this is the real issue for me (as an organiser), all it needs is for some photo to get out (of some riders not doing it right, because they don't think it is an issue/real/etc) and the wrath of the do gooders / authorities / etc get us in trouble
Its pretty crazy these days.On the way home from the trials I stopped at a friend's house.He was sick as a dog and I got him to hospital.He has been on oxygen for 12 days now in icu.He believed it was all bs and took no precautions. I entered his house and had a mask on but still got tested 5 days after my encounter. The covid is not slowing me down much but I stay away from crowds and social distance.It is a pita sometimes but nothing I can do.Our governor is cracking down again now but honestly it will not help much.
At a trials this weekend we did ok.Did the masks for sign up and they put up a shield. 2 guys in each group scored to limit contact. Kept our distance well walking sections. We had some elbow and fist bumps to say good ride.There were times were people that don't believe it's a problem did not distance properly as people's fear levels of this varied quite a bit.
For long term storage there is fogging oil.You pull off the intake boot and spray into motor while running. Coats the internals to keep things from rusting in there.Ussaully requires a new spark plug upon start up.In the great white north here we use it on the boat motors and such that are stored for winter.Good to replace tranny or engine oil for storage also as oil gets a little acid build up in it from use.Mainly in 4t,s because of slight engine blow by.Stabil in fuel,run and fog the drain fuel tank.I spray my bikes down with a metal storage oil (except brakes of course )to fight rusting as my shop gets heated off and on which creates moisture from my propane burner.
After over 30years racing offroad,MX,flat track,ice I got hurt 3 years ago in a national enduro. Said that is enough of the redline sports.52 weeks ago Purchased a 2015 GG pro race 300 as I had no idea what to buy with these bikes with wierd new names.Liked the bike a lot but was starting to worry about getting parts as I ride a lot plus compete.I tried a 2018 TRRS last year and liked it because it felt the same as my GG.Have only ridden a few sherco,s,a 2018 scorpa and a newer 200 cc beta.I like the TRRS the best so just got a new 2020 TRRS one R as I have heard good reports on them.A rider in our club pounds his 2018 in expert with no issues.I have seen 2 beta,s now with the pop into neutral problem and it's not just Internet gossip that there plastic is made of glass plus expensive.I also built a pretty sweet 74 ty250a to take out once in while in twin shock.Our twin shock class rides the intermediate line so some of the meets that are nasty best to use it as a pit bike.I like the TY because it was easy to get parts for and some heavy mods turned it into a pretty good bike.I have a 94 fantic k-roo I am almost done rebuilding just because it is a cool looking bike and picked up super cheap (2 for 300$).
That is a vent for the float bowl not a overflow. If that hose is run low on the bike it will actually suck water up the tube if you ride in water. That hose should be routed high on bike.Over flows come out below ventura so if the float needle fails the fuel does not flood into carb.Also check your reed valves as if they are worn and not closing all the way you may be getting blow back into carb.Ussaully when reeds are bad bikes are hard to start and acts like it is flooding out.
I'm the same weight as you and on my TY250 I've got standard damping Falcon trial classics with 50 lb springs and they are perfect for me. I don't hop the rear but if that is your intention then you would be better off with the superlight damping version.
If my shock location was stock it was 50 or 60 lbs but when I told them I did the mod they changed it.I had them do the soft damping as the bike is mainly used for trials in intermediate lines.Been riding it over a year and shocks work nice.I save the bouncing for my TRS.
Pretty rare up here in upper peninsula of Michigan also.I just sold my 2015 gg pro that is in great shape 2 days ago to a man in Lower Michigan. Last week a guy came all the way from Missouri to Wisconsin to pick up a friend's GG 250.I actually went to Missouri over 2 years ago to buy my GG.A good place to ask around is the Facebook site called trials bikes for sale usa.That is were I found my 1st trials bike and were my friend sold his.Good luck shopping.
Depends on bike set up a lot.I am 207 lbs and my ty has the shocks laid down a bit like a majesty which means it needs a stronger spring.Falcon set mine up with 70 lb springs. Sounds stiff but works fantastic.If my shock mounts were not modified they would have used 50,s or 60,s.
I made my own puller tools from some steel tubing but should have just picked up a tusk puller.We use yz rod kits (hot rods)for 89 to 98 yamaha.Everything the same except small end is 1mm bigger. I use a 1980-82 yz wossner piston in mine and it comes with proper bearing for later rod.Piston is arc cut on back instead of intake windows but timing is the same as window piston. On the right side of crank there is a o ring that seals the pto gear to crank.keeps you from cross contamination of tranny oil and crankcase mixture. In most bearing kits the o ring is to thin.Reuse old or get a new one from yamaha.Very important o ring as it keeps your tranny oil out of crankcase. I re used old one and gave it a smear of yamabond 4 to make sure I had no issues.I use parts houses on line to look at parts break downs for assembly. They often make it easier than using a manual.
I will give you a good tip when putting motor back together.Remember to hook the internal kickstarter spring in the steel tube.I had to split my cases to do that because I forgot.It turned out the catch tab for it was bent a little so reaching thrue with long needle nose pliers did not work.It lines up the spring correctly when you install the kickstarter shaft.Been awhile but I remember the frustration.
Electrex World ignition can be difficult to set or check with a strobe, some strobe lamps get confused with them,my Snap On one did when I was sorting out my sons D14/4 Bantam. The boss of EW told me that strobing could be difficult with his system. It was a couple of years back now,but I seem to remember there are two firing events per rotation,so there is a spark as well near BDC. The strobe would jump between the two events,making it difficult to see what was happening.
