea to check out the preparations that Beta UK’s John Lampkin suggests for the Scottish Six Days.

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This old pic just popped up on FB - it shows our first couple of Jordi bikes, back in 2016 - I will have to look for that TRS banner, as I haven’t seen it for a while. - Of course as everybody knows these Spanish models have taken the Trials world by storm, and with Mountain Motorcycle being the Importer out of Vancouver,  we are assured of really good parts service. ( We have been dealing with them since 1993) - I sometimes get asked which I like best ? the TRS or the old established Beta - and  I also got asked this same question when we sold Beta, Gas Gas and Sherco. - I have always tried to give an honest opinion, but the bottom line, is that having been in both the Trials game, and the Motorcycle Industry for several decades, I have always tried to put the right customer, on the right bike - not as some sales people do and sell the bike that they like themselves. - ( Of course it’s ONLY Trials dealers that know anything about this sport anyway)

The fact is that I have liked most of the models we have sold - it was perhaps a bit more critical, when I was competing, but I think back to my  early Yamaha Canada days  when the parts supply was absolute crap - After my first month on the road calling on Western Dealers, I went on a rant to the Japanese in Richmond, thinking perhaps I would get canned -( And the chance of a new TY 250) - but after writing pages of complaints, I had decided that it was either fix the problem or look for another job. - However, I was still there ten years later. -   - if nothing else a buyer should always buy from a dealer and Importer, that is (a) long term and (b) Is involved in the sport and (c) Stocks all the parts that normally break, in a competition.

At Outlaw, we ride what we sell and know the product - at age 84 - my choices of machines are obviously a bit tame compared to when I rode an RZ 500 V 4 to work at our shop in Kelowna - or an IT 400 in Cross Country races. - but if you asked !! For 2021 my choices are either a Beta Evo 300 SS or a TRS Xtrack estart. -  - to me they are both literally the “Cat’s Meow” - but that’s just for me - stop on by and I will try to find the “Right bike for You”

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The Welsh quiz from yesterday - the name of the village of Machynlleth is pronounced - Ma-hun- Clith

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The CPTA have a Trial happening this Sunday  near Mission, - for details check out their website or call  Don Doerksen at Cascade MC.

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Thanks to Roger Boothroyd for sending this from the Newspaper in 100 Mile House - Bob was a good friend from my Yamaha days, and we shared some really great times, with both bikes and sleds.

This pic was taken at the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2018 and shows Al Perret on the left side, with Bo on the right side - now both are gone, so I’m glad we had this taken. Also in the picture are Steve Crevier, myself ( the oldest)  and Steve Baker - ( Think it was either my daughter Helen, or Roger Boothroyd who took it for the History books)

I listened to this last night - with a lump in my throat . - So many memories - although my main job with Yamaha Canada was setting up a dealer network, my BEST job was being involved with the racing scene. - It was tough to watch Stevie - pretty full up, on the video -  as Bo and he were such a team, and close friends - - He mentioned the snowmobile racing (which I think I recounted  on my blog) - at  Wetaskiwin and of course I was there to pick up the cash because Bo, Stevie and Roy Wall had been celebrating, and were late getting to the Presentations. - The 1970’s  were perhaps the best part of my life and of course I have so  many more  memories.
youtube.com A Tribute to a Motorcycle Tuning Legend-Bob Work In this video we sit down with motorcycle racing legend Steve Baker and pay tribute to legendary bike tuner Bob Work. Bob Work, Canadian Motorcycle Hall of F…

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Bernard Schreiber is with Ugo Alberti and Paolo Espen at Folgaria.

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Fabulous weekend at the Due Giorni Vintage Trial in Folgaria, Italy. Motoclub Neumarkt Egna did an outstanding job organizing the event from start to finish. Special thank you to Ugo Alberti - BOSS and his entire team for the generous hospitality and preparation of my SWM Jumbo 374 that never missed beat all weekend. Managed a 2nd place trophy in my category, but the weekend was truly all about beautiful friends, wonderful food, beer, scenic mountains, fun sections and some good laughs. Memorable moments that must be repeated in 2022. Thanks to everyone who made this Trials experience so special

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