ibanez Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 Hey up all. Im completely new to trials and am looking at buying my first bike. Iv been offered an 04 250 sherco for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the addict Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 (edited) 250 will drag you round easy mate, more likely to chuck you off than that GSXR ever will . Shercos are good bikes, dont buy if its got any nasty noises though,should start first couple of kicks and make sure you try all the gears and they are ok and positive. Clutches stick on Shercos so dont worry if its doesnt work untill a few metres of riding from cold its normal. Check the oil in the case make sure it isnt milky and ask what the bikes been run on (oil fuel etc) Wheel bearings are an easy fix so dont worry about those if shot, check play in rear shocker not major cost for new bearings but knock abit off, if theres signs of leaking oil from shock walk away. Front fork seals are cheap so more hassle value then cost, tyres prob wont be good but remember its a cheap bike for a grand Edited July 17, 2009 by The Addict Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micm Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 I did understand that the 250 Shercos pre about 2007 were not ideal for Uk conditions being instead set up for dry sections of Spain. The UK importers MRS asked for minor changes and the more recent 250's imported to UK have a couple of small adjustments for wetter ground and are great. It may be apocryphal but it is what I heard. I suggest the usual TC advice, join a local club, and if you can, try all sorts of bikes. A 2004 250 Sherco, if it is in reasonable to good condition, sounds cheap at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 I did understand that the 250 Shercos pre about 2007 were not ideal for Uk conditions being instead set up for dry sections of Spain. The UK importers MRS asked for minor changes and the more recent 250's imported to UK have a couple of small adjustments for wetter ground and are great. It may be apocryphal but it is what I heard.I suggest the usual TC advice, join a local club, and if you can, try all sorts of bikes. A 2004 250 Sherco, if it is in reasonable to good condition, sounds cheap at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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