January 30, 201115 yr I was watching the first round of the X-Trial series in the FIM website, and noticed that Albert has something mounted near the frame, just infront of the fuel pump. It looked about 5 or 6 inches long, and tubular in shape. Anyone know what this is? Im guessing an aftermarket fuel pump, or a gas canister for the rear shock. Also, does anyone know what shock he uses? Obviously we dont all need our bikes to run like the pros, but its nice to know what they do different !
January 30, 201115 yr Not seen any pics, but I would likely think it indeed a res for the shock. Seems they are always up to trying stuff! Someone said at some point back they were running Showa internals in the Paoli fork?
January 30, 201115 yr Not seen any pics, but I would likely think it indeed a res for the shock. Seems they are always up to trying stuff! Someone said at some point back they were running Showa internals in the Paoli fork? Not just internals he used the complete Showa fork in 2008.
January 30, 201115 yr Author For me, the suspension (in particular the rear) has always let sherco down. The current front forks seem similar to beta, but just dont feel as good. And i have never been a fan of the olle shock. They are, pardon the pun, SHOCKING ! Id like to get hold of a pair of showas from an old 315. I loved those forks. And am contemplating an ohlins for my bike at the moment.
January 30, 201115 yr I am told the Showa units are too wide to fit the Sherco rear suspension gap. Cabes had Showa front forks or internals it was said. An Ohlins does improve it a bit but it isn't the silver bullet. Some 'works' rear swing arms in the past have been made longer for traction in UK conditions - 18 mm or so. I like my 290 but I think the rear suspension especially, is pretty wooden.
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