boogerblaster

I agree.

Again I am not advocating heavy throttle. You're putting words in my mouth. Also my technique works fine. Been doing it for 50 years . I could do well in the expert class but choose to ride intermediate as I don't heal quickly or fully these days. After being paralyzed multiple times ( once quad, multiple times para ) my focus is live through the ride. And have fun.

I didn't say to full throttle it . It's a combination of rear suspension design and rider technique. I'm an engineer and I always look at a situation from that point of view first , because if a bike is poorly designed NOBODY is going to be doing splats.

Honda pistons are excellent. How long they last depends on how often you change the oil. And please check the level before every ride. Also NO multi - weight oils !! SAE 40 in warm / hot weather, and SAE 30 in cool / cold weather. There's no excuse to do otherwise , especially since parts are scarce. Don't forget to clean the filters every oil change.

You can get a long duration cam from Megacycle Cams.com if you want even more torque from your TL. Happy riding everyone.

I forgot to say that a larger size chain is not necessary as the TL only has 15.5 to 16 hp. A 528 is for high hp bikes. My 430 Husqvarna at 71 hp uses a 528 . A 528 on a TL would just offset the weight reduction you've gained. There are titanium pegs available. You can't beat a Gunner Gasser Throttle.

I'm restoring a TL 250 also and I'm making a seat base, and exhaust from 6061 - T6 aluminum. Also the fork plugs will be 6061 with an air valve for tuning. I'm also going to make axles and swingarm shaft from titanium. And I'm going to get a spline cutter to press through a block of aluminum for the beginning of a aluminum kick starter ( again 6061 ) . I've bought and returned several k. starters because of wrong spline size. Don't even try the inet nothing there will work. Also I'm going to make aluminum damping rods that give 25 mm more travel and no harsh bottoming. I may start selling some of these pieces after I finalize the designs. You TL250 riders give me a holler at grizzlegumpferdash@gmail.com if you would be interested in this.

I forgot to say that the anti-squat reaction of the rear suspension is what keeps the rear tire pressure on the obstacle for traction. More throttle, more anti-squat, more traction.

Bikerpet, I used to race Hare Scrambles and you are correct. If you come upon a log say 3 feet in diameter going about 40 mph you do get a Much bigger lift. Believe me it's a very violent way to jump a bike , and will use all of 14" of travel and leave you wishing there were more.

Bikerpet, I don't double blip. After I get the front wheel up I leave the throttle on ( a little for small obstacles, more for larger ones ). It keeps the rear suspension from bottoming so hard , because it encourages an anti-squat reaction in the rear suspension.

Bikerpet, I have a suggestion for your video production. I like that you show the clutch and throttle views, but next time try putting the throttle view on the Right side of the screen. This would allow our stereo vision the interpret it as a real-world riding situation. I believe it would be much easier to follow and understand, and also help to get the timing right.