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Even better - you can buy the winners bike at any round for the retail price of that model !!! However the stuff Honda are / have developed in trials has been transferred into main stream production and the stuff they are doing with the twin spark set up to soften / increase combustion burn is pretty cutting edge - would we want to stop this ??

We could even have 2 shocks rather than that expensive linkage stuff and those radiators are expensive so will get rid of them : we could even stop them from stopping and balancing in the sections - done that ???? why stop progress. Ifyou want to save cost make them all turn up in a transit and no mechanic, minder, team manager ., chef etc etc

It’s not polishing it’s just doing things right and that’s not - it’s shoddy end off.

A bit of professional pride maybe

Think you’ll remember that was a lash up as the bike had failed the other day. No excuse mind. Maybe they should spend less on lunch and buy a set of scales and a file we know the Honda is the most expensive bike but at least they make an effort?

I'm sure if it was just a bash plate adjuster they would have a purpose made one for the works bikes - or just "adjust" a standard one to the preferred shape. If that is a "factory" mod to add weight you think they would of been a bit more professional and painted it or at least rounded of the edges on the ends etc. Looks very rough and ready - like something i'd do.

Have used it it in both 315 and 4rt with completely the opposite effect so maybe the Australian version has different additive packages to European spec -

Not when Honda recommend elf

I just fit an in line fuel filter to stop and dirt getting sucked in

Why not try ATF - available everywhere

With the ever increasing age of riders deep heat, raljex, santogen are more likley to be of use . - I hear radox are looking at sponsoring a p65 championship Have heard there is a milk based drink that helps calm the body - think its marketed as Ovaltine

Was studying Toby's bike at the St Davids BTC in April - non standard barrel - Think was S3 so presume bigger than std 300RR -as above full works exhaust - (a pre 2009 type silencer but bigger modified capacity) Footrest hangers - looked painted titanium etc different and simplified wiring etc . Sounded to have a lot of torque and Toby was riding it very well in the "traditional" type going. He was as good as anybody on the big muddy/rocky hill climb - flat out in 4th at the bottom. One thing we all noticed that he did have was the biggest smile of any of the riders there

https://montesa.fr/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/parts_list_4RT_2017.pdf One of the benefits of buying (Honda) Montesa is the documentation is the same as for a road bike - I have also found sometimes that genuine parts can be cheaper than after market parts - The Honda light trials chain fitted as standard is the best lasting chain ever and comes in the exact right length - used to be about £30 from Caroline Sandiford and comes in the Honda bag and everything as well - think more expensive now though.

Evidently Raga's mechanic does this as final preparation of Adams bike before every event so not a field trick but part of normal service and preparation - how it works mind is another matter-

he saving it for the film- let me know if you need a better looking stand in for your part

I did think the same but Adam raga does as part of his bike prep. i find the sintered pads can be poor when dry and hot - seem to glaze. A bit of water seems to improve the braking effect . i deglaze my pads after every ride as well

Presume pistons are free in Calliper. what pads have you got in? have you tried get disc pads hot through short sharp braking then chucking water on them?

Full parts list are on the web if you google

I think trials is such a confidence thing that anything that effects this has an adverse effect that is very hard to measure. His injury will have effected his physical and mental training this year and the injury must be in the back of his mind. I'm sure some of the things we see him do on video etc is as much confidence building as it is practice. I also think it is physiological towards the other riders - when they get to master what he was doing last year he has a new trick to show off. Knowing Toni is a little on the back foot is also likely to increase the motivation/confidence of the other riders as well making it a bit of a double whammy

Was thinking the same myself. Nearly as bad as stubbing your toe

Googled the following "When referencing motor oil weight, you are actually referring to the viscosity grade or the tendency of a liquid to flow slowly or quickly. In regard to multigrade oils, the first number in the code, such as 10W in SAE 10W-30, means that the oil can still be pumped by the engine at a temperature as low as a single grade 10W oil. A 5W, like in SAE 5W-30, can be pumped at an even lower temperature, and a 0W, like in SAE 0W-30, will pump at the lowest tested temperatures. The W in the designation is commonly thought to represent weight, but in fact stands for Winter. The second number, 30, indicates how well the oil will flow when heated to 100C/212F or higher. As engines have become more technologically advanced, engine clearance levels and viscosity grade recommendations may have been reduced, hence the reason your father swore by SAE 20W-50 and your engine calls for SAE 5W-30. If a thicker oil is used in some of todays high-tech, small clearance engines, oil pressure may increase, but the possibility of improper lubrication can result if the oil can not adequately flow through the engine." so I guess the 10w 30 is slightly thinner at normal operating temps than the original specified 10w 40

Lomax or Powys S3 are good trials as would be the Jack Wood again S3 -clubman route. Would say you need to be finishing them comfortably. I've Never done the Reeth 3 day but again would guess be a good yard stick Longmynd is a good ride around as well as the Vic Britain =both local to you.

As valves bed in to their seats I think you would expect clearance to close up??

Longer carbon fibre parts are available aftermarket that just bolt on. I have made one from some ally tube cut in half - picked up on the rear hole for existing guard and then a spring clip (broom holder type clip) to keep it in position at the rear but you could maybe weld a nut onto the silencer clamp. Cuts some slots in it in a similar style to existing steel guard and looked trick

I'm sure there is something in the manual but just don't rev it flat out or make it lug hard, Some nice gentle riding whilst building up the rev range is best.