I have said before that if the rider at the WTC level does not know where his own rear tire is than he has no business riding at that level.
Good things minders do:
Fix bikes------The rider is just that the rider, all other motor sports have the "pilot" and mechanics.
carry fluids----The rider gets thirsty, sounds good to me.
Keeps the riders' spirits up-------This is what coaches do in other sports.
They probably do alot of other good things. But the gardening, blocking view of observer etc. is just poor sportmanship. Especially when the observers are volunteers.
OK keep the minder but "Only rider is allowed in the section" As for severity of sections: lower the severity or have designated "catchers"
Maybe we should concentrate on the observers and giving them a better incentive than being able to see world level riders and their minders try to "cheat" their way through a section.
My 2000 has the same problem, the rear fender has been trimmed and the mounting screw for the fender and bottom of gas tank starts at an angle, I also had to drill a hole just above the stock hole for the top mounting screw, it ended up being a slotted hole but works well enough.
I always blamed the poor fit on the fact that the previous owner had a big crash and broke the frame piece that comes off the shock mount and the 2 rear holes for the fender attach. This was welded back in place and I assumed it was just a little off.
I run 93 octane pump gas, not sure what previous owner ran.
I need to rebuild my AJP front brake master cylinder before sunday morning. It is on a 2000 sherco 2.9. The master is the "new style" with the fluid exit at the bottom rear of the master (toward rider). I can definately get a kit for the "old style".
Will the kit for the "old style" fit in the "new style" master? What are the differences?
I thought that I had heard that later models were geared higher. That would take some getting used to for me, the 2000 2.9's first gear is like a tractor.
I do think that 1st gear is underestimated in what can be done in it, but I have heard a couple people mention that if they wind out first gear and get in a little goofy situation and need a little more out of the bike that first gear don't have anymore to give. That could very well be true or maybe that comes down to technique and riding style. Not sure.
It all comes around to benefit our small sport and hopefully offer growth, leadership, and a few riders of World Class level to be proud of !
Hey don't we have some guy named Patrick Smage that fits the last part of that statement? I looked at the results from the France world round and the overall standings and saw that Patrick is holding 5th place for the season. That is awesome to have someone from the US in the World Trials Championship, but the really cool part is I can say "I watched that guy ride at a TI event in Ohio once!"
As far as preregistering a month in advance, the fees, and safety requirements (man and machine), it all boils down to all those requirements are clearly posted at the NATC site and if you wanna play (ride) you gotta follow da' rules.
True, this is my first national attempt also, but the NATC is around to organize national events not hold your hand and make sure your boss let's you go out and play.
There was a reference to Lane earlier in the thread, you could always make the same choice he made and work and ride those same 2 days. If you do that then you could boast about how great you are and that there are only 2 people in the US that did this magnificent feat of working and riding the national at the same time.
Just my 2 cents worth (but most people would say I owe them 2 cents just for wasting their time.)
I also have entered my first national, (Ohio) not sure how busy work will be but the group I work with are very good about covering for each other if someone in the group has plans. (not everyone has that benefit).
But, I am very excited about going.
I believe there is a procedure for entry fee refund. If I remember correctly that if you registered befor the "late date" you will get a full refund for the rider, the minder fee I think is non-refundable. If I am wrong I am sure someone more experienced in the nationals would have the correct information.
This is a bit of an upopular view but first gear is very useful in tight situations, I find that you have to be perfect with the clutch using 2nd, but 1st will just pull you along. But I am a little weird anyways I mostly use first on flat ground, and second on the hills. If a large obstacle (3ft or so) on flat then I will use second. I am just now starting to use third on the hills. But then again I ride like crap and I am constantly shifting in the section. What is the gearing difference from a 2000 and 02, 04, and 07?
With gas prices on the rise here in the US, I have considered outfitting my little 250 ninja with a trailer hitch. 55MPG right now, with a trailer I should still get well over 40MPG
This thread and forum is in my opinion conclusive proof that observed trials is exceedingly more popular in Europe than in the States. Here is my reasoning:
Theives in Europe actually know what a trials bike is and therefore steal it (nick it).
Theives in the States stand there for 20 mins looking at said trials machine trying to figure out if it is worth stealing a bike that is being repaired. (Hey man, the seats gone. yea man this bike must be broke, the guy must be rebuilding it. besides what the heck is a _________ (insert manufacturer of choice) **** it let's get the Harley down the block.)
All joking aside it does sound as though there is a rash of bike theft over there that we don't see in the States. Not sure if this is the same for all motorcycle disciplines or just trials bikes.
Besides the Missus would never let me put a bike in the house, I even told her that it makes great decoration.
You are always welcome to camp out here. I don't know if the missus will make lasagna again but I could always give it a go. I got the grill all warmed up.
I have a 2000 Sherco 2.9 with Paoli forks. I am changing fork seals, while doing the left fork (this one has the brake caliper mounted to it.) I noticed that the rod that goes up and down in the fork is loose. I turned the fork tube upside down and the rod came falling out. There are 2 plastic (possible teflon) collar-type things inside the fork tube. The rod has a collar at the top. is this rod collar supposed to be between the 2 plastic collars or is this normal. One other thing if the spring is reinstalled the rod pushes directly against the spring and everything stays together, also the rod has some scratches on it.
One Minder, Intercomm Etc.! How About No Minder?
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OK on the surface I like the idea of "no minder".
I have said before that if the rider at the WTC level does not know where his own rear tire is than he has no business riding at that level.
Good things minders do:
Fix bikes------The rider is just that the rider, all other motor sports have the "pilot" and mechanics.
carry fluids----The rider gets thirsty, sounds good to me.
Keeps the riders' spirits up-------This is what coaches do in other sports.
They probably do alot of other good things. But the gardening, blocking view of observer etc. is just poor sportmanship. Especially when the observers are volunteers.
OK keep the minder but "Only rider is allowed in the section" As for severity of sections: lower the severity or have designated "catchers"
Maybe we should concentrate on the observers and giving them a better incentive than being able to see world level riders and their minders try to "cheat" their way through a section.
Just my 2 cents.