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The engineering conundrum, I'd never assemble without anti sieze .....

I had a 1960 trials bike mot'd successfully with no lights of any sort . (Bulb horn and cycle type Speedo fitted)

No 😎

When wes go out of business because you stole his design / intellectual property, and reproduced it, the trials community can thank you .

're 390 / 400 mm shocks, although only a marginal difference, shorter shocks will negatively affect the steering . My "personal" experience with moving footrest back 50mm resulted in a 40% increase in spring weight from 50 to 70 lbs.

The angle of the shocks affects the leverage ratio, so bare that in mind when specifying spring rate. Moving footrests back will also require heavier springs. Too soft springs will result in the back end squating and affect your steering, in a bad way. MT43's are a great trail tyre, but a shocking trials one, completely worn out IRC's/ mitchelins are still better than brand new MT's ....

Marine organisims 👍

Do you ride an electric bike, or can you buy vegan friendly petrol and oil ?

If you are prepared to spend the money, a trick bantam is every bit as good as a standard fantic, but will cost 3 times the price.

The WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series is BACK at Nevis Range, Fort William in 2024 with the legendary Scottish venue set to host the opening downhill round on the calendar from 3–5 May 2024!! The general area is going to be very busy.

Both of the company's mentioned are UK based , I'm guessing your not ?

I think the hex nut is the kickstart spring locator, nothing good comes from undoing it 😂

Have a look on motoswm for engine manuals, can't remember if there is one for the climber, but the bottom end is the same as swm 's. On the bottom of the engine there is an alan key plug, remove to drain oil. Clean the magnet. (Do NOT undo the hex nut) Refill with 1 litre of ATF . Use some super expensive oil if you prefer.

Does the knock lessen when the engine is hot ? If it remains the same I would be looking elsewhere.

Out the " crate " and unmodified - the fantic is defiantly the better bike.