bob

Where abouts is this small threaded hole? I imagine that if it is small, then it won't be to hold a sidecar on? Also if the bike is a 2001 model then they don't have a threaded hole in the frame on the LHS to secure the mid pipe, this was added later. Bob

You've either been very lucky, very careful, or just don't know you have viruses.

Hiya, I think it was posted on here a while ago, at least a five minute clip of it was. I think I saved it to my dads Laptop, which is in London for the moment, but if you don't find anything before then, then I'll happily load it up somewhere and send you a link. Although I think that the soundtrack was a little rood and may not be to Andy's liking, so I wouldn't post it up on here. Have a look for Julien Dupont and co. Bob

Are you running a grind or a smooth rim? If you're running a smooth rim then ZOO! pads are the best if you can still get them anywhere. If you are running a grind then you'll be pretty much alright with whatever. Have a look on tartybikes.co.uk they are pretty much THE UK bike trials dealer, and the website explains everything, plus explains what the pads are good for. I'm running onza Citrus pads (because they are cheap) on a smooth rim with a little tar, and they are surprisingly good, however any brake on a smooth rim will die very quickly in the wet - be warned. Bob

I've never had problems with mine once it is seated, but it can take a fair bit of fiddling about with to get it seated. Are you absolutely sure that it is properly through the hole all the way round? Bob

If you're changing the tyre, then why not go to your tyre spot and watch them change it for you, usually fitting is free, because it only takes them a few seconds when they are used to fitting tractor tyres and the like. If they will let you, then hang about and watch them do it, then you'll know what to expect when you come to turn it. If you're going to be changing tyres often, then get its good to invest in a jig for it. Bob

But you took the boots and riding clothes

Cheers, I reckon I'll go for company of heroes, I've seen it somewhere alse before so it must be good, because I hardly ever have anything to do with computer games. I reckon my computer will be able to mann it. I'm proud to say that I'm not one of the people who uses the computer all the time for everything, so there is hope for the next generation. Bob

Hiya, I think I'd quite like a WW2 strategy game, where you're in control of a unit of blokes on the ground, but isn't too difficult (not too easy either), more in for the enjoyment, tanks would be nice . I know Andy is right into these, and you lot will know more than me. Are there any games you would particularly suggest. I would quite like to have one that you can play two player over a LAN aswell so I can stove my brother in. Bob

A while ago there was someone who had done a test using an IR thermometer to test the temp of modern and older air cooled bikes during a trial. If I remember rightly, the modern bikes ran hotter, but at a more consistent temperature. What I'm trying to say, is that if this is true then aircooling is somewhat too effective on trials bikes, perhaps because they put plenty of big fins in just in case the bike never gets any good air flow round it; so you should be fine whatever, even if it does run sightly hotter then it probably won't matter too much. I have seen plenty of aircooled engines both painted and unpainter run fine for long periods. Bob

Don't forget that you'll probably want new tank decals to match, either by buying new tank decals to go on the tank to match the new mudguard, or by buying new tank decals so that you can match the new mudguard to the tank stickers, sorry if you've already ordered. Bob

Ok, thanks, I was just not quite sure about what I was doing, I'll trust it then. I've had a look at whats running on startup, on my dads computer which belongs to the houses of parliament there is a huuge list of antivirus and security software, which I can't really get rid of, but on the computer which the whole family uses I was happy to find only about six, so thats staying as it is. cheers, Bob

Hi, I've got ccleaner, when you're using the issues tab, i scan for issues and get a few. Should I go ahead with fixing ALL issues? and should I back them up to the registry? I only ask because I don't want to destroy my computer. (it the second most precious thing in my life after my beta) cheers, Bob

Absolutely don't replace it if there is nothing wrong with it, it will cost you an extra 140 quid. If you do decide that there is something wrong with your stator then consider getting it reconditioned, it is cheaper and generally they are more reliable. Bob

I don't know where it is, but I have been to the Czech Republic before and its a fantastic country, absolutely amazing culture, sights and stuff to do. It is also incredibly cheap so ideal for the average (Yorkshire) trials rider. Bob

Hiya, I'm 17 at the moment and taking driving lessons, hopefully putting in for my test soon. It used to be the law that anybody could drive any car under seven and a half tonnes after passing their driving test, but now it seems that there are loads of new laws, including not being allowed to pull a trailer with a maximum laden mass of over three quaters of a tonne without taking a test, or being allowed to drive a large van weighing over 3.5 tonnes without a C1 class liscence. I have had a look on the DVLA and DSA websites, but it is not very clearly explained, when I have passed my test will I have to take another test to drive a class C1 vehicle or will it be added to my liscence once I am 18? Cheers if anybody knows, I'm going to check with my driving instructor, but I haven't a lesson for a week and I'm a little confused. Bob

I've one suggestion I just realised could be a good idea; once you've sold something on the classifieds section perhaps it should be made more prominent that the item has been sold when you check it off as sold. Cheers Andy, the site's really good by the way! Bob

My favourite rider (after Dougie of course ) is Bou, he rides with real style, and puts in a really good effort, he also isn't afraid to put in risky moves which look really good. To be honest I think that when you watch people riding gassers they just don't seem to have the style and flare that some of the other bikes have (thats entirely my opinion, i reckon it's the suspension ), Raga rides too safely I think, just rides straight through sections rather than taking crazy exciting lines. Is that just me? It is difficult to explain what I mean really.

I would remove it then clean it out with a good degreaser, you could even burn it out if the pipe isn't painted, I have done that before.

If you have a welder then i suppose it is possible to make up a new one out of some steel then work out some way of bolting it on to whats left of the old one. If you tidy up the welds it could look nice. That's just a passing thought and haven't looked at the lever so there might not be room, just a thought though. Bob

Thanks hrc1! I just wanted to knw so I could get it all done at once rather than spend one evening taking it apart, then have to tidy up the garage again, only to have to get everything out a few nights later to do it all again. Cheers, Bob

yeah, I did that when I replaced the bearings i my old bike, infact I still have the bearings on my window ledge, but the bearings were around fifteen quid each where I got them from, You can get the same brand of bearings much cheaper online. When I replaced the headset bearings I drilled a hole in the headset, tapped it and put in a grease nipple. It may have added a bit of weight to the bike by filling the headstock with grease, but it kept the steering feeling silky smooth, and forced water out when the grease was pumped in. Bob

Just a quick question, ar the rear wheel bearings on the 06 the same size (6004 2RS) as they were on the 03 bike? It would be helpful to know so I can order the bearings without having to remove the wheel. Cheers, Bob

It is now, i don't know why I didn't think of that! I am going to route it outside of the mudguard bracket aswell. I wish! The key to being able to aford a new bike is avoiding tax, and stashing money! You'll have to come up one night this week Marky Bouy for a practise. Cheers everyone!

Hiya, I've recently bought a 2006 rev3, the front brake hose has been rubbing on the bottom yolk near to the bolts and has worn off a reasonable amount, what do people do to stop this, I've put a zip tie round to protect the yolk, but it doesn't seem to be holding in place too well. Is it a problem for anyone else. Bob