trial_master Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 I am off to hopefully buy a 03 290 on saturday. As a complete novice to trials bikes, what should i be looking for? Do these bikes usually have oil dripping from the engine? should there b a bit of play in the stearing? You know what im on about, all the basic stuff to check. Cheers Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telecat Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Where are you buying the Sherco from??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kehin Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Only things you can do mate, is listen to engine, gearbox & clutch (making sure theres no weird noises),have a ride to feel how engine,clutch & gearbox feel,check for any oil or fluid leaks (once it's warm after you've ridden it), check sprockets & chain for wear, check wheel bearings,spokes,swinging arm & steering bearings for excessive play, check fork seals & rear shocker for leakage. Hope this is helpfull, I'm bound to have missed something but if I have, I'm sure some smart a*** will let you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan bechard Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Take an experienced friend with you that has no financial stake in the deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trial_master Posted September 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Hi, I have bought the bike off E-bay, Im not a tyre kicker, but if its not as described in the add i wont be buying it, well, within reason. Its in derbyshire, im off down on saturday Thanks for the replys Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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