mattylad

I have a high fitting rack, used with a twinshock. My technique is front wheel in first then I lift back wheel using the inside swing arm and my thigh to give extra lift. The bike falls to the outside and once rear wheel is in the slot push vertical. Hopefully this is clear.

Interesting information on the piston. It does however seem a lot of work. Does anyone else have suggestions to other pistons that may be fitted.

I recall in trial weight measurements in Belgium a few years ago.

Check Cambs Trial Cetre website for details

New shock is the best way to go with a spring for your weight. Rockshock, Falcon, Ohlins, and others do a version

There was some sort of bum rest contraption that stuck to the rear mudguard, it was used in the Scottish as I recall

Dibs to enduro? I would say Graham Jarvis is a very good role model on how you can extend your career.

Sam has a facebook page maybe you can contact him direct.

Is there a linkage or is the shock mounted directly to the frame and swingarm?

An exhaust shield from a gasser can also help

I prefer to install heat protection on exhaust which makes it more comfortable ever ride.

How do you remove the aluminium mount from the shaft?

They are like rocking horse stuff to find. Try some old dealers near you you will be suprised what is lurking. I got a new pair on the bay for my works DMW.

I wonder how much the doping ban affected the change?

No I was refering to the sanction not being applied earlier

I agree it is not the riders fault, it is the organisation that issues the licence and sanctions his participation in full knowledge of the facts. We should be discussing the role of the Federation and the FIM

For me the problem is he was allowed to ride, got the publicity for his employer over the last year. For every podium he scored the photos are flashed around the world, this denies the same exposure to the 4th place person, from a different team. Then on one day he is banned and everyone then forgets about it immediately. I assume he will not be riding the indoor season.

Last time I looked the FIM was based in Switzerland which is not part of the EU...

http://www.trialgp.com/images/pdfs/GP.pdf Seems he is excluded from the 2019 Championship results.

New graphics perhaps........?

I would say good rear shocks and tyres should also be on the shopping list.

I would say as a period machine the TY250 is by far the best option with superb spares availability. (not that you will need many). I had a Montesa UKR in my youth which has fond memories. In terms of outright performance a 325 Bulto was the one to have.

Is the stroke the same on both engines, possibly not in which case not possible.

Tounge in cheek the oil may be coming from the big hole just above it. Seriously what is this hole for? Is it made so that the pushrods can be located easily? I have also had problems with sealing but used a thicker softer material (cannot remember what) but more like a square edged O ring (which I got from Martyn Adams I think). Lets us know if the alloy tube does the trick.

I would fabricate an alloy tank to sit inside the cover as they did on UK bikes. See the "Shedworks" site for examples. PS lovely bike