biffsgasgas

At least its not Fiat... ewwww.... -Biff

Want!!!! My off season ride is a 26 inch BT. It brings me back to body English. This would work much better for me.... Separate note: If oliver ever desires to go WTC pro I would do everything to suport his #1 ranking. Mind blowing knowing that a bike and a culture was developed surrounding him from toddler to pro... Never stop being yourself. You've created a legacy not even trying... --Biff

truth... Please never stop being who you are no matter who is out there. You all make this sport and embrace the mind set even if those are not aligned. --Biff

Gasgas uses a floating disc. This is normal. Freeplay in the rear. For some extent its partially normal however bushing/bearing rebuild kits area available. Try taking the suspension apart and lubricating everything. Then put it back together. dusty/rusty bearings? well there you have it they need to be replaced. I am also 6' 215lb and have a 5 inch rise which works best for me. Also make sure that both the rear and the front drop equally when you step on the bike. If the front drops first you have too much spring tension. visa versa if the rear drops first. mid muffler cracked? well... join the club. imho its a bad design... one bad design in a great bike (i am completely biased here). Clean it off with brake clean wire brush it and find a welder. had mine done last year... will have it redone this winter. If you really really want to eliminate this find a 2003 steel version and your all set. Those are rare. Another thing that i have done is cut down the rear muffler just to the outer edge of the rear seat. Gives less leverage on the mid muffler and helps keep that pesky tire rub down to a bare minimum. Keep your mid muffler bolts tight as well. --Biff

In the flavor of the most recent US tradition... Lets start a riot/protest.... dadof2 vs. nigel dabster The floor is yours... Topic starter. "Who's/What's better" 3... 2... 1... GO! -Biff

You are correct. I understood that he was the driving force behind changing Beta to the linkage based suspension to improve reaction characteristics. Could just be a rumor. --Biff

Heat gun heat gun heat gun. That will take out any creases. (spoken from a true decal addict) --Biff

You have no clue. I can let smoke out of a box like no other. You should take that puddle jumper north one of these summers if you can stand being picked up in a raptor. Check out your italian hq and come see all that is detroit. If you do... Make sure its durring the woodward cruise. Bike and harrasment included free of charge! --Biff

Hated mine. Durring installation the bead of the tire took on a permanent dent. Spun on sand paper... --Biff

My given name is David but most everybody calls me Biff due to my ability to "Biff" it. Grew up in upstate NY. Started riding trials in the 80's in D4. Was around when 3D trials was getting its start. First bike was a TL125 that had multiple broken kick stands since i couldn't touch the ground to start it. Went to college for business originally which i realized was a mistake. Had to take a semester of classes just to get into the two year Automotive associates to prove that i wasn't as much of a flunkie as my grades were reflecting. Got straight A's from there in that degree. Worked in a dealership for about 3 years before i realized that using my head as an anvil wasn't using my head correctly. Sold my trials bikes, moved me and my unstable fiance to Michigan to go back to school for manufacturing engineering. Unstable fiance became extremely unstable wife. On the day of the divorce i bought a 2000 TXT 280. I started at Ford over 12 years ago mainly in engineering dealership service support. I held many roles through my career and am now working as a quality engineer in product development in Dearborn. President of Team WGASA which has few rules but numerous goals. I DIY like crazy and don't really pay attention to people or warning signs telling me that "you can't" or "you shouldn't". I personally feel that puts unnecessary boundaries on ones self. Don't give much thought to those who focus and target others. I try not to focus on others actions as it takes away from me trying to complete my actions. Head over heals for a girl who loves trials more if not as much as I do. (Someday this will become a TC story as TC was an integral part of us) I haven't rioted this week but it is only hump day so we still have an opportunity. Love walks on the beach but hate riding trials on it. I talk too much. My posts are too long. I think Nigel and Dadof2 should get a dedicated post section.... It worked so well Lane and we are so much better because of it.... --Biff

As much as Belgium is known as South Central Netherlands... --Biff

It was more about the length of the sections in combination of the difficulty, and time constraints. --Biff

Ditto... I think this happens every late fall. People stop competing in person so the run to the webz... --Biff

Well i gotta say that i am happy about everybodys thoughts here... This is a sign, to me at least, that people are passionate about the sport and the bikes, the inovation and restraint in accepting new technology. Much like yourself atomant i too am in that field and part of a very public yet criticized technology. This technology is being revamped based on lessons learned. One of the lessons learned of course is "less is more" in a few instances. Too much change too soon with percieved effect worries people. I am all about the technology here but my trust can be destroyed in a moments notice poo f this new thing fails someone. Most on here can agree that trust has its limits. Frankly my trust in a particular brand is usually driven by carry over proven design. It took time to "prove" that design to me. Once it did i was bit hard and felt compelled to prove others. Most of us dont ride just to buy the next piece of technology. We ride because we love trials and a machine that makes it possible is what we want at the core. Btw i am for real and if im not i have been fooled into thinking one heck of a cool dream of logs, hills, mud, water, and pegs with feet on them... Dreaming on. --Biff

Good luck! We will be there. Try to find a rock or two for them to ride on. Maybe something close to the ocean. --Biff

Just read the ruling on the front page. I think "The Corsica 5" would make a great gangster esk poster idea. --Biff

I have seen numerous people on Mont 315R's having a dragging clutch. The magic cure for those seemed to be a tight chain and the ELF oil (can't remember the viscosity). You risk going too tight but its something to try as its easy and cheap. --Biff

Yes I know. Work demands kept me local that weekend. The lil ty175 would have loved the trip too. No worries i will be coming to a future one. --Biff

Besides the weight it appears that you can get your thong headlamp in either Black or White... Gotta be honest... I am usually Wow'ed at the sight of a thong heading in my direction... I am thinking team WGASA should be getting some royalties here... --Biff PS Nice bike. Interesting that they are using CAN protocol to communicate to their module. I would have a field day there...

New water pump! that's something cool... PUNNY! --Biff

I have had this happen to me too two different dealers two different occasions. I have not named them as it was between me and their business. I don't buy from them and I buy from almost everybody on this side of the pond. I won't push people to their business either and I won't support them directly. Its sad too because no business in this industry should feel like losing a customer won't impact them. --Biff

I have tried justifying riding more and its cost in leiu of a gym membership. Doesn't always pan out but for those who need a justification of "investment". --Biff

Im rocking the 11/42 on my raga but considering 10/42 for the same reason. --Biff

Move to detroit... If your not shooting someone, doing drugs or exploiting the place no one questions you. Zippy im thinking about rouge park again. --Biff

Answer = Those who love their header pipe. --Biff