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To get the throttle grips on I use hairspray, then wire in place. Do the job a few days before you need the bike and the grips will slide on fine, then the hairspray dries out over a few days and acts as a fine glue. To lube the throttle tube between the bars and the plastic tube I use graphite powder. Doesn't pick up fine dirt but keep the whole assembly working nicely. Make sure you cove rthe bike a bit when puffing the powder in there. Thanks for the advice on taming the thing...

have a read of the KTMTalk 50 forums about their clutches......that will give you insight into those auto babies..

The 2.9 is an animal.... 8-) Its a pretty full on bike for a newbie.... I have a KTM 990 and I thought that could scare me, but that 2.9 is something else...

At the weekend I hope to get into the iginition and fiddle with it. I will add the slow action throttle when it turns up.....but BTW, what is a DELAY throttle assembly? what is it used for? etc?? I also notice BVM have an ADJUSTABLE throttle assembly which I presume limits the rotation, but don;t really know.... cheers J ...

Copemech...this is just what I was looking for! So 6mm rotation will kill it off a bit and say 3mm will mellow it out. I will go with 3mm and move up to 6mm I suspect. 8-). I'll check out the carb set-up after I have don ethis and report back. Many thanks once again. I appreciate it. J.

Hi, I have an '03 2.9 in great condition. New to trials but not bikes. I am happy with the bike, but want to kill off some power in the short term. I have a slow action throttle on order (yes - I live in Australia) but would also like to tame the motor output. The bike is used at sea level. Max air temp would get to 30C and lowest, say 15C. Humidty rises with the temp here. If you could point me in the right direction of: 1. Carburettor changes 2. Timing changes 3. Gearing changes Thanks in advance. J.

I like the idea of the silicon implants...much less wobble... PS. Alan...Tom is still having a ball on the Sherco 50 Kid. I can without question say that the time he spends on the little Sherco is directly proportional to his Enduro and MX podiums. NO DOUBT AT ALL !!!!

I heard that tinkling noise of the front disc the first time i flipped the bike...that disc went right past my ear!

Thanks Guys....you learn something every day!!!

Hi, I have recently bought a used Sherco 2.9 '03 model in good condition. With the engine off and bike stationary and the front brake on, I noticed 'play' in the front. After checcking the front end out I realised that the play is due to the fact that the front disc rotor is 'loose' on the hub. All bolts are tight and everything appears as it should. It seems a simple case that the holes in the disc through which the bolt and washer arranegment fit are simply too big. Thus when the brake is on, the disc is able to move a few millimeters back and forth. I am only used to bikes where the discs are solidly fixed to the hub....so is this normal or is it a case of the incorrect disc rotor being fitted??? Cheers...J

Too Funny...Copemech.... I think I will just start fiddling about...and stop when something melts.

Bumpo!

Thank You.

Thanks! What year model was the grey/silver plastics??? Cheers. J

Hi, Does anybody know if the above are available? By coloured I mean - black or yellow or green etc etc...

Hi. Has anybody fighted some 'bright' headlights to the above? If so, what kit did you use? Wattage? Extra running gear? Problems? Cheers

I bought it. You need to have the weight of an elephant to kick it over....so i thinkg the compression is good. PS. Flipped it already.....

All, What is the desirable compression test range for a Sherco 290 '03 model? Thanks in advance. ((I presume the test is done with 15 kicks at WOT))

Is this an ok bike for staring out as a beginner?

See your email....

Alan, You are a nice guy. Thank You for your help with setting up Tom's bike. ((We meet all sorts of people in CyberSpace and I am constantly pleased and amazed about how much time and experience people share with each other)) Cheers. J.

6ft 2" and 80Kg

Hi Guys, I am still looking for a traisl bike to start with. This bike is on eBay locally and I am wondering if it is an ok bike? Are parts available etc etc?? Cheers. J.

Stare at it and use harsh language....

We don't need a drain plug cos the header/silencer gasket has gone west...