February 28, 200719 yr Hi All, I am new to trials have just bought a 2003 Sherco 250 (never ebay while drinking!!! ) not sure if it was a bargin or well over the odds!!! I am going to pick it up on Saturday any advice on what check on the bike? I have had road bike for years but know nothing about trials. Thanks for any help Cheers Andy
February 28, 200719 yr pick it up by the silencer and feel for any movement around the shock as you pick it up... Also ask questions about how often its had oil changes etc. and if its had a rebuild. p.s. whats the item number for the sherco so we can have a look
February 28, 200719 yr Its not good to pick the bike up using the exaust,although its very tempting `cos they are like a big grab rail on the sherco! Get the bike up on a stand if you can,then check for play in dog bone bearings.(just grab the rear wheel and see if there is any up/down play,if its exessive,you may have to replace the bearings) Also check the wheels for dents on the rims,and that they are not buckled.Make sure the engine sounds sweet with no rattles.Its also a good idea to try and run the engine for about 20mins,to make sure that there is no problems with the stator,though this is not always convenient. When you grab the front brake lever and rock the bike back and forth,you will feel a bit of play,this is normal because of the floating front disk.You can also check headstock bearings for play using this method. I give you these tips purely based on my experiance of buying a second hand sherco myself,when i didnt check anything on the bike
March 1, 200719 yr Author Hi Guys, Thanks for the advice, the item number is 110094735095. Also do you know the best place to have it serviced around Bradford? cheers Andy
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