99stewby Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Hi there. Im new to the forum, the bike and trials in general so just looking for some advise. Iv just bought myself a 2008 Sherco 250, it looks immaculate and seems to have been looked after very well, there's hardly a mark on it! But obviously as with all off road bikes things will always go wrong so what common things should i be checking for and looking out for in the future? Thanks a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Check / change gearbox oil, check coolant level, check fan comes on/off. Brake pads, and fluid levels. Wheel bearings. Swinging arm / suspension bearings. Spokes. Don't wash with a pressure washer. Wear sunscreen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99stewby Posted July 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 why not wash with pressure washer? i trust you on the sunscsreen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 2 reasons, will wreck bearings if your not carefull, and when you wash the bike by hand you notice potential problems like loose spokes etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ham2 Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Never run the engine straight after you've washed the bike, dry the airbox and change the filter first...and times two for the pressure washer . Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnkennedy Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Check the frame; - at the weld above the radiator for cracks. - then at the little pegs/brackets where the frame joins to the sump/engine at the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 You have been warned about washing, even with hose, block off air filter box !!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishyfishy Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 ...fork seals for leakage steering head bearings for play and grease Kill switch that works reliably pop a new spark plug in it clutch and front brake lever position in from the end of the bars and have the required freeplay of brake/clutch lever movement to master cylinder piston movement prime the kick start to the top of the compression stroke before pushing your kick/foot down will avoid broken kick start return springs join a local club and enter the next trial available and enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davdeborg Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Avoid letting the wife have a go or you will lose it like I did and have to find another lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99stewby Posted August 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 Thanks for the advise guys. So I checked everything and all looked good. We went out today and to begin with it was great, but after about half hour of riding the engine bogged down and died. It wouldn't restart so I change the plug and it fired first kick. Thinking it was sorted we went off again but 30 mins later same thing, it starts sounding slightly different, like it is poss misfiring and a slight knock when letting off the power then it bogs and dies. If left for 10 mins or so it will restart with choke and be ok for another 30 mins and do it again. I'm baffled. It runs absolutely spot on until it decides it wants to die. Just wondered if this sounded familiar to anyone? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-shock 250 Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 If the stator is failing (which is very common on these shercos) it may cut out when hot, and restart once it has cooled off slightly. However I would start with a full carb/filter clean & tank flush, then go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 If the stator is failing (which is very common on these shercos) it may cut out when hot, and restart once it has cooled off slightly. However I would start with a full carb/filter clean & tank flush, then go from there. Add ck to insure the tank vent tube is not blocked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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