Will chop the cable to fit and yes Dad, will make sure it works before I fire the old girl into life. 10 years ago was racing motocross at Ledbury and had a throttle stick open on me. Oak tree 1 - me nil. Ended up with broken collar bone, arm and leg. Painful, didn't put me off. Should really have let go of the bike butdin't want to hurt her.
Will have a go at putting some pictures on here, failing that I'll fire you an e-mail with some.
I keep telling the rest of Team WGASA when we go practice "Catch my bike, I have insurance to fix me, the bike costs money!!" (I seriously hope they know I don't WANT to get hurt)
WE HAVE 4 LADIES ON THE TEAM THIS YEAR!!!!!!!!!! In past years we have only had 2? or 3?
Those guys are all good riders, but I am a bit curious if the fact of no Pat and Cody was Pat and Cody's decision or the AMA/NATC decision? I suppose it really doesn't matter too much because our team is now chosen. Maybe one of these guys after the TDN will also decide to give the world rounds a shot.
I can't see it being much of a problem but should I replace it?
In the process of replacing the front mudguard and when unscrewing one of the two bolts that hold it on, one of the screw heads snapped leaving it stuck in the thread. Not sure how I'm going to get that out yet. There seems quite a few rusty old bolts on the bike.
I'm going to replace the rear mudguard but it looks like its melted a little against the silencer.
I think the "01 also has a 1-piece brake pedal and the later one with hinged end is another good update.
My 2000 has the same brake pedal, I have a piece that bolts onto the pedal making the foot contact surface larger. But these one piece cast aluminum pedals really don't like rocks. I have 2 pedals (one for back up) and they both have been broke and welded back together, damn things are too expensive to keep buying new ones.
I did not know that the newer pedals with the hinged end would fit the older bikes. I may have to look into that.
Thanks for the help guys. It looks like I've left the 'petcock' on for the last few days.
Should have been obvious with it being so stiff and all!!
I just had to be the one with the D**K joke.
I know the location of the petcock changed a little in later years but my 2000 is set on left side of the tank and very easy to get at. Lever pointing down is on, pointing to rear tire is off, and pointing to front tire is reserve.
I thought Sherco's came from the factory like that!
That is only because Sherco is very concerned about the environment. You see if the fuel/exhaust mix recirculates and burns a second time there is less emissions produced and better fuel economy.
My bike after being fixed really sucks down the fuel now. But it runs SSSOOOO MUCH better now.
I dumped my sherco in the creak once,pulled the plug and tipped it upside down, pumped the water out of the cylinder. Cleaned the air filter with some 2-stroke fuel and finished the event. Did not touch the motor for 2 years. Was running pretty rough by then, Split the cases to fit some new Crank bearings and seals and I got a surprise. There was dirt/silt caked into the corners of the intake, the rings were blowing by so bad there were scorch marks on the cases UNDER the crank bearings. I think it was recycling the fuel.
I too have done similar, had a hole in my front tube, knew local dealer guy would be at event. I needed a spare anyways so I would buy a patch kit later to fix the tube with a hole in it. Purchase tube all happy as a clam. Install tube, pump it up. Find out I pinched it, go over to dealer guy and after he finishes laughing I purchase a patch kit. Redo the entire process, but a little slower so I don't pinch it again. Now I have 2 tubes with patches.
Alrighty I was able to see one of these in the metal at the MOTA Windsor Club event.
I will try to make this an enjoyable read.
The owner of said Ossa actually was looking for me specifically to check out the bike. I am still surprised when people seek me out for any reason. My reputation of being a cheap B*****D preceded me because he knew already that I was not interested in purchasing one. (or any other new bike for that matter)But he knew I was interested in the construction of the bike from a purely "how does this work" viewpoint. Basically a long winded way to say "The owner of this Ossa is a nice guy". Now on to the bike.
Just looking at it the machine looks good. The aesthetics in person are very nice. As far as how the cast aluminum pieces are attached to the CR-MO tubing, I am 99% sure it is some type of uber strong epoxy/glue type stuff. I did not know this next bit until looking at the bike. The headstock and the fuel tank are one cast aluminum piece. So I will assume that the walls of the fuel tank are fairly thick and sturdy, much like my head. The cast frame pieces have a bumpy texture, but I thought it gave them some character.
I had asked about the air filter, we are always worried about the cleanliness of the air filter. OK we are supposed to be anyways. The owner (OK I am bad with names and have an even worse memory, sorry) ahem I start again, The owner said that the filter does not get as dirty as quickly with it being located in the upper part of the frame, although he did say that it takes a bit of a system to remove the filter. There are a couple sensors and what nots in there that need to be disconnected and reconnected.
And then I take the bike for a ride. I decided it would be a good idea if I did NOT really thrash this bike and beat on it like my bike. I made this decision for 2 reasons. 1. It's not mine and 2. I did not look forward to telling Mrs. Zippy that I now need to spend much $$$ fixing somebody else's bike. Speaking with the owner, with the Ossa being fuel injected it is possible hook Mr. fancy laptop to the bike and change the ignition map. This gives options from smooth to fire breathing monster. Kickstarting reminded me a bit of the GasGas, seemed like a shortish swing with that little snap at the end of the kick. Now remember I took it easy on the bike so I don't know what it will do in the higher rev range, I also had to remind myself that this bike was set up for the owner, levers, suspension etc.. It putted around very well, balanced extremely easy, and I did go over a small stump. Engine responded as it should to get over the stump. The shift lever also reminded me of the GasGas, These are not good or bad things just a point of reference. Suspension seamed to do the business. I am at a bit of a disadvantage for evaluating suspension, I am riding a 2000 Sherco with the original suspension, I think the shock and forks are getting a bit wore out. Every new bike I try the rear end does not sink any where near as much as mine does when I get on it, and I have my spring wound almost to the top. Riding position seemed natural, I think I would rally enjoy riding one of these machines if I had one of my own and I could set up the personal controls specifically to me and I then I could really thrash the hell out of it.
Thank you for letting me take your new Ossa for a test ride. I think this bike could do well.
If you read this entire post to get to this sentence then I did my job of making this interesting. If I did not make it interesting, then lie to me and say it was.
all the resistor does it make it so the electricity in the plug does not interfere with your radio. Your reception may be a bit off for your favorite riding music station.
I started to put up something the other day, till the puter crashed, yet for example, the main landing gear ali axles have been epoxy bonded to the tube gear legs on my Cessna since '76 without issue. They do have a security through bolt, but never seen one fail at the junction.
God only knows what they are using on these, but hopefully it holds for its intended purpose. Still yet sure someone finds a way to break something here, yet maybe the tube rather than the joint. Time will tell.
Well if it is the same type of stuff that is on the Cessna I would bet the tube would fail first.
Regarding the frame construction; this isn't entirely new. Go and look at Benelli's more recent road bikes. They use exactly the same approach. Whilst the stresses are different; I think I'd be a lot more concerned about frame integrity on a 170+ mph superbike than on a trials bike!
Graham
OK, it's not a new approach, but what is that approach that actually holds the cast aluminum to the CR-MO tubing?
(I seriously hope they know I don't WANT to get hurt)
Call me "Stupid"
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If it gets you uummm ahem "excited" we would appreciate not knowing what happens.
I would imagine there is a motorcycle counterpart to this guy??