don t. Posted January 17, 2004 Report Share Posted January 17, 2004 I'm really happy to hear that, Dave. I was working a clean when I nicked the rock & the hose started spewing; cost me a five because I shut it down & jumped off to push the last 3 feet or so out of the section & get it on it's side before all of the coolant ran out. I will be thrilled when I get the CF goodies for the bike and can feel a bit more confident about the ride home... BTW, that was my first event with the Scorpa & it went pretty well (all things considered). I hadn't even had it out on a trail yet so the whole time was a learning experience. I pulled a stupid that morning in all of the excitement & forgot to eat; couldn't figure out why I was having all of that stomach cramping during the loop. I had a bit of cold cereal at 6AM & didn't eat until 3PM, go figure!!! In spite of this and my muscles being out of whack from lack of practice, it was the first event since I rode in early 2000 where my second loop score was close to my first! In all actuality, it would have been three under the first loop had I not taken the five on that last section to keep from having to make a long walk back to the paddock. I'm still learning the way it behaves and probably had too much air in the tires as well, so I'm very encouraged by the possibilities it holds. My next event is in March and I hope to be more familiar with the bike by then; looking forward to seeing what I can do with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave blowers Posted January 17, 2004 Report Share Posted January 17, 2004 Don, just a bit of advice for tyre pressures, ive messed around with a few different ones now and ive found 5.5psi in the front and 4.5 in the rear works best for me in most conditions, hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don t. Posted January 18, 2004 Report Share Posted January 18, 2004 I believe mine were set at 6 and 7 per the manual; I thought it seemed a bit odd that the rear was to be higher than the front! My front end stuck pretty well, biggest problem was traction with all of the mud. The rear didn't want to grip & it's probably due to the pressure being too high. That it behaved as well as it did is testament to how good the bike is! I've got to finish cleaning & reassembling it before I can try out the pressures you recommended, but I'll let you know when I do. Thanks for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fracy Posted January 18, 2004 Report Share Posted January 18, 2004 Don T: I don't ever have a problem with going as low as 3lbs in the rear when it's really slippery out! It will make a huge difference! Cheers, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boofont Posted January 26, 2004 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2004 Go low in the back and grip like hell!! A guy a ride with refered to my bike as "Mr Grippy" at a recent trial!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty-python Posted January 27, 2004 Report Share Posted January 27, 2004 Are you sure it was the bike he was reffering to, Boofont,!!! I'Ve heard that you Yorkshire dudes make us jocks look generous!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
achahoish Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 As promised some time ago, here is the photo's of the water pump guard that's fitted to my SY. Sorry about the mud! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Did you do the other side of the plate as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnoux Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Carbon Guards can be found at www.thehellteam.com ships worldwide A Beta Ignition coil cover with some very minor shortening also makes an excellent cover! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tricks Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Yes i've dragged up an old thread - saves starting a new one I sliced through my hose on the water pump this weekend after hitting a rock - all the links to covers available don't work or the parts are no longer listed - anyone know where i can get a good cover that protects pump and pipe. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thespikeyone Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 (edited) Yes i've dragged up an old thread - saves starting a new one I sliced through my hose on the water pump this weekend after hitting a rock - all the links to covers available don't work or the parts are no longer listed - anyone know where i can get a good cover that protects pump and pipe. Cheers Try birkett LINK He also does an angled waterpump Edited November 21, 2010 by thespikeyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tricks Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Try birkett LINK He also does an angled waterpump Cheers for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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