baldilocks

Out of the crate the 07 290 is too far advanced, just my view but mine kicked back terribly and would also try and go into reverse when at the point of stalling. I used copemechs diagram (see earlier posts) and retarded timing about 5mm. In the standard position the bike was just too peaky for me with a real step in the power at 1/4 throttle. Retard the timing and go back to the standard carb, also lower the needle clip one notch from standard. The keihin gives more middle and top end power which by the sounds of it is the last thing you need. Boyesen reeds also give more power so leave them alone till you get the hang of it.

They dont squeal too bad, I was out today and dont recall them squealing at all but maybe i've just learnt to blank it out !

I put new Goldfren pads in the sherco front and back before ssdt. Back ones got changed on the Saturday night at Reeth 3 day, front ones are still in. Suggest you are riding with it on or you have damaged the disc ? terrain makes a difference though its mainly rocky streams where I ride so dont use it much.

Thats 10 pages but should we kill this one as none of us are sherco virgins........ ?

Mine does that addict despite removing rim tape and applying silicone to every spoke which has always worked in the past. I applied soapy water to the wheel to find where it was coming from and its actually the seal between the tyre and the rim thats leaking very slightly. I think probably a tyre thats slightly out of spec. I'll find out when I fit the next new one !

sorry but your being thick look on the front page below the latest forums section and you 'll see the latest adverts, look under the community tab and you'll see a link to classified ads

Do the keihins drip fuel like the much loved mikuni on the Beta ? cant believe virtually the same engine as my 290 only does 15 miles to a tank. unless all your sections are graded hill climbs ? just thought, the petrol tap leaked on mine, are you sure yours isnt ?

I never ran out at the ssdt, not even close. The keihin must guzzle the petrol compared to the Dellorto

Banning Belgium or perhaps SPA or whoever I would be in favour of for the event being cancelled. However as discussed elsewhere who wants to take their place ?

Boyesens do seem to have made difference to how high it revs and now I have a bigger pilot jet in the dellorto (34 instead of 33) it seems a lot more responsive generally, like it picks up a little bit quicker, theres not weak spot and it reves higher. Copemech / Addict, cheers I wont be spending

What does it smell like ? You will be able to smell the oil if its a crank seal and it will be blue rather than white smoke . I once rebuilt a carb but left the pilot jet on the bench, it started but blew clouds of smoke out of the back. now I thought I was the only person daft enough to do this..................

Ive got a new shape one . If you take the cage out of the back you can get two bikes in, I manage every weekend with a 4rt and a sherco. 1st bike put the front wheel between the seats a little and back wheel in the corner (drivers side), second bike goes in backwards an putr some lock on to get the door shut. easy and a great little van

On the bright side that should see Belgium dropped from organising WTC events for a couple of years.......... wonder if anyone fancies running a world round in england/scotland/wales then we could have two british rounds like the old days wahey !

Put the boyesens in today, the bike feels bit quicker but today wasnt a good day for learning to play with more power. Had to take the mixture screw out as it was running a bit weak at first, might try a bigger pilot jet. With the rain today was vey muddy , lots of third gear stuff. Might be able to tell better when I get on some rocks.

No but they have made it to the bench in the garage. Intend to fit them tomorrow and ride local trial on sunday. have you got an ohlins yet addict ? surprised you have lowered gearing ?

Watched "mountain" on BBC 1 last sunday which was based largely in Fort William, when are the regs out for next year !?

No it was 1990, it was actually on grandstand that year. The 1991 WTC round was at Houghton Tower, I think it was the first time Colley scored points

buy it in 5 litre bottles works out cheaper plus your using much more than necessary, i get at least five washes to a litre

ordered the new Boyesen reeds today, do I still need to fit the reed stops ? thought I read you could take them out but I don't feel comfortable doing that for some reason

try warming the rear of the crankcase gently with a hot air gun and the swinging arm be careful though as a little heat will give some expansion and thats all you should need

i may regret this but whats LMAO stand for ? ring lampkins for clutch plates but they come as a set try either the Trial company or john lampkin imports in Google

I'm buggered if I can get the crank seals in now though. I've been trying from inside the crank case though. I'm not buying this anymore Glyph, your either an extremely gifted comedian or this is a wind up ! The last bloke to try to fit crank seals from the inside was the DIY guy on Kenny Everett !! the clutch basket nut needs to be tight but theres a lock washer anyway, the primary gear i'd use a windy gun.

cant comment on price, RHW can John if you know him, if not PM me and I'll give you his mobile. Ohlins is certainly as good but its the reliability that made me get one and its been spot on.

think the rtl is also a 260

CK is gonna love that Perce