iamspuddy78

in case you missed it on the other thread here is a link to the american dirtrider multi bike test that r2wtrials put on their server... http://d-mis-web.ana.bris.ac.uk/personal/H...ock/index.htm#1

for what its worth adjusting the preload of the spring, front or rear only alters the attitude of the bike . it doesn't make it more springy, it only alters where in the suspension travel availible, the bike will work. to make any bike more bouncy you have to either reduce rebound and compression damping and/ or change the spring rate ie get a stronger spring. but you have damping for a reason http://www.dfaulknersprings.com/ this is the company i use for my racebike cheap as chips steve.

do 2005 plastics fit on the 2003 bike..and is it a matter of just changing the tank sticker

how does 35/124 3 1/2 turns out 3rd ring from top on needle sound..

too late. looks like the previous owner had majorly retarded the ignition..ive now put it back to slightly advanced over stock and it picks up alot quicker and cleaner. sherco usa recommend 118 main and 36 pilot.. over the 126/33 standard this should richen the mixture over the first 1/3 to 1/2 of slide travel then be leaner at full throttle .Has anybody done this ? yes and no noticable difference or yes and too lean or am i going to be the guinea pig??

ive just got a 2003 sherco 290 my k3gsxr1000 racebike is parked up till next season , thought i'd give trials a go.. as per usual i can't stop tinkering. has anybody changed carb settings from standard ie as advised on shercousa http://www.shercousa.com/pdfs/sherco_carb_...nstructions.pdf http://www.shercousa.com/pdfs/sherco_ignit...iming_guide.pdf any advisable mods would be appriciated i cant find any information on sag settings for rear shock? cheers.