We always apply a smear of 'Copperease' 'Coppaslip' or anti-seize paste. Don't go mad with it though, just a light smear on the back of the pad and ensuer you don't let it get on the braking surface of the pad!
Big John
Standard practice in the motor trade. (real mechanics anyway)
Here in the most nannified country in the world, competition rules require not just self-returning- folding footpegs, but they must use a spring to return them not just gravity. Here is what I did on my TY175 with Miller pegs. There is a spring loaded pin that will lock the peg in the up position, and it releases by just bumping the peg after the motor starts.
Thats clever.
But I think we hold the crown for most nannified country. (In everything that doesn't matter, of course)
That or put 49 cc cylinders piston and heads on them then sell us the cylinder piston and head as an add on kit.... Ut oh i think I have given away too much. Brilliant!!!!
--Biff
No the sphinkter police are way ahead of you, they have maximum power, and power to weight ratios !
Yep, sheet metal tank/seat unit, folded along top edges and a row of rivets running along bottom edges. Some kind of quick release screws for the seat. If I remember correctly, very reminiscent shape-wise of the Gaunt 118cc Suzukis. Nice bike neatly made!
Don't recall anything about chain-tensioning extra sprockets though. However, I understand that Duncan later went into making some pretty handy mountain bikes, so it wouldn't surprise me if he played around with something like that. I don't think large numbers were ever done, so maybe each one was a bit of a special? Could be that one or more of the others had it. No doubt someone here will know.
I usually see Duncan's brother Andy a couple of times a year, observing at trials like the Dave Rowland, so I'll maybe ask him when I get the chance.
Cheers
I think it was about this time that disc brakes appeared on trials bikes, still dont think they will ever catch on.
The inference in a number of posts is that Scottish riders are favoured, over 9 : 1 would discredit that.
I'm sure that any reasonable person realizes that it would be an impossible task to allocate places, with the exception of past winners etc.
My comment was an attempt to steer the disappointment of not gaining an entry, away from creating a soure note on the build up to what will, I'm sure, will be yet another fantastic event.
IDMCC also run a 2 Day Pre 65 Trial, in June, for anyone interested or unlucky in the Kinlochleven ballot
D.
For all the riders that are unlucky at the pre65 here's the perfect antidote, great trial having ridden and enjoyed it for the last two years. No ballot (yet) Again a very beautiful and rugged part of the country. Probably easier to get to. Plenty of accommodation and campsites. Great fish and chip shop, Indian etc within a few miles.
B40rt - To support my Bultaco habit I'm a builder and plumber. The stand is made of 15mm copper pipe from Wickes and the joints are all standard yorkshire fittings. I'd recommend 22mm as its a bit wobbly!
Tim
Thanks for that, I only asked as it looked very well done and I have lots of fittings lying around. It looks better than the lemonade crate currently employed.
Most clutches drag / dont disengage when cold. My method is to push the bike with engine running and slip it into gear, they ride about with the clutch leaver in and wait till it frees off.
I think this method is slightly kinder to the gearbox / clutch.
D.
Grease Behind The Pads?
in General Trials Talk
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Copperslip dries completly and does not attract dust etc, not a lubricant as such, an anti sieze compound. A tin will last most people many years.