johnhow

I was an assistant on Sunday for a rider in the expert B category. Excellent trial on the tough side but really well laid out by Graham Jarvis. Well done Graham. Our experience with the observers on section four was extremely positive and we shared good humour throughout the day. There were two positions at the top of steep climbs where an assistant could offer support to their rider. I had no problem standing at either of these points ready to catch my riders bike if necessary. The observer with the punch card was particularly personable and we shared several jokes throughout the day. Big thanks to all the observers without who there would be no trials to ride Regards John H

Hi there, You can use plastics up to the 06 Rev3 on your 05 bike. The 07 & 08 are slightly different Regards John

It's a bit long winded but here goes A certificate of newness is a good start but you've still got a way to go. If the bikes brand new then it will be easier, however new or older you require DVLA form V55/5 and the guidance notes that support it. The form needs to be completed accurately and have all supporting documentation for submission to the DVLA. Documents include, certificate of newness, valid insurance certificate (issued against the VIN or frame number), proof that import duty has been paid and value of the machine. If the bike is three years old it will require an MOT. You also need proof of who you are i.e. birth certificate, passport or drivers licence together with the registration and licence fees. It is likely that the DVLA will want to inspect the vehicle before a V5 and tax disc are issued (you'll need some patience here) some inspectors will check frame and engine numbers others will have a tape measure out and record seat height ground clearance for reasons unclear to me Hope this doesn't put you off too much, prepare well and you should get on OK Regards John

You could quite easily make yourself a slide hammer. I would weld M10 nut to a repair washer thats slghtly larger than the hole in the flywheel. Now weld the washer across the hole. Using a length of threaded 10M rod (approx. 400mm in length) screw it into the new nut. Find a suitable piece of metal with a 10mm hole through the centre (heavier the better) and slide it onto your threaded rod. Screw a nut over the end of the threaded rod and hey presto you've created a slide hammer. Thoroughly heat the area with your hot air gun before using your new slide hammer Hope this is useful Kind regards John PS Same process can be used for removing bearings from blind holes in casings. Obviously you then need to replace the bearing with new

Can someone provide me with the specification for fork oil levels/quantities for the 2002 Montesa 315R. I presume it's probably different for right and left legs Kind Regards John

Thanks to all that took the time to offer advice Got covered this morning (following some lengthy phone calls) through MCE Kind Regards John

Does anyone know which insurance companies will insure a trials bike for road use that is on a type approved daytime MOT. Any leads appretiated. Note I've already tried Bennets and Carole Nash Regards John