In 3 Short years of Producion of Sherco motorcycles we are happy to announce that the factory has produced 6,000 bikes. We want to thank our young production staff (average age is 24 years) for this great accomplishment. We will continue to build high quality world class motorcycles and anticipate setting additional records in the years to come.

We also want to thank our loyal dealers and customers without whom we would not have reached this milestone. Our goal is to continue to win their loyalty by designing and producing the best trials Motorcycles in the world.

Bad luck for Graham Jarvis as he sustained a new injury to his shoulder at the Indoor in Rennes (France). Graham who was fully recovered from the knee injury he received last year will have to undergo treatment for the shoulder.

Graham Jarvis explained in his own words just what happened and of the consequences of his latest injury.

"I have had a small problem with this shoulder for the past year, but it has never dislocated before. I saw an Osteopath 2 month ago and was told that there was slight ligament / cartilage damage but physical therapy would cure it and there wasn't any risk of serious injury."

"It was the 2nd lap, 1st section. I jumped off some sleepers and landed awkwardly, but still feet up. It dislocated and popped back in immediately and I finished the section. There wasn't much pain, I did the 2nd section no problem, it was quite easy really, Sonya arranged for the doctor to strap it after the 2nd section, and then I did the 3rd section ok as well. But on the 4th section it dislocated again and I had to stop."

"We flew back from Paris to Leeds and went directly to see my specialist at the Yorkshire Clinic - but he'd already arranged for me to see a Shoulder Specialist/Surgeon as soon as I arrived. He was sure I'd need an operation and would be out for 3-4 months. I am TOTALLY pissed off but perhaps I should be grateful that I finished this years Championship in one piece and I have a chance to be fit for next years Championship."

"The specialist said that there was definitely swelling inside, but you couldn't really see anything from the outside. I'm waiting to hear from the Radiographer tomorrow, then have an MRI scan, see the results and if there is any slight damage of ligament / cartilage directly around the joint then and physical therapy isn't enough and I'll have to have the op."

We wish the very best for Graham. He assured us that he will be 100% ready for next years World Championship.

My father first established the business in 1984 selling road bikes, after he died in 1988 I took the business over and as I was riding trials I decided to concentrate on off road bikes, trials being the main theme. A business relationship began then with Malcolm and Rhoda at M.R.S. which has carried on through to the introduction of the Bultaco Sherco in 1999. The Sherco has proved to be a good reliable trials bike right from the start and further developments on the bike has brought it to the front of trials technology making it light and easily manageable from the club rider up to the most experienced.

I came third in 2001 for the most Sherco's sold in the UK, the Sherco has been by far the best selling bike for me this is mainly due to the fact that I know that the Sherco is a good product and more importantly the public realize this as well. There is always a good back up from M.R.S. Hopefully the sales of Sherco's will carry on increasing in the coming years.

You can contact Ian at Jamsport at jamsport@btinternet.com