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Ps flipping back through I thought I saw a reference to yellow snow. as Frank Zappa said in nanouk of the north "dont go near that yellow snow , don't go where those huskys go"

Has anybody mentioned looking for "virgin" line otherwise it's like most folk would say stand correctly and be smooth & gentle keeping tyre hooked up rather than burn & crash method. Have fun

you'd have to strip it right out and maybe mask the slide area but what about anodising? (genuine bling method?). bset regards from the western annex of Siberia (GB)

Nobody has mentioned money, it must have a bearing on why things have changed. I agree that the top riders are brilliant riders, I know that promoting events cost money. I don't know what it cost 20 years ago regarding these two factors, I do know that I wasn't expected to pay to get in and watch ; I guesse the manufacturers were happy to showcase thier products to potential customers. Ours is a "secret" sport insomuch as you have to be aware of what it takes to appreciate it. Twenty (even 30) years ago I could relate to those top guys and the bikes and the sections... today it looks like a travelling circus to me. Reading this over the key factor for me is that I could relate to it then and even as a lifelong trials nut I just cant get interested in it today. Perhaps this is why classic trials is enjoying faster growth than modern stuff. If there ever was to be a championship trial or series for classic bikes it would be subject to the same pressures as the current world series; organisation would have to be wary of falling into that trap. Regards bike specs. it wouldn't take much to achieve what you describe.

When I was a lad ; we used to call this the block of wood treatment, ie pump up the brake pedal and jam a bit of 4x2 twixt it and the steering wheel; if it was still there next morning the job's a good un. doesn't sound like your cluth hydraulics are too good.

That should keep you going through the loooooooooooooooooooooooong night. all best wishes.

I only suggest this because I had the problem of simple piston sticking in the master cylinder on a 10 month old bike. worth a look (it's only a matter of the circlip and pull the piston out if the fluid is black and "canky" and or the piston is offering too much friction you will hopefully feel it, I found that laying the bike on its side so that open end of the m.cylinder is up you can just prime it before refitting the piston, beware dirt & crud will damage the ruber seals I found dirt under the rear seal which made it tight in the cylinder), I 've never heard of sticking slave cylinder (but I lead a sheltered life), brake calipers pistons stick so perhaps clutch slave ones do too.

way too much oil Others will know exactly what the TY prefers but I would have thought more like 70 to 1 on synthetic or even a semi sythetic oil. Incidentally (it's logic that more oil means less actual petrol to detonate so it would actually run a bit lean regards air /petrol mix. Why not try 50 to 1 petrol/oil using decent oil and see if it improves.

Be sure that the slave cylinder ( on a gasser it's a piston inside the clutch cover/casing) is primed ,if you have air in here between the bleed nipple and the piston it wil always simply compress. It could be that the piston in the master cylinder is sticking;.. seals may have expanded. Does your bike use/need mineral oil or brake fluid?

But I divorced Stella 12 years ago! Sorry to be negative it is old age and it was/is a magic film

AIR filter Clean? try it without. Exaust clear? new plug might hlep?

You're asking a good question there Perce, Tecnology good in so much as I at 60 years young can still have a go at sections like that, Bad for youngsters starting out on sections like this and only the exeptional riders meriting moveing on up the ability classes. We could buy bikes like those back then for

There used to be people that can do this for you , it requires precice alighnment on re assembly! Try motor engineers in Yellow pages perhaps

Chris, Bristol UK. relativly expensive, Fuel injected 2 stroke maybe Well made relatively heavy Best bike for trials like the SSDT but most punters are doing 4 laps around a quarry or a field, I found mine harder to ride in nadgery sections so it's "horses for courses"; I concluded that a nice little pony was best for me (the 4rt being a thouroughbred) Hope this OPINION helps

or the Wesex/Frome trial at Compton Greenfield sunday 10.30 exit m5 @ the mall (pretty sure it's J17 effectively turn right if heading south. Incidentally I think you could get in at the Hurran (i had to cancel have injured my clutch finger spoke to Mike last night had spare entries must be asighn of the times.

Spot on couldn't agree more, lets hope some of the budding proffesional youngsters get to understand this.

