lunatic Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 (edited) Hello! My name is Rene and I'm from Austria, so please excuse my bad english I'm driving a Sherco 2.9 2000 and now my girlfriend also wants to have a go with it. So I'm just thinking of buying another one. I've got 2 interesting offers: 1) Sherco 2.9 2001 (with light - street legal?) with new cylinder and piston for 1800€ 2) Sherco 2.9 2006 (without light) for 2300€ Wich is the one to go for? Is the 2006 much better than the 2001? Have you got any advices for me? Thank you, and again..... please excuse my bad english, but I'm trying my best Greetings from sunny Austria Rene Edited June 19, 2012 by lunatic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 Welcome Rene, I would not reccomend either for a new female rider, too much power, too hard to start. Try a good 125! Much gentler! Other options for what are normally good starter bikes include the Montesa 315 and the Beta 200, S Scorpa/ Yamaha is docile as well. Buy upon condition. In answer to your question, the "06 is a bit better and gentler bike, yet two major issues on that year were cracking frames below the steering head and poor rear shocks that leaked. Many frames were replaced under warranty. They are both probably more aggressive than the 2000 bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunatic Posted June 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 (edited) My old sherco would be for my girlfriend and the new one for me. We're also doing Enduro (Yamaha WR and Husqvarna TE), so I think she can handle the power Wich one would you go for? The 2001 or the 2006? Greetings Rene EDIT: Bought the 2006 today. 1900 Euros. Frame was exchanged by Sherco. Good condition overall exhept of the Clutch and Front-Brake-Leavers (??? The things you pull with your fingers - is it the correct name?) Pictures: Edited June 19, 2012 by lunatic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ham2 Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 Be a gentleman and let your girlfriend have the newer bike ...by the way,I think that other bike is a 2000 not a 2001. Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunatic Posted June 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 Be a gentleman and let your girlfriend have the newer bike ...by the way,I think that other bike is a 2000 not a 2001. Wayne Yeah, you're right. The other one is a 2000. This is the bike i already had For THE NEW bike i had to choose between a 2001 and 2006,.... and as you see, I wen't for the 2006 model. Again sorry, for my bad english, I hope you can understand what i mean. Is "Clutchleaver and Gearleaver" the right word for the things on the handlebar wich you pull with your fingers? xD Greets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlrmark Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 congratulations on your new bike. Looks like a very good selection of bikes you now have to choose to ride. Clutch lever and Brake lever are the english words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 Yeah, you're right. The other one is a 2000. This is the bike i already had For THE NEW bike i had to choose between a 2001 and 2006,.... and as you see, I wen't for the 2006 model. Again sorry, for my bad english, I hope you can understand what i mean. Is "Clutchleaver and Gearleaver" the right word for the things on the handlebar wich you pull with your fingers? xD Greets Scroll down this link. There are short, medium and long ones. The medium seems more common. http://www.splatshop.co.uk/sherco/front-brake-spares.html http://www.splatshop.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/index/?p=4&q=clutch+lever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunatic Posted June 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Tank you very much for your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ham2 Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Yeah, you're right. The other one is a 2000. This is the bike i already had For THE NEW bike i had to choose between a 2001 and 2006,.... and as you see, I wen't for the 2006 model. Again sorry, for my bad english, I hope you can understand what i mean. Is "Clutchleaver and Gearleaver" the right word for the things on the handlebar wich you pull with your fingers? xD Greets Your English is pretty good and my intellect is pretty poor..I didn't read your original post properly . Do yourself a favour and ditch the two bikes that have seats, the trials bikes are more fun per Kg Enjoy ! Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunatic Posted June 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 (edited) I've got a question about the Shercos. How much transmission oil do I need for the 2000 and the 2006? I want to change it The suspension-setup on the 2006 is very soft, I think i put in a 10W oil in the fork?? I've got no service manuals Greets an thank you Edited June 20, 2012 by lunatic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ham2 Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Try this:- http://www.shercousa.com/content2.cfm?action=9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Gearbox oil 450ml all years. Forks are normally set with 5wt oil. As I recall, "06 was the first year with the adjustable damping Paioli fork. The procedures and oil quantity are totally different than those listed in the old tutorial and can be complex. Let us know if you need further assistance here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunatic Posted June 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Just found a sherco-mechanic for the fork-service. All in all it costs me 40 Euros to service it and adjust it for me, like I want it. Gearbox-oilchange is done by my self with Motul Transoil Expert Ester SAE 10W40. Again, thanks a lot for your friendly help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 Just found a sherco-mechanic for the fork-service. All in all it costs me 40 Euros to service it and adjust it for me, like I want it. Gearbox-oilchange is done by my self with Motul Transoil Expert Ester SAE 10W40. Again, thanks a lot for your friendly help Good on you then! Now you have the rest of the tutorials to go by as well. Only things here I might add are: Do not wash bike without blocking off/ pulling / checking air filter and box. Water and dirt will wash through like a sieve! Inspection and greasing of rear suspension links and bearings is also a key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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