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  1. copemech Posted Yesterday, 10:56 PM

    Obviously you have not seen Zippys motorcycle!

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    Atom, now you have seen the most current Graphic scheme.

    Oh and I do the lawn mowing, gets me out of house away from kids. Riding lawn mower is loads of fun doing the banks of the ditch. Neighbors think I am nuts leaning half off the mower on the up hill side to keep from rolling over. :D

  2. copemech Posted Today, 12:27 AM

    QUOTE (ZIPPY @ Jun 14 2009, 02:32 AM) *

    Knock Knock

    wish my lawn was Emo.

    Why?

    Because, then it would cut itself.

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    What if it was Homo? rolleyes.gif

    Then it would cut itself very stylish

  3. I am hoping the US has a world round next year. I am pretty sure it does.

    If travel time is the concern

    micm Posted Today, 10:14 AM

    Nevertheless it is a bit of a slog from the South of England.

    Just how long of a trip is it for you?

    US is HUGE in physical size and we only get 1 venue for the World Rounds. For me to have driven to the Tennessee venue for last years World Round I would have spent approx. 12 hrs in the car of non-stop driving. I am WAY closer to Tennessee than those that live in California, so imagine their travel time. (I assume flying would be in order)

    So the US should get 3 stops in the World Trials Competition to make it more convenient for us to attend. :P

    Maybe that would help spark interest in trials here.

  4. Knock Knock

    Who's there?

    Cargo.

    Cargo Who?

    No....Car go Beep Beep!!

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    I wish my lawn was Emo.

    Why?

    Because, then it would cut itself.

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  5. The Canadian is the dude in the background with the white hat and white shirt. You can see him between the 2 ladies on the left of the picture.

    The rather light lady in the middle is the only one of the group that has straight A's in all her college courses. Spent her time studying instead of at the tanner.

  6. I had a blast!!!! :)

    I rode great (my score does not reflect this) OK I rode great at certain points in the day But I am VERY happy with those points in time. :(

    Great Event. And if my information is correct I am the ONLY ADV rider to NOT go over the bars on the first log of section 8. (I know amazing ain't it)

  7. HAM2 Posted Today, 05:08 PM

    QUOTE (Slapshot 3 @ Jun 7 2009, 06:07 PM) *

    You boys are losing it....big time....LOVE SONGS!!!!

    Aw,c'mon Slappy,you mean to tell me you have never made love to this record--------setting the mood----- wink.gif

    Hey Ham bout time somebody started mentioning the good music!!! :(

  8. Sam Posted Today, 09:17 AM

    Bringing 5 enthusiastic trials riders in my rig this weekend!

    And remember, I'm the guy who needs a Snorkel, I will pack a mask and flotation devise, Biff was my witness!

    sam

    The more riders the better!!! :( Hope they have fun.

    So is the snorkel in reference to the swim taken with the Unicycle or did something happen at the Training session in Niles that has yet to be reported???? :)

  9. OK here goes I am gonna try to stick with facts.

    Sherco 290 is actually 272cc with 5 speed gearbox

    Gas Gas 280 is 272cc with 6 speed gearbox

    Beta Evo 290 is 290cc with 5 speed gearbox?

    Now I will go with personal experience and opinion.

    I have a 2000 Sherco 2.9 I really like it but I hear it is a totally different animal than the 2007-2009 models.

    Sherco has Plastic fuel tank

    Gas Gas 280 OK I really have no experience with one of these but the 300's are more popular.

    Gasser has metal tank.

    Beta Evo 290 has a harder clutch pull than the others, and The rider I know with one has complained the gas tank capacity is a bit low. (many fill ups) Also the fuel tank is a welded in part of the frame, makes motor and radiator maintenance a little more difficult. In the short test ride I had on his Beta it felt well balanced the power was very nice and predictable, had very good low end (just a little throttle and it would torque it's way up) At higher revs would jump to the moon.

    ALL bikes require maintenance, the amount usually is directly proportional to how much you beat the hell out of it. All 3 of those models have linkage rear suspension so lubing that on a regular basis is a must.

    Hope that helps.

 
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