What did you do with your Trials Bike today?

[Gordy]

Originally Posted by mung

Have a new 12 Raga that has been sitting in the garage all winter.Rode it yesterday for the first time.Started first kick and all the controls are very smooth and silky feeling.After a rough start I think we will get along now.Been riding my 04 Raga this spring and it is an amazing ride but a former student of mine wants it bad so it is going down the road.Going to a trials "school" next weekend to hopefully get rid of some of my bad habits and to start out the 04s owner with good habits.

You have a '12 and have been riding the '04 all spring?

[mung]

"All spring" is kind of a relative term for us.We had snow until a couple of weeks ago.I have been driving 6-7 hours south to ride.

[Seavoyage]

Just rode the bikes...

Based on jse comments, got the 2002 Pro chassis for the quicker steering and magnesium engine cases. The chassis was only made for 1-year and is a odd mix of parts.

Complete rebuild of engine top and bottom end. Installed S3 225cc kit, S3 Stars cylinder head with high-compression insert, and GasGas UK flywheel weight. Rebuilt waterpump, and upgraded clutch to 2006+ specs. Modified FMF Turbine Core 2 from my GasGas EC300 to replace stock silencer and add spark arrester. Replaced Comex radiator fan and Leonelli module. Removed lighting harness and installed kill switch

Revalved Sachs rear shock (2-stage compression and rebound) and changed spring rate. Installed shock upside-down. 4mm preload. Regreased rear linkage and swingarm pivot.

Installed Formula 'Factory' forks with GasGas anodized Ergal triple clamps. Installed ProTaper Hi bend SE handlebars with ProTaper Medium compound grips.

Completed restoration of 1995 JT35. Put a full set of NOS body work and '2-lens' headlight in storage. Replaced the Pirelli Gara Trials with Dunlop D803. Installed Renthal handlebars with Renthal Trials grips. Replaced fork fluids, and coolant. Running Maxima 75W transmission oil.

This JT35 may have an interesting history if built by Jon Stoodley AKA jse for Steve Darrow for the World Championship. Has cylinder head mods, and Keihin PWK carburetor.

[brianjonesphoto]

I had an opportunity to ride with 2 expert and an intermediate riders today. They worked me till I was too tire to ride anymore. Hopefully I remember what they taught me when I have a chance to ride again.


Typos and nonsensical words courtesy of fat fingers on a make believe keyboard.

[Night Falcon]

went bush

[AteamNM]

Originally Posted by Seavoyage

Completed restoration of 1995 JT35. Put a full set of NOS body .

NOICE!

I have a 94.5 that was Jordi's brothers bike used in the US during a world round. Can you tell me more about the NOS body? Where can I find a front fender and tank cover? I have a new rear fender and would love to replace the plastic.

[Seavoyage]

Originally Posted by AteamNM

NOICE!

I have a 94.5 that was Jordi's brothers bike used in the US during a world round. Can you tell me more about the NOS body? Where can I find a front fender and tank cover? I have a new rear fender and would love to replace the plastic.

Try Jim Snell @ http://www.trialspartsusa.com/ . GasGas is only required to maintain support for an expired model for 10-years. Jim and Tim are the primary source for parts for 90's Gassers, exceeding the inventory of GasGas in Salt.

[val4215]

Finally cleared my section three times in a row.

[thegraydog]

Attaboy Val!

[lineaway]

Originally Posted by AteamNM

NOICE!

I have a 94.5 that was Jordi's brothers bike used in the US during a world round. Can you tell me more about the NOS body? Where can I find a front fender and tank cover? I have a new rear fender and would love to replace the plastic.

Tony, why not try Danny? I ran into Raymond last night at a love`s truck stop. Damned if he recognized me right away! You did hear he had a stroke?

[rotorhead511]

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