Thanks for the replys, I have strengthened up the mudguard on one of my bikes (01 gas gas 280) and I will test it out this week end to see if fiberglassing is a good idea, I will post up pics and let you all know what happens
Thanks guys, I will check what pads I have on, and then try the water trick as well to see if it orks as good as you say it does! is it the brake pad that I put the water on? or the disk as well?..........
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Does anybody else have problems with their back mudguard getting broken? I am new to trials (4 months) and while just driving around on the hills and off roading was fine, but now I have started practicing wheelies I have broken lots of rear mudguards, and not due to flipping the bike eather but by sitting on the bike while trying to wheelie, theres lots of youtube videos of guys wheeling while sitting down and when I tryed this I kept sliding off the back mudguard and then bending it! whats the best way in finding grip in this position?
anyway I think I am going to strengthen up a back mudguard by fiberglassing the inside of it! has anyone else ever done this?
I have taken the gas gas engine out and started to strip it down, I got held up due to waiting for a flywheel puller to come, my plan is to inspect the gears just incase theres any damage on that side.
Does anyone know how to tell what year a sherco bike is? and what cc as well, this came up in a conversation with a mate the last day and it got me thinking.....
Thanks guys for your help and input, its much appreciated, After reading your comments I would say your right about that hub bearing causing the damage, and the reason I didnt cop this was because I was looking at the manual that I had (same as Lineaway posted up page 60) This is a pitty as I have gone a little bit father with my inspection! wish I waited now! but maybe after something like that its better to inspect the lot and make sure the gear set is not damaged as well, I wonder why that bearning is not on the manual? does anyone know the part no.?
recently a buddy of mine took my gas gas 280 txt pro out for a warm up spin, when he came back the bike was stuck in second or frist gear ( i cant remember) and the gear peddle was at the 11 o clock position rather than the normal 9 o clock position, we couldnt change up nor down!, on inspection we removed the clutch cover and found a mangled up "shift shaft return spring" and a bit of metal filings as well, also the inside of the clutch cover was damaged where the clutch release arm was rubbing up against it, I think that bit was due to not having the clutch hub bolt in it! anyway I though this would be an eazy fix! but the other day I was practicing balance on an other bike in the shed when I knocked over the gas gas and it slid down on it side with no damage to it! but when I picked it up and put it back on its side I seen some bearing needles laying on the casing below where the clutch fits..... and not just that but to make things even worse theres two different sizes of needdles in it! I am thinking that when the bike was on its side these needles rollers fell out from the crank case? ....... I am wondering should I say "can anyone help" or is this just a aother gas gas horror story!.... anyway I am thinking it could be some bearing off the gear set? it might also be the crank shaft bearing or the kick shaft bearing as well? But it is not the clutch end plate bearing..... I think I need to strip the lot down to see! grrrrr I would say thats a pain in the rear!
Ok thanks guys for your input, I will try and clean them frist before I dive right in and replace them, I have just ordered one of them seal mates on ebay, seems a hand thing to have in the tool box! I will let you all know how it goes
I'm hoping you're OK now, and ready to get back & ride, Westygas270?
Jimmie
I have something like that made by UFO but its the same as what the other guys are saying, too big and bulky and uncomfortable to wear, but it does off great protection!!!
Is replacing the seals on the forks an easy job? The other day I noticed on my 08' sherco that one of the forks was leaking oil, so I think I am going to have a go at doing it myself, has anyone else done this and if so have you any pointers for me? any info would be much appreciated.
I am new to this this forum and was wondering how to use it, is there a place where you can see your postings? or do you just have to search for them...... also when someone comments or replys to your post do you get notified?
That sounds like a bad fall from your bike!.......... Did you buy the pro shrit it yet? and if so have you tryed it?, I am looking to buy the very same thing as it seems the best, its also expensive too but then again you cant put a price on youself, Its funny tho everybody seems to think trials is safe...... my frist fall a few months ago had me done in my two wrists, sholder and two ankles and i was wearing a pair of motocross boots! so now I am getting the full protection gear, the forcefield armor shorts is a must as well! as I fell backwards off my bike another time while on a hill and landed on my hip on a rock! typical lol.
I personally use Primus 1L fuel bottles they seem to do the trick, but if you search on the internet theres lots of different options available like a rucksack with built in bladder tank! or bolt on fuel cells "http://www.adventureparts.co.uk/Adventure-Chassis-BLACK-2-x-1-LitreTanks" or depending on the make of trials bike you can buy another tank that has a larger capacity! but most of these are expensive, thats why I would recommend the primus fuel bottles they cost about 12euro per bottle and work great!
I was wondering could anybody give me advise on setting up the front brakes on a 2008 Sherco 250 trials bike, I am new to the trials scene (3 months) and having trouble with the front brakes, the problem I have now is that the front brake leaver is too tight to pull-in and this makes it hard to control with one finger, I have bled the brakes but then the leaver goes way to tight! this would be ok for a road bike but not on my trials bike, any help will be greatly appreciated........
Rear Mudguard Keeps Breaking
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Thanks for the replys, I have strengthened up the mudguard on one of my bikes (01 gas gas 280) and I will test it out this week end to see if fiberglassing is a good idea, I will post up pics and let you all know what happens