Everything posted by faussy
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New spokes. Stainless or ordinary?
I wouldn't waste my time with zinc. I've a couple of bikes I did recently and after 5 years they look crap. Granted they are ridden pretty regularly. Have went with stainless ever since
- Scott
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Spanish rumours
A month ago it would have been more of a gamble. Any contracts written now, or lack of, "should" be a good indication of their intentions.
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Where to buy a Helmet in East Anglia?
We still talking about crash helmets here?
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Where to buy a Helmet in East Anglia?
Brookfield garage is in stowmarket, but I've no idea on what kind of stock they have. What i do, is try a few hats on that i like the look of at a trial (usually during a long queue), ive never had someone refuse me trying their hat on, take a note of the size and then buy online.
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TR280 fuel cap
A cork, a block of balsa, a ball of masking tape, a cut down exhaust bung, they are just threads so should be pretty easy to seal
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S3 Protec pants buckle
Or keep eating pies until you fill out your pants without the need for a buckle ?
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S3 Protec pants buckle
I would try to contact s3. Probably some cheap chinese part. They are known as ladder straps. https://www.ratchetingbuckles.com/ratchet-buckles-ladder-straps/0-75-push-receptor-w-strap-pr75-c/
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Speedway trials tyres.
Speedway use 3.75x19. You could use one at a pinch for maybe a display bike or just arsing about. If you want to be competitive, you will have to accommodate a 4 inch
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Brake line Splitter? One brake for both wheels
I like someone thinking outside the box. Braking power however is already limited, i doubt you could pull a good endo if your braking power is now split in half. How about a thumb brake. Mick Doohan was and Doviziosi, Petrucci, and Tom Sykes currently are users of this setup. AFAIK, the brembo setup on the motogp bikes has both the foot lever and thumb lever connected to the rear brake so you can control it from either. Combining the brakes off one lever isn't a great idea, but there could be justification in repositioning it to the bars. The problem is, trials requires far more frequent use of the clutch than road racing. Are you a good piano player?
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KTM get his hands on GasGas?
Good news i think, judging by how committed KTM are with the Husqvarna brand
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Beta techno 250 gearbox oil
Thats my point, most people i know who are using ATF are using it to fix clutch problems, and possibly (we will leave it at this) compromising other parts of their engine. Fix your clutch the correct way, but as for clutch feel, thats personal opinion i guess. ATF makes a clutch too grabby for my liking Id prefer a 0W oil than ATF
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Beta techno 250 gearbox oil
Sorry guys, i disagree but that's ok. I have a GG so an overly thin oil with extra detergents that is also used for oiling the main bearings is an absolute no go for me. Literally heard the consequences of running ATF in gasgass. Most people i know who run ATF do it to fix their draggy clutch, while ignoring the detrimental effects it has on everything else. Just fix the clutch instead and then you can run an oil that will provide you with a bike that still sounds good in 5 years. Ive tried ATF numerous times, never liked what it did to the feel of the clutch
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Beta techno 250 gearbox oil
Never knew my bike had planetary gears, learn something every day
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Jeroni Fajardo - WTF
How convenient. You're banned.... but since you've already served your banning while not being banned, you're free to compete. What a joke
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Beta techno 250 gearbox oil
Inappropriate usage, the clues in the name.
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Beta techno 250 gearbox oil
Whenever i hear someone using ATF in a gearbox i laugh
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Spark Plug Lead Fouling
Yet you ride your vintage trial bike WFO? ?
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Sidi boot sizing
I went from a 45 gaerne with thick socks to a 44 sidi with thin socks because the 45 sidis just felt very bulky, outwardly. Id kind of agree with you though and say they are a more snug fit than a 44 gaerne, but it could most likely be because they are a less flexible boot
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07 125 pig to start
Sounds like a lack of compression to me
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broken tailpipe
The plastic end cap? Gasgasuk Did you try google? Heres a choice of 3 different materials http://www.roadandtrials.co.uk/TrialsProExhaustEndCap https://www.splatshop.co.uk/bdi-dpm-gasgas-aluminium-silencer-end-piece-2010-onwards.html https://bvm-moto.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=3921 PS. Id stay well away from a used one, good chance its already cracked or half melted
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2018 gas gas
They are no worse or better than the 250 gasgass of the last 10 years. Good bike IMO, they have their problems, but EVERY bike has
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Ethanol and fuel tanks.
Did he use your original tank to make the mould? I won't ask the price, but did it turn out cheaper or at least competitive to an alloy one?
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2020 EVO models Announced
Its as if they didn't try, heck even the stickers have hardly changed!!!
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Mitas Tyres any good for clubman
I prefer the standard x11 over the xlite. The latter i find wears too quick, dozes and cracks over longer periods and you end up running them at a higher pressure to avoid punctures that i don't see any grip benefits.