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Then a beginner Trials machine does not currently exist and it's time to find a new hobby.

Dragonfly is 21Kg lighter and I can tell you that TRS electric start is high maintenance, it would work better if you kickstart her TRS bike when it is cold for her if you go that way, the electric works best on a warm engine.

Dragonfly 👍

Reach implies arm position so height and position of your bars is where you would adjust for reach, a set of taller bars aka 'indoor bars' is a good investment and will fit both bikes, had them on one of 2 rides and it makes a surprising difference in leverage and riding position.

So you are scratching up your fresh new spray coat of ultra hard nickel and silicon carbide that is actually harder then your piston rings for what purpose 🤔

When a piston ring pack becomes gummed up from bad fuel the rings stick in the piston grooves, then everything starts to go badly. Once you experience it you will know why I call it a jam sandwich.

In theory; your piston wobbled because of either tightness in the wrist pin bearing or a jam sandwich in the piston rings.

Just push your bike home, bump start it, or call a tow vehicle 🤣 says the 200 pounder who only rides flatlands and quad trails.

You sure you want to hone a plated barrel 🤔 don't think you are suppose to do that.

If you plan to ride in cold climates the first thing you will want to add is a jump start port so you can carry some extra battery power, e-start on my TRS bikes is very seasonal. If it has a sprag bearing in the starter you might even want to pack a spare motorcycle.

Oil won't hurt the throttle body. The fuel injector is after the throttle body and that is where fuel residue would start to be apparent, if anywhere. Race fuel is a very aggressive solvent if you have been running poor quality fuels and will be going through the injectors. Crankcase ventilation is critical to preventing oil going places it should not, like past the intake valve seals for example. Spray solvent can dissolve the blue silicon insulation inside the main electrical connector, use only air if it gets water condensation in it. If any flame gets past the 4-stroke valves the filter could ignite unlike the 2-stroke 315 model, hence the addition of a flame screen is required. .

I think you can get a clear float bowl for that carb, makes it easier to diagnose 🤓

It's a radial rear and it's stamped for 'trials competition use only' right on the sidewall, I'm guessing it's a trials tire worth a try. It's not like a rear tire lasts any longer than one season anyway. + If they are any good you can bet the price will increase.

The cap is on there to make the fuel pump work better. The cap is small compared to the one on a Montesa, personally I think I would double up on the cap, that would be cheap and easy, might even give immediate results if the cap on it is lacking.