Recent content by stevethebrit

Darren: I linked to your stack in my post, it was very similar to what I have written down for my 08 shivers. Problem is that it doesn't work with the shims that Mcnut got out of the fork.

http://www.gasgasrider.org/forum/showpost.php?p=42981&postcount=19 My spec sheet (stock shims) reads like this: Check valve: 0,2*11mm 0,3*22mm compression: 0,1*22mm 0,2*11mm 0,1*20mm 0,1*19mm 0,1*11mm 0,1*18mm 0,1*17mm 0,15*16mm 0,2*14mm 0,2*12mm Didn't do the work myself, though, so I can't...

Great to hear he's doing well. Sounds like you couldn't have wished for a better result. Thanks for the updates Les!

I'm pretty sure it's finnish.

The new frame is more rigid, being a B-profile, instead of the previous D-profile. I guess that might make a difference in the handling, though I can't imagine that I would notice it (slow rider). I heard (read in UK mag TBM, maybe?) that the new frame dimensions were very similar, if not...

The 2010 plastics will fit 07/08 bikes? I haven't been able to get any info on this otherwise. Would be nice to know that I could update. I heard that the new frame was very similar dimension-wise, but that maybe the new B form will alter the fit of the plastics.... /Steve

Don't you have to just remove right-side cover and the clutch basket? The kick gears shouldn't be in the way. Have done the same job on an YZ, but never an EC, so I could be mistaken.

Indeed, why redesign everything so radically ever few years? A steadily improving model, like GG uses, is much better imho. Why re-invent the wheel the whole time?

You may have a very good point there. I've always dismissed best grip on price. You may save a few bucks compared to ready-made, but then you have to spend an hour or two screwing them in. Of course stud re-usability on different tyres, or being able to replace worn/broken ones would make a big...

Yes, but very expensive and not really any good without proper permafrost. Not really a viable option for UK climate imo. Maybe worth trying Huskydudes solution. I've heard that cutting up an old inner tube and using it to line the inside of the tyre will prevent the flexing of the screw heads...

1 Male 2 Very often - dirtbike 3 No (sprains, cuts and bruises but no "proper" injuries) Riding dualsport or dirtbikes for the past 4 years.

Congrats! Will be interesting to hear how you find 2wd.

At least 2 of them were dakar finishers, Simon Pavey in team GB and Maria Sandell in the girls team. Looks tough!

I think that dave948 has a point there. I rode a suzuki DR before and broke a clutch lever on an offroad event. Got offered 3 or 4 KTM hydraulic levers..... DRs have a cable clutch. KTM never really appealed to me, the're just too "common". I did have a pink '96 TM250 before though.......

Reminded me of this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwUg3Mhp3jk @ 0:38 and 1:04