awilliams64

interesting. I have an 04 and it is in the right leg sitting on the bike. looks as though this diagram shows it in the left leg.

I thought that is how it went, just wanted to make sure. Strange that it is not in the parts diagram that i have. I pulled it apart because my fork tube was bent and i wanted to be able to clean it all up because there were metal shavings when i pulled it apart becuase of the damage to the tube.

I thought since i had a breakdown of parts i would know how to put my forks back together, but i have a spring that came out that is not in the parts diagram. Can anyone identify this spring as supposed to be in the fork? i think i have it in the right place, it is a small spring that has a small end and a big end. i labled it in the pic below.

put a small dent in my lower fork tube right at the top where the dust seal fits. I took it apart and it is cracked as well. Has anyone had any luck welding them? The seal was leaking or i would have just left it alone.

you were right on, its a 22o hydra 2003 model. It looks brand new, not even a scratch on the skid plate. I got it for $150 us dollars.

i was browsing through craigslist and found this trials bike http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/bik/2263143449.html It is local to me and was wondering if anyone knew anything about these bikes. I was trying to find the model of it but cant tell by the pics and the owner is away for a couple of days.

does anyone know of a good alternative to use other than the gaerne boot paste on the oiled boots. I just got a new pair and forgot to get any gaerne paste. Could i use mink oil?

i also need a new front mudguard for my 04 2.9. broke mine today at both mounting screws. I am usa, does anyone happen to know the price of front mudguard?

yes they got quite a few dabs. I had 1 5 but that was because i was on a hill and a rock let loose and my bike and myself slid back a few feet. I think i got a total of 15 cleans. Nothing was dangerous but it was challenging for me. I think i ended up with a 54 total

rode my first event on saturday in newark ohio. Had a great time. I rode the novice class since i had only ridden the bike twice before going to the event.

the bolt is there, i checked it before i rode it. It is black so its not the factory one but it is there and it is an allen bolt. Must have put it in after the pic was taken.

I was at ryp today and asked ryan about that. He said to just watch the plastic cover and dont tighten it too much, that is what causes them to warp. I did go and pick up the 04 sherco today and we had to take it to ryan and have him do a couple of things. HE had it running perfect in no time at all. I was amazed at all of the parts he has in stock there and he was as nice as anyone could ever meet. so now i am the proud owner of a sherco! http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=4226...mp;l=ae3c6dd345

from all my searching, this is the best $2500 bike i have seen thats for sure. I am probably going to go tomorrow and get it unless something really big comes up./

here is the bike i am looking at to buy, i may be driving a few hours each way tomorrow...! http://www.rypusa.com/siteimages/usedbikes/davies_290_1.jpg http://www.rypusa.com/siteimages/usedbikes/davies_290_2.jpg http://www.rypusa.com/siteimages/usedbikes/davies_290_4.jpg

i spent alot of time last night reading about many different bikes. I currently ride an xr650r so i know a little about power because that thing is power monster. I was just looking at the larger bikes because i am 6 3 265 so i am definitely not on the small side. from what i have read, the shercos do require a little more maintenance on the bearings becuase of the lack of seals on them. I will keep reading and keep taking advise!!

i found another 2004 2.9 sherco that looks to be in excellent condition. HE is a somewhat local trials rider that this is his backup bike. can get it for $2500. it is basically stock but looks new. is there anything i should be wary of on this year of sherco?

i am just trying to find a decent bike at a good price. I dont want to buy a bike this year and then need a better bike by next year.

I have been to a few events and have a few friends that ride trials. I am now in the market for a bike. I dont have a large budget for this so i have been looking at some older bikes. a couple are the sherco 2.9 2004 and then a 2007 beta 270. Problem with the beta, the last time the guy had it out the water pump seal started leaking and ended up with antifreeze in the oil. He stopped riding it but he said the oil looked milky. This one seems to be a good price $2600 after he gets it fixed but it kind of scares me a little. The other bike i am looking at it is the 04 sherco "this bike held the Number 1 plate in Florida. It was ridden by a member of the Sherco World Trials Team. It was professionally maintained." is local and looks really clean but wants $2900 for it. Since i know very little about trials bikes, i thought i would come here for some help. Is there anything to look for on the shercos around the 2004 year that i should check out?