Short term fix that's easy - After every ride, I park the bike and put a piece of velcro strip on the bars, holding the clutch lever engaged. Come back, take off the strip, and life is good!
I might be tempted to turn the shock bottom bolts around though, you could catch the inside of your leg on that if you find yourself stretching off the back with a long dab.
Trying not to dab, but will grind it down - just in case! Thanks!
When I saw Brewtus found one, I had to grab this 305! Rode it around the yard today and it's going to be an awesome bike!!! She needs some love, as a former owner thrashed it around pretty hard. I have some grand plans for her...
Merry Christmas!!! Today Santa stopped by (I must have been a VERY GOOD boy this year!) and dropped of my holiday red and green bikes! So excited to get these going again. Found the Alpina had fat spark and started up on the very first kick in my shop! And put a dab of Mother's polish on the fender of the Sherpa and it looks like a mirror!!! Hope everyone has a great holiday ahead!!!
Well... found a bike for my buddy! A great friend spotted this and soon it will be in the woods again, crashing into trees!!! Love this community of people helping each other foolishly relive our youth. It's a M191, so the M212 can stay a trail bike and go fast!
Love the comments and cool-headed thoughts. I might just polish this old beauty up and keep it as a nice trail bike for someone to love again. Just was a little curious about changing things, but I bet with a talented rider (NOT ME!) it could look cool going through a section too! I just couldn't let this bike rot away...
Looked over for some info about turning a Model 212 into a trials bike. Judging by catalog photos, the frames look very similar. Are the triples different? Other than the tank/seat, and guessing the motor, any major differences? Want to turn this into a slow bike, but if it's too much work, will leave it a trail bike. Thanks for any info/help you can provide!
In short - ATF works fine in the gearbox and keeps the clutch plates from sticking. If the oil pump is still in working condition, two-stroke injection oil goes in the smaller, white tank. ENJOY your little bike!
You have inspired me to bring my 199a back to life as well!!! More photos to come, as it gets pretty!
Thanks for the encouragement and looking forward to a fun ride.
First practice session on Scorpa 300 ( boring footage- you’ve been warned)
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Looking good! Keep your head up and try more slow, right turns! Practice makes perfect.