I'd be inclined to set it as per the EW instructions and see how it runs.
That explains why my stobe was acting so wierd.Ran bike without cover so I could pull flywheel quick to test adjustments. Was reasonably easy to find sweet spot.
Michigan here and ride all the trials in Wisconsin. Started on my 2015 GG 300 pro 2 years ago(1st trials bike).Don't get a 300 unless that is all you can get or riding at altitude. They don't seem all that powerful till you actually ride them in a trials meet.A smaller smooth bike will cost you less dabs and do pretty much anything. I find the 250,s a much easier bike to handle. I would buy the Beta over a vertigo any day.Way better dealer support. Trs,scorpa,sherco also good support.I ride A class offroad and intermediate in trials.The only thing trials has in common with offroad is they both have 2 wheels.I installed a heavy flywheel weight in my 300 to bring the punch down.The 250 still smoother and easier to ride.I cannot really recommend a GG at the moment till we see what the orange gorilla is going to do with the company.
I think the thing to take away is that everyone commenting hasnt had 4 or 5 makes in the last two years to compare and have a very subjective view. 5 years ago i had gaernes, they were great but laterly i had wear issues, now im on styl martins, didnt get on that well with hebo or alpine stars.
As above fit and size is everything, try before you buy and ask different riders on different boots, and youll get a different answer.
Pretty unhappy about the wear on my gaernes.They are a pretty wimpy boot.Leather gets cut easily and the upper plastic guards pulled through the attachment screws twice.I find my old alpine star scout boots actually work better for trials.Wish AP still made the scouts.
Pulled a zoke shock apart off a 91 to put on my 94 a couple days ago.The 94 is basically a non adjustable,not very rebuildable thing.Will rebuild seal head and put a new bumper on it.
It is cool that they are a real nice family also.There father is a farmer and one hell of a trials rider.Today I got the new dirt bike magazine and Pat is in there top u.s dirt bike riders of the year.Pretty cool that a magazine not focused on trials has him in there.
I know someone who has a pair and based on his experience as long as you don't melt them they should be great for a nice long time.
I would already have a set if I had known about them when I was first looking for trials pants. At least I know what I am getting when my current set ware out.
I recieved them today and they are very different than what I am used to.The integrated knee pad thing feels weird.I have them on now and wearing around the house to see if I get used to them.They are very stretchy. They fit more like trials pants but not quite as skin tight.I think I will like them.I was worried about them not being long enough with 36"x36" measurements but they go into my boots a good 4" and knee pads location is perfect.They feel like they will help keep me cool also.Last summer I started wearing bicycle shirts at the trials to help stay cool(they work fantastic)and I am hoping these have the same effect.
If your in the US I would suggest http://www.upandovertrials.com/. I do recall they can be picked up in Europe but not sure on who or how to get them.
I ordered a black pair last night.I talked to him on the phone and he rides vintage in California.He said they were checking out what people were wearing at the trials there and no one had spandex stuff.Everyone used mx gear.He basically came up with a crossbreed that looks better on us slightly older guys without the crazy graphics. Pricey suckers and hope they last me a long time.
Have used the gearne gortex last 2 summers. As said they don't offer much protection.I really want a insole shank also.Next boots will be AS.The gearne are my 1st trial boot and I wish I would have asked about them like you did.I just figured the bomb because a lot of the trials riders I 1st road with had them.Live and learn but a expensive lesson.
After a few days of riding a lot of the aches dissapear.I started at 55 2 years ago and holy cow did it kill my lower damaged back and legs for a bit.Now I can ride all day and it sure did help my fitness.
You are in a good part of the country for vintage trials.TY is a fun bike and pretty easy to get parts for.We have 2 guys in vintage in wota that slaughter the intermediate class on the same lines on there vintage bikes.
It’s an AHRMA rule if the machine were to ever compete in one of those events.
Luckily it will not be a part of that organization. Heard from someone that is involved with AHRMA trials, they apparently banned OKO and all carbs unless round slide. Kind of a dumb rule. So now you must spend more money, plus time and have a bike that likely runs worse to compete in an organization that is struggling to get entries. Sounds like a great way to promote vintage entries.
Next they will insist on an old school spec tire, the same type tire for everyone.
That AHRMA stuff is a bunch of crap.It is getting that you have to be rich to build a bike that is legal. I heard rumors about them banning oko but was not sure if it was true.I am lucky that our club(WOTA)Is just cable brakes,air cooled,and twin shock.From looking at the utube on the AHRMA stuff the sections are pretty much for geezers having fun.A big turn out in vintage is 6 riders in my club so we are not to picky.We do not really even care about who wins and just have fun.I ride modern on day 1 and vintage on day 2.Honestly have more fun riding vintage as the riders are a blast to ride with.I love the way my friends Suzuki blasts that smoke and my other friend(fantic)that kicks our ass(and kills the modern riders on same sections)vintage is just a blast to ride.
Trials and Social Distancing
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Its pretty crazy these days.On the way home from the trials I stopped at a friend's house.He was sick as a dog and I got him to hospital.He has been on oxygen for 12 days now in icu.He believed it was all bs and took no precautions. I entered his house and had a mask on but still got tested 5 days after my encounter. The covid is not slowing me down much but I stay away from crowds and social distance.It is a pita sometimes but nothing I can do.Our governor is cracking down again now but honestly it will not help much.