RonH

Ukbta, welcome! I’m 64 and took up trials again three years ago after a 45 year gap. I’m not fat though but you make it sound like it’s fun. I may give it a try myself. Also, my friend from high school, just started up again too, and he is fat and is enjoying riding again immensely. We met up up in the Owyhee mountains in the Idaho desert just a month ago to relive old times. We had a great time! No, we’re not experts at all but it’s still a blast. Give it a go!

I just did a quick search and found several, brand new items, for sale on eBay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/195646716202?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28&google_free_listing_action=view_item&srsltid=AfmBOoomOfjjk6J1qizlK-8piLtZ_ho3WY4UugHqZiuMB2HSxx7CbhGYXZQ&com_cvv=8fb3d522dc163aeadb66e08cd7450cbbdddc64c6cf2e8891f6d48747c6d56d2c https://www.ebay.com/itm/155406977666?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D290511%26meid%3D47427a76e5484a03a65637d71963318a%26pid%3D101875%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D195646716202%26itm%3D155406977666%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2332490%26algv%3DSimVIDwebV3WithCPCExpansionEmbeddingSearchQuerySemanticBroadMatchSingularityRecallWithVectorDbNsOptHotPlRecallCIICentroidCoviewCPCAutoWithCtrV3Enricher%26brand%3DUnbranded&_trksid=p2332490.c101875.m1851&itmprp=cksum%3A15540697766647427a76e5484a03a65637d71963318a|enc%3AAQAKAAABgAwqOHi2KCgf4%2F6SZSv1me4ebI%2FvqXEw%2FHB%2F8iWWqhXshqX5uohPx20BUGvMHd%2FNVdDC4KI%2FKTb49Rx8STjwMT6FumfvwgT%2BuVTaR3SZ3p348VRbA%2FTZNiAsQeTGoW59%2BW%2FUJrXmpr5hhWbI9yTw1RGQbyjxPcAqegqth%2FU5%2B%2FpivkqsLe%2FrQerAcD9BuwDR6wUgBHtodmc1uq7p424y098nMOnZ%2FJ8K74j6raS9IHQXxfk3oLhYC5pznElmVY2kZSpu%2FcQyGizieKX3ySAcpajhd2NwT62aErWxGjSWeAAoc46SYMDNF%2FLzMnEAyTdzr765pho6A7HFzPZ1oV5KOWEvsyRwPfli8gI9whhucHqiU9uj%2BP7ww30cq88jDN%2F2LwCBkLIodChQUzCHJMKsvC64kEXfpkEgwBsuv2VvHuV%2B6%2FC1nfkX%2BdhT7GTDKd%2FsNMu6s989A%2B09Uh0tIuKt7fEALjlgyNIlUCx%2BdO2AKGBY82h7goQ7RQGERQWoxvo8xQ%3D%3D|ampid%3APL_CLK|clp%3A2332490&itmmeta=01K2WT68YK12EZBFAENM9MV0MB

I did and I’m sorry I didn’t post the solution sooner. The reason I couldn’t get fluid to flow was that the adjuster screw on the lever needed to be turned out just a little. What happened is that the piston inside wasn’t opening or closing enough to reveal the ports in the cylinder. It was sealed tight by the piston. Adjusting the lever a bit allowed the piston to move farther, into an open port configuration. if you’re having the same issue, turn the adjuster screw either in or out. Hope this helps!

Yes! Use quality tools.

It could be also that you need to adjust the screw on the lever that presses on the master cylinder piston. If the piston is not in the correct position, when pressed or opened, it effectively blocks fluid flow and won’t drain and it won’t allow fluid to flow from the bottom up either. Screw it out a turn and try again. Turn the screw, little by little, until you can pump fluid. Another possibility is that one of the ports inside the cylinder could be blocked by debris. Use a very fine sewing needle to clear it out.

A lot of those Gasgas 300s have been returned because there’s too much power the rider can’t control. That’s why you’ll find them for such a great deal. Totty79 gave you some valuable advice. I have a 2023 Gasgas 250 TXT and had to lower the compression and put a flywheel, slow throttle and taller (11 tooth) front sprocket on it before I was comfortable. It’s now basically a clubman bike. Also, I got my 250, brand new, on sale for $4,999. If you look you’ll find a good deal too. Try Motohunt: https://motohunt.com/motorcycles-for-sale?q=Gasgas+250+txt&sort=a and search for least expensive. I just saw this one https://motohunt.com/l/7046299/2024-GASGAS-TXT-Racing-250 for $4,999. I don’t know where you are but if you’re in the states you can have it shipped for a reasonable cost. I had mine shipped from Georgia to Oregon for $300 through Uship. Good luck!

I couldn’t find any when I last looked. Most trials pants don’t even have pockets. I got some MX pants instead and have been very happy with them. They don’t have built in pads but do allow room for knee and shin pads. They also have leather patches at the knees to prevent burns from the exhaust. As far as hip pads go, you’d likely have to buy shorts with padding sewn in and wear them under your pants. They make them for mountain bikers and other active sports. There are both summer lightweight MX pants and fall/spring pants. There’s a much wider selection of MX pants out there than there are trial specific ones. Bonne chance! P.S. - If you do buy padded shorts or separate pads I’d recommend D30 type non-Newtonian liquid pads and not just foam. https://www.d3o.com/partners/solutions/ https://g-form.com/collections/baseball/products/elite-sliding-shorts

AI bent Toni’s forks.

I grew up around Yellowstone, Cody, Wy. actually, and know about having the crap scared out of me too by bears.

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Thanks lemur! After thinking about it, I agree with you, that I don’t want to risk it. I think it’s just up to personal preference on how much one wants to spend. I’m a firm believer in “you get what you pay for” but it’s tempting to save a few bucks. I don’t need the bearings yet but know now what I’ll be purchasing in the future. Cheers!

Awesome! Thanks for the puller photo also! I’ve got everything to build one.

Lemur, what brand of bearings do you use?

Rich, I really need to apologize for saying there was no sticker on my bike. I just took a closer look and found it behind the light shroud. I’m sorry but I never noticed it before. Anyway, here it is. I hope this helps. Image obviously rotated 90°.