lampitt123 Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 hi to you all i have only just made an account because i have not long found the forum well i have not long got my bike actually its a 04 sherco 125cc i love it lol and i was wonderin bout a few things could any one give me any riding tips at all? allso could any one give me any tips about the bike, cleaning it ,oiling it maintaining and genral things about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davieboy Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 Hi there,glad your enjoying yourself. I have a 1999 Techno 200 after a few years with Bultaco twinshocks. After every trial I wash my bike thoroughly with a hose the soap and hot water,I'm not too keen on pressure washers as the tend to strip paint and blast grease from bearings etc. Then I clean the whole bike down with wd40 or similar,its also a good way to check all nuts and bolts etc for tightness. I will then take the chain off and if its clean,soak it in a bath of oil for a day or 2 then drip dry before refitting. Take the air filter out and wash it thoroughly,dry it and spray it with a filter lube and allow to dry before refitting. Then check wheel bearings,swing arm bushes,head races for play.Check all levels,water,clutch and brake fluids. I always drain the gear oil to check for any metal etc in it.I replace it after 3 trials,I use ATF as the clutch action is better with it. Check tyre pressures,spoke tightness,brake pads. Seems like a lot of work after every trial I know,but there is nothing worse than getting to a trial and something breaks,falls off,runs out etc. to spoil your day. I'm quite thorough I suppose,I enjoy tinkering in the shed anyway but in 8 years of trialsI have only had to retire a couple of times from mechanicals,and even they were unavoidable. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lampitt123 Posted January 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 hi mate cheers very much for the reply i will bear that in mind i havnt done i trials yet my first trials is bext sunday wich i am really looking forward to as i enjoy trials so much fanx for all the cleaning tips i already do most of thoses things cause my bike is my child lol and never gets neglectid lol do you have any tips to give me for ridnig the bike i already got used to the clutch and that and i thnik i am getting on really well wive rididng it my dad gives me a lot of positive feed bakc wich reaaly helps but i think i am goin to reall get into trialing lol Thanks very much again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpa3 Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 Welcome to TC. If the weather clears up, we might go up to Top Farm next weekend, if you fancy joining us for a practice? Or you can go up there any time in the week if you give them a call. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lampitt123 Posted January 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 hi scorpa3 were you talkin to me bout top farm, i have litrally just joined stratford club were abouts is top farm? ,and who do i call to go there? ,and what is it like there? cause im only a beginner yet i can do a thew things more than my dad and his mates lol so im ok on it lol cheers mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpa3 Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 I'll PM you with the details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lampitt123 Posted January 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 this is a well stupid question what pm mean soz im bein blonde lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpa3 Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 Personal message off the forum board. Here's one or two of Top Farm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpa3 Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 (edited) And one of the UK's top lady in action. and one more of Top Farm Edited January 11, 2008 by scorpa3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motodaz Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 Hi there, i have the same bike as u and have had it for a few weeks now, i have found that replacing oil can help a great deal with the front suspension (using the right oil), one thing u should do when finished riding is clean and oil the bike as mine has gotten rust on the bolts around the mudguards, also clean out the air filter etc. this link should help with maintainance :http://www.sherco-moto.com/service_manuals.html also there are a few mods that mods that should be done to the fuel valve or something? mine has had this done but i dont know how to do them! : ( hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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