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  5. SSDT sections

    in Trials Training And Technique

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    On 1/17/2017 at 0:04 PM, africanjon said:

    Thank you for all the replies!  So as I am crap 1st it is, until I get good then 2nd. Got it!

    Thanks for the encouragement Baldilocks, rode it last year and it has got its hooks into me that is for sure. 

    dadof2 :huh:

    We have finally got some rain here in northern California after a long dry period so luckily I have been able to ride and practice similar rocky sections that are wet.  1st works much better for me at the moment, close attention to throttle hand and over exaggerating body movement also helps with momentum and getting back on line if I get off line.  

    :thumbup: Thanks again for all the reply's, very helpful. Now about this strange stuff called mud!

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  7. SSDT sections

    in Trials Training And Technique

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    It was my first time on the Vertigo so took a little getting used too, as there is a lot of power on top which requires a soft hand.  Actually did not even think about the bike until I got home and realized I preferred it to my Ossa.  I seem to be quite skilled at getting offline ;)

    To Dadof2's point there was a fellow on bike #255 a '81 Bultaco that made me question if had made the wrong bike choice...he floated up most sections and looked as fresh as a daisy at each days end:huh:

  8. SSDT sections

    in Trials Training And Technique

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    Rode it last year and the sections were incredibly challenging, there were no "easier sections".  They were long, super technical and had a lot of steps in them. 1st would get me to the step but the combination of lack of technique and low momentum would invariably lead me to not making the step.  The way the top riders place the front wheel exactly where they wanted was mind boggling!

  9. SSDT sections

    in Trials Training And Technique

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    Recently watched the 2016 SSDT vid and Dan Thorpe mentioned he rode most sections in 2'nd gear.  Riding last year I attempted most in 1st and struggled to maintain momentum and my line. Not too many similar sections here in California, but have been working hard on it and attempt them mostly in 1st.  For those who have ridden similar sections what are your thoughts or tips? I ride a Vertigo 300 with a 38 rear and almost always are using the 3rd map.

    Much appreciated in advance.

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  11. 2017 300Rr

    in Montesa

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    Just sent you a PM

    I've been riding my 2006 montesa repsol since it was new i took out of the box put fuel in and rode off its a great bike had to replace fenders that was my fault couldn't stay on the pegs lol I have had to replace a set of fork seals though . Great bike Im trying to buy another one i want a 2017 300RR ,they are proving to be hard to find. I checked with the guy Paul7 told me about They didnt get the 300 :-(  I did find a 2016 300 in Mississippi for $10000. im hoping to find the 2017 if anyone has a lead let me know.

    Oh Paul7 your guy at dealership seems like a great guy need to get him on a bike 

     

  12. Ossa Tr280I Fi How It Works

    in OSSA

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    Does anyone know if any riders at SactoPits have the SW and cable?  I am wondering if I went to an event I could get a quick check and then compete in an event ;-)    LS can be difficult to get to as they are Mon-Thu I think

    Adrian is organizing the next trial at Bear Valley.  Contact him and ask him to bring the PC to reset your bike.  He did mine at the last trial. 5 minutes tops.

  
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