waynus

Here's my experience of the same: I've tried the slow throttle and retarded the ignition a touch (they both proved to calm things down ). My bike 290-03 is still snappy in the cold weather, so I think that points to carburation, has anyone got any info? Thank you please, jamon !

I have a 'new' 03 290 the bike has been used maybe a dozen times, now the rear spokes are leaking air, giving me a permanent slow puncture, I've siliconed the inside of the rim under the rubber seal and crossed my fingers. Any better suggestions ?

I dont know if I'm covering old ground but dont forget to seal off the top of the rear shock with silicone sealant.

I have had the same problem with both 290's that i've owned.Neither regular riding or oil changes make any difference.There are two ways to get things freed up: 1-rock it in a high gear with the engine dead as described before. 2-Rev the nuts of it in neutral,clutch in [i'm told it distributes the oil],let the revs drop to idle and engage a gear as normal.My mate showed me step 2 but would only do it on my bike, never his own Sherco ....strange !