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Even "White Wonder"s have differences between them!
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This says the 51M is 305.8cc, but the Cota 349 owner's manual says it's a 350 ... which is right?
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Yes, just like it's easy to buy a nicely restored 350 Bultaco ... there's a reason!
I love the Cota, but there's no way I'd do an actual trial on it
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If you want to do it once, do it right!
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Magicals work exceptionally well, especially if you've still got the original springs in!
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You can get them re-chromed, which is worthwhile - with upgrades they're good forks
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Maybe so people don't use a drain bolt that's too long (?) On the 349 you can swap the standard plastic one with a ford oil drain bolt, which is a little harder wearing (I need to grind a little off it though, as it sits slightly proud of the bash plate)
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It'll be worth it, awesome bike when it's done
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They're good on trails as-is, 5th gear is a road gear and the steering angle, stability at moderate speed, etc, is all fine ... beyond that, you'd be trying to make it into something it's not, which never works very well - a better idea would be to get an old trail bike instead
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After 30 years of riding dirt and road, I was very happy to start on a 125 Gasgas. It could haul my 170lbs around no problem for technical stuff, and made learning a lot easier than on a larger bike - you're searching for traction, learning how to use momentum, etc, not blasting over a tabletop or dragging a knee!
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Maybe we just have the knack
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I just got Cherry brand off ebuy, I think you can get it at most cobblers and maybe even some supermarkets alongside the shoe polish
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A set of Magicals springs transforms the original TY175 forks, worth changing at the same time IMO
There's at least one top level twinshock rider successful on the 175 forks, so I'm not worried about a little flex
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I only start the 349 with my left leg, far easier than using your right. It lets you tilt the bike away from you a bit, so you're less likely to slip off (I can't do that easily when sat on the bike)
And yes, I'd never start that bike without decent boots on!!
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I hated my Formas when I got them, but TBH they've grown on me ... I wore them for a few trials and just suffered through it, then started giving them a lot of dubbin after every time they needed jet washing (I let them dry first).
I also glued tough leather patches on the wear points, and by the looks of things they're going to last a long time and stay comfy now
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In my experience, I just keep wearing and washing my stuff like usual and the stains go away in due course - repeated washing wears clothes out, so I don't do it if I can avoid it!
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As a solid member of the coming last club, I commend you for your efforts!
(I'm just too busy having fun at trials to be competitive )
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Given the amount of damage there, you really need to replace it otherwise you'll probably lose more inner tubes! Ask at your local club if anyone has a good second hand tyre kicking around, as having rounded knobbles doesn't affect beginner riding very much
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Next they'll be asking the deer not to make their own paths
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That's one of the reasons I'd love an electric bike, people in general will be more chilled when you're riding in a legally grey manner ... hopefully in the next 5 years or so I'll be able to get an off-the-shelf kit for the TY
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However there are lots of unpaved roads which are legal to ride on, as with green lanes here some of them have trials-y bits beside them which can be used for practice
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Breading? Well, Catalunya is the home of Pa amb Tomaquet ...
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Yup, I like watching a bit of indoor trials but it does all kinda meld into one after a while ... that was one area where Kick Start excelled, because they 'jazzed it up' a bit for TV
Variety or side-by-side competition does get regular people's attention better ... that's one area where I like watching a lot of classic trials on youtube, because of the variety of bikes and terrain (and beautiful views sometimes)
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Yeah, I was looking at the downhill MTB helmets too, the need for improved ventilation is why I've put it off. A proper trials designed full face would be great (when they come down to my price point, anyway, lol)
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