t-shock 250

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Sounds like a carburation issue.

Not possible to give an answer to that question.

Excellent, regular updates with pics please!

Silverfire isn't a full synthetic oil. Only mix 80:1 if you are using full synthetic.

Perverts!

80:1 as above really.

I wouldn't say they are ideal for a beginner, if you have a choice of a 250 or 200 then go for that. OK they are not as powerful as an MX bike obviously, but for a novice at the end of a days trialling they will be pulling you all over in the sections. I've seen it a lot on here.....beginner buys 2.9/300/raga etc. then tries allsorts to soften them off.

You haven't told us which country you are in, this is a UK based site so you'll need to give us a clue!

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Don't ask for engine oil though, it's gearbox oil you want.

Any update on the oil NEO?

Purple with gold forks is 1997 model. Only made in 125/250cc. What doesn't match up?

No such model as a 350 techno. Do you mean 250?

What bobtlr said above, really. I would prefer a modern bike to learn on, but twinshock riding makes you think more about your choice of line in a section, and i think, makes you a better all round rider in the long term.

Someone took a wizz in your tank mate!

Check if its the brake or the wheel bearings which are stopping the wheel. Then go from there.

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Also bear in mind the sherco exhaust isn't the easiest to clean out, i would be wary about using more oil than 80:1. This IS a safe ratio.

Being a trail bike, they aren't much use for trials. What are you going to use the bike for?

80:1 good synthetic oil like the manual says. Any more is just clogging your exhaust up.

Seems to have a better engine installed. Good work.

Nice bike, ditching the original silencer makes a huge difference to the performance & saves a ton of weight!

You know the rules. Pictures, or it never happened!

Are you talking about a sump guard?