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There are some dodgy 3 speed Villiers motors about, so I hear.

Use plenty of washing up liquid. Agree with up to 80psi to make it pop. Brand new tire? Are you sure that it is not fully seated, even though it didn't pop? (The OLD IRC tires did not pop, even though they were fully seated, then promptly deflated when you hit a bump - they were too slack).

"The lady doth protest too much, methinks" Hamlet

"Frame and engine numbers on entry forms for trials competitions has been standard practice in Australia for as long as I can remember". British trials meetings could do this too.

Well, if the Ozzies can do it then the British could do it too. b

DO YOU KNOW THE FRAME AND ENGINE NUMBER OF YOUR BIKE? I don't and never have known the numbers on any of my non road registered bikes. I was talking to a chap that had two motocross bikes stolen from his well guarded garage recently. I asked him about frame and engine numbers, but he had no idea. Therefore there was no way for any third party to EASILY identify them. This got me thinking. If it was a requirement for (modern) bikes to enter their frame and engine numbers on the entry form at ALL trials events and this was then checked (perhaps on a random basis) by the Scrutiniser, then this might help identify stolen bikes and deter bike theft. Trials Central could hold all stolen bike serial numbers on an Administrator controlled register/database, which was Read Only, but could be accessed by any member of the forum. Apparently there is a school of thought that some bikes are dismantled and then exported to certain northern European countries that have a very active off-road scene, where they are then re-assembled. This could also help any law enforcement agencies.

The fuel lines on the rear tankers go hard and split. which causes all sorts of unusual problems, including fuel APPEARING to leak out from places whereas in fact it is coming from elsewhere. It can also make the engine play up, perhaps intermittently or under certain conditions. The fuel lines can need replacing in 18 months.

The Clutch slipping in 4th and 5th. There should be 6 springs in the clutch. People often remove 2 of them to make the clutch pull lighter. This will sometimes make the clutch slip in 4th and 5th under load. Mine does sometimes. Either live with it or replace the 2 springs.

Obviously I have not seen this particular clutch, but if it was mine then I would just file each tang smooth, finishing it with a fine/smooth file. or fine emery paper. I would also do the clutch plate fix, which is pegged at the beginning of the Beta forum. Don't use ATF but a proper gearbox oil such as Putoline G10. The clutch will rattle a bit, but should work ok. The alternative is to replace the clutch basket and probably the plates too, which is expensive.

Try Poundland.

High costs and low wages certainly have an impact on trials. In Britain we also have a lack of waste land and other suitable places to ride a trials bike. Official/commercial places are often few and far between. You can combine all this with a negative public and media view of motorcycling in general.

Initially, nothing beats spending as much time as you can just riding the bike, playing about and learning how the bike reacts to your input. All the rest comes later.

Thinking about a new set of boots. Gaerne Balance Oiled or Gaerne Balance Black? About £60 difference. Any preferences or experience? Thanks

How long is a piece of string?

Nearly 5 years ago I bought a pair of Wulfsport boots from Ebay. They were really uncomfortable and rubbed the skin off my left ankle. I put padding in there, but it still rubbed. A month later I had had enough, so I bought a pair of Garne Balance oiled from a dealer (Active Bikesport) where I could try them on first. They were nearly twice the price of the Wulfsports, but much more comfortable and one size larger. After a bit I wore them alternately. After a while the Wulfsports became more comfortable and became preferable to the Garnes. However, the inner lining on the heel of the Wulfsports has now worn away and the rough, stiff plastic? heel protector rubs my heel. Additionally, the leather has cracked/split where it joins the sole and cannot be repaired. I like having two pairs of boots. I may get another pair of Wulfsports, but one size larger than last time.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shoe-Boot-Dryer-Electric-Sports-Wet-Warmer-Heater-Disinfectant-Portable-White/351737287625?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649 Just bought one of these. Used it half a dozen times. Good so far.

Just out of interest. I have a slow throttle fitted. I wonder if you can get/make an even slower throttle?

A Ford Connect will require 4 new injectors at about 100,000 miles, or so. £1400 Perhaps a new fuel pump at 150,000 miles. £600 ish Don't think you would get 3 adult's bikes in .

Virtually the same bike as a Sherco. Just a different paint job and stickers.

2012/13/14 would sometimes jump out of first and/or second gear, mid section. Not sure if the later ones still do it, as I no longer ride Beta.

Done Trials needs a hero.

Keeping up appearances. Range Rover Sport poser, riding Gas Gas? Perhaps a classy Vertigo Combat Titanium would be more in keeping with the image.

I have just checked the tyre. TUBE TYPE! No wonder it instantly deflated. That hadn't occurred to me. Thanks. Problem solved.

Fitted one to a similar bike 6+ months ago - turned it too, with no issues. Motad rim. Soap lube. This new one did not seat with the loud snap that the previous IRC tyre did - or with the same loud snap that an Xtralite tyre does. Issues with OLD IRC tyres are well documented within this forum.