learning the ropes?

bingbong · 09-29-2009, 12:38 PM

So I am poised to recieve my first trials bike and my thoughts are about taking care of it as much as riding it. I have looked after my bikes in the past but for many years being too busy/lazy have given them to the dealer to service. So has anyone got any good leads to online or paper learning material. I am ashamed to say I need to read up on everything from changing tyres etc. I still work with tools and mechanical things etc so I am not completely useless

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Feel free to start the p.. taking now

BorisTas · 09-29-2009, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bingbong

So I am poised to recieve my first trials bike and my thoughts are about taking care of it as much as riding it. I have looked after my bikes in the past but for many years being too busy/lazy have given them to the dealer to service. So has anyone got any good leads to online or paper learning material. I am ashamed to say I need to read up on everything from changing tyres etc. I still work with tools and mechanical things etc so I am not completely useless

.
Feel free to start the p.. taking now

There is a fair bit of info available here
http://www.trials.com.au/techtips/techtips.php

might be agood read for you

BT

bingbong · 09-29-2009, 03:02 PM

Thanks Boris
that's some nice info for a newbie

Frostbit · 09-30-2009, 08:07 AM

I need to thank you also Boris. That's a good resource for an old guy fighting a big learning curve.

Pro_Marinero · 09-30-2009, 04:58 PM

What kind of bike? There are Gas Gas maintenance videos posted on the importer's site.

http://www.trialspartsusa.com/tech.html

BorisTas · 10-01-2009, 02:14 AM

Or Sherco ones posted here

http://www.sherco.com/wayne_corner.html

BT

bingbong · 10-01-2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Pro_Marinero

What kind of bike? There are Gas Gas maintenance videos posted on the importer's site.

http://www.trialspartsusa.com/tech.html

I have bought a Beta rev3 2004

bingbong · 10-01-2009, 12:23 PM

I am also about to order one of these for it

Frostbit · 10-01-2009, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by bingbong

I am also about to order one of these for it

That's a real Beauty BingBong... Your going to have a hoot and 1/2.

BorisTas · 10-03-2009, 05:34 PM

Veerryy nice , you might find this link usefull there's parst books and service manuals for Beta's

http://www.trialsport.com.au/

as for the long ride seat.......no comment (it's kinda like putting ape hangers on a SS900 Ducati)

BT

bingbong · 10-04-2009, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Frostbit

That's a real Beauty BingBong... Your going to have a hoot and 1/2.

thanks frostbit, i can't wait to smell the 2 stroke fumes again

bingbong · 10-04-2009, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by BorisTas

Veerryy nice , you might find this link usefull there's parst books and service manuals for Beta's

http://www.trialsport.com.au/

as for the long ride seat.......no comment (it's kinda like putting ape hangers on a SS900 Ducati)

BT

thanks Boris, once again you have come up trumps, if your riding is as good as the info you pass on please put me down for your first DVD

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The long ride equipement is mainly just to carry some more gas as I will be out for some longish streches looking for play areas, and also my trouble and strife (wife) is showing an unhealthy interest in learning to ride the beta aswell but wants a seat. here comes the next purchase................maybe a TY175 for her could be on the cards

BorisTas · 10-04-2009, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by bingbong

thanks Boris, once again you have come up trumps, if your riding is as good as the info you pass on please put me down for your first DVD

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The long ride equipement is mainly just to carry some more gas as I will be out for some longish streches looking for play areas, and also my trouble and strife (wife) is showing an unhealthy interest in learning to ride the beta aswell but wants a seat. here comes the next purchase................maybe a TY175 for her could be on the cards

Unfortunatly my riding isn't that good, pleased the info helps, always got great help from this forum myself so it's nice to send it foward.

