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Rear mudguard screws, these can strip the thread in the airbox. Centre box can split at the weld. Silencer can not (easily) be re-packed if the bike sounds loud.

I must say that although it seems a little odd that there is no fan on the bike, the listing does go into a lot detail and there certainly are enough pictures. What more can the seller do? I've seen trials bikes advertised on ebay without a picture, and they still get bids. Now the fantic mentioned earlier, that really is a gem!

In our club trials a maximum 20% of the riders ride the hard route, by far the biggest entry is on the B route (which we now consider our standard route). The B & C routes can of course be ridden no stop, which is no suprise as pre-65 machines often feature in the top three. Hence, (around here) if the type of rules were voted on, 80% of riders wouldn't mind full non-stop. (I'd take a bet that it would be nearer 90%) there would also be a high number who wouldn't even vote because they don't care. All they want to do is ride their bikes with their pals. So lets make life simpler for everyone and go full non-stop. I don't see why the thousands of club riders around the country should have their rules chopped and changed at the 'drop of a hat' just to suit the small number of riders who ride in FIM events. I realise that even full non-stop rules causes arguments but is it not the easiest rule to explain to a newcomer or a willing Observer at 10am on a Sunday morning?

Make it non-stop, the best riders will ride around and bounce sideways on the move, which is fine, the rest of us will have a dab to get round. Hey presto! to best rider wins... yippeee a competition! We can't all be winners, dispite what society requires these days.

No, Because its too severe a penalty as discussed above. Some people will argue no-stop but we dont do it now (as stated above), the rest of the world dont do it so move on I say and make a positive change. After all, the object of most sunday riders is to have some fun. No one wants a huge score do they? Start coming down heavy and they wont want to come out to play. !! Is that we want?? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The whole point of entering a competition is to enjoy yourself whilst trying to win (or come as high up as you can in the results). The number of points lost is not the issue. I'm sure riders really would stay away if everyone finished on zero! I believe full 'non-stop' is the easiest system to explain to a new rider and to a willing observer.

I think he was lucky not to get three, never mind two! 1 for leaning on the bank, 1 for stopping and 1 more for the seperate dab. Under 'non-stop' rules it would have been a simple 5 for stopping. Is there not some merit in going back to full non stop?

I am a firm believer that we should go back to full non stop. However even this has it's problems. Just as the topic began, when is a stop not a stop? It's still down to the observers point of view which ever set of rules we use. What I do know, is that I've also rarely been docked a one for stopping and in the 40 or more trials I ride every year (plus observing at a national) I have NEVER seen a rider get a 'five' for bouncing sideways when stopped. Despite often seeing it done! Come to think of it, I've never seen a stationary dab score 'two' either. There is no answer to this which will please everyone, but having three sets of rules is daft.

Had a similar thing on a Beta, the windings in the Stator were breaking down. As the engine got warmer the windings expanded until there was a break and no spark. Let the thing cool down and it would start again. Then after a week or two of doing this, it stopped altogther. Had it rewound by a company called Bradford Ignition Rewinds. I'm not sure if they are still in business.

A waste of a pair of good trials tyres.

Thanks for the offer but that would really upset the locals. Mind you..... I am also looking at getting a government grand for putting a wind farm on there.

I said that to the planning authority when they turned down my application to build one house for myself.

Now there's an idea I hadn't thought of... Christmas trees with sections in between... brilliant!!

For anyone interested, here is the view from the top looking down. All this space and no where to practice.

Ohh how I wish it was that easy. I'm afraid your idea sounds perfect, there's just one problem. Pony paddocks around the Cotswolds are two-a-penny, where as wooded banks for sale are very rare. Unless you are interested in buying a field yourself? I have more of these if you need a choice. Come and make me an offer I can't refuse. I'll take a wooded bank in part ex or maybe do a swap. Hell... I'll even put some cash on top for the right deal!

I appreciate all the comments on this, I'm afraid it is pretty much as I was expecting. Some of the land is still profitable, however the field shown in the photo doesn't make the cost of a decent round of drinks each year. The cost of fencing it for horses would take 5 years to break-even. It's just so frustrating that it can't be made into a practice area. The machinery is no problem..... it's all the red tape. How do the MX tracks get around this?

I've got a couple of fields which haven't made any money for years, I was thinking about digging a few holes etc to use it for a bit of trials practice. The smaller field is 6 acres in size, it is fairly flat with no trees or natural hazards, so I would have to change the appearance of the land. (If it was any flatter, it would be a football pitch, if you get my drift.) Has anyone any experience with doing this sort of thing? I would appreciate any thoughts on the matter. ie planning problems, insurance, compensation concerns etc. Basically, is it worth the effort?

And possibly some new rubber. Plus a mate to help out if you're not too confident!

Today, we have good debate. For-sure!

- but long may that freedom of choice continue. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> There are those that would use that argument against wearing helmets on the road. Others who would say the same about seat belts in cars. Even some might condone the use of drugs. Sometimes, people need to be protected against themselves. A bike flipped and landed on my head some years ago, the impact crushed the helmet shell, there wasn't a rock in sight. Had I not been wearing that helmet I would have been killed. Yes that is an extreme case, but it's extremes that we should be concerned about.

Blimey! Someone must have bumped their head! :madsanta:

Sorry