steveo

The downward spiralling trend in Trials seems to be world wide, dont think the Stop / No Stop is going to change much. The WTC is of no relevance to the vast majority of weekend riders, mealy a showcase of what the modern machines can do in skilled hands. Wether they ride Stop or NO Stop, the positions at the top will remain much the same. I see here in Australia our Trials hierarchy follow what ever the International body dictates whether it is good for the majority or not. They have a belief that an Australian world class individual ( if one ever is to materialise) may be hampered if our countries riders are not on the same page as Tony Bou. The problem here is that there has never been a rider that has the talent or the commitment it would require to even achieve a top ten finish at any division of world level, but still they follow the leader and not do what may be best on the home front. Countries right around the world that have a strong Trials base should look at what it can do for the growth of the sport at home. If the trend here in Australia is a guide and reading many TC postings the growing support of the older machines is where the new and older returning base of riders is the strongest. There are also some black clubs emerging over here that are getting a very strong following mainly because of the straight forward older form of come ride and enjoy without the high costs of ACU licences, high entry fees and over the top officialdom that has crept in. The mention of world class bicycle Trials star converting their talents to moto trials as Tony Bou has done, may see there is little rewards for the dedication required to achieve and then maintain the skill levels of Bou and Raga. That along with little recognition, very poor media coverage, not much sponsorship and a playing field that can be manipulated is not a strong inducement anyone.

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Hi jsp, Only was talking with our importer yesterday to ask the difference to the mapping of my previous 280i as the new 2012 I have found with a few hours now clocked it is running rich, lumpy off idle. What was done to lean off and reset the throttle sensor ? Is it now running better.

re phrase that, If you try that sort of riding on the streets in OZ you'll end up in hospital.

Yeah you right, to only have three recognised Womens world events is pretty lean pickings for all the hard work they put in. Even if they had the same number of events as the men, Im sure you would still see Laia on top. That's probably why they do cut a bit of slack for Laia to compete in the world rounds against the men.

Disagree,there really is no other female rider in Laia's class at present. The only way she will not be world champion for the next decade will be of her own decision not to compete. Others could only get a look in is for a repeat of a World round with substandard section where a single 5 gave it away. The harder the event the cream just rises.

Hi Claudio, the distance you ask for is 50-51mm on mine. The outer edge of my bar clamp is 182mm in from the bar end. Have zero drag on mine and the disengagement - engagement area is the last 12-15mm full out. Also have no problems now with finding neutral which was very hard to find earlier on when the bike was newer. Have you updated to a Ossa ? The new 2012 Ossas are arriving in Australia next week so should be available within a couple of weeks. Steveo

I have found the bike usually is a 3 or 4 kick affair from cold, no throttle but as soon as it fires give it a quick twist. Always start the bike in neutral and have it leaning supported by the bar end on the wall. This will give you a chance to stand high on the left peg for a solid prod. Once warm find it very easy with a single solid kick. Trying to kick it or any bike over without boots will give you more trouble than even finding a virgin nowadays I think.

I have found no problems at all with the gentle nature of the clutch engagement. From new just a small adjustment to get the engagement point I am comfortable with was required. I find it is a little firmer than the 2011 Gas Gas but nothing that needs component changes. Samy you will find you can increase the idle with a long pointy nose pair of pliers with the adjustment screw tucked in behind the petrol tank.... easy fix. Steering lock is the only down side I have found and that looks to have been addressed on the new 2012 arriving in a couple of weeks. Suspension from new was very tight and took quite a few riding hours to loosen up.

I'd hate to get a 5 in one of those Mark....

Im sure you will find it is the shim that has failed. Has been a common problem here in Australia with many failing on bikes with the wave shim. Specialist repairer needed.

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Maria just got married, and being a traditional Catholic Italian, she was still a virgin. So, on her wedding night, staying at her mother's house, she was quite understandably nervous. However, her mother reassured her. "Don't worry, Maria. Tony's a good man. I cook pasta. You go upstairs and he'll take care of you." So up she went. When she got upstairs, Tony took off his shirt and exposed his hairy chest. Maria ran downstairs to her mother and said, "Mama, Mama, Tony's got a big hairy chest!" "Don't worry, Maria," says the mother, "All good men have hairy chests. I cook the pasta. You go upstairs. He'll take good care of you." So, up she went again. When she got up in the bedroom, Tony took off his pants exposing his hairy legs. Again Maria ran downstairs in panic to her mother, "Mama, Mama, Tony took off his pants and he's got hairy legs!" "Don't worry, Maria. All good men have hairy legs. Tony's a good man. I cook the pasta. You go upstairs, and he'll take good care of you." So, up our poor Maria went again. When she got up there, the patient groom Tony took off his socks, and on his left foot he was missing three toes. When Maria saw this, she ran downstairs. "Mama, Mama, Tony's got a foot and a half!" "Step aside," said the mother. "You stay here and stir the pasta. I'm going upstairs. This job is for Mama!"

Tyrone must be so gratefull there were three Marines left to look after him after such a nasty fall.

Thanks for the info Charlie. Regards Steveo

Charlie, for people not familiar with the winning big bikes, could you give us an idea on the make and any mods of the top 3 winning bikes please. cheers Steveo. PS Good to see Stephen A, the NZ rider, finishing the event.

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Jeeez I thought she had an extra bum ! Bet she aint the bird on the Majesty.

Been following Laia each day and with only one day left she has shown us another side of her riding abilities and stamina. Given some of the boys a real pisling. Will certainly deserve rooky award and best female ever to compete and complete (baring any mishaps tomorrow)this event with such a high standard of consistancy. All CLASS, well done.

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The best mods I have used to settle them down and give a more gentle response is, 1. A Dell'Orto PHBL26BS with a standard induction manifold from a 250. This will give you the biggest reduction from the aggressive response the 28 Keihen generates. When changing from a Keihen to a Dellorto a small spacer fitted at the end of the outer cable where it goes into the neck of the carb top works nicely. 2. Slow response throttle tube. (black) 3. Hebo Gas Gas flywheel weight. 4. 10 tooth sprocket. All things that are quite easy and reversible if you are looking for more grunt later as your skills improve. Steveo

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