Thanks for the welcome chaps. I started on a 1973 montesa cota 247 when I was 14 in 1995, quickly got shot of that onto a very modern Beta TR34. Then a 1994 Techno and 2 x 1996 Technos. From the small go I've had on the late 2000 bikes they seem epic. Can't wait to fire it up a few hills!
Fantic Section - kickstart was on backwards wasn't it?!?!
Yep, at least it was on the correct side unlike Beta's
My foot slipped off that silly Forward kick Fantic more times than I want to count. I really knew it when the kicker embeded itself in my calf muscle. OUCH!! bruised of course, finished riding of course, whined and cried to wifey for some sympathy at home of course...................................... She shook her head and called me "stupid man" and walked away.........of course
Zippy, The rear brake is as important as the clutch, Obviously modern bikes make it easy, everytime the wheel lands the brake is on, just letting the rear brake off when flicking the clutch!! Now get on and practise mate
-Jason Finn
Practice?????? What is this practice you speak of?
I wasn't exactly sure about the rear brake.... figured I would get corrected if I was a bit off on that.
Over the 7 or 8 years I owned that Sherco 2.9 I got REAL familiar with the insides of the motor.........................................Sometimes it was something I did that caused me to need to split the cases and fix it other times was just normal wear and tear.
I also wonder if the kickstart is partially engaging going on the video.
The 2000 2.9 I used to own had that problem. There is a small replaceable metal piece that separates the kickstart gears when not in use. this piece wore too thin and did not separate the gears completely. Piece 5.15. it can be accessed by taking clutch cover off............too bad coolent will need to be emptied to do it.
If you plan to remove the swing arm don't forget to loosen the pinch bolts where the swing arm axle passes through the motor.
All in all a pretty straight forward job.
I just did mine (2003) recently. Also some riders "flip around" the "triangle" piece under there so that the bolt that threads into it will rotate to tighten on the down stroke of the suspension. Some have had this bolt loosen periodically and it hits frame, etc. when it works its way out. The "triangle" is "reversable" so to speak.
(man that last paragraph is about as clear as mud )
Welcome to the sport..... I love my 2003 GasGas 300 pro
These modern bikes are wonderful, in my youngster days I was on TYs (80 and a 175) got out of trials in my teens. jump ahead many years got back into it on an 86 TLR 200 Reflex, couple years went to a 95 Fantic Section (HUGE difference) later got into bikes from the 2000's and another HUGE jump ahead.
Good luck with that, I cant help thinking their standard not be good enough, here's hoping Im wrong. But before anyone gets the wrong idea its the level of competition we have here in europe and the european championships that give the eurosfrom a very young age head start.
Sure complain that we need more riders in the WTC, but then try to discourage anyone that is not from Europe from attempting the series.
How about waiting to critique their performance after they have had a chance to perform.
Bou won't be #1 forever, Raga, Fuji, Caby, Fejardo won't be able to ride forever.....................We need some of these "younger" riders to give it a go, From whatever countries they come from.
I am sorry that the bike is lonely and in need of a date. I would have been interested in my younger days, but alas i am a happily married man, (at least that is what she tells me)
I did do some Google searching and I was unable to find anything to help determine the year. sorry about that
I am not sure about the particulars for that machine, mix ratio, gearbox oil etc..... Somebody on here will be able to help you with that. May want to post your questions on the machine in the Fantic specific forum or Twinshock forum.
I was at an event and there was a nice young lad about 13 yrs old riding a 125cc in the same class as me. I watched him basically walk that 125cc up a rather steep tall hill. I thought "well, I should be able to get up there, I am 3 times older and I have a 270cc!" As it turns out I could make it 7/8 of the way up the hill......and all the way back down.
lesson learned, That kid is an excellent rider, and a pleasure to talk with also. so to the young man.
Good luck to him and may he go far in the sport.
(it takes a special type of person to be able to accept being beaten by a youngster and be able to congratulate them and actually mean it)
For North America, road legal trial bikes with tank and seats(kits) will X 4 their sales. I know this for a fact. That will put a lot of riders on trials bikes as it did in the 70's. With enduro riders now Xtraining to trials the stage is set. cheers.
There only 2,500,000 views on this video. Manufacturers, take advantage of this!!! This is a trials revolution now entering the massive enduro world.
The following is my opinion as it relates to Trials in USA
This is actually part of the problem not the solution for Trials. Riders of other motorsports (IE enduro, motox, woods, GNCC etc.) do recognize the skills that trials provides but they only see it as a way of adding skill to their current chosen sport. They do not see it as another serious option of competition. So these other riders will considering buying used bikes and just put around the yard or go "play" at the local riding area, and no interest in entering events. So maybe there are some indirect new bike sales, (guy sells old bike and buys new or newer bike and so on) but the sport of trials will not grow because we do not get new competitors from this type of "cross training".
Thanks Zippy, like I said, if they're equal (too hurried to google) then they should be ok... more oil might be better for some, surely?
I google because I have no life.....................
You're welcome. just figured others could use the info on the conversion. I do like that conversion website a bit, has many different useful conversions. Although there is not one for converting lead into gold.
Michigan Ontario Trials Association http://motatrials.com/ (Organisation I ride with) We do not have any events in Ohio but we do have a TI and MOTA ciombined event in Indiana April 20 & 21 if you are interested in coming to ride, spectate or just hang out with some really odd people. Info can be found on either website.
It is NEVER too late or too early to start riding trials. Yes, trials does provide great skill transfers to other forms of motorsport, but Trials in itself is such a fun sport you may not ride other bikes much after starting trials.
Are you talking about the bolt that holds the peg in the bracket? Or bolts that hold the bracket to the frame?
If it is the latter and you are not concerned with it looking "totally factory/restored", after retapping to correct threads, is there enough clearence between the frame and the swingarm to put in a slightly longer bolt with a thin nut?
If you want it to be back to factory/restored looking I think maybe the helicoil would provide a more "positive" attachment. You know the whole thread surfaces and proper amount of material and all that. (but I may be wrong...............it has happened before, just ask my wife! )
I do most of my sideways adjustments with my feet. On the Sherco I had I was able to balance in the garage, motor off, handlebars turn full lock and standing straight up and down with my hands at my sides. (not on the bars).
I have just switched to a GasGas and it balances a little differently so I am working up to being able to do that on the Gasser.
But with No Stop coming there is no point in knowing how to balance, just twist the throttle and go. (might as well switch to motox.........oh crap wrong thread, sorry went off on a bit of a tangent there. I am sure you will be kind and not be too mean about it. Oh sorry I seam to be rambling on now. Dang, getting old sucks. Well off to take a nap.)
It will save money on brake cleaner ? And you only have to buy the machine once . You may change the solvent annually depending on the amount of use . And you can get a cheap one at harbor freight or northern tool that will do the job just fine for home use. .... ??? It will cut down on the time you spend cleaning things , so you can spend more time with her !!!
That's all I got
I will give it a try........don't look goo though. HA!
Clean your chain in the kitchen sink a few times, she will buy you one.
(or divorce you)
I was thinking of maybe buying her a dishwashing machine.... and then fill it with many parts, chain, sprockets, engine cases etc... Think it would have the same effect?
I do like the inboard chain adjusters. keeps them from getting knackered.
other times was just normal wear and tear.
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Yep, at least it was on the correct side unlike Beta's
My foot slipped off that silly Forward kick Fantic more times than I want to count. I really knew it when the kicker embeded itself in my calf muscle. OUCH!! bruised of course, finished riding of course, whined and cried to wifey for some sympathy at home of course...................................... She shook her head and called me "stupid man" and walked away.........of course