zippy

Welcome to Trials, you will have a great time riding. Most of us on here will be able to give tips on HOW TO face plant, butt plant, step off, etc...... How NOT TO do those things escapes the majority of us. (If you ain't crashing, you ain't learning)

Awesome???

Trials riders will ride anything they can! 40belowbiker, way cool, and thumbs up for towing the bike out there and giving that a go. Maybe you should have been consulted for this "article" http://wgasa.motatrials.com/component/content/article/8-fluffy-kittens/74-mud-snow-practice

That bike is a thing of beauty!!! Colder than a witches tit in a brass bra over this way

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No No No, Clean paintbrushes with Coca-Cola! Shine Chrome with Monster!

I had a 95 Fantic Section, I found out that you don't want a rock to touch anypart of the clutch cover..........

Jimmie, I have done the firewood thing for grandparents in the past. drop trees, cut and split (with an axe), even went to their house once a week to make sure the wood racks on the back porch were full so they didn't have to venture more than a few feet outside. So yep I know that firewood thing is a ton of work. We have gotten a fair amount of snow, I don't pay attention to number too much, about 12-18 inches the past few days depending on which report you like. Temps have been pretty low. Low of -12 F (-24C) last night and a high of +7 F (-14C) today. I think that is the coldest so far..........but that is relative when it has been below 0 F for multiple nights. I agree you must get trials obstacles out of at least 1 of every 3 trees you drop. our most recent aquisition. (Biffsgasgas is the awesome rider, I am the ever ready minder)

So many Teenagers around here drink the stuff...........I am still trying to figure out if they do it for the taste or the marketing.

While I do agree with dadof2 about the hydraulic press, which not only gives better control but also is easier on the operators body. I must also state that using the hammer just gives one such a satisfied feeling with each hit. (if you have access to the press use that, if not a hammer is a very crude but mostly effective way to flatten the sump guard)

I straightened the sump guard on my 2000 Sherco with a 3 pound sledge hammer and a couple large wood blocks. Set the guard on the wood blocks with the section to be straightened in between (like a bridge) and then take the hammer and beat it like it owes you money. Very theraputic for relieving anger and tension.

What did I do to my GasGas? Well, the last couple days I walked past it and lovingly squeezed the clutch lever just before firing up my snow thrower. Riding in the snow can be fun, but I don't like the cold and for some reason the driveway needs to be clear. So no riding for me and no wrenching on the bike...........for now. Too busy with "life".............I have been trying to convince the Wife and the boss that Trials IS Life. But they don't agree.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! We got snow for the new year............

But how tight did you tighten the Threaded pin? the nylock nut is just to lock the pivot bolt so it does not loosen. You should be able to wiggle the lever up and down just a wee little bit. Also, I would first adjust the lever position to fit the riders hand, (distance between grip and lever) After that, then adjust the pin in the lever that presses on the pin in the rubber boot that presses on the piston in the master cylinder. Again there should be a wee bit of a wiggle forward and back before the threaded pin touches the pin in the rubber boot. if the clutch pack went out of spec because of a fall then my clutch would need to be changed every event/practice.

But he would enjoy being sponsored...........So sponsors do send proposals his way

Shyted, If money be no object I would go for a brand new 2014 GasGas 300 race. I took a 2013 300 Raga for a spin and that bike was SWEET!!!! What I did to my GasGas........... As part of the little "Scavenger Hunt" that I am sending my kids on in order to find where their presents are hidden I used this clue "When riding Expert class this side of me will be seen...........A LOT" Yep, the next clue is taped to the bottom of the skidplate

Safety glasses are for two eyed sissies! Faster than a guy cutting a block of cheese after having his finger pulled.

OK now I will put in my actual opinion. I am a little different than most riders. (big shock, I know) When I concentrate really hard on the sections, or what is just in front of me, or try to "be in the now" I actually do worse. I start to get "super competative". and this has a detrimental affect on my riding. What I need to do is have fun! When I am having a really fun time/acting goofy and just being generally silly I ride better. For example if there is a 12 inch log in a wide open spot in a section, I will rev the hell out of the bike and dump the clutch and launch over the log. When I land on the other side, stop and balance and say "Whoa! that was a BIG one, glad I made it over that!" It's just the sillyness that helps me stay loose and relieve the stress of performing. Just what works for me.

Oh yes! that really helps me loosen up! :beer:

Sounds like a bearing "Kit" that has all the bits for multiple bikes. and some bits are not needed on some of the bikes listed.

We use a different phrase for when tackling scary obstacles/drop offs ........... "Holding Sphincter"

Find these guys lately??

Nope won't do bark busters. I crash too often where my hands go in odd directions or I go over the bars. Heard of too many broken wrists. I like my wrists.