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Hey Yoda what are you doing on a trials site?

He says he can't wait to come back again next year and is already offering development assistance to Nissan. I thought that the way he drove would have attracted other makers to make him an offer.

First of all well done Ron great article well written. Andy should think about putting it one the site as a bike test article. I rode an 04 Rev3 late last year and loved it. I ride a 2001 TXT 280 at the moment but not for much longer. I've always loved the Gasser but did own a Techno for a while and enjoyed it too. Great quality, never missed a beat and I did very little to it.

Ishy Have you really ridden through mud 90cm (3ft deep)? I've blasted through a lot of short bits like that but never seen a section laid out in it.

Great tip that Charlie I'd never thought of using a little gas to check for intake leaks. I'll try it.

I can give you a piece of inside info on Colin McRae. He is now a member of the Bon Accord Motorcycle Club. He rode a supermoto of our's in November but I can't help you with him riding the SSDT. He was a good trials rider in his youth but I can't see him making a comeback at something like the SSDT can you?

It is a little cracked but I didn't think it would draw air that easily. I did blow the whole thing out and I'm sure it was a little blocked but not any more.

I'm sorry but there is no way you will get your bike through 90cm mud unless it is a very short bit. Then just hit it fast with the front lifted. Are you sure it's 90cm? 9cm or 90mm would be difficult enough in a section. We have a few of those every now and then and then the approach depends very much on the section layout.

I was having problems starting me 2001 280 recently and so serviced the carb. It was a little dirtly and had a little water in the bowl but otherwise was OK. The bike now starts but runs badly. It pinking, hunting and not ticking over very well. I think its running too rich/lean and have tried adjusting to no avail. How many turns out should the mixture be set of normal UK riding?

The rules in the UK are that all riders must have thier arms covered and wear a helmet. Schoolpersons must also wear gloves but these are optional for adults. I don't think there are any other restrictions on riding gear. I personally would remove the long sleave rule for adults and insist on all riders wearing suitable boots. You can currently ride in sandles if you want but you must have your arm covered. Kind of silly when you think about it.

Wecome Ross I hope you continue to enjoy the site. It's great when you see that your not the only nut case out there. My brother is in the middle of buying a house over there so maybe I'll get a chance to come ride with you one day.

I was called out last night by the local mountain rescue team to help a guy with a broken leg. They had scrambled a helicopter and a team on foot but I live at the bottom of the hill and could get up to him pretty quickly of the bike. I set of in snow and soon found the going tough. I made it up to the guy in about 10 mins (more importantly here I did it for only two dabs). Anyway the guy was lying in the snow exposed to a strong icy wind. I got him moved and covered up with blankets in a less exposed ditch and waited with him for about an hour and half. By the time the team had arrived and the helicopter had landed I was bloody freezing. I rode back down afterward and can only say that I would have paid quite a lot for heated grips. My fingers were still sore after 3 or 4 hours.

Wonderboy - 'Bottom man' but not in a gay way. Best wishes Gary for 04 and beyond.

I ride in cold weather with the HEBO neoprene glove. As said above they are not waterproof but when wet they stay warm. The last longer that the normal ones and give great bar grip in all weathers. I think you can still get these, check with your local dealer.

Thanks everyone, I think! This has helped a little but only a little. I know if I ride the GG04 I'll like it but is it the best bike for me? The beta appears well built and my old Techno never missed a beat. As I said I ride a 2001 TXT 280 just now and like it too. It may come down to what's the best deal I can get when the time comes.

It's not the section that keep Lampkin from riding. He's usually there spectating but stopped riding when he began to really focus on the WC. He said at the time that he didn't want to risk injury competing in a fun event. IMHO the manufactures are the thing that will bring the top guys back. If they still saw the SSDT as the greatest advert for thier products they'd be there. I think the way bike design has gone in recent years they are all scared to turn up in a blaze of glory for their products to fail. There not made with this sort of event in mind anymore. Hopefully Dougie will be back soon once he stops winnning at the WCT.

Sting Sound good if it will work. Keep us informed.

Tim You need to get a job and quickly.

JTT I think Mac's post should have had a coma after 'Bigfoot' and/or an I added before 'just'. He's refering to his own bike. I'm still thinking about it and trying to choose between a GG & Beta.

She may not sell bottles but I bet she could open them with that pair.

John I can't believe you use the statement well said for wonderbra's last two posts. I don't know what he said but maybe that's your point too.

I was wondering if it was a new trick bike like the old MA_JES_TY but made up of bits from a Sherco, Montesa and a TY.

We now have almost two hundred forum users registered. Why so few posts? Are you all scared to speak up in a quiet room. This site is already far better than another one I won't name with up to date news and a fresh new feel but the forums are just too quiet. Even the young lads Wonder bra and reverance aren't saying much and that's kind of worrying though I'm afraid to admit it. Come folks let get this thing moving. Post stuff, ask questions anything.

SMOTY?

OK, I give in. I don't know the area at all but am a bit of a map nut. You can find Hope Farm, Longfarmlington on OS sheet NU at map ref 09688 01630. This is half way between Longfarmlington and Rothbury. Hope it helps.