Just had new fork oil & seals done, I developed a leak on the weekend. as I took the forks off I noticed the other fork had a chip out of the upper section but though why is it not leaking also.

I got the answer to that today, No flippin oil in the fork.

Now I know I did not chip the upper fork leg so I must have bought it like that.

fight old owner vs new

fight old owner vs new

Ha Ha, Hardly. Some things you find later when you buy second hand. These things you have to get over & put up with or get fixed.

Me, I get them fixed no matter what the cost. OCD Kicked in again so I sanded the bottoms & painted them. Shockers now look like new again.

This bike will be new buy the time I sell it next year.

Just had new fork oil & seals done, I developed a leak on the weekend. as I took the forks off I noticed the other fork had a chip out of the upper section but though why is it not leaking also.

I got the answer to that today, No flippin oil in the fork.

Now I know I did not chip the upper fork leg so I must have bought it like that.

Now you Know why it had socks on!

TLTEL

Now you Know why it had socks on!

TLTEL

The thought had crossed my mind. good news is they now look like new & should work like new now that they are fixed.

I shall confirm this when I fit them back on the bike & ride on Sunday.

The reason the socks where on is because i like the look and to stop crap getting end of. Never knew anything about no chips but its a trials bike so its going to get them. Like you said buying stuff second hand you find your problems like with the quad. New oil seals, brake pads, HID bulb, wheels bearings, front brake pipe rubbing on split pin so new brake line needed. Toe link out so wearing tyre down on one side. Plastic clips broken underneath mud guards and been fixed with some tape by the looks of it. Grease nipple broke off at the back of swinging arm. crack in the metal foot rest. Suspension got annoying squeak that i cant seem to locate so maybe needs a new bush. Upper wish bone got a kink in it so i need to buy a new one, maybe the reason its pulling to one side. Bolts snapped off in the holes and seat clip broken. Theres is more but thats just a short list of stuff and im not being nasty when i say all that stuff but the thing is im not bothered as i know i will fix them all myself. The funs of doing it all as i learn to strip it and rebuild better.

The reason the socks where on is because i like the look and to stop crap getting end of. Never knew anything about no chips but its a trials bike so its going to get them. Like you said buying stuff second hand you find your problems like with the quad. New oil seals, brake pads, HID bulb, wheels bearings, front brake pipe rubbing on split pin so new brake line needed. Toe link out so wearing tyre down on one side. Plastic clips broken underneath mud guards and been fixed with some tape by the looks of it. Grease nipple broke off at the back of swinging arm. crack in the metal foot rest. Suspension got annoying squeak that i cant seem to locate so maybe needs a new bush. Upper wish bone got a kink in it so i need to buy a new one, maybe the reason its pulling to one side. Bolts snapped off in the holes and seat clip broken. Theres is more but thats just a short list of stuff and im not being nasty when i say all that stuff but the thing is im not bothered as i know i will fix them all myself. The funs of doing it all as i learn to strip it and rebuild better.

Hope it was cheep !

I agree with you Haggi961, part of the fun is fixing & maintaining the bike & quad come to think of it. not sure your list of wear & tear on the quad was helpful but I can see you needed to have your say.

The shock for me was the £385.00 for one new fork leg tube, not even a new front fork. they are over £1200 for one.

Anyway the bike is fixed now & I am loving it. so thanks again for the swap & I hope you are still enjoying the quad?

Have a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year mate. Don't forget to buy a new trials bike in the new year & you are welcome to come & join us to see how my riding is coming on.

cheers

Nigel

Yeah no problem and thanks for the offer for coming along i might just take your offer up on that one day if i stop spending money on my car lol. I really do miss the trials bike and im sure i would be rubbish again as i was just starting to get somewhere when i was riding, but that will be fun again to learn.

Yep still loving the quad and just waiting for the snow now. I also found out the other day it spits flames, what a beast lol

Be careful, they do hurt more when you fall off.

Right latest update, new fly wheel cover, new chain guard, new rear brake disc guard, new rear shocker bearing sets, new dog bone bearings & sleeves all fitted.

Next, I want new stiffer front & rear suspension springs

I noticed a little play on the rear wheel the other day while washing the bike off. new bearings fitted = no more play.

I fitted the stiffer front and back spring on my evo..... MUCH better....

Under £100 for both so cant complain.

I went the full stiff front and 20% stiffer rear....... Thought it might have been too much, but its fine....

Well this is the end of this post for me! this bike has been sold, I upgraded to a 2013 Beta Evo 300. I hope the new owner of the 250 likes the bike as much as I did.farewell my trusty steed.