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OK in the ever changing world of Zippy wants something but then reality kicks in. I have decided to take apart current caliper again clean everything, pistons, pads, pad holding pins, clean disk, reassemble with new O-ring and bleed very well. Also will replace brake line, the way that it acts I keep thinking that there is a weak spot in the line that is bulging out when more pressure is applied. If this does not work then back to the drawing board. Thank you all for your help, learned a bit, went a little looney (was already mostly there anyways)

TIP #1 : Don't crash! #1a: If one does find themselves in the position of said crash, one must surely do so with much flair and style. I agree technique, training, getting past injury, and health could all be one forum.

Agreed that we have freedom of speech, but if we do not have to back up our "unpopular" ideas with facts, then explain to me why there are so many court cases that involve "so and so said this about me in the press" and the "so and so" guy has no proof of their accusations and ends up paying money to the "me" person. I like having freedom of speech, I like their being different viewpoints, no body says we have to agree. But I also believe that if you say something it is your responsibility to have the balls to back it up!!! If you truly believe it than be able to back it up and have just cause or facts to support it. One more thing that I just thought of: Lane is such a powerful being that just the mention of his name has produced a political and idealogical discussion of great magnitude. He should be so proud. (read: without even posting Lane is able to rile up alot of people)

We did have an indoor national this year. Just one though. Thanks for the kind words about our team's performance.

I am not sure which has me dismayed the most: The fact that there is a tred (haha tribute) about Lane, and rather lengthy I may add. Or the fact that I am actually reading and posting in it. OK the Dude is banned, he breached forum rules therefore banned. Let him go, it is not worth worrying about. But I'll wager if he still lurks these forums and reads them that he is having a good chuckle about the fact that we all is still talking about him. I gotta say my opinion is that "high traffic does not always equal quality content".

UMMMM! THE U.S. !!!!!! yep that's who. wait a minute are we even attending the indoor? is it a totally different invitation system for th indoor than the outdoor? Say what you like and I know there are much better riders out there but I am very pleased with how the U.S. finished in this years outdoor. OH and the previous questions are serious, if anyone has the answers please share.

That Montesa is now refered to as "Nibbler" I still think we should get a graphic of Nibbler from Futurama and put it on for him. Wonder if he would appreciate that. OK back to disc stuff. Now that has me confused. (easy enough to do) If I remove my 2 piston caliper and put on a 4 piston caliper this would increase area. according to the article I also need to increase force in order to keep the pressure the same in order to increase friction. Does this mean my current master cylinder is not sufficient in force to create an increase in friction. Or and this is a popular thought with those that know me: I ain't got a clue about anything and should just shut up stop trying to understand it and just put on the 4 piston caliper, new brake line and go riding.

OK I gonna stick my neck out on this one, (remember I am from the States and may not be familiar with other cultures) What is wrong with stopping and balancing? Why is that so bad? Isn't Observed Trials main concern is control of the motorcyle? What better control can one have than to stop, balance and make the motorcycle do exactly what you want? Now Don't get all upset and traditional on me. Personally I believe that being able to pick your line and be able to execute that line smoothly without stopping is a great skill and control of the machine, But on the reverse being able to stop, hop the tires sideways and bounce around like a pogo stick is also great skill and control of the machine. I am not trying to push one "style" of riding over the other, I just want to know what is so evil about stopping that it must be penalized. On a side note: here is food for thought. Stopping is allowed as balance is control, but if one stops and places a foot on the ground it is a 5. Reason: your leg is now just a kickstand and the only control you have of the machine is keeping it vertical which can be accomplished with the afformentioned kickstand.

OH that, yep did that already, Twice. The first time I was running around the back yard with the front brake dragging for a bit and wanted to know if the disk got hot yet, all I did was swipe my finger across the disk. Did not grab or hold the finger on it just swiped. Yep it was HOT!!!!!! finger quit being sore a day or two later. I am such a doofus sometimes.

copemech Posted Yesterday, 06:46 PM Zipper, You need to shock it. Hey don't just give half the info.. 110 V? 220 V? 440 V? Single phase? Three phase? Which one?

OK maybe I should have explained this first off, BIFF, I have an alergy to my footpegs OK, I am looking into medication for this, I think a beer a lap has been suggested. As far as the attraction to trees, ground, mud, and rocks.....what can I say nature just loves me. as far as my front brake goes, I am looking for better braking performance. I have done the following to the brake: new pads took apart caliper and pistons cleaned everything bled brakes well rebuilt master cylinder My problem is that I pull in front brake lever and get pressure on disk, and it is progressive to a point. pull lever = more pressure but at about half way pull lever more = same pressure and it is just not enough. Biff has ridden my bike and he can back me up on the performance of my front brake. On the flip side Biff's bike I can use 1 finger going down hill and stop on a dime, my bike 2 fingers and sqeeze hell out of it and still bypass the stupid marker on the tree that I am supposed to turn around and collect my 5 (again) I have decided to do the following: buy a 4-piston caliper (more disk area being squeezed and more pressure?) buy new brake line (possible weak spot in old one)

I am thinking of going with a new 4-piston caliper. More oomph! me thinks. and keeping the old disc. Thanks for all the replies.

