Having got the bike home I decided to give it a try at a local trial which went quite well (2nd place in the over 40 class) but found that it needed a few bits and bobs to tidy it up and make it more useable.
- The rear suspension was very soft (as any new bike would be) for my weight so I managed to get hold of a different rear shock set up for my svelt 16.5 stone
- New bars were required - the originals had an odd shaped bend and felt too narrow
- Flat bash plate - the original has the appearance of a 50p coin and loses some ground clearance
- New plastics - the ones that came on it were a bit tatty
- some frame guards to tidy the overall look
The pics are after its makeover ...... I have also added the logride seat as I think this will be useful and it doesnt seem to get in the way when you are riding so it will stay.
All that is now left I think is a bit of work on the clutch as it is a bit grabby and has no progression, however it does seem to be getting better with use (unless I am just getting used to it???)
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