indestructible plastics, would be a good start, it must be possible to make rear mudguards that don't break, And if they do break they don't need to cost around £100 to replace.
The last one would make me think twice before riding it, but oh to see some dust would be magical, our Trial this weekend has been cancelled again because of flooded access to the land.
But, Are you sure the problem isn't at the other end, as in, is the piston in the master cylinder moving freely and is there free play on the push rod.
If the piston isn't going all the way back then fluid wont return and brake will stick.
It doesnt matter if they are known to come loose, they can come loose. I would be surprised if there is not a gasket in the base joint, Just go over all the bolts, nuts etc and check them, dont force them too tight but if some thing turns easily, chances are thats where your problem is.
It could be crank seals if your bike has had a hard life, but more likely I think that it is a joint somwhere.
I have a TL and have owned it for about 35 years, it is a capable bike and I wouldnt want to part with it. I also have a 95 GAS GAS and a TLR200. Its the Gas gas which I ride regularly, mainly because its easier and more fun, brakes are brilliant (as apposed to drums).
It really depends on what type of trials you see yourself riding,
I would take a look at the mont, probably a better buy to be honest!!
Well, tonight after work, got the gasser out, jet washed it, stripped out the water pump and removed the two external hoses.
Rebuilt pump, new seals and bearings, fitted new kickstart shaft seal as the cover was off. new hoses and clamps (great find on ebay as gas gas don't make them any more for the JTR models)
New thermo switch, topped up with fluids and fired her up, then waited patiently for the fan to kick in.
No leaks so I can go ride on Sunday if they don't cancel because of the Rain.
All this because the old girl (Betsie as she has been named by someone at my club) boiled up in the swamp like mud we were trialing in last Sunday.
I would change the seal, its and easy job, I did one the other night it took about half an hour. It wasn't on a pro though.
top tip.. as I didn't want to take flywheel off before ordering seal, I found one on a website, blew up the image and got the seal number. Then ordered a Viton seal from simply bearings at a third of the price. Simples!
Top tip 2. before removing old seal I wanted to check number but couldn't read it even with my glasses on. So took photo with smart phone blew up image, The numbers were amazingly clear.
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Its got a chain on it!!
very nice looking bike.
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