greggjflower

What would it take to "upgrade" a 125 to say a 143 or 165? Is there much other difference than cubic cm

We have had so much success with the "adult" bike that we have decided to get a kids bike as well. Like you guessed, we charge about 5 pounds for an afternoons use, Mentioning to them that if they cause major damage they will cover that seperatly, so far we haven

Yeah I remember the TY80 from way back when, Unfortunatly I think it would be a bit old for a club bike, Otherwise ideal, As i remember they were are tough as hell.

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Our club has decided to buy a bike so that the kids that show interest can have a go. The idea is that they can borrow it 3 times, after that they should have an idea if they will pester Dad to death for thier own bike or take up stamp collecting, But: WHICH BIKE SHOULD WE BUY? The choices are: A) mini trials with 14 to 15 inch wheels or B ) 3/4 size bikes with 17 to 18 inch wheels or perhaps C) something with a smaller frame but full size wheels Which model do you feel is the best for the most kids. Remember this bike wont be a compition bike but something to give them a qualified introduction to Trials, but them again some of them may never have ridden a bike before! I look forward to your opionions. Gregg from www.Trialsklubben.dk

If you are a cheap ass, like me, you can find a long bolt which head fits, bend it 90 degrees with a vise and hammer. There you

Interesting reading, Has anyone rode both the 250f and the 200? How do they compare? I was contemplating getting the 250 but this thread has gotten me interested in the 200/175 also if you give a comment could you include your weight and riding level.

Now I dont know where you are, but here in Denmark I would suggest that you find a trials klub and the rest will fall into place. Training; Concentrate on the basics of learning to balance, turn correctly (also on slopes) and how to pressure the rear to get that sudden grip/acceleration. Then just practice with the lads in your club. Practicing within markers or "tape" is a great help. good luck. check this link http://www.trialstrainingcenter.com/html/how_to_ride.html

I know the problem, our club bike (used for introducing newcomers to the sport) is a Gas Gas, now renamed Fix Fix. I think its either Scorpa SY250R or Honda 315 if reliability is important (only talking 2 stroke here) The SY has by far a more modern feel to it. Shercos tend to be lousy on the steep stuff and they are plain ol ugly, good ol Betas have an annoying kickstarter on the wrong side.

http://www.scorpa.it/pr/parti-speciali-ty-...-4tempi-3-c.htm

Heres a tip that could save the day, especially if your in the middle of a trial; If the tank springs a leak then rub some soap into the hole (bar soap), it will harden when in contact with the petrol and seal the hole, not a permanent solution but it will get you home.

Now that sounds tedious, why not just get a whopping great syringe from the chemist, fill it with brake fluid, stick it on the loosened nipple and blow that sucker backwards, 2 minutes work and the system is flushed and airfree. believe me its 10 times easier and faster than all that fiddly bleeding. And remember, the air bubbles like to go UP! Remember to drain off the at the top not to get fluid everywhere.

if there is water in the float bowl then it wont help to turn off the fuel and run it dry. But should you find an engine that can run on water could you please let me be the first to know?

You mentioned that the engine is a tad noisy, Scorpas do whine, its due to straight cut primary drive gears - less power consuming but noisier that angel cut. They sound a bit like a vacume cleaner, My mates are always telling me to change the bag! The Scorpa engine is pretty bulletproof but if someone hasnt serviced the air cleaner it could have a worn piston, check the inside of the airbox for grit, if its gritty - worry! Do you have the float bowl mod? or are you seeking one? Its a pain to drain the carb so I usually do it by tipping the bike on its side.

Jep same bottle (different ratio; 65 cl to 5 liters) Hey Slack, Did you stop yer smoking?