As for the seat tank combo...mmm... I'd buy her a TY or if $$ permit a nice new Scorpa LongRide . You can get 1 liter number plates to help with fuel capacity on the Beta, as for the sitting down bit you're right it does seem to give them more confidance if they are only beginers, posted this b4 but I like the photo and here's a good op

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Godd Luck with it

BT

JTT · 10-04-2009, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by BorisTas

Lovely RL!

bingbong · 10-04-2009, 10:56 AM

I spotted some of your pics on another post Boris and have to say you live in a beautiful place, Tazmania is now on my places to visit when I next get down to Oz.
The numberplate tank might be all I need, I'll have to see how things go when I eventually get my hands on the bike.
I wish I could run to some new bikes but that isn't going happen at the moment and a nice classic might be fun to have too. JTT is right that Suzuki is a beaut. I'll see how keen she becomes with the riding and go from there. I think I like the shopping for a bike as much as riding them sometimes

09-29-2009, 12:38 PM	#1
bingbong ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Obidos, Portugal Oddometer: 716	learning the ropes? So I am poised to recieve my first trials bike and my thoughts are about taking care of it as much as riding it. I have looked after my bikes in the past but for many years being too busy/lazy have given them to the dealer to service. So has anyone got any good leads to online or paper learning material. I am ashamed to say I need to read up on everything from changing tyres etc. I still work with tools and mechanical things etc so I am not completely useless . Feel free to start the p.. taking now __________________ Ducati Multi1200 "you're never too old to learn something stupid" -- unknown.

09-29-2009, 03:02 PM	#3
bingbong ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Obidos, Portugal Oddometer: 716	Thanks Boris that's some nice info for a newbie __________________ Ducati Multi1200 "you're never too old to learn something stupid" -- unknown.

09-30-2009, 08:07 AM	#4
Frostbit Is it cold in here? Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Eagle River, Alaska Oddometer: 1,033	I need to thank you also Boris. That's a good resource for an old guy fighting a big learning curve. __________________ It’s easier to have a strong opinion with less information. Check out WWW.RideDualSport.com forum.

10-01-2009, 02:14 AM	#6
BorisTas Ageing Adventurer Joined: Jun 2003 Location: Tasmania, Australia. Oddometer: 591	Or Sherco ones posted here http://www.sherco.com/wayne_corner.html BT __________________ "I'm all for buying more bikes more often. Why pay off the morgage or save for retirement or stick your money in super, buy bikes and live." {Craypot} One is all you need , Two is a Luxury Any more is an indulgence

10-01-2009, 12:23 PM	#8
bingbong ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Obidos, Portugal Oddometer: 716	here it is I am also about to order one of these for it __________________ Ducati Multi1200 "you're never too old to learn something stupid" -- unknown.

09-30-2009, 04:58 PM	#5
Pro_Marinero Carbon Sasquatch Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Ellensburg, WA Oddometer: 2,046	What kind of bike? There are Gas Gas maintenance videos posted on the importer's site. http://www.trialspartsusa.com/tech.html

10-03-2009, 05:34 PM	#10
BorisTas Ageing Adventurer Joined: Jun 2003 Location: Tasmania, Australia. Oddometer: 591	Veerryy nice , you might find this link usefull there's parst books and service manuals for Beta's http://www.trialsport.com.au/ as for the long ride seat.......no comment (it's kinda like putting ape hangers on a SS900 Ducati) BT __________________ "I'm all for buying more bikes more often. Why pay off the morgage or save for retirement or stick your money in super, buy bikes and live." {Craypot} One is all you need , Two is a Luxury Any more is an indulgence

10-04-2009, 10:56 AM	#15
bingbong ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Obidos, Portugal Oddometer: 716	I spotted some of your pics on another post Boris and have to say you live in a beautiful place, Tazmania is now on my places to visit when I next get down to Oz. The numberplate tank might be all I need, I'll have to see how things go when I eventually get my hands on the bike. I wish I could run to some new bikes but that isn't going happen at the moment and a nice classic might be fun to have too. JTT is right that Suzuki is a beaut. I'll see how keen she becomes with the riding and go from there. I think I like the shopping for a bike as much as riding them sometimes __________________ Ducati Multi1200 "you're never too old to learn something stupid" -- unknown.

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