its great to see young blood coming into clubs and taking such an active roll - my motto is put in what you get out - if everyone did that we would have a thriving sport - its brilliant to see Rabie being given credit for his committment and hard work - you are a star Rabie.
I wouldn't think it would be hard at all to adjust the timing to change the responce of the motor. If it could be done "from the cockpit" that would be a great advantage
my bike has a lever to alter the timing while riding, wheels that you can take out without any tools with no spacers to loose, hinged mudguards to ease taking the wheels out, linkless monoshock type rear suspension, some of the best engineering detail ever produced on a production bike. It cruises at over 100mph and makes a fabulous noise.
- it was built in 1949
But God help you if you need to sort out your clutch!
I wouldn't think it would be hard at all to adjust the timing to change the responce of the motor. If it could be done "from the cockpit" that would be a great advantage
my bike has a lever to alter the timing while riding, wheels that you can take out without any tools with no spacers to loose, hinged mudguards to ease taking the wheels out, linkless monoshock type rear suspension, some of the best engineering detail ever produced on a production bike. It cruises at over 100mph and makes a fabulous noise.
the most important thing is to know your bike, its strengths, its limitations and how to look after it - the worst thing you can do is change bikes a week before the scottish.
you will find that if you spend a bit of time and not much money making your shed secure it will be easier to get insurance - I have a ground anchor rigged up to padlock bikes to, lined the walls (up to 4ft) and door in 18mm plywood, fitted a simple (cheap) alarm to the door, and fitted extra hinges and hasps/locks. when you list this all to insurance companies they seem to accept that it is more of a 'garage' than a shed. and this makes a difference. Unfortunatly a lot of it still goes on your postcode which can be a bit unfair.
Carol Nash does f+t insurance for garaged bikes not used on the road which can, i think, include insurance while on a trailer.
My 2000 Sherco 250 has done three SSDTs and everything inbetween on two sparkplugs, one waterpump seal, and plenty of oil changes - not a bad result for a modern bike - I do however think that Montesa make the best quality bike.
I fully agree that trials riding is one of the (if not THE) cheapest motorsports that you can do - however I do not agree with the licencing system in Scotland - my mate has two sons and he has just had to fork out
Is it ok applying for a licence if you dont live in England? - if so I am tempted to apply for one (as I am a member of Conset club but live in Scotland) - our very own SACU charge
BigJohn - another two new Shercos? - I assume that the old ones ran out of petrol - you do know that you can fill the tanks - you dont need to buy a new bike.
if you've got a problem getting rid of money I could do with some!!!!
Congratulations Rabie!
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its great to see young blood coming into clubs and taking such an active roll - my motto is put in what you get out - if everyone did that we would have a thriving sport - its brilliant to see Rabie being given credit for his committment and hard work - you are a star Rabie.