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I consider myself an expert on trials bikes. I own a 2000 Sherco 2.9 (which I am currently putting way too much money into for a rebuild and taking care of things that were negleted by previous owner and then me.) I have ridden 1 04? Scorpa 250 I have ridden 1 04 GasGas 300 I have ridden 1 02? montesa (2stroke) I have looked at a Beta ride by. The ones I have ridden have been for about 10 mins each. With my vast amount of experience, Oh who am I kidding, I don't know crap. The preceding was done as an example of the background that some responders would have with various bikes. And usually that explains why they recommend the one they ride cuz that is the one they actually know. The best advice is to try all that you are considering, if it is possible to get a ride on them. One thing to consider is the mounting tabs for the skid plate, I am not sure how strong they are on the newer bikes or other makes, but my 2000 Sherco has a bad habit of breaking the mounts near the swing arm. My personal biased opinion, I like my Sherco, probably will like it much more after the rebuild. But am definately considering the 300 GG for my next bike. If my wifey ever says I can buy a new bike.

I tried to do the same thing here in the USA. Unfortunately the ZOO director just did not understand. As I was being bodily thrown from the zoo, all I could do was yell out, "Don't you understand, you have the best sections around!!" OK the preceding is a load of crap, but I thought it was funny.

Anybody remember Beavis and Butthead from Mtv? "FIRE, FIRE, HE HE HE FIRE!!!"

OK "HAM2 is now known as picky (and dull)" Hey you asked I delivered.

That may have scored a 5 for the section...............But definately a 10 for style!!

Don't think the Horses would appreciate having a license plate screwed to their a***!

HEY maybe I should give that a try when I flip my rear tire around for the Sherco. ROFLMAO!! Saw something similiar on Discovery channel (I think) group of explorers in the artic with big 4 wheel drive vehicle running about 4-8 pounds of pressure had a tire fall off the rim when they hit an out cropping of ice. They used ether (spelling?) and big ball of fire and tire was on rim. Looked cool but not real safe.

Yea what he said. OK I have nothing to add or offer to this thread I just wanted to be included. Also know nothing about Beta other than 2 things. They got this weird no dog bone rear shock, also is off set to one side on later models, And the exhaust does this crazy crossover thing, starts on one side and ends on the other. I really wish it would make up its mind where it wants to be. Although I have heard that they are very good machines.

Flipping the rear is easy, I can break the bead with home made bead breaker, just goes pop. Remove tire with tire irons, flip and reinstall with tire irons. Now here comes the special handy dandy technique-------------------------------------- Place tire in rear of truck. Very important, if this step is skipped then nothing will go right. Drive said truck and tire to local bike shop. Have really nice guy pop the bead on for me, pay a couple bucks for his time and air pressure. Place tire in rear of truck and drive home. See all very easy.

Thanks HAM2 I need to finish a few hundred other things before I can test ride. Frame mods for skid plate mounts new thermo Lube dog bones and swing arm bearings Lube head stock bearings Make front brake work Flip rear tire around Clean carb Rebuild clutch master cylinder Yada Yada Yada You get the idea. Right now the frame is completely stripped. With commitments with family and work I think it will be about a month and a half yet before done. But when it is that 2000 is gonna kick A**. (probably my A** but that is what it is for, right?)

Update: Engine is all back together , thanks for the help.

OOOHHHH! With the article stating that the US market would like to see Ducati add the off road range of bikes to Ducati's offerings, does this mean that I could go to a Ducati dealer here in the US and physically see and purchase a new GasGas trials bike? Also would they carry parts? I could just stop by my local Ducati dealer. walk in and purchase the bits I broke the day before and take them home and intsall on bike that day? Would be more convenient for average Joe trialer but would be disasterous for our current small time "dealer" network.

With a high of 14 F (-10 C) today there is no possibility of rain. Sure glad my Sherco is in many many parts on the work bench, gives a good excuse that I can stay inside where warm. It was only 3 F (-16 C) last night at 10 PM.

Basically yep, it is at the bottom of the shock. Usually 2 on a sherco and gasser not sure on Mont how many Think I saw a mont with only 1

Nope that title has been taken, and a fine series of films they are ...........at least that is what I have been told.

I should mention that I purchased all my bits through a local dealer that works with RYP or I get direct from RYP. OH my Cope I did not realize that I had caused you to get in trouble with the wifey, please tell her that you have done a great service for a fellow trials rider and saved this individual from catastrophically ruining his bike. (Is that piling it on a bit thick?) Yea, my wifey just don't understand how I can go out into the garage at 8 am to do a quick 5 min job on a bike and come back in the house around 10 pm asking when is lunch? I seem to lose track of all time when I get out there. Thanks again and have a good evening, morning, night whatever time it is when you read this.

Have already bought many many parts my 2000 is going to run just like ...........well, a rebuilt 2000. I never knew you were high enough in the organization to have such a great amount of power.

AAAHHHHH that Howard. Sent Email to RYP and Torque specs is correct. Great people at RYP!

Copie, I went looking, and that must be some secret code (or I are just dense......well could be that one) could not find it. again thanks alot Who's Howard?

Hey thanks Copie knew you would have it. Just out of curiosity where were you able to find said info? There probably more good stuff there that I may want to know in the future. Ft/lb and in/lb is just fine thanks. Water pump is ok. not gonna call RYP, already got the parts and installed, just gotta slap it together. (plus I think they sick of me calling ) You almost sounded annoyed, come on admit it you enjoy this kinda crap. Seriously, Thanks Neo and Copemech I will be more comfortable with the numbers than just "Did I get it tight enough.... oh just one more turn.....SNAP! @%^!%!$!^!" Maybe it's an OCD thing who knows.

Thanks Neo, I should have read a little closer in the manual.

Hey all you very knowledgable Sherco guys, HEY COPIE!! I am rebuilding my 2000 2.9 and am unable to find the torque specs for: 6 clutch spring bolts primary gear? (it's on the crank and connects with clutch housing) Clutch nut Case bolts clutch cover bolts I am pretty sure that I have the spec for the flywheel, cylinder base nuts and head nuts from the "Wayne's Guides" If I forgot anything else just throw them in your response Thanks

Yep not much imagination to use Steve instead of you name...Joe edited to include the following: I recieved my nickname from my mother. I would not sit still longer than 3 seconds, I was always "zipping" from one spot to another. Have been using that nick for 34 yrs. Although I don't move as fast as I used to.

Took me a second but I think I sussed what you're talking about. HAHAHA Not exactly what I meant, Did it make sense about the muscles in the forearm?