crazybond700

I think its to prevent fibration and so noice. Its not necessary in my opinion.

Actually a loose cam chain tensioner might cause some extra holes in your engine = 2 stroke

Any followers here?

He should whatch the video on trottle control, if he learns that he might be able to win some local competions I figure.

Homologation means that its alowed on the road right? So it should have a numberplate holder, flashlights, front light/rearlight+brake etc,

Are there even 2015 models? I dont know the collor so cant help you with that, you might go to a paintshop and ask them to ''scan'' the collor? (or go for 2016 white)

From like before 1995 or a bit earlier even: Suspension is 1000x better, Weight lower, Power Better tyres? Clutcher are more usable Good liquid cooling with fan Excelent brakes From around 2000ish: Reliability less Less weight Engine much more powerfull, and other character. Cluch very precise, but also easily affected and wrong easier to stall the bike I think, as a GG owner, the PRO model (2002) was quite revolutionairy, and is comparable to other makes right now. Gas gas engines nowadays are bassically the same with some minor changes, it still works competitive. The models before from 1996/1997 and especially the editions from 2000/2001 where very reliable and great bikes for novice riders up to experts.

Seems like they have a new owner ''Good news for all trial riders - Marzocchi has new owners and the company will survive! The Italian bankruptcy commission has found a buyer (VRM company). Good news especially for the 70 employees who will all return to their jobs.''

Guys your right, my emphasise was on the ''if its dirty'' part. Boiling fuel is/was quite a big problem in the dakar, so that could also explain it. But I would say you have more problems on idle speeds than on highspeeds, on high speeds you will loose a lot of heat just by the airflow. On slow speed the head will warm the tank.

Derbi is/was quite a big brand in mopeds, but it was sold to piaggio. Is the ''new'' bike the piaggio derbi or a sepperate attemt?

In the car industry its a bit different. There are a lot of companies that own stock, not perse the factory (only). The suppliers of saab are probably also not bust, and lots of parts are also used by other brands. There are companies specialised in providing parts only. I think companies do have some rules about how long parts for old models need to be available, and this also helps marketing the sales of second hands cars which is important for a brand. However once a company has seen all its money go up into smoke, who is going to pay for the parts... Maybe a currator sells als the stock still available to a company like I mentioned above, until stock runs out. For a part this also accounds for trial bikes, some parts will still be available like brakes etc. Also some companies have stock of parts, but they will run out much faster because of the smaller amount of bikes, and so stock.

They would probably have been bust without the merge... It would be good for the trial world to have some competition, but too many brands is just an overkill, and if they need to stay alive by trials only, good luck!

There are some riding here, but I think they all ride for the importer of those bikes, so might be a bit biased. I must say they look good (but so do all other bikes )

Its way easier with engine on, standing still is also easier with the engine on and clutch near grip point. Try a small slope or hill and start practising. But it sounds like you already are able to do it, and just need practise more and more until it becomes more natural and less energy absorbing.

Make sure you have the right dot version, or if its a mineral oil version use mineral oil! (for the clutch that is)

We tried some ice fun with a Honda Trail CT90 (briliant little bike btw). By using old tyres with screws in them from the inside. Some old inner tubes cut in half to go over the screws, and just a tube in it. Gave good grip and massive amount of fun! And a picture of a dutch guy who went to canada and rides on ice over there

Almost all motorcycles state that you must not screw it in, but that was not my point. You can even measure it with a ruler if you want (ok, you need a tiny one), but the conclusion is far more important. Normally reading a dipstick, the oil should be between two marks, min and max, and measured by a certain way (which you descripe above). The important thing is to have the right amount of oil in, and if you can measure that with your tongue is good aswel

Well, put their name on it then. (just like jitsie and others)

I dont see a post which states that the total bike is crap, the frame is. Have seen more good used bikes with cracks in the frame, repair and it will be usable for years by a novice rider

It does not matter really how you do it, but what conclusion you conclude from it. Without the dipstick screwed in, and to the full mark, makes it too full. It should be around the middle. With it screwed in, the full mark will result in half of the dipstick unscrewed.

I dont have any problems with the system. Only on one bike it came loose once (2001 edition). With experience of over 30 bikes. What could be a possibility is make a bushing with a thread to go into the frame and a thicker part with the thickness of the inside of the pedal. And on the otherside thread aswell, with 2 nuts and a shim, one nut to set the pedal play, and one to lock. But you would need really think nuts (hihi) to make that fit. I made a beautifull sketch for you, lol

If there is room enough and you can not see it there is no problem. KTM also has/had problems with fueltanks e.g. in their 690's a kind of sludge was coming from the inside of the tank or hoses which blocked the fuel filter and pump. It gets more and more difficult for producent to make something. Maybe stick to aloy tanks...

Jitsie makes some plastics, dont know about beta. FOr GG they have/had fenders without decals in black (and maybe more colors). I checked is Gas Gas only. Hebo used to make plastics also for the old Gas Gas bikes (they were the supplier). I agree with above, the market is way to small compared to MX bikes.

Bit long video, but awesome view!

It depends on what type of back garden you have. It the netherlands a bike like that, like the free ride, explorer etc is really not usable. People will get a real enduro bike or a real trials bikes. In other countries I can imagine wanting a ''hybrid'' form. An e.g the Dutch police force uses Alps to train motorcycle cops because well those bikes are way lighter to pick up than a big bmw or honda!