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Title: when i get my pro-jumpers what should i do first off
Post by: x_Rave_Dave_x on July 11, 2007, 11:17:27 AM

ok when i get my PJS what things should i do to them first off before i start to use em?? ???

i know about tire socks but  i was wondering what else i should do to them that will make them better/safer/ longer useage or other things ;D

thanks

dave :)

Title: Re: when i get my pro-jumpers what should i do first off
Post by: Bbmthbloke on July 11, 2007, 01:20:03 PM

Go and use them 1st. A few hours with no protection will not harm. Have some fun 1st. Then tyre sox. Then get an inner tube ( old punctured 1 will do). Cut two lengths, both as long as the springs. Then cut them lengthwise. Wrap around springs and secure in place with tape. Hockey or plumbing tape, wrapped around the tube, so that it is totally covered. Will lessen damage to springs on a fall.

Title: Re: when i get my pro-jumpers what should i do first off
Post by: x_Rave_Dave_x on July 11, 2007, 02:07:51 PM

ah ok thanks for the tip :)  ive read about the squeeking for the first day - 5 day thingy and the m40 aswell now :) any other tips please do tell me thanks

Title: Re: when i get my pro-jumpers what should i do first off
Post by: Dark Knight on July 11, 2007, 06:33:48 PM

First thing you should do is tape the springs !

Title: Re: when i get my pro-jumpers what should i do first off
Post by: x_Rave_Dave_x on July 11, 2007, 06:46:16 PM

so what does this "taping the springs" and putting the inner tube round it and tapping it do exactly still dont really udnerstand it plz reply  thanks :)

Title: Re: when i get my pro-jumpers what should i do first off
Post by: Bbmthbloke on July 11, 2007, 07:20:19 PM

Ok 'taping springs' The springs are made of glass fibre. You do not want to get these seriously ( deeply) scratch or small chunks nicked out of them , which might happen on a tumble. It might affect their integrety and life span. The plastic covering they come with is quite thin   about 1mm. The inner tube/tape combo gives added protection

Title: Re: when i get my pro-jumpers what should i do first off
Post by: English-tailor on July 11, 2007, 07:29:24 PM

the very first thing you should do is read the Modifications section...... that will help loads

Title: Re: when i get my pro-jumpers what should i do first off
Post by: x_Rave_Dave_x on July 11, 2007, 07:40:21 PM

alright thanks ill get all my stuff ready to put on  when i order em :) thanks for all of your help with this :) been stars

Title: Re: when i get my pro-jumpers what should i do first off
Post by: Kiola on July 11, 2007, 10:35:13 PM

yea.. because what we discovered is that if you just use them straight out the box with no mods .. your own crappiness on them can damage the springs.. just by putting them on... knocking the springs etc.. so be cafreful.. and mod them asap :P

K.

Title: Re: when i get my pro-jumpers what should i do first off
Post by: x_Rave_Dave_x on July 12, 2007, 07:59:32 AM

lol ok XD

Title: Re: when i get my pro-jumpers what should i do first off
Post by: t r o c on July 13, 2007, 07:40:15 PM

Yea tape the springs, you could fall and scratch or chip them if you dont.

Title: Re: when i get my pro-jumpers what should i do first off
Post by: x_Rave_Dave_x on July 13, 2007, 07:53:19 PM

will be putting a layer of tape then a inner tube then like 3 layers of electricle tape

Title: Re: when i get my pro-jumpers what should i do first off
Post by: t r o c on July 14, 2007, 04:35:52 PM

Quote from: x_Rave_Dave_x on July 13, 2007, 07:53:19 PM

will be putting a layer of tape then a inner tube then like 3 layers of electricle tape

Sounds like a good plan dude

Title: Re: when i get my pro-jumpers what should i do first off
Post by: x_Rave_Dave_x on July 14, 2007, 07:04:14 PM

thanks :)