andyj007

Great stuff thanks.. even if Mr ham is pulling my leg regarding your post or just trying to be funny i do have issues with my clutch. i would like way more travel for the over the biting patch. for instance.. i can turn my enduro 250xc ktm round a tight cone and slip the clutch levely and smooth. the sherco is done in small snaps which leave little wheel spin marks in my gravel.. i dont belive its my riding skills. cant beleve you guys ride like this for me with a more progressive clutch it would be awesome. i have moved the leaver further down the bars and will change out the oil for some of the recomended type.. i have the parts manual is there a service manual available.. do you guys ever use first or is it 2nd with clutch feather? many thanks Andy

me and serach engines just dont mix.. i tried that and cant find it.. any one care to spoon feed me?

Wow... just watch the commentator at the back... when he leaps backwards.. hes like hand on head "OMG did that just happen" that looks way high and if it looks high on the cam it must have been double impressive from ground level!!

thats excellent just the info i require.. regarding the 80:1 is it a low mix to stop reduce the oil because the engines are at low revs most of the time.. unlike my enduro bike where 50% is wide open throttle? after a quick blast round the garden im finding the clutch a little different to my enduro bike (probably because its newer) is there a way to adjust the biting point? it feels like i would like the bitting point to be spread over more travel on the lever.. it seems more condensed into a smaller amount of clutch movememnt... this is probably me just getting used to it!.. that garage section is not working for me... strange edit: yes it is just found the mainbn link at the top thanks Andy

Sorted... took it all apart.... how easy was that... simple... back together.... first kick.... and away she goes!.. what might have helped is that once the tank is off i realised that the choke needs pushing virtually upright until it goes past a hold point... i was merely lifting it a touch.. quick ride round the garden its perfect.. think we are going to get on just fine.. thanks foe the help... couple more questions.. what fuel mix should i run it on.. i put some 60:1 as thats what i had mixed up.. i have downloaded the parts booklet... is there a owners manuel? also any other little tips about ownership? i have also noted that no one seems to posts piccies of there bikes or no picture thread why is that? kind regards Andy

hi guys.. picked up a lovely hardly used 250 2008 its is like as new and not been used at all last year.. it started when i picked it up but it wont go now.. ive no manual as such.. im thinking bad fuel and blocked jets.. plug is sparking although not the biggest spark like my KTM 250 is this normal? ive just removed the fuel tank... it is leaking slightly around the on/off valve if its pushed slightly slideways )noticed when removing the fuel pipe. looks like the valve is clamped via a rubber grommet to the tank so should be an easy fix should the fuel hose to tap have a clamp when i put it back on like a jubilee clip or twisted wire? regarding the little choke lever.. up is on down is off?... if someone could give me a quick few pointers about cleaning the carb and the next stage that would be great... and is there a starting proceduere? like you need to pull the clutch in?? any help greatly appreciated.. #regards Andy

Well they dont exactly make it easy to find out about them.. just tried to follow the website link on the acu site! http://www.acu.org.uk/Centres-Clubs/club.aspx?clubguid=5b1888f5-21b4-46cb-9dff-51ef6343069c for you guys in the know thats all well and good but for someomne wishing to find out a little more.. im not getting very far! Andy also seems like there might be a viable buissiness in opening a trials bike supply shop. choices local bikes and kit seem hard to come by...

thanks chaps.. castle mcc? not heared of them yes please to details.. will give the contacts for bikes a call on tuesday. thanks Andy

hi every one... im thinking of taking up trials this year instead of enduros going to sell my ktm 250xc and get 1 trials bike for myself and one for my lad (age 11) and give it a go.. had a trip out to the local club (braintree) trial a couple of days ago and its looks fun & safe!.. is there any where within an hour or so that sells trial bikes? would like to take the lad and try some for size... second hand preferably.. many thanks Andy