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Hey sorry for the late response guys but I am located in North Carolina so pretty much East Coast. I might adjust the handlebars a little bit and I have adjusted/played around with the perches. Surprisingly for a front drum brake I can do stoppies really well if I use 2-3 fingers. I do have to say wheelie's are getting better for me. Been trying to practice the balance point and control of the bike. Only thing is the rear brake feels like it takes effort to stop.

Hey thanks guys! I did read somewhere that a lot of guys consider the stock peg location to "high" and of course wider pegs. I'm definitely would like wider pegs for better comfort. I also read that some guys mod the drum brakes with grooved brake pads and/or stronger cables. But I do agree she pulls like a tractor and its very easy to wheelie it

Hey guys! So as the title says I am a trials newbie and recently purchased a 1985 TY350 Yamaha trials bike as my first. Anyways, I would like to see if there are any mods to making the ty 350 smoother and maybe a tad bit lighter? I was told this would be a good starter and from a lot of older gentlemen, it is a great bike and it is! I am practicing the basics (also trying to jump the gun and do fancy stuff) and I have to say it's kind of difficult. Bunnyhopping the ty is kind of a pain but I also think im not using my suspension to the fullest. Well with that said, im in the states and there isn't many trials clubs where I am located so I practice around the yard and have been watching Ryan Young tutorials. Anyone have any tips themselves of how I should set up a trials bike/modifications? Other thing to is my wrists always cramp up(they do this when I ride mx) and I start loosing control of the clutch. All in all, trials is very challenging but quite fun and I know its gonna take time to get really good.