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…ya, you’re right he just wants to ride it !
I would too and that really should tell you something.
Just for a lark Google “450 Supersingle”

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with dirt experience too What’s your dirt bike?
…don’t hang around me or I’d have you buying a nice Trials bike and a little pickup truck to make out with the girlfriend in
One thing about the 250r you can go visit but unless she is real tiny, you’re going to feel her on the back more than on the larger displacement bikes. I really like some of the large displacement singles. It’s tough having so many decisions isn’t it ?

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…when was the last time You changed your fork oil ? …or made sure it was done by the cons, oops…I mean pros

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Well put. …we should scroll up a ways and show some respect for the OP

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Jake, you forgot to mention how much you weigh and if you plan to ride along with the friends on 600’s. Personally I own a 1000cc inline four but would still love to own a 250r or even a Yamaha YZF-R125, but then I’m a light weight and the bike hardly knows I’m there. Like Allen says the 600 is an outright crotch rocket, unless it’s only for the track, price the insurance before you fall in love.

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I envy that riding schedule, when do you work on the bike ?

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Buy the bike with low miles and seems to run great, assume all the fluids are crap and need replacing and spend the money you would drop at a shop, to enroll in a motorcycle mechanics evening course.

On the topic of fluids, one of the most over looked fluid replacement items is the front fork oil. Even some bike mechanics will say yep, we changed the oil and the filter, but never think to drain the forks unless you specifically ask for that to be done.
…am I right on that one Munch, or am I just speaking from personal experience ?

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Likewise glad you didn’t get too messed up with that one Gary. “4 1/2 hr into the ride” that’s some serious saddle time, sure you weren’t a little fatigued there ?
In Trials we never get to practice a section, but we do get to walk it before riding. Back when I first advanced from Junior to Intermediate level, I developed a very bad habit of planning where I was going to crash, and damned if it didn’t work out that way. Fortunately I figured it out and started concentrating on where I wanted to be, instead of fixating on the danger.

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…I think it’s a multiple choice test …I pick ‘C’ Don’t ues your rear brakes

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I like to get the most out of the old battery, unless it’s still under warranty. On the other hand I don’t like being stranded, especially since my street bike totally needs the battery to start. There’s two ways to test a battery, hydrometer test and volt meter test with the latter being the simplest.
Make sure the fluids are up, If your charger has a built in meter you’ve got it made, charge it up fully at the lowest charging rate (at least 2 days charging) note the voltage and let it sit for a full day. If the voltage drops while it’s not in use, replace it.
It’s unfortunate the head light comes on before the engine is running, stupid safety device concept considering that without the engine you’re parked, they really should have the parking lights come on until it’s running. IMHO

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my 4RT is 165 lbs wet and the seat height is 25″ without a rider compressing the suspension. It tops out at around 10 mph in first gear and can turn in just a little more than one bike length. I crash lots, but seldom break anything other than my pride.

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You should be able to back off the idle adjuster screw almost completely, then as you tighten it back up watch for slight movement in the actuator linkage. The linkage is what the throttle cable is attached to and it jointly operates the 2 carbs together. You should be able to see it moving as you loosen the screw off. It’s likely way too tight right now otherwise it would start with the choke on and just not idle.
The ‘choke’ on a CV type carb is actually a fuel enrichener ( it adds fuel rather than closing off the air intake )

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I know one guy (Expert Rider) who actually gave up Trials because he lives so urban it became a problem, he’s into Parkour now.
If you’re interested in taking up Trials riding and have limited options: Firstly I recommend a 4 stroke machine, because they are very quiet and virtually smoke free. The beauty of Trials is that it takes very little space and conducted responsibly, offends few in the process. That’s the main reason I gave up motocross, and I even have 400 acres to play in.
Secondly it is vital that you hook up with ( or start a local club, it opens up a world of possibilities ! I rode for years with several Florida ‘snowbird’ Quebec riders and they highly recommended Florida as having a very active Trials association.
Dedicated Trials riders are not a bunch of irresponsible yahoos, they are small in numbers but varied in age from teens to 70+, come from all walks of life and networking with these guys is the way to go. For example; this coming July 10th. I know where I will be riding, I will join 30 or more friends, riding the waterfront of downtown Parry Sound. In conjunction with the annual Motorcycle Rally held there, the city of Parry Sound very graciously allows our club to host an Observed Trials Competition, right on their shoreline and walking trails, normally reserved for bicycles and hikers throughout the rest of the year.

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…you should put two round circles on the forehead ! It’ll scare the heck out of oncoming traffic

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There are very few screws on the bottom of the carb, that can be turned without a screwdriver, most obvious being the idle adjuster screw. Couple of questions first, was he playing bare handed or with a screwdriver. Second, is there 1 or 2 screws that look the same as the one he was adjusting ?
I once parked my suzuki 185 too close to a mecaca monkey cage ( it’s a long story ) when I went to ride it to school the next morning, I discovered that Judy had totally dismantled everything in reach. I was twenty minutes late for school putting the thing back together and strange enough, the teacher doubted my excuse !

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