Greatings

[rallendude]

Hey Guys,

Just figured I'd stop in here and say hello before diving off into the mechanical and technique topics. Some places get all fussy about that sort of thing.

I am a long time mx rider who just stumbled upon a 2000 Gas Gas 280. I've always wanted to try one and this one fell in my lap. It needs some work. I'll be looking for parts soon. I'm going to try to fit a 2002 mid pipe on the exhaust. I found one cheap and the guy will take it back if I can't make it work. I'm in Alabama if there are any other trials guys around here.

I got it all cleaned up yesterday. I'm going to have to replace both carb boots, intake and exhaust. They are dry rotted. The exhaust box was rotted out. The rear brakes don't work (imagine that). There was a lot of oily residue on the rear half of the engine, carb, airbox, and brake reservoir. I'm not sure of the source but once I get it running I'll correct that. The bike seems in decent shape.

Anything else you guys think I should know?

I have been told, run 100 octane min, use 80-100:1 premix. I use Klotz in my race bikes. I was also told the rear brakes are a real challenge on these. What about things like tire pressures, tranny oil, clutch adjusting, or general dos and don'ts?