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This is one job I will definitely take my time and try to do it right the first time............don't want to have to re do it or buy a new one. Damn things are expensive.

Oh hell, just put her in the living room in the house. Kitchen table makes a great work bench and the linoleum kitchen floor makes it easy to clean up oils and what nots off the floor.

Steve Fracy has got himself a Babel Fish in his ear!!!!

My new rimband just arrived.......... Now I get to put it on. Hope it goes smooth.

If you start clicking through the years you may find your bike here. http://www.gasgasmuseum.com/ This is a 1992

Lucky b*****d.... I can't even find my air screw when it's cold.

FIM is probably scared of the reaction of the Internet Trials World!!!!!

Shipdamite, Nice job on the bar risers, and if they do what you want them to, then time well spent. But how did you get that coffee cup turned into the bar risers?? That takes some sort of alchemical talent??

Probably something to do with the fluid returning to the master. Make sure there is just a bit of "play" between the pin and the piston. so that the piston returns to it's proper spot. UMMM in order for brakes to work, they must slow you down, or actually stop you. apparently sir, we have differing definitions of working brakes.

This the CERN you speak of? http://public.web.cern.ch/public/ The Large Hadron Collider people. And the destination for Sheldon Cooper's dream vacation.

I have had a few pair of these http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202273321/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=insulated+gloves&storeId=10051#.URG20_LImV4 has some insulation and thin enough to grip bars easily. I have used them for all types of things, riding, auto repair, tractor repair, splitting and stacking firewood, etc.... and they last pretty decent.

Excellent finish coming in 7th against the "Big Bikes"

That confirms why my Gasser does the "windmill", It is a fan of classic rock!!!

EXCELLENT win for Cody Webb!!!! That will really get his confidence up. Article states that Cody and Graham passed each other a few times, I imagine it was a pretty hard battle between the two. "7. Jack Field Gas Gas" Was this the guy shown in the video on the Gas Gas Pro trials bike? Or was he mounted on the Gas Gas Enduro bike Did dude on the trials bike have an extra fuel tank? 4 hrs is a long time to ride an off-road race a bike, especially one with no seat and hardly any fuel capacity.

My 2003 300 pro is a "new to me" bike, so I have begun the task of checking it all out, changing fluids etc.. and setting it up to my own particular desired settings. Today I worked on the front end of the Old B.A.G.G. (Old Bad Ass Gas Gas). new front Wheel bearings New Front brake pads New tube Changed Fork Oil Zip Tied my Number plate on And of course I pumped my clutch lever ............ a couple times.

Like OTF says find the best line for you, sometimes the slightly harder part of a step will make the next turn/obstacle 100s of times easier. Plan not just for the obstacle in front of you but also plan for the one that is next. even a couple inches to either side of the "common line" could make a big difference, especially if it is a muddy section and the line is getting a deep or slimy groove in it. 2-4 inches to the side could be the difference between a clean and a five.

Would this be helpful? http://www.cambstrialscentre.com/apps/webstore/products/show/3549131 Can also be found here top item http://www.lewisportusa.com/parts_muffler.htm

very nicely done paint job. Looks close to the same color orange as the TY175 I had as a kid............stupid 16 yr old me sold it....dirt cheap too

buying on condition and looking at the owner are good things to remember when buying older Modern bikes. (does that even make sense??? Older Modern??) 10yr old bike taken care of well that has been ridden by an intermediate class rider that gives the appearance of being tidy and meticulous in care of bike may have a lesser total cost to own than the same model that is only 5yr old ridden by an expert class rider that just rides it and puts it away, then rides again and barely tightens bolts if they need it. I just bought a 2003 Gas Gas 300 pro from an expert class rider. But I have know the fellow for many, many years. We rode together as kids also. I know how well he cares for his bikes, he is pretty particular in fluids he uses, makes sure everything is fixed and tidy. He also gave me a good deal as well. But it is a 10yr old bike and was ridden at a high level until 2yrs ago when he got a new bike, so with my riding ability (crash and bash) I may find little things later on that need attention. Those things may just be because of my riding. Basically it does help if you personally know the seller, and bear in mind the bike is used and in Trials we USE these bikes. So don't get too upset if after 3 months of riding something needs attention on a used bike, it was probably bound to happen anyway. Every brand has its own particular little things that "go bad" best advice is test ride as many as possible to see which brand "fits" you as far as riding position, motor characteristics, clutch etc.... over here in the states most people at events will let you take a bike for a spin if you explain that you are interested in the sport and trying to figure out which bike to go after. Also helps if you have prior motorcycle experience.....at least then you know where the controls are. (that statement will make sense after you ride trials a couple times) Hope this clears anything up, or makes it clear as mud.....

I'll be honest, I don't know all the magic tunings and performance greatness of motors. If it is set right then just Put gas in it and ride, I personally have not seen enough of a difference in performance for me to go through the trouble of changing fuel mixture due to changes in ambient temperature. Just make sure it is warmed up and go have fun. If it runs like ***** than maybe need to play with mixture. Like the others on here I would not be concerned about some snow hitting the motor/exhaust while riding, seems it would be similar to riding in a stream/puddle and getting splashed. Biggest problem of riding in 14F conditions is still being able to move after putting on all those cold weather clothes. (I found my fingers to freeze very quickly)

I have a differing view on size of motor to go with. It depends on your riding style as to what size motor you want. 125 = Rev the hell out of it and kinda go somewhere, requires perfect technique 250 = Revs quick and launch, some bottom end torque for put-put 280 = Still Revs quick with bigger launch, and a little more bottom end 300 = Revs out nice and will put you on your ass if not ready for it, but has tremendous bottom end torque (someone will point out if I am wrong on those) On the bright side coming from MX you at least know where the controls are. Down side is for trials, all those controls are used differently than MX.

Go the lazy route and stick the new sticker over the old (if it is exactly the same) Trace the old sticker with hobby/craft knife and lift sticker and paint as one and the place new sticker in exact spot and nobody will see the missing paint. (again only if new is exactly the same as old) Or use one of the more sensible suggestions the other guys gave you

Yep me too I don't have to come in the top 3 to have fun (Although this year I have a goal).........................................But I still like to bitch now and then.

We wish to make our opinions known before it becomes an issue. As many club level organizations tend to follow with "most" of the same rules as the NATC. (Also gives me a platform to bitch. I am only happy if I have something to complain about )