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I have used MSM for several years now with very good service as as you know they understand what a trials bike is. Also they cover you in a trial for 3rd part etc rather than most which exclude use in trials. With RTA insurance now included in your entry fee this is less of a USP. This makes some of the standard road policies more viable so long as they list the model/make etc and there is no small print stating steering lock must be locked etc if you report it stolen. The above came to mind minutes after renewing again with MSM. The above is no use to Billy thou as the RR isn't listed

Hope you don't ride in the mud as they much worse than a pre 2014 guard for keeping you dry. I have stickered up my old spare 2005 mudguard with 2015 sticker and fitted that to my 260- forget fashion - I prefer to keep clean

exactly. Money invested in a compressor will pay back over time by A) not paying somebody to do something that is easily done your self with correct gear and swapping tyres on a regular basis to have a good, medium and practice tyre for each event. Swapping a wheel including tyre change is a 10 min job - especially with Michelins. Practice Saturday afternoon -swap tyre and quick fettle ready for a Sunday trial is easy on. Probably make 1 rear last all year and still be reasonable with a bit of chopping and changing Worth sticking a car inner tube in a new tyre for a few days to open the edges to help fitting. lidl had compressors in recently for under a ton I think - rather random but true

about 5 mins of your life every Saturday not fiddling around trying to get the rubber seal to fit over the edge of the guard - is just so much easier with aftermarket filter.

My 15 std felt lighter than my 09, especially front end - could just the be lighter forks .

what is claimed weight difference Reposl to RR Std Mont to rr

Bike is easier to start if stopped via kill button/lanyard rather than deliberately stalling it.

6 week oil change if riding every week and then oil and filter change every 12 seems to work ok. Crf filters available for £2 to £3 if you look about. Probably cheaper than 2 stroke oil

Just checking you are stopping it with the kill button

I was the only one to clean a snotty section this Sunday even with a used X liite - maybe I'm just brill I'm old - I can only dream of quick action riding - just the old girl do her thing and she will repay you -horse for courses

As a side note -I put the beginners map on a 2010 with s3 pipe for a friend and was surprised at how nice it was to ride -verrrrry smoooooth but still had some go in it.

I think the question was quality not how they ride. We all know that people prefer different bikes etc and that's down to choice. Quality is a more definable

"/cartography/images/everest/everest_1925" That's a high altitude map Sorry couldn't resist it.

They need guards to stop excess dirt getting in the air box - As standard they are probably as good or better than any other bike with conventional air box under the seat - fine as standard but can be improved with a bit of mesh on mudguard or the under seat add on but those 2 mods will make it as good as anything. They need a better sump guard -if you are on big rock or a hard or bad rider there are better sump shield than std Frames cracking near the foot rest hangers. - very very few - probably with aftermarket hangers The angle sensor failing. - take it off Problems with the cam chain tensioner -?????. The side stand is rubbish.- you can buy aftermarket if you want but I have no problem with mine. A bit of weld every 12 months is fine Starting issues. - technique more than anything So are they really built that much better than other bikes? - take a 5 year old Mont to bits and do the same with a beta etc and compare - no need to do it with a GASGAS as it will already be in bits. Most Mont owners keep there bikes longer than a 2t and average age of a 4rt competing is probably older than a 2ts

Hi Dave, maybe you'll have to down load 2 wildly differing maps to see if you can tell a difference

I have TLR 200 and seems to suit having 2 four strokes.

Its a trials bike so damage protection is my priority over trying to keep it looking new for resale purposes. essential case saver for front sprocket heavy duty bash plate stick on case protectors as a better bash plate provides additional protection for cases and water pump. If you are really prone to dropping the bike (very good or very bad rider) then carbon case covers may be the way forward Fork covers -abs or carbon

Have used ATF in monts for probably 15 years with good results. An automatic gearbox clutch pack is very similar to a trials clutch. I even made my own gasgas clutch plates using automatic gearbox friction material several years ago. Have not tried any of the recent oils but when I did try some alternatives the ATF was best option.

No No No - I got a horse if I want to go blasting across the common and that's crazier than any trail bike. Dubious handling, random steering, dodgy brakes and a mind of its own -brill fun

personally find x lite the best.

Hi Woody = are they std Monts or the repsol. (tech and showa forks) I fancy I had some seepage on my std 15 initially but seem ok now.

Thought I was organised - sent mine off this week only to be told I only made the reserve list which is fine. My only comment is going back to one of Mike Rapley's post from last year reference no show at nationals "At the Jack Wood S3 Championship Trial on March 29, of the 156 riders entered there were 29 non-starters. At the Powys Trial a week later, also a round of the S3 Championship, of the 73 entries, 17 failed to take part and then on the following day at the Lomax also an S3 round, there was an entry of 120 – the maximum the club were prepared to accept – and a massive 34 preferred to stay at home." I've never ridden the Vic Britain and maybe Jan trials are well supported as every body is keen but if like the Lomax riders enter and do not turn up would be a great shame to both organisers and riders like myself who may miss out on a ride. If people are not able to ride trials once entered a quick email/phone call can help everybody and is only decent manners.

Original Honda/Montesa are Galfer and found they work well. Used to run Goldfren sintered pads in winter to give some extra life in the mud etc but recently just stick with Galfer all year. Strip and clean pads every ride and quick deglaze seems to give best performance

PS As the lever is different you are less likely to be able to borrow one should you need to

my 05 was std, 09 had Nissin, my 15 std mont is original. cant say I notice much difference or miss it . The nissin if grabbed to hard was almost too powerful if you are in a bit of a mess. The repsol has different caliper to std 15 so presume is a tad better anyway. Save your money and spend it on good brake pads instead.