tyrefryer Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Hi all, I'm in the Milton Keynes area and am looking to get back into trials riding after a break for over 20 years! I used to be a member of the Milton Buzzard club when they had their practice ground at Elfield Park and I owned a couple of Sherpas. I sold my last Sherpa when I started racing my Rudge in the VMCC but now I'm 50, I thought it would be a great way to keep fit!?! I popped along to the new Milton Buzzard ground last Sunday and it looks great, all I need to do know is pay my subs and find a bike. This is where I'd be really grateful of some advice. I've been looking at Sherco 290s (I guess it's a Bultaco thing) but am wondering if I should be starting with a 250 or less? I weigh 14 stone at the moment (hoping this is going to go down to 13 stone!) but in effect I think I'll be starting again as a novice. I also saw a 4 stroke Sherco 320 at a good price but are these unsuitable for a novice? My budget is £1,000 to £1,500 for my first bike. Thanks for any advice. Cheers, Martin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-shock 250 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 I think most people would say the 320 fourstroke is unsuitable for most things 290's are a straightforward bike , check suspension linkage bearings and listen for main bearings whirring. Stators can be a problem: look for kicking back on starting and cutting out when warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 You can get down to the club site and have a chat with the secretary who can fill you in, avoid the 320 like the plague, a couple in the club have 290's and I have a 300 gas gas which is softened and you are more than welcome. there may be a club member who has a bike in your budjet. e mail me for more info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrefryer Posted November 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Thanks for the heads up on the 320, why do manufacturers offer a 4 stroke? Is there any advantage over a 2 stroke? When's the best day/time to come down the club site Nigel? I'll give the club contact a ring at the weekend as I'm back up to the bike show at the NEC again tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 not too sure when the next event is but saturday sunday are busy when weathers good. have a look on face book page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axulsuv Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Dabster's got a new riding buddy !!! Take care and reintroduce him right Nigel .... AND HAVE FUN !!!!! Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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