I have several chunks of 2x4 wood cut up and I place those in between the two beads. Then i leave the tire in the sun. I have broken two of the foam beaders from company x... Not enough soap i think so they get caught. Now i just let the tire bake in the sun pushing the beads apart but unfortunately in winter time i am boned.
that would be water in your oil. you sometimes need to run a few changes through the bike before it clears up. if it still happens your losing coolent.
Shame there's no video associated with this picture? Now there's an idea, Honda/Montesa should get Bou, Fuji and Busto to ride some of the old factory bikes, that would be worth seeing.
I was surprised when i heard that Tenneco owned them. Tenneco is a huge automotive exhaust and suspension supplier. Here in the states if you have ever heard of monroe, thrush cherry bomb, walker exhaust or rancho suspension you know Tenneco. They are also hydro forming experts. seemed like bike suspension was small potatoes for them.
Beta had better Enduro bikes to start with. The new importer has been lucky as Beta is fairly well built bike. I really do not like his new setup as a true importer. Who in the USA would you call for real technical advise on a BETA? They refer you to the Dealers. Maybe I was spoiled being able to talk to Ron SR all those years. The only one, might be Ray Peters.
On the Gas Gas issue, Snell has done more for Gasser riders from a repair stand point than anybody in the world. He would have always had parts if the Factory had not got behind in it`s financial dealings. This new owner sounds like he has good intentions. Might be hard for him to understand what the true market for trials is in the USA. Very much an underground sport. This is coming from a healthy trials club with quite a few members with motorcycle backgrounds for decades at the local full line shops. With employees known for years to be involved in trials, most other riders are clueless about our existence. Might end up like all the Honda shops. They all sell Montesa`s, but no parts or knowledge available.
Yea I see your point and I think the Beta model here in North America isn't ideal. I can say that they do have a lot of bikes in the market but when you have a local healthy club who can't get support that is a problem. One thing you can pickup from the Interview is that they value the guy/girl who sells 2 bikes a year as much as the person who sells 25. That tells me that they know that there is an underground grassroots level to this sport that is important.
One advantage of having a common importer or one stop shop for all of your needs is cross pollination. One disadvantage that i think we need to be scared about is having someone who doesn't care about anything other than selling a bike for profit.
I too have been blessed by seeing healthy clubs with healthy support. We need more of those Peters, Comos, Snells, Lewis, Komers, Baumberts, ect... in this world. We also need to help them lead successful businesses. Hope that these owners can help guide that.
" Our plan is to have one single,distributor for Gas Gas trials and enduro bikes in each country"------That may not be the best move for the USA,very separated markets.
Beta has kept it same haven't they? Wonder what part's importation will do since they are separate from both trials bikes and enduro bike importation. On top of that the parts importer is coming from a guy who is now importing a competitor bike.
Thanks for the info, I have 2 of the silencers, one which was orange in color both are stamped J Shirt. The engine does sound crisp and is very responsive, and the suspension is very good even for 30 years old. This bike was one of two Shirt Ty's brought to the US for Jack Stites to use in the US national series, in 1985. I havent had a chance to check the flywheel or the porting, for a 30 year old bike it really rides well.
Thanks again,
SB
The guy that runs cobra moto has one of these. The exhaust is orange. It's a sweet ride. Next time I head there I will take extensive pics or just bring a bike on up to hillsdale and ride with us. Awesome opportunity to see a bike manufacture here in the states plus he rides and has trials property.
Been here done this. Called mike at Tryalsshop and it came in two days. Yes current importer doesn't stock this but the old one has everything you need.
Importing goods from the U.S. to Europe could be quite expensive because of import taxes.
Since we get any VAT waived it's really not bad. Definitely offsets the shipping. I get stuff from the uk and Europe all the time. Usually cause it can't be found here. One thing that I find cheaper here is boots. $245 us for a pair of alpinstars isn't too shabby.
I've got a pair of GP and they did great. Only some practice and one trial but they show little wear. They were cheap too. I ran the rear at 4psi with a ton of rocks and hard hits.
InterwebZ will never help you decide on a bike. You really need to ride it. Even if you decide on a used one I say ride it. The bike will tell you if it's going to work. If the owner rejects well... There's your sign.
Isn't that the guy who designed the OSSA and Gas Gas engines?
That is correct.
With anything trials related most people don't develop anything unless they think it has a fighting chance to sell. How many aftermarket drop in engines are being developed for other bikes? Possibly something that GasGas commissioned but neglected to follow through on or its the next generation pro engine. Regardless there is a bunch of work in that engine if it actually makes it into the world.
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I have several chunks of 2x4 wood cut up and I place those in between the two beads. Then i leave the tire in the sun. I have broken two of the foam beaders from company x... Not enough soap i think so they get caught. Now i just let the tire bake in the sun pushing the beads apart but unfortunately in winter time i am boned.
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