I'm with the ROCKING bunch as well, however one time I was doing this on the wifes 1.25 and it caught and went((ticked over) when bumping backwards, it took off forewards and really got my attention!
I have also had them release, start the bike, place into gear and it is stuck again, so Be Careful where you are aimed!
Many times I just start it and put into first gear and intentionally ride for a few seconds with the clutch in untill it breaks loose using rear brake and throttle to apply shear force on the plates.
It is always worse if the bike has set up for a week or more!
As stated, the sealing and placement at the rear fender/airbox/muffler is very important no matter how you do it, DO IT!
It think the thin plastic shield between the carb and airbox(newer bikes) is only helpful in the most extreme riding conditions. If I ever make it to the Scottish I will reinstall mine but for now it is just too much of a pain to deal with.
The biggest problem is washing the bike as it seems that no matter how careful, water will find its way around or under and get in. Once this happens it just goes right through the foam filter as oil does not stop the water, and it will take fine dirt particles with it. So ALWAYS pull the filter and look/clean inside the box after washing and be sure to look FAR down in the very bottom corner. A rod or such with a paper towel will reach it. I use a 1/4 in brass welding rod.
The alternative told to me by my local dealer is to just remove the fender and tank, block the filter and exhaust and wash everything properly! That works too and takes the same time to perform.
I can also tell you from experience that if you fail to ck the box, dirt of sufficient size can make its way through and cause the throttle slide to stick, usually wide open! It WILL get your attention, as the brakes on the bike are not really designed to stop a 2.9 running WFO! It is difficult to kill the bike in gear when this happens and even more difficult ot reach the kill button when you are in about third gear!
Another tip. Water will also find its way in the magneto cover and get trapped causing corrosion problems. Coating the electrics with clear coat helps but you need more.
I drill a small hole (1/16th in.) in the bottom of the plastic cover. This allows anything that gets in to get out and moisture to vent and evaporate. The hole is so small that the rate of water entry through the hole even in deep water is insignifigant as long as you are not playing submarine with the bike, which I do not intend to do. I know some may not agree with me on this mod but it is simple and it works.
Clark, the problem is that he may have switched the stator plates and wireing instead, leaving the correct year model ignitions with the correct bikes and if so it may not be set properly. I think I would verify which one is on it and then ck the setting!
Chaves had one on his late '03 bike. He said he liked it, but he is just looking for more power. I think the round bores are smoother and thats why Sherco stayed with them in '04.
Clark, As I think about it, I believe Chuck had to make some changes on the ignition (Frankenstein story). You might want to double check the timing with a proper indicator. Call Commo for advice as I do not know which ignition is on your bike. I have the puller for the Ducati (old style) if you need it.
I have been wearing the Donjoy Playmaker braces for the past year and as someone commented, you kinda feel naked without them. They fit under my trials pants too.
Go to www.jointhealing.com for those in the States, they seem to have the best prices for you tightwads!
Ok, for all those wondering about retrofitting the earlier bikes with the new Delta link, I decided to try one as Ryan(RYP) had one available and said it should work on all earlier models. I had been one of the first to ride the new 04 model that David Chaves had recieved and really could not tell a lot of difference initially, but the bike was still new and somewhat stiff with new springs not broken in yet, but I decided to try one on my 03 bike anyway with Ryan's blessing (and 70 bucks)!
Apparently there is indeed not much of a change in the shock 03-04 and probably no change in the spring however I do not have the part numbers to be sure.
Anyway, spending a rainy evening last week, I installed the new widget, noting the slight differences in its dimensions as compared to the original, and lubed everything as per the proper maintenance ov the dog bones. After reassembly, the first thing I had to do was to crank up the spring preload a couple of turns to decrease the static sag to just about 1/2 to 3/4in to feel correct when depressing the rear, it seemed quite plush! Then waited untill today when the ground dried enough to do a bit of a practice session in the back yard.
Well, after a half hour or so of riding the logs and curbs in the back, the analogy that came to mind was like the difference in a foam pillow and a soft feather down pillow. It just felt good and very compliant if a bit soft by comparison. I may need to jack up the spring a bit more, not sure yet.
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I'm with the ROCKING bunch as well, however one time I was doing this on the wifes 1.25 and it caught and went((ticked over) when bumping backwards, it took off forewards and really got my attention!
I have also had them release, start the bike, place into gear and it is stuck again, so Be Careful where you are aimed!
Many times I just start it and put into first gear and intentionally ride for a few seconds with the clutch in untill it breaks loose using rear brake and throttle to apply shear force on the plates.
It is always worse if the bike has set up for a week or more!
Cheers and watch where you point that thing!