March 3, 20251 yr Hi, I am new to trials I have a very lightly used 4rt I would like to keep it as good as possible 😂 I currently have the standard sump guard with a wrap around water pump guard I am looking at guards from CSP, S3 and MITANI (full protection kit) I also thinking I will buy a linkage guard any advise appreciated. thanks
March 3, 20251 yr I recommend a low cost clutch cover guard that covers the whole case (400$ part) and not just the bottom part and found the best way to keep it on is to use 2 sided tape instead of the bolts.
March 3, 20251 yr 4 hours ago, Chillout1983 said: Hi, I am new to trials I have a very lightly used 4rt I would like to keep it as good as possible 😂 I currently have the standard sump guard with a wrap around water pump guard I am looking at guards from CSP, S3 and MITANI (full protection kit) I also thinking I will buy a linkage guard any advise appreciated. thanks @Chillout1983 My advice if you are scared too use your bike because it may get damaged would be to sell it and buy an older bike that is cheaper and that already has scratches and scrapes all over it and then go and concentrate on riding in the knowledge that you will not be upset if the bike gets damaged if you crash it. This way you can enjoy trials riding instead of worrying about your precious , unless of course it is what things look like that is more important to you than your riding. Old scratched up bikes do not have to be bad mechanically just rebuild it , replace with new the bits that actually matter put brand new brake parts on it , new clutch etc replace the seals and all the bearings , a bike that works like a new one but can be thrown on the ground without any tears is such a liberating feeling . I like to keep this in mind always " The things you own end up owning you". Enjoy your riding Best wishes Alan.
March 3, 20251 yr @LaVern Too clarify what I mean I will just say that the Worlds best Trials riders did not get where they are by worrying about damaging their bikes.
March 3, 20251 yr Author Hi thanks for the responses, I fully expect to scratch , scrape and damage the bike due to to the nature of the sport even more so having never ridden a motorcycle, I now have 3 hours under my belt 😂 I am just really looking to give the bike some more protection such as a better sump guard that covers additional area than the original and as mentioned some casing covers. i am also bit of kid at heart and love fancy anodised parts. thanks 👍
March 4, 20251 yr The stock skid plate is weak. I replaced mine and my son`s with the CSP before we even rode them. Pic in avitar.
May 1, 20251 yr On 3/3/2025 at 2:04 PM, Tr1AL said: @LaVern Too clarify what I mean I will just say that the Worlds best Trials riders did not get where they are by worrying about damaging their bikes. How did I get in on this conversation? I don't recall commenting, but I have been known to forget at times.🙂 LaVern
May 2, 20251 yr 2 hours ago, lineaway said: I believe some of these posts are A I. generated. Is that how you did it
May 2, 20251 yr On 5/1/2025 at 6:48 PM, LaVern said: How did I get in on this conversation? I don't recall commenting, but I have been known to forget at times.🙂 LaVern You used a confused emoji on something I posted above. ie I said that the things you own end up owning you.
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