try using some wet/dry a million something grit sandpaper on the disc, wetted with some WD-40 or similiar. then clean disc thouroughly with brake cleaner.
Unfortunately "Best" means something different to everyone.
Frandog1985,
Could you provide what aspects matter most to you?
Reliability
handling
power
balance
turning
dealer support
spare parts price
etc....
Every manufacturer has their own little things to keep an eye on. So ultimately you should try to get a ride on every bike you may have an interest in. Also remember engine size will make a bike handle/ride differently.
I am just thinking about all the wasted time over the last few days, you guys already could have delivered many supplies if they would have just handed them to the guys with bikes and helmets. The supply providers would just have to load back packs and point "Go that way".......................
I kick in a fluid motion, I either start the bike on the stand, or standing on the left peg (balance! yay!) or standing on left peg leaning against something.
This gets my body up higher and then I place foot on kickstart, slowly push down until it engages and then smooth, fluid, strong motion kick through. Usually starts by the 2nd kick from cold. 1st kick warm.
It replaces the stock rubber piece that goes from the carb to the airbox. I have one and it makes re-install of part 100% easier and more secure. (I have no affiliation with V-mar, I just like the products)
It comes with an O-ring to seal between the carb and the adapter, also comes with 3 set screws to hold it in place.
I think that Honda spends more on dinner for their dealers at a dealer meeting than the U.S. Trials importers spend on our sport in a year. Honda would probably spend more by accident than U.S. Trials importers do on purpose.
Having Trials bikes in mainstream bike shops would be a huge shot in the arm for our sport. I believe that would also improve the market for the existing Trials importers.
Honda offers promotional financing and regular business hours, among other things (you may have noticed that Trials bikes are getting expensive). Also not everyone is satisfied buying a new bike out of someones garage, or the pole barn behind their house, as is the case with many Trials dealers in the U.S.
I greatly appreciate those that have chosen to be Trials Bike dealers in the US and take the time and effort to order parts, bikes, supplies etc... and many of these dealers bring their stock with them to events in case there is a break down and the riders can still finish.
But.......there are major advantages to having an actual "Brick and Mortar" dealership. Parts on hand, regular business hours. Ability to take your buddy in to look at the bikes, more exposure to the masses when dealership is paired with other style of motorcycles, New to the sport people will think of them as "real" bikes because the business and support looks professional like the Motocross, Roadbike dealerships.
Down side of course would be prices going up to cover operating costs, Our dealers would have to be "full time" dealers and try to make a living from it instead of a side job/hobby.
The good and the bad from my opinion. With increased exposure and participation all of that may "shake out" in the end.
A lanyard wont work better in every situation with every bike, but more often than not its better.
Like Dabster says, a Lanyard is not the perfect solution for every situation. I am sure there are times it won't work and there are times it will be annoying as hell having it accidentally come off (flat out on the trail and wave hi to your friend..........oops bike shut off)
That was just the scenerios so far where I have personally seen it work.
Evertime I have seen it work is because the bike was not allowed to reach high revs.
here's the scenerio:
regular kill button:
Rider duffs it and falls off bike, the bike merrily goes about its way and falls over and revs to moon. Rider runs over and starts pushing button. no effect and bike siezes.
Lanyard:
Rider duffs it and falls off bike, the lanyard is pulled off the "kill button" and the bike shuts off and falls over. The bike does not have time to reach full revs.
lol yeah I just had to fit a new clutch cover and they don't come with a sight glass, figured it out in the end. Just pushes out (away from the engine)
WHAT??????
Any engine part of that size/material (case, clutch cover etc) are expensive as heck! and it doesn't come with a sight glass!? That's just aggrevating.
And as a general rule "clutch control" is HUGE for good riding. need to practice "slipping" the clutch. nice for slow riding up a hillside turning super tight. not an on/off switch.
Best thing you can do is get used to the bike and what it does when you give it certain inputs..............of course that comes with riding and practice.
I guess what I am saying is being on the bike eventually should come as natural to you as walking.
When doing the more advanced techniques there is no time to think "ok now I let out the clutch, give just a little throttle, and push down with my heals" It happens like this " Oh Crap!" wow I pulled it off! or That hurt!.
I think practicing the "flat ground" technical stuff before the big obstacle stuff has a lot of merit to be able to control the bike once on top of the obstacle. (I.E. get on top of the big tire, stop, balance, choose your landing spot, do slight wheelie off tire and land on rear wheel.)
Just my opinions and like they say Opinions are like A**holes.........everbody has one.
Bbc Article Gets It Wrong
in General Trials Talk
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Too bad they didn't update the audio. When I watched it the audio still clearly states "trials"