Bilks, I like that picture. Only on a gas gas is it normal wear and tear to break gears.
It would seem as though GasGas PRO kickstarting gears have some issues.
Proper starting technique will generally alleviate the problem.
Do not "stab" at the kickstart.
Take up the slack in the kicker slowly with your foot and then use a firm, swift downward kick.
Some do not recommend this: My kicker has been moved forward one spline on the shaft. This allows just a little more spin for easier starting. I am the second owner and the first owner had done this starting when new in 2003. No problems as of yet to be attributed to moving the kicker forward.
Dont forget! When checking out the sections... if the turns are mainly left handed put ya penis to left side of pants zip and vice versa! That, in conjunction with the tongue position can easily save a dab or two!
Keep an eye out... you'll see many guys making an adjustment just before they hit the section!
Mags
Only watch for the purposes of learning proper technique........
Yes!!!! The Trials Face!!!! I think a documentary is needed to fill that particular void!
Jimmie
After many adjustments the "Trials Face" will be made, followed by a nap.
Just don't get caught staring you may not be asked back... If you can't make up your mind and switch back and forth more than 3 times it is considered playing with yourself.
Of course adjusting you penis while footing is a 5 - like I mentioned before it is good to check the rules. To be truthful they don't mention your penis but you do have to keep your hands on your handlebars while footing according to the AMA anyways. I heard of a guy getting a 5 for quickly adjusting his glasses with a foot down.
Some of us have smaller equipment than others.....Observer may not even notice if it being adjusted.
zippy, thanks for letting me know, no issues if its non commercial use. it does get me thinking i should probably pop a small copyright and url on stuff just in case someone does try to cash in on something though. great site btw.... i was just thinking i might have to borrow your sig line for a video?.... To be a MotoTrials rider it takes focus and OH LOOK A SQUIRREL!
Thanks, definitely no commercial use.............could use a sponsor though, shift levers keep breaking for some reason.
Thanks about the site, I have been super busy in personal life and not had time to keep it up to date properly. Hopefully that will change soon.
Borrow the sig line, put your own spin on it, enjoy it.
On the topic of confidence: As you mentioned, It really does help to have a good friend as a spotter.
1. They will be more willing to risk life and limb to save your bike than somebody that barely knows you
2. They will give you the appropriate harassment to get you to do the obstacle.
Last event there was a 4 foot tall splatter stump with a small rock for the kicker placed 3 feet away, I was concerned if I would make it. Just having Biffsgasgas standing next to the stump, ready to catch my bike (Old B.A.G.G.) was a big confidence booster. I made the stump all 5 loops.
I think trials is a spectator sport , but it's a dying one. Trials is like a teenager growing up with no boundaries in life. It's done what its wanted all these years with no supervision .It's been hitting the booze hard and smoking .
Don't be taking away the booze and smoking..............we will lose the rest of the riders, observers and spectators.
Depends on the year, you would have to consult with your local dealer to make sure you get the correct parts for your particular machine. It is possible that there are different sizes of power band that may fit earlier Montesa's. I believe those to be a pale red.
He doesn't seem to concerned about what shape he's in (basically, "round" is his shape, much like myself), and looks like he could survive most anything short of an atomic blast.....
Jimmie
I give you the following hypothetical scenario:
Who would win in a fight to the death...........Michelin Man or........
"If we had a decent pair of gonads, we would try this sh** on the dirt bikes right away"
"If we manage to grow a pair..........."
Thought you guys were doing pretty good myself, but then again I don't ride anything but a trials bike.
Trials is the only sport I know of that the average participant does not try to make themselves sound like the greatest at their sport. I like that, keeps things in focus.
I am 41, been riding for more than 10 years this time around (rode from age 6 to about 16 and got out for a bit).
I usually try to practice a bit of everything, but what I tend to do is find a new obstacle and ride it with plenty of run up and run out. Then after that is comfortable I will start closing up my approach (run up) and my exit (run out). Or I will put in a tight turn before or after the obstacle. Or I will string a couple of obstacles together, etc.... you get the idea.
But most important I try to ride with friends because that is the most fun!
Growing up I used the brakes on a motorcycle before having a bicycle with hand brakes. So I was used to the front brake on the right. All my bicycles have been/are set up that way.
For some reason I don't have a problem switching between left hand for clutch and left hand for rear brake, but I have extreme difficulty with switching right hand for front brake and right hand for rear brake.
This may be a bit extreme, but have you considered swapping the hoses for front brake and clutch on the motorcycle? This would place the front brake to the hand you are used to.
I worked the night shift for many years until my kids were old enough to be home for a few hours on their own. That way there was always one of us home with the kids.
Check out the foot pegs - There are teeth in the usual places but there are also teeth on the front portion of the hinge area at the foot peg bracket. Interesting. I had heard complaints about the bracket "feeling" weird under foot and the foot sliding a bit because of that. Maybe the new footpeg design will get rid of that.
I think a documentary is needed to fill that particular void!
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It would seem as though GasGas PRO kickstarting gears have some issues.
Proper starting technique will generally alleviate the problem.
Do not "stab" at the kickstart.
Take up the slack in the kicker slowly with your foot and then use a firm, swift downward kick.
Some do not recommend this: My kicker has been moved forward one spline on the shaft. This allows just a little more spin for easier starting. I am the second owner and the first owner had done this starting when new in 2003. No problems as of yet to be attributed to moving the kicker forward.