Are you still able to use your towbar to tow as well as carrying a bike or just carry a bike or tow a trailer but not the two together I run a 4x4 jeep . As I never seen the carry frame for a bike please excuse if its idiotic what I have asked and just say no. I only ask as I go to france every summer and being able to take a bike appeals .
the problem I have always had will is I will always be in AF for the rest of my life there is no cure except prescribed medication like beta blockers and drug thinning drugs like warfarin. you can have your heart stopped and restarted but this especially as I have been in AF a number years has a low success rate.
which means I am on warfarin for life not a problem till you injure yourself hence being very carefull in what I attempt in trial biking rocks a def no no.
1/ is ok to clean the bike while it is still running quick power wash get rid of the mud etc it is only a low powered washer and I just use washing up liquid to clean down I do not stand to close therefore not damaging the decals etc. I ask this in regrds to water entering the engine cases or carb.
2/ what is the max amount of time would you let a bike stand before firing it up and just letting it tick over etc how long would you leave it running and also does it have any adverse effects buy not running it under load.??
bike is a gas gas 125txt pro racing 2004.
I am a first time owner so any advice info greatly appreciated.
your right dabster even though I have low cholesterol level [3.9] was still given statins and still take them. like I said I started back work in sept and regarded myself fit an active as I work in heavy engineering [still do] the AF creates problems when its cold but seeing as I spent the last 9 weeks on nights on a loco fuel point I seemed to cope ok. the strangest things like standing up to quick or bending over looking up for extended periods trigger strange effects. but the funniest was on XMAS day as I was totally unaware the wife had bought me a bike [stashed at her mum and dads]I saw it wrapped in tinsel etc in the garage and nearly blacked out sufficient to say I spent the rest of xmas day gawping at it but waited a couple of days till the excitement had calmed down before I attempted to ride it. I then flooded it had to take the plug out and dry it in the oven. with all the excitement etc I triggered a migrane attack which lasted a few hours which meant it was 4 days later I rode it.
what a balloon head.!!!!!
a stronger tablet like diclofenc [check spelling] may be better but take a painkiller as well better off speaking to your doctor as he will prescribe the best combo of medications to help as cortisone injections tend only to be given as a last resort and you are limited up to a max of three to the effected joint then its surgery.
guy I work with who loves the gym will testify to that.
it would be pointless to go any bigger the 125 is perfect in regards to power weight for handling learning etc I am 6-2 15+ stone and pulls me no problems it would be down right stupid to go any bigger at the moment and to be honest the thought of climbing rocks jumps etc would be out my league in regards to the fact I use warfarin in my treatment and it is a lifelong prescribed drug as I have an irregular heartbeat which is how I found out the valve was leaking in the first place.
my condition was put down to infection or virus related as I had the angiogram to check my arterys etc not a nice procedure believe me.
one thing I have discovered is never eat a big meal or intake to much fluid and jump straight back on the bike as it creates motion sickness you wouldn't believe [i experienced this on a trials experience day] also ice cold drinks trigger the brain freeze from hell which gives a stroke like sensation .
but once done never repeated believe me.!!!
I only created this topic in regards to anyone who had undergone same treatment or was awaiting it to say if a guy who never had rode a trial bike can take it up and become hooked on the sport even after heart surgery anyone can. all I will say its a major operation and effects young and old alike it was a shout out to anyone who has maybe under going the operation or had under gone it and left the sport you can carry on and if you have any concerns speak to your cardiology team or surgeon physio recovery team etc.
believe me I wouldn't anything that could or would result in injury to myself or anyone else who was with me I am not that stupid .as a matter of precaution I would in my humble opinion suggest the use of chest protection to avoid impact injuries to the chest but also this depends on the course your riding and obstacles your negocating
I have about 10 to 12 accumulated hrs on riding a trial bike and intend to accumulate many many more.
cheers for the support will be hoping to do a wobbler trial of some sort in the future but at the moment just concerntrating on getting used to the bike etc postioning balance throttle control. hence me purchasing a 125 better to ride something that you have control other than buying a larger cc bike and struggling with weight power etc.
I still have to be wary as I still have to take medication for life and one of them happens to be warfarin.for thinning the blood but a right pain if you bang bruise yourself etc .
anyways happy new year to everyone and happy trialing got a few weeks before I return to work [holidays] so will be on the bike as much as the wife permits.
as a complete beginner to trialing the reason I got into it was a it was something I had always fancied but with work kids etc never got round to it.
then in 2011 I was diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse and march of this year underwent open heart surgery as the condition had deteriorated to the point were I was struggling with work [railway] I and required surgery. anyways to cut a long story short I convinced my reluctant wife to book me an experience day at inch perfect trials the other side of preston I fell hook line and sinker for it and am going back jan 10th but my good lady then got me a gas gas txt 125 for xmas and have been like a 52 year old kid in a sweet shop.
so a big shout out to my missus and matt at inch perfect trials for fueling the fire.
I realise that some health conditions may require you to pack.?? it up but also there is know reason to think you can not continue as well granted I gave myself 6 months recovery time but I am able to carry on working and also discover a new great fantastic recreation as well.
cheers for the quick reply glynn. will add an extra 20+ mill to the pre mix tomorrow . I had heard that various 2 stroke oil types vary in there ratios when pre mixing any thoughts on the oil or is oil just oil.?? I know in the p200 vespa I ran many moons ago you just dumped the oil in the tank filled up swished it round and off you went.
mind you it may explain why it was as reliable as a chocolate fireguard [the vespa] .|||
just purchased a gas gas txt 125 pro[ 2004] was wondering if anyone could help in regards to oil /fuel ratio.
the oil I purchased is super M high performance 2 cycle oil ester based synthetic blend I have been given ratios of 125 mill to 5 litres of petrol.
and as low as 75 mill to 5 litres of petrol any help advice would be gratefully appreciated .
cheers
