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Oil looks very black,looks like its sucked in dirty gearbox oil.Looks the wrong colour for 2 stroke oil.Whats the cylinder bore like,worth putting a piston in it as well while its apart.You deserve a bit of luck with it after the grief it's caused you

Does sound a bit weak,what colour does the plug come out?After what you've changed on the electrics it seems unlikely it's that.Do you know anyone with a similar bike you could swap parts with?

Drilling the bolts won't grease the bearings,the grease will only get between the bolt and the bush unfortunately.youd need a groove in the bush lining up with the hole through the bolt.Used to do this mod on Beta Zeros.It definitely prolongs bearing life,but had a few bolts break where the drilling weakened them

Sadly this happens every week everywhere now and the police don't seem able to do much about it.Can't help thinking that new bikes like this go out of the country and the scum that nick them are informed from some source as to the locations of the bikes,.They seem to get through any security and nobody ever sees or hears anything Wish I had an answer but seeing as there's been a significant reduction in the amount of police and an increase in knife crime I don't think much changing unfortunately

Steves engine was rather more than standard that day,those hills were killing a lot of the other bikes.Steve gave the rest a riding lesson in awful conditions in a classic venue which has sadly been lost to the sport.The local boys struggled all day at a BTC then,much as they do now I think the difference now is the fact that 5ing a muddy climb is unlikely to damage rider or bike,failing a big rock step is a bit different

You need a proper engineering workshop vice,mine has 4" wide jaws and opens about 5".Ive had it a good 30 years and it's still fine.Its worth paying out for a good one ,made by Record .Theres some on an auction website at the mo

Have you tried heating it up?You can get a ton of pressure with a vice,never had to use a press yet after getting the part hot enough you have to use gloves

Assuming it's the one on a certain auction website,it looks good ?The front pipe is nice to have rather than a big performance increase,it might have been rejetted to suit.Check chain and sprockets,linkage swing arm and wheel bearings etc.Get it hot enough so the fan runs and check it still runs well,ignition systems on these are known for problems which show up more when hot. Be good at £1750,how good are your negotiating skills?Lastly is it registered in the sellers name and address?good luck

Feel for those who are thinking of moving on their 18 models,but anyone wanting a brand new bike could be interested.Theres not enough technical differences between 18 and 19 to warrant the extra money.Wonder if the situation will repeat itself when the 20 models are available?

Most pre65 bikes are well modified and expensive and are a far better ride than standard.As you are new to the sport I'd suggest getting out on your Fantic and see how you get on,it's a harder sport than it looks,both physically and skill wise.Google RRND ,Bognor and Worthing clubs who hold events every month within about an hour from you If you decide pre65 is really what you want,hope you've got a fat wallet and like tinkering about with bikes which most riders of them enjoy

My irc has been on for a year with no problems,I know of others that have been fine

IRC have been fine for about 18 months,but there were some duff ones for a couple of years previously .It should say on the sidewall when it was made,month/year

Will another country run a round on the cancelled GB round date?

It isn't right,take it back,don't muck about with it

No big issues,usual checks on the consumables and general wear .My son had one,it was more fierce than the later ones are,struggled if it was slippery but great when dry.Most importantly does it suit you,?

Expensive lesson,hope you got something for your generosity

Is the master cylinder piston returning fully to the retaining circlip?It needs to otherwise fluid can't flow into it

Never noticed much difference on the switch positions on mine

Fit it as is,see if it works,you've nothing to lose

Smoother greater power,lighter,better suspension,newer but more expensive,not many clean rev 3 left

New years eve party,probably alcohol,-5 temp,pretty girl who tells you she's ridden a dirt bike riding it on the road,dark,insurance? what could possibly go wrong?

Is the fan switching on ? Seems odd it'll run for an hour before it mucks about.Is the fuel tank breather blocked?

Does the bike look presentable and appear maintained,no loose spokes,chain and sprockets ok,no play in swing arm or wheel bearings or chewed up bolts?Does the rear shock still have damping or is it a pogo stick.The clutch will probably stick/drag when cold,wants to be ok when hot.Does the fan switch on when hot,do all the gears select and stay in under load.Take a knowledgeable mate with you to view it in case you miss something?They don't always run very clean but it shouldn't rumble or knock and should have good compression on the kickstart.How much is it,wouldn't put it above £1300,less if it needs work

Mine never did,carb settings were standard.Are you running it on super unleaded?

Didn't think my Jotagas was that difficult to adjust,not as easy as a gas gas though