Glearacer Posted December 11, 2020 Report Share Posted December 11, 2020 Hi trying to get back on a trials bike after about 30yrs! From Dumfries, SW Scotland. Had loads of road bikes and moto x but getting to old for moto x bikes now. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzuki250 Posted December 11, 2020 Report Share Posted December 11, 2020 7 hours ago, Glearacer said: Hi trying to get back on a trials bike after about 30yrs! From Dumfries, SW Scotland. Had loads of road bikes and moto x but getting to old for moto x bikes now. Is it possible to be too old? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glearacer Posted December 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2020 49 minutes ago, suzuki250 said: Is it possible to be too old? My heads says I'm still a teenager but my body has other thoughts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moomoo Posted December 11, 2020 Report Share Posted December 11, 2020 (edited) I fancied the same bud, went on an experience day, totally re-hooked. After a bit of a a hiccup, I have narrowed down what I'm after bike wise and on the search. The experience day threw up one or two age related bits but a few weights and exercise seems to have sorted that. As a 66 year old in his late teens ,the odd compromise , I guess , has to be addressed!? Go for it chap! Edited December 11, 2020 by Moomoo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleanorbust Posted December 12, 2020 Report Share Posted December 12, 2020 23 hours ago, Moomoo said: I fancied the same bud, went on an experience day, totally re-hooked. After a bit of a a hiccup, I have narrowed down what I'm after bike wise and on the search. The experience day threw up one or two age related bits but a few weights and exercise seems to have sorted that. As a 66 year old in his late teens ,the odd compromise , I guess , has to be addressed!? Go for it chap! I agree. No reason why a body in its seventh decade can't be trained. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glearacer Posted December 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 Well, gas gas txt 280 picked up this morning! Will need some advice but will look for appropriate forum to discuss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moomoo Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 Very nice bud, won't be short of grunt , anyway!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleanorbust Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 Yep, may need some forearm workouts to hang on to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 Plenty of info on here on how to take the "edge" off if it's a bit lively. Slow action throttle and dropping the gearing being the easiest/ cheapest. Check if this has been done already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glearacer Posted December 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 Been messing already. Needs a very little tlc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glearacer Posted December 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2020 On 12/13/2020 at 12:24 PM, b40rt said: Plenty of info on here on how to take the "edge" off if it's a bit lively. Slow action throttle and dropping the gearing being the easiest/ cheapest. Check if this has been done already. Has a domino throttle on it and not exactly sure of the overall setup but am happy enough just now! Sure I will want to mess with things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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