Bought a new Sherco a few months ago and just recently noticed oil leaking from the crankcase seals, then to find out the casing has a weak point which bends and causes the seals to leak

Anyone else had an issue with this?

Cheers

• Strip, clean and reassemble carb, replace any blocked jets as required. Check float level and condition.
  
• Decoke centre silencer. What is the easiest way to do this without cutting a hole in the back? Is caustic soda ok on this, if so, what’s the ratio to mix? Alternatively, I’ve heard brake cleaner may also be an option?
  
• Check reeds – I’m new to older 2T maintenance – What do I need to look for?
  
• Stator – I’ve heard these can be an issue. What is the resistance rating and across which points?
  
• Compression check – Again, ideal measurements would be helpful here...

Good morning afternoon everyone!  Apologies for the delay - Saturday morning is always a busy one in the office as everyone comes in to sort out expenses and say their farewells.....plus by Day Six I'm even more disorganised than when I started!  :0)

Here's where you'll find your updates for Day 6 of The Scottish....and what a day it is going to be, with three battling for the lead and a baying pack on their heels...

Last updated at 13:45

 13:45

That's the Callert Falls books keyed - you can see the updates so far on the Live Results page by clicking the icon below.....no big changes at the top so far!

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13:30

Callert Falls books just in the door!

12:00

First of all, lets introduce you to today's sponsor, Oximoto

Rider 231 led the field away today - Gary Pears from Richmond MC set off at 7.30am on his last run of the week, and did so in glorious sunshine.  If it stays like this we'll have a cracking end to the trial - it's blue skies, sunshine, and it's almost mild! 

The route goes down towards the West Highland Way, then into Kinlochleven before going out towards Loch Chiarain, down the back of Leanachan forest and then a loop round Glen Nevis before finishing in traditional style in the town centre.  The key spectator points are going to be at Pipeline and Lower Mamore in the morning, then on to Ben Nevis and Nevis Forest in the afternoon.....the Ben is so often where the trial is won or lost, so it's a great spot to be in on a day like today where everything is sooooo close.

Click the map image at the foot of this article for full details of today's route and the sections involved.  If you want to find out exactly where some of the most popular sections are, remember you can use our Find A Section service!  Simply click the + sign beside the group you're interested in, then click the box in the middle of the four arrows on the map that appears to flag up the location of the groups.  From there you can zoom in and navigate around the map as much as you want. 

 If you'd like to check on the progress of the trial throughout the day, we have GPS trackers being carried by our fore-runners (who run in front of the trial to make sure that all is well), six riders spaced throughout the day and our backmarkers (who run behind the trial picking up flags, markers and riders, where necessary!).  Just click the big Spot logo at the foot of the page to see that....thanks to the makers of The UPY Liftbike for sponsoring this service and making it possible!

Unfortunately we don't have the webcam service today - the work starts to dismantle much of the West End Car Park this afternoon, and so the webcams have been removed already before they get caught up in the destruction.  Now that all the bikes are out there isn't really much left to see anyway, so hopefully you won't mind!

Tonight the SSDT finishes with the Presentation Of Awards at 9pm in the Nevis Centre at An Aird.  Every finisher will get their moment on the stage and pick up their hard-earned award, so come along and give them a cheer....after what they've been through, they deserve it!

So will 2012 be Michael Brown's winning year? Speaking last night, Michael said: "I hope so. It's been a strange week. I haven't led all week, but I've always been there or thereabouts. I'm happy with how I'm riding. I've come close in the past, I think I lost by two marks one year so I've been in this position before, but we [the team] will just try and enjoy Saturday and hopefully we'll win."

Brown has experienced similar success in the ACU British Trials Championship in which he has also been the runner-up four times and has never won. However, Michael's fortunes appear to be changing. Last month he beat reigning British Champion and 2011 SSDT, victor James Dabill to win the opening round of the 2012 domestic series, which was also held in Fort William. Brown is aiming to repeat this success and to end today as winner of the 2012 Scottish Six Days Trial.

Commenting on what winning the SSDT today would mean to him and the Gas Gas UK team, Michael added: "This is one of my favourite trials of the year, and obviously for the factory, John Shirt [Gas Gas UK team manager] and everyone involved in the team it's a big event. Since being a kid I've been coming up here nearly every year, so to win would be a massive achievement for me."

How strong does Brown think his chances of winning today are? "Up until now, touch wood, I've not had a five. Every other year I've had maybe one five that has been a bit of a disaster. So I'll be aiming to keep off the fives, and hopefully other riders will make mistakes and we'll pip them to the post this time."

Brown will be in one of the final riders setting off on today's final 58-mile course across the Scottish Highlands. When asked whether he thought this would give him an advantage over some of his rivals riding in front of him, Michael answered: "Yes, I think so. We were at the back last year on Saturday and it seemed to be a lot easier. So hopefully there'll be some lines in the sections and there'll be a bit more grip, so we can just try to relax and ride a bit slower. A late number could be good."

One thing Michael said he would ensure if wins the 2012 Scottish Six Days Trial was: "There will be a big party in Fort William tonight."

Both Lampkin and Dabill have previously tasted the winner's champagne in the Scottish Highlands, the latter having been victorious during last year's centenary SSDT and also in 2007, whilst Dougie has won the SSDT no less than five times already. Currently sitting in a close third place, Michael Brown (Gas Gas) will be going all out tomorrow to claim his first 'Scottish' win so as to bring to an end his series of four runners up finishes, the last of these bridesmaid performances coming just 12 months ago.

Lampkin saw his advantage at the head of the pack reduced today as he embarked on a damage limitation exercise whilst riding at the front of the field along with Brown. The Gas Gas duo rode the boulder strewn hazards at their slipperiest, whilst Dabill made the absolute most of his late start time. Early event leader Jordi Pascuet (JotaGas) has dropped off the leading pace slightly in the last two days and now finds himself in a scrap for a potential fourth place overall with Alexz Wigg (Gas Gas) who has improved as the week has worn on.

Emma Bristow (Ossa) has edged further clear of Becky Cook (Beta) in her quest to be the best female rider for the second year in a row. Given the size of her advantage, barring a disaster on day six she now looks the clear favourite to do so. Seventeen-year-old Bradley Cox has ridden himself into a similar position, and has every chance of walking away with the best newcomer trophy come tomorrow evening.

Andrew Anderson (JotaGas) remains the highest placed Scottish rider in the competition and will now focus on nursing home his new Spanish machine to claim this native prize. John Shirt (Gas Gas) is under severe pressure at the top of the Over 40 class, as Adam Norris (Beta) continues to close in on him with just one day remaining.

Friday proved to be the usual friendly route, with riders enjoying their tour of the peninsula and the limited off-road excursions, which gave them the opportunity to recover slightly after the two tough previous days in the saddle. Pipers Burn turned out to be the first real test for the top riders, with conditions being green and slippery for the early runners. The familiar stops thereafter at Glenuig, WD's, Laudale and Camasnarcroise offered a good variety of hazards, before the final run in provided a sting in the tail for many of the riders.

With the finish now in sight, the remaining riders have the task of making it through the last day, which will add another 58-miles to their weekly tally that stands at over 500 miles in total. Famous sections such as Callart Falls, Pipeline, Ben Nevis and finally Town Hall Brae will bring the 2012 Scottish Six Days Trial to a dramatic close, with only one rider out of the 276 who started being declared the winner.