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  1. 105,000 !

    Probably ok if there was no recession, but not sure now. I understand that there was only 4 or 5 into the UK so it may not be unreasonable.

    AND how the hell did they make oval piston rings that sealed on an oval bore!!!!! That alone is worth 105k.

    I'd buy an oval piston trials bike !.....

    What are the benefits to an oval piston engine?

  2. I usually put the two bolts in the front of the bash plate (near header pipe) just loose of course and use vise grips to pull the bottom of bash plate up to the mounting tabs under the engine.

    Redneck engineering.

  3. refitting the bash plate is going to be a challenge........ :)

    If you have or can find somebody with a mechanical or ideally a Hydraulic press the bash plate can be "adjusted" so that the shape is more conducive to remounting. I have done it about 4 times. Just keep a close eye on it. We did have to bend it a little bit farther than it needed because as the pressure is let off the bash plate springs back a bit.

  4. Nigel Dabster Posted Today, 12:58 AM

    QUOTE (ZIPPY @ Feb 24 2010, 11:00 PM) *

    OK the Monts have DID (?) rims right?

    the ones that have no rim tape is a solid rim with the turnbuckle type spokes.

    Why don't all the manufacturers use this type of rim?????? seems to me that would solve all leak problems except for leaking at the bead itself.

    If it were the perfect solution then they would all have this rim.

    Not necessarily, If the cost for the DID is substantially higher then the spoke through design. Those budget minded manufacturers would go with the spoke through design. All boils down to $$$$$$$ seen the price on a mont?

  5. My 2000 tank has a tightness issue. Bloody pain in the a*** to get fitted properly. As an adjustment fix I ovaled out the hole that the top mounting screw fits into and that gave it enough space to snugly fit into place. I don't know what other years have for the top mount bolt to go through but the 2000 has a flat plate between the frame rails. Hope this makes sense.

  6. fiddler Posted Today, 03:50 PM

    After all the first prize will be a chocolate bar ( a nice one, tho)

    Oh you definitely have my interest, Now All I need is the location of the event.

    oh wait I need air fare to Aus., a trials bike to ride. I may remember to bring my own ratty riding gear but a sponsorship would be better for me.

    I REALLY like Chocolate :rolleyes: can't you tell. Sounds well worth the effort to me.

    Seriously, I would like to ride some trials Down Under and in the UK. Just don't have the funds..........Come on lottery numbers............

 
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