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Here in the south west of England there are no trials meetings held on Remembrance Sunday. However, in other parts of the country they are - North Lincs and Stanley, to name but two. There are also 1st Division football matches held and rugby too - I believe. Many other sporting events are also taking place. So I wonder if now, after 70 years have passed since the end of the Second World War, trials meetings should once again take place on Remembrance Sunday? This should include a respectful period of silence at 11AM, to remember those that fell. What do you think?

Re the proposed Chinese-built nuclear reactor at Hinkley Point, in Somerset, England, UK. In 1607 there was a tsunami/flood, which covered that site and the areas surrounding it. A wall of water, perhaps 30 feet high drowned thousands of people in the lowlands surrounding the Bristol Channel. It reached inland as far as Glastonbury Tor! There was a BBC Timewatch programme about it. You can watch it on Youtube. It is called "The Killer Wave of 1607". Think what could/would happen if/when it happens again.

Does anyone know how to date a Sherco from the frame or engine number?

I was watching Wheeler Dealer, which is a "repair an old car and sell it on" programme on Sky Discovery Turbo. They recommended using acetone for removing burnt on, crusty oil deposits from a cooler. They had a gallon container of the stuff. First, one end was plugged, then they poured some acetone in. After that the other end was plugged and then it was shaken, then left, then shaken again and left. I guess this was repeated over several hours. Because it is volatile, when you pour it out, you just leave it for a while and the acetone will evaporate away. Anyone tried this method for decoking a mid silencer?

There are 3 countersunk self-tapping screws. Two are obvious when you have removed the long, black plastic guard, which protects the tank and exhaust from debris thrown off the back wheel. The third is well hidden inside an alloy bracket which holds the silencer to the frame.

Hi Thanks for the info.

Hi I want to replace the packing in the rear section of my 2014 Sherco ST 125's exhaust. Questions: 1. Where are the screws that hold in the black (plastic?) tailpipe, because I can only see one? 2. Which is the best exhaust packing, wool, string or sheet? Thanks

I use Duckswax. I used to use dubbing, but have used Duckswax for a year or so on both my Garne boots and my Wulfsport boots, which I use in the wet or very muddy conditions. Works well - better than dubbing in my opinion. I get mine from Active Bikesport but e.bay also sell it.

Does anyone know where I can get some yellow paint to touch-up the frame on my 2014 Sherco ST 125?

Hi What issues are there with the TRi 125? Starting? Injection? Glued-together frame? They don't seem to wear very well? They seem to be even less common than the bigger Ossa. Thanks

I am thinking about buying a Sherco 125 2012, 13, 14 or 15. What are the known issues? Frame cracks? Jumping out of gear? Thanks

I am thinking about buying a Beta Evo 125 2012, 13 or 14. What are the known issues? Frame cracks? Jumping out of gear? Thanks

Your headache is caused by dehydration. You need to replace the water that you are sweating. Perhaps you could carry a bottle or Camelback. Or leave a bottle at the first section.

I had the same issue, so I use my Wulf £100 boots when it is wet muddy, because they are much sturdier. I keep my Gaerne oiled boots for dry weather.

For a variety of reasons, many of the past Expert riders are now competing in the Novice or Easy sections, where they will often get a very low score. As a result of these past experts getting low scores previously, the Novice sections are then set far too hard for the true novice rider. The outcome can be that the novice will give up competing in trials events and some of the Novice sections are too challenging or even dangerous for the true novice rider. Poorly differentiated sections demonstrate a lack of understanding by those setting the sections. Here in the south west, several clubs are notorious for setting out very difficult and at times dangerous Novice sections (no names, no pack drill). However, some clubs, such as Somerton, Blackmore Vale, Zona 1 and Mendip Vale can be relied on to set out Novice sections that are challenging, but realistic and not dangerous.

I have the flywheel weight. slow throttle and a 10 tooth front sprocket.

Has anyone used a lower compression head insert to make the power softer on a Beta Evo 250 T? Opinion?

Hi I am a primary school teacher. I have taught many children over the years who are on the Autistic Spectrum. The Autistic Spectrum covers a very wide range of different conditions, some of which are barely noticeable, to others which are severely disabling and require full-time, one to one support in the classroom (a teaching assistant). Providing that a lack of self control, or being unable to recognise, or act appropriately in a risky or dangerous situation, or, being unable to follow instructions is not part of that individual's condition, then I don't see any reason at all why a person - child or adult, who is on the Autistic Spectrum, should not either ride a trials bike, or take part in trials competitions. Tony

Problems with places to ride? Make the bikes a lot quieter and there would be fewer complaints, so you could ride on those bits of land that no-one uses.

Any trials coming up at one of my favourite venues - Bryce’s Farm, Bunny Lane, Sherfield English? Any club. I cannot see any at the moment.

I could practice much more on a piece of waste ground near my house. The problem is complaints about noise. I ride a Beta Evo 2T. Why does someone not make a much quieter exhaust system for this and other bikes? It might allow people to ride in more places without drawing unnecessary attention to themselves. This is one of the benefits of riding one of the new electric trials bikes.

Hi Can anyone advise what is the correct setting for the air screw on the carburettor on a 2013 Evo 250? What is the procedure for fine-tuning the adjustment? Thanks

Have you tried taking them to a shoe menders?

Hi You could easily bend the gear lever to clear the case. Bending alloy is not hard - there are detailed instructions available on the web. I bent my brake lever on a rock. I heated it up with a gas blowlamp and straightened it out. I have also (intentionally) bent my clutch and front brake levers, so that they are now lower and easier for me to pull in. You would need a blowlamp and a vice. If it goes wrong then a new gear lever is less than £30.

Have you asked on the Beamish owner's club website? Jim Evans is the person who will know. http://www.beamishownersclub.com/