trapezeartist

Niro, if I read this thread right, you seem to be trying to ride very slow without using the clutch. Why? Virtually everyone slips the clutch in sections in order to keep speed down and avoid stalling. Rather than fiddling with gearing, I would advocate you practice slipping the clutch.

Yes.

A bit obvious, but it hasn't been mentioned: a rear number plate.

I bought it from John Uyehara in Hawaii. I think the basic lever is probably intended for a quad bike throttle, or possibly a very short lever for a pushbike. Then he's put a magnetic microswitch in where the cable would go and attached a lead with the correct connector for the bike. $50 plus postage I think, which worked out to about £50.

It would require a complete power unit including the motor. The primary drive on Lite and Sport is a belt so the motor turns forward. On the Race it's a spur gear so the motor turns backwards. Presumably it would also require a different controller too.

I watched hours and hours of the Jitsie coverage of the SSDT. On a more general level, I did notice what appeared to be some very variable ideas of what constitutes a 5 on the part of the observers. It seemed that while each observer was consistent on his (or her) section, there was no consistency from section to section. Some observers were really very generous while others were quite severe. It may be the same for all riders but it's important for the riders to know how strict the observer will be before they enter a section. I am surprised that the organisers didn't brief their observers on how they should be marking.

Beat me to it. 😆

Agreed, that looks really awkward to use. On my '21 I use a small lever place directly under the clutch lever.

The controller is a fairly standard item, made by Silixcon. If you look at their website there are various downloads related to programming it. You'll have to be a bit of a whizz on brushless motors and controllers though, if you hope to understand it. I would love to be able to change a few things, but after reading all the bumph I've given up.

I ran my Beta 250 with two springs removed. I liked it and didn't have any issues with clutch slip.

Do you have an Electric Motion?

There's "so much conflicting advice" because any of the leading products will do a good job for you. Follow manufacturer's advice on grade of oil, pick a brand you like, and that's all there is to it.

I've just bought a wheelchair modified Doblo. It's early days but it's looking very promising. The ramp makes loading super-easy, there is oodles of headroom over the handlebars and I don't have to stoop too much when standing in it, and the bike just about fits with the ramp folded up. I thought I was going to have to modify the ramp but I tried the bike in it today and I can fold the ramp with no problem. I've removed the rear seat (it only had a single one on the left) and pushed the passenger seat forward to give a bit more room. Now I'm waiting for some eyebolts to arrive for lashing down.

I am one of the converts. The EM is the dog's danglies as far as I am concerned. And as you are starting from scratch you wouldn't have to adapt your riding style to suit electric.

It's back! So all's good. 🙂

Or the opposite. I used to put the front wheel against something and put it into second gear. Once free it would stay free until the whole engine was allowed to cool again. Perhaps the "Beta Clutch Fix" (see the Beta sub-forum) would work on a Sherco too.

I'm pretty sure I posted there in February (but of course I can't check!!!!). Perhaps the problem is bigger than just me. It would be nice to get a reply from Admin.

Fry's are vigorously resisting the council and have a number of things planned, depending on what comes from the other side. In the meantime, they remain open.

Why can I no longer see the Places to Ride sub-forum? I can't even get to see if there are any replies to my own posts on there which I wrote a couple of weeks ago.

That's very interesting as I am thinking of getting rid if my 2003 Berlingo and getting something a bit newer. The problem I've been seeing is that just about all Berlingo cars (and Peugeot Partners and Fiat Doblos) are converted for wheelchairs. As I found I had to remove the rear seats to get my bike in, I wonder how that works in wheelchair spec. Can you easily roll the front wheel past the remnants of the boot floor into the rear footwell?

I also am on the eve of my 70s. I started riding trials about 4 years ago, having not thrown my leg over a bike for about 44 years before that. Although I've definitely proved that you can't teach an old dog new tricks, I'm having a ball. You've got way more relevant experience than I had, so go for it!

Still not quite in this class, is it?

Looks like they let the apprentice weld that one. ☹️

Because I was riding a lot of trials run by "classic" clubs, I decided I should have a classic bike and bought a Fantic 200. After a while I realised that you should only own an old bike if you have a passion for old bikes. I haven't; I just want to ride trials. So I changed to a Beta 250, and since then I've changed again to an Electric Motion. If you really love twinshocks, buy one. If not, buy a modern bike. That's my two penn'orth, for what it's worth.

I was in your position a couple of years ago. I too gave up on looking for a suitable 200 so I opted for a Beta 250 Evo. The power was more than adequate for me but didn't scare me silly. (I'm told the Beta is less fierce than some other 250s, but I have no direct experience to confirm that.) Unless you have a wonky left leg the left-kick shouldn't bother you. Just get used to it. It seems that Beta clutches are a lottery and have been for over 20 years (!). The famous "Beta clutch mod" may improve things a bit. For me, changing to Putoline Nanotech was a significant improvement. About the only gearbox oil I didn't try was ATF. After all that the clutch was just a tiny bit draggy (but could be easily held back) and the first gear engagement of the day went in with a clunk. All in all, I found the clutch less than ideal but OK.