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Computer won't allow me to see SSDT results pages Whats the scores on the doors

I ride regular and stick with std Mont footrests and hangers. I weld a little fillet into the hangers to stop them bending in too easily (especially on 4rt). I regularily add a blob of weld on footrest to keep them at about 15 degrees above horizontal makes a big difference. Mont suspension is spot on. Don't mess. If you can't hop the back end as std then your ability probably dictates that you would better off concentrating on benefiting from the supple suspension and grip available as std (at least in UK). I believe hopping the back in the drive or car park has no resemblance of what you need in the section. Dropping forks does help though. Save your money and have some coaching or spend it on practicing.

Have you a serial port RS232 on the new computer? Mine did not have one so had to buy USB to RS232 converter. With USB plugged in I search down devices being used in control panel to see what port it is in. Then on PTB software you can select what port you want to used. Select port highlighted above. If that makes sense

I believe that a Trials World Championship is the cheapest world championship title by miles for Honda to achieve. Cheap beer for their marketing budget.

Good luck and enjoy it - hope all the comments on TC have helped a little bit. Don't know about others but every SSDT feels a little bit like your first as you are never quiet sure what the week will bring. I think anybody who has finished a few is more than willing to help so never be afraid to ask as it is a little bit special. PS Don't be too busy to miss out on the scenery

Unfortunately trials is no more than a potential marketing exercise for the Japs. There is very little manufacturing or economic sense in making a few hundred trials bikes. Honda are dominating the trials world in their eyes with Mr Bou so why change philosophy. If they are not dominating and want to they will just buy the best rider and make their bike work. If you have any doubts about when Honda get serious look at the money spent on the old oval piston 4 stroke GP bike before they went 2 stroke with Freddie Spencer or the fact they developed and built a new F1 engine within a 6 week time scale - if that does not impress you then you have no idea about manufacturing. Only in the face of ultimate defeat or embarrassment will they consider a 2t. (being beat in trials I don't thing equates to this) Trials is so unimportant they will walk away with numerous world titles than change company philosophy. Remember the 80's with RTLs rule the world then depart!

A change in mapping can make a big difference to the way the bike feels and responds to the throttle. It can alter the way the power comes in and how the bike revs out. It can't generate lots more power like a 280 or 300 conversion can but will make a noticeable difference from a soft beginners map to a harsh expert/dry weather map. Difficulty I find is having time and finding a suitable section to try them on back to back. Especially if trying similar maps. I have switchable PTB and have a played with a few maps. I had a 05 with Sains map which I liked and never changed, My current 09 came with "mild and wild" and a 280 kit and hated the maps (mild too flat and wild was very sharp but felt to drop off higher revs compared to Sains and on double blip step I missed the second stage of throttle response). Changed to my Sains map and a Mitani 280 map which felt a little similar and bike felt much better and similar to what I was used to. However changed back to a 250 as 280 seemed to be dragging me around. I stick with Sains map as main map and have tried several maps in the second map. Have tried 250 mitani which is very similar, tried a Scott map from Sandifords which felt a bit like Sains at lower end but flatter at higher revs and I think more efficient. Currently have OTAR5 off http://members.quicknet.nl/sw.zeinstra/4RT/index.htm Which feels again similar to Sains but flatter and softer. However I find it a little lacking having got so used to Sains map that I tend not to use it. I think if you switch to a map then it is better to get used to it and not use 2 maps in a trial unless maybe you run a soft map as standard and then have a more powerful/aggressive map just for when you need it. The web site mentioned above has several maps and software downloads which can compare maps. Anybody else's comments to maps they like would be interesting. I am currently looking at a suitable map for friends bike as he is finding a sains map a little too much for his style of riding -looking for smooth map with minimal engine braking as he is a little harsh on and off the throttle.

had 05 and now 09 - i think 06 had better clutch plates amd master cyl which I fitted to my 05. I think 06 to 08 then minor tweaks on cam but nothing major -could be wrong. 09 change of exhaust, steering angle and fat bars. Definately better. Not sure if 10 and 11 any different.

I think he is quiet good between the flags as well - could be wrong though!!!!!

Has it always been like this or has it got worse. Presume no restrictors left in anywhere

Look out for low mileage 4rt as well is speedo is driven off front wheel.

Std map? Air filter clean? Tick over? Search forums - lots on here. What have you looked at and checked already?

not sure what size needed but allow for somewhere to fit a std adapter bit into to take small drive sockets and screw driver bits. Becomes very universal then.

Seem to recall barrel is marked on N/s below inlet manifold A,B or C. Get Piston to suit and is the change part as bore doesn't wear unless damaged. Dont think rings and piston kit are silly money so if apart and you have concerns worth a swap. 315s are a little nosiy at tick over. A bit pinky!!! Best of luck

Search E bay but I think most trials/enduro shops do them - about

Whatever tools you take make sure you try them out in the garage first. Might find you can't get everywhere with a bulky spanner etc. Will the plug come out with an adjustable spanner? I welded 20mm stub cut off the large allen key needed for front spindle to an adjustable and also welded screw driver blade to it to make a multi tool. Drilled handle as well 2 tyre levers should suffice. Puncture repair patch also weights nothing but maybe handy if nobody is able to give you a new tube if you puncture early on in the day. Tie wraps essential - bit of rope/strapping again weighs nothing but may allow you to tie round rear wheel/tyre if tyre comes of the rim to get you off the moors. Worth running slightly higher front tyre pressure to avoid needing to use puncture stuff

Palm savers and donuts on good quaity grips seem to work really well. Helped me get 3/4 way round the scott without major issues with my hands . Just need a fix for the rest of the body

Possible pads/disc contaminated or glazed - water helps clean surface

Probably less than most riders belly's - mine included

A bit mad but love it. If fuel goes up much more will be ditching the Vito and 4rt for good old Crackerjack the cob cross thoroughbred - just don't tell the missus Ive nicked him to go to work on!

Just seen on other web site Graham Jarvis to ride Pidcock 4rt in SSDT and Scott. Looks like a super signing to me. Nice to see Pidcocks making an impact after 12 month as UK importer, also announcing a few supported riders. I'm sure my offer is in the post still!!!! Go Montesa

Would be a shame for all the hard work by the club to be wasted if the round was dropped from Championship but can't see how the the club can be 100% confident the correct route was ridden by all on the 6 alternate route sections. Scrubbing these 6 section for B,C,& D classes would seem sensible compromise. Lets hope it gets resolved fr everybodies benefit.

???"The sections were the second section in Wrights, first two in Etching and the last two in Booths." Hard section where 2nd and 4th in Wrights 1st in Etching (and 2nd) 2nd and 3rd in Booths

Route 1 all hard Route 2 all easy Route 3 35 easy, 5 hard. Final instructions/Program only stated 2 options therfore really should have been supplimentary instruction at the start that there was to be a 3rd combination rather than by chance seeing the starts cards as you mentioned.

Thought was a cracking ride round and organisation (apart from above issues ) was very good. However if there is any doudt that some riders did not ride the alternative route then these sections should be scrubbed from results. I can't actually recall any information or notices at the start stating a 3rd route was added to that stated in program but I could of missed it. This may of added to confusion.