Since I am not using this bike and tire in trials comps. I have decided that 25 psi and a rim lock seem to hold the tire to the rim well enough for my uses. Basically put put around yard and maybe some trail rides (slowish)

I had at one time seen a web site that explained in great detail how to drill holes in the brake discs for a 2000 Sherco. After much google searching I am unable to find it. I think it may have been an Australian site. If anyone knows the site I am looking for any info would be greatly appreciated.

You should receive your order in a few days, we had a little trouble filling the order at first due to the large volume that you ordered. I hope the ouchy is not near the area where you wear the split crotch panties, that could be right tender thar.

duct tape, bailing twine, electrical tape, and zip ties. and 1 BFH Seriously many wrenches, sockets, pliers, allen wrenches, valve stem core remover, and the above already mentioned. I don't have a trials specific toolbox so I take my all purpose everything tool box, either I am getting older or the darn thing is getting heavier. Hey cope don't pick on us late maintenence guys, Just this season I have rebuilt my front brake master and changed handlebars just before the start of a trial. Two seperate events. Maybe I will change rings at the first event of next season.

What's your buddies' E-mail? can we get a video of said kicking? I have not been to the location that the event is being held this time, but Biff never lies. (MORE GAS ZIPPY!) So should be a great event. unfortunately you would have to bring your own umbrella girls.

I find it much easier to get the tire on the rim, then climb in truck take rim and tire to bike shop, couple bucks and bike shop owner saying a few choice words later, and I go home put whole thing back on bike. Biggest problem is while the owner is seating the tire I spend time picking up a few essential items, oil, chain lube, boots, helmet, etc. etc...

I think Right said Fred had a song about this guy. "I'm too sexy"

Read the original post again. Notice the part about "this is not just about observing at world round level but includes ALL levels of competition." The rules I posted are only a couple out of our rule book it would be silly to post the entire contents, but in response we are allowed to stop with the engine running (and a foot on the ground for a score of 1 dab). Forward motion must be maintained only if engine has stalled. It is up to the observer as to what they would consider stopping. I.E. 1 second pause or more etc... again I was only showing that rules are different everywhere you go. Know what rules you are riding under. I.E. stop or no stop

aaaahhhh rules are different depending on location, country, state, city, etc.... I believe that any observer should be given a rule book for the event and or club that they are observing for. That way they have access to documented rules. Of course there is always times where intrepretation will come into play. A rule book should also be available for all riders in the trial to have access to in order to check rules. Possibly a couple copies at the sign up table. And like it or not the observer has the final say. But in general the benefit of the doubt usually goes to the rider. on the topic of sumped out on a rock: Excerpt from the 2007 MOTA trials handbook "Stalled engine: a stalled engine in a section shall not be considered a failure as long as the rider remains in balance or the bike maintains forward motion. Restarting the engine while stopped with support other than the tires shall be scored a failure. A rider may use a hand to reposition the kick-starter as long as balance is maintained." "Pushing the bike out of the section, as long as both feet are not on the same side of center of the motorcycle and forward motion is maintained, shall be scored according to the number of dabs taken." Max number of penalty points for dabs are 3. So using these two rules in the case of sumped out on a rock and stalling. If rider stops and restarts bike it is a 5. He is being supported by the skid plate on the rock not just the tires. If rider stalls and pushes bike off rock maintaining forward motion and proceeds to push bike out of the section maintaining forward motion and obeying all markers for his class he will receive a 3. I am not voicing an opinion on these rules just posting them to show that there are differences depending on location and club. All riders and observers need to know what rules the trial is operating under. That is what makes the event fair and an even test of all riders involved.

Thanks for the replies, sounds like I will have to break down and actually purchase (man that hurts to say) a new proper tubless tire that will bead out on my rim. I gotta get a bigger air compresser, and if I don't try it at home that only leaves out in public where I would look really stupid in front of people, I like to save that for when I ride a trials.

First the big debate was "stop or no stop", and hopping is evil. Now we have moved on to "toes or no toes" as many have already said if he scored all the same and did not misinterpret the rules as written then he was fair. I had a similiar decision by an observer, I was stuck on a rock, and I will admit to using my toes of both feet, while the arch of my feet were still on the pegs, to leverage myself forward enough to get the rest of the way over the rock. I was given a 2, can't remember if I put my foot down again somewhere else or not. But I believe he scored all riders the same, harsh but fair. And I thanked him at the end of the day for volunteering to stand in the woods all day and watch me make a fool of myself.

I did fill it out, I did mail it, only problem it is late. I mailed it today. Hope it not too late, but on a happy note I really enjoyed the Ohio rounds that I rode. First time ever riding a national and thouroughly ejoyed myself.