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  1. My carb was looking very dirty inside (a few specks of dirt) but the bike was running fine. So I too the carb off. Removed the float bowl and the two jets. Gave them a good spray with carb cleaner and rebuilt. then took the slider out and did the same.

    When i put it all back together and started the bike, she fired up as usual first kick but went straight to full revs for about 4 seconds untill the kill switch finally worked. Now the bike wont start at all

    Any help?

    so far...

    It kicks over fine with the usual amount of compression felt through the kick start

    No sign of even wanting to start

    I removed the drian bolt from the bottom of the carb and it was bone dry. Should it always have fuel in there and be wet?

    I put the high revs on startup down to burning off the carb cleaner?

  2. Sorry I was a little light with the details. The forks are still off the bike. I got the right and left mixed up but it is defiantly the side with the spring that makes the clonk. I can hear it just by having the bottom of the leg on the ground and pushing down on it.

    From looking at various images on the net I think I put the 'cone' in the wrong place. I put it in from the bottom.

  3. I have just changed the fork seals on my 07 290. Left fork went smoothly as did the right fork (side with the spring).

    Got it all put back together and the right fork makes a clonk with a notchey feel about 5mm from the top.

    I am guessing its an easy fix as it did not do this before I changed the seal.

    And yes I did put everything back in exactly as it came out

    Any ideas?

  4. Thanks for the replys. Yes its when using the clutch from low speed. I cannot comment on the cold engine part as I was only pottering around for the first 10 minutes warming myself and the bike up.

    I only changed the oil 2 rides ago and it ran perfectly before and after the oil change so i have ruled that out.

    I will have a look at the clutch at some point this week. Gives me chance to check out the water pump too.

    Anyother thoughts before I order a new gasket?

  5. I have been out on my 07 290 today and it has developed a fault since last weekend. From standstill on slow speed when I go to wheelie it feels like the wheel spins within the tyre about 5cm. I marked the tyre in line with the rim to test this and it did not move so its not the tyre slipping. The chain is the correct tension. The engine is running sweet.

    Anyone have any ideas?

  6. if you are actually at an acu trial you arent allowed to wash your bike there

    I dont do many trials so its just for play time. Especially in the thick of winter when the jet washes freeze up. I can use hot water in the mobile washer.

    I considered a petrol one. Second hand they are about the same price. But just a bit much for what im after in terms of maintemance and ease of use. These portable electric ones have their own water container. Power wise I have been told they are about as powerful as your average hose pipe. Which should be enough aslong as I have a poking stick for the thick mud around the rear shock

  7. Well its getting to that time of year again where I will be putting the road bike away and getting the Sherco back out. But that also means the mud is here too.

    What do you guys do about cleaning the bike before putting it into the van. Im not bothered about getting the van dirty. But I dont have anywhere at home to clean it and really cannot be bothered getting it back out of the van at the petrol station to use their jet wash.

    I have found these on the internet but am unsure if it will be powerfull enough

    Nomad 12v

    Mobi v-15

    There are others in the market but these appear to be two of the best

    Your thoughts and ideas please...?

  8. Well this post got me thinking............

    I know TC has a stolen bikes forum but would it be possible to make a register (perhaps of a similar nature to this site; TWOC) on here so that anyone buying a second hand machine could type in the VIN and check up on it?

    Perhaps there is something already out there for this purpose? Does anyone know?

    Trials Central is a very large community, if we can all sing from the same sheet then surely we'll catch some of these thieving twats eventually?

    GJ B)

    I like this idea, Could easily be done on microsoft excel or similar and updated as and when bikes are stolen!

  9. That will be good just there. I dont like sitting in the front blocks as you cannot see all of the sections. Sheffield is a very small arena so you should be ok.

    My girlfriend books us tickets every year, but she will not tell me where we are sitting until we get there!!!!

    Almost forgot. It is always empty up that end, so you will be able to move seats for a little more leg room as it is VERY cramped there!!!

  10. I found this an another forum that i use, just trying to spread the work. Taken from north west kent, called NEW ASH GREEN 5 mins from brands hatch circuit on 28/11/09

    my vans been nicked (SH55LNU whit vauxall vivaro low roof swb)

    in the last couple of hours with both my trackbikes an arai vipergt and all my tools tyre warmers spare wheels

    the gsxr on the home page and this

    JH4Q8000.jpg

    this has got black pazzo shorties on didnt even get a chance to try!!!

    39c92460-a0df-4a51-8db2-3b8c.jpg

    so i wont be doing brands tommorow!!! b'stardSSSSSSSSSSSS

    Thanks every one no updates but both bikes had full numbers and log books i wouldn't of bought them if not .the srad is insured as its my road bike to 'the r1 isnt . and neaither will the arai viper gt

    back protector

    chest protector

    40 ltrs unlead in two cans

    bike ramp

    alpinestars gp pro gloves rst gloves

    2 x clear visors

    all my tools

    two bullet cams fitted to the srad

    new set of rearsets

    new engine covers

    brand new tyre warmers

    new micron front and rear stands

    srad had wets on but spares where in the van fitted with metzelers

    the list is endless

    some one defo see me load it in the van

  11. I have decided to replace the bearings on the rear suspension dog bones. How on earth do you remove the bearings from the dog bones? I do not have the use of a vice to clamp it down!!!

    Also. The rubber mounted bearing actually on the top and bottom of the shocker need replacing. How do you get these out. I have tried pulling the metal 'top hats' out with a pair of grips.

    The bike is an 07 Sherco 290

    Also how much is a rough guide to the price of all the gear I need

    4 x bearings for dogbones

    2x Top hat rollers

    2x rollers

    2x rubber bearing for shocker (including the metal clamps)

    Cheers

  12. I know there is no substitute for learning to ride a trials bike other than actually riding it.

    But, for those times when I am stuck in the house. What is the best training DVD for beginners?

    So far I am lead to believe that the Ryan Young DVD is the best, but it is very expensive.

 
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