Wow there are a few difficult questions in there. the SSDT is nothing like 4 days of Cruise. The SSDT has one route for everybody with 30 sections and an average of about 100 miles per day with a time limit, I don't want to comment on working on bikes etc. as this aspect of the trial has changed since I was riding the trial. The Cruise is 16 sections with 4 routes to suit all abilities the time control etc. is "laid back" ,daily mileage is maximum 60, you can take your bike back in the evening etc etc. Only you will know if the SSDT is possible for you, I would say that if you can keep up and have a good go at most sections it would be worth making the trip and that a large part of doing this trial for a lot of us is to have the spirit /determination to finish. You must also have luck and a little finess to get your machine through the week. Have you thought about maybe just coming to have a look first or even volunteering to help out with the running of the trial?. I don't want to put you off but this trial (and I've ridden most of the classic trials available in this world including those you mention) is the ultimate test of man and bike (as it says on the tin). If you enter and get a ride prepare both physically and mentally for the ultimate trialing experience. Good luck maybe see you ther next year.

Go on you know you want to have a go Remember we cant all be top riders but it sure is a good way to get some fresh air and excercise.

It appears we all are dsapointed with the non homologated rear mudguard or will be when we get into situation like fuel stop on the scottish with cold wet fingers and mud over everything,It will be ok in most any climate but ours, It doesn't require any genius to come up with a better solution than the current one. I very much like the tank where it is, the acces to it and the back mudguard generally need improving.One can only hope that manufacturers take note of consumers on forums like this; they should because we the buying punters have a fair idea of what is a good or poor design regards trials bikes. Even if they don't agree with this we are, after all the ones who stump up the money and do the biggest part of sales (or not) promotion based on our opinions.

Sound advice , although may not be practical at refuelling stop in middle of nowhere, Having bought one I now understand that the UK "spec" bikes are of a non homolugated spec, so far as I can tell this is particularly relevant to back mudguard , it being full of holes makes it not particularly practical for us mudpluggers here in UK or for a trials bike generally. I was (to understate) disapointed to find a working front light and no back light at all (I had discussed with my dealer prior to PDI and agreed to leave the lightS on as I need them for european event scrutineers) we are currently "in negotiation" with MRS as I understand it trying to get correct rear light. If anybody out there has an unwanted 2010 back light I have a home for it at moment;... let me know.

Went through this with a mate who lives in France last year , you have to be a member of an ACU affilliated club (i.e get your licence application signed/stamped) and then it's just atenner for ACU and pay (levy) per ride which is normally included in the entry fees for whatever events. I think it's asimple as that but you can always check with ACU who are pretty helpfull if you explain your situation, theres no point in making up stories etc because basically the licence /levy is an insurance "note" and must be based upon truthfull declarations etc etc. Don't think one day licences are practical here in view of minimal cost of annual licence @ £10 plus a club membership c. £5.0 The rules regarding using your FFM licence here I don't know about as it's insurance effectively ..probably no use. Bon Chance Gazzzzzzzzzzzzz Just an afterthought wouldn't it be sensible if all European affiliated members could ride all european events with just one card/licence. I think it's probably asking too much for international insurance companies to come up with something usefull and simple, I suppose we would have to throw many people onto to the un needed pile!

Hi barry I agree that the law is useless in these situations it makes you wonder why 20 million housholds pay

Dan is right; how very dare you think you can buy a new bike and have it work properly!

Hi Kayloe ;what it boils down to (what you need to achieve) is the piston in the master cylinder (thats what the body of your clutch lever is)is being allowed to come right back, there is a spring behind it ( if you imagine it being like a reillable syringe where the lever action pushes the plunger/piston to displace fluid) so that free play at the end of the lever means that your lever isn't holding the piston foreward. Just an opinion but you will find very few trials bikes wher the clutch disengages enough to find neutral easily, this can be atributed to several factors; eg. you could deglaze the plates (because of how they work with oil in between them they want to stick together, (if you take two extremely flat or well mated surfaces they will stick together as if glued) overall and it's only a guess I think the clutch systems (like most things) are a design compromise between weight, cost and function, hope this helps.

I hadn't considered putting down Saga as my club do you get offers for highland cruises at special discounted prices?