[Rear Tyre]

Thanks for that i will get it done this week

[Armthorpe Moto Park, Doncaster]

Recently read in tmx they held a trials event at Armthorpe m/p .

I was wondering wether they allow us trials lads to use the area for practice ?

Sat with everything crossed in anticipation of good news from you.

Cheers Dave

[Rear Tyre]

EH OP ALL

I have a gasser txt 280 and the rear tyre is getting worn, im thinking of turning the tyre round to get fresh edges.

Is this a normal practice or am i just a tight yorkshire man.

If there is any reason this shouldnt be done, i would be pleased to hear the reasons against.

Cheers Dave

[Turn Bike In Tight Spot]

sorry for this question just found similar question posted earlier, and there is plenty of tips, so i will practice , practice, and hopefully crack it.

[Turn Bike In Tight Spot]

Eh op all

Can anybody out there give me tips on how to bounce front & rear wheel. So i can face the other way in tight spots.

I can raise both wheels but cant swing bike left or right , it just drops down near enough in same place .

So any tips gratefully recieved.... Cheers ave one on me.

[Conisborough Quarry]

Eh op Grant

There is a trials practice area at carcroft, Doncaster. It costs

[Ebay Ryan Young Dvd (not Moto Merlin)]

Gordon my copy has a picture of riders boots & rear end of trials bike, with Trials Training Techniques and cross training tools written across it.

But as the Addict says if it plays OK why worry

[Insurance]

Eh op im looking for insurance for my gasser,ive heard of TPFT laid up and accidental damage cover is that what i should be looking for ?

Or is there another type of policy thats better.

cheers dave.

[Split Exhaust Muffler Txt 280 03yr]

My exhaust muffler has split where the tyre rubs,is there a way to repair this problem with a kit or will i have to have a plate welded ?

Any suggestions out there.

cheers Dave

[What Were Your Most Common Mistakes When You First Started Trialing?]

www.Motomerlin.co.uk sell ryans dvd . Buy and enjoy practicing..........

[Practice Area's Around Worksop]

Hi there

contact for BBSA sm.bullock@btinternet.com .They are holding a trials on 10th may at cookes wood, sorry but i dont know where it is till they publish it in T+mx news .They also hold a weekend trial at bills farm in rhodessia 15-16th august.

Directions for pit tip into blyth to A1 towards bawtry take 1st left to harworth big layby on left. If you forward your e-mail address can give better instructions better to be safe.....

cheers dave

[Practice Area's Around Worksop]

Eh op, im only at harworth and go on to the pit tip,security men dont seem to mind if you stay away from pit buildings..........

But to go all legal you want to go to carcroft moto park sat/sun 10am to 3pm costs only

[Steering Bearing Txt280 2003]

Cheers JON you were right it just needed a slight adjustment as you said..Thanks again for that.

[Steering Bearing Txt280 2003]

Thanks for that Jon, I will check adjustment and hope that will cure it.Thanks again........ cheers

[Steering Bearing Txt280 2003]

Hi there ive noticed that there is slight movement on the front forks (steering )play when i pull the front wheel,while holding the bike. Does this mean a bearing as gone ? or it needs an adjustment ? If i do require bearings can anyone tell me the size that i need.

Thanks Dave. cheers.

[Rear Wheel Bearing Txt 280]

Thanks for the tips,im going to attack it today.....boiling kettle as i sit here with old screwdriver in hand..

cheers all

thanks dave

[Rear Wheel Bearing Txt 280]

Is it a big job to change bearings ?. Is there any easy way or good tips to help me.

look forward to your best tips.

cheers Dave

[03 Txt 280 Rear Mudgaurd]

Thanks for the lead. I will give them a call tomorrow

cheers Dave

[03 Txt 280 Rear Mudgaurd]

Hello fellow Gassers

Just came a cropper and smashed rear mudgaurd,is there anybody out there who knows where i will be able to purchase a replacement (red).

I have my first trials on sunday so needs must. I live in Doncaster, South Yorkshire.

Nervous to start with, dont want to stand out, the bloke that turned up with no rear mudgaurd....

So any phone numbers or contacts welcome.

thank you

dave.

[Txt 280 Front Suspension]

hi jon

sorry its been while getting back to you.I was struggling to rectify the problem, so i took the fork to local trials shop,where the mechanic found the bolt at the bottom of the fork was rotating with fitting inside the fork,he finally released the nut and took out the bottom end,no problems found relaced all parts, and managed to tighten up the bolt at the bottom of the fork. filled with new oil checked the damper everything o k.

thanks for your correspondence.....

cheers dave

[Txt 280 Front Suspension]

hi jon

thanks for video link..i have taken fork apart the spring seems fine no marks of wear and in one piece..but the oil was black and dirty so i was wondering if that could be the problem ?

the oil may have lost its elastisity (if thats the correct term )

thanks dave.

[Txt 280 Front Suspension]

hi jon

sorry it is txt 280 limited edition 03 model. i will like you say have to dismantle to check the spring. i replaced fork seals a few months ago,new oil reccomended amount, didnt notice any wear on springs. will let you know what i discover.

thanks dave.

[Txt 280 Front Suspension]

hi there ive just hit a problem while out practicing the front suspension just dropped bottomed out, i can push the suspension right to the bottom,it does return but very easy to push down to the bottom, i have checked seals they seem ok,there is no sgn of oil anywhere on the forks or on the legs.

is there anyone who could advise me on the problem, and hopefully with your help i can solve it........ cheers dave....

[03 Txt 280 Owners Manuel]

thanks jon

yes it is the limited edition,i will check out your lead straight away...thanks again

[03 Txt 280 Owners Manuel]

is there any where available to download owners manual for 03 year txt280. recently purchased and would like to check out all things about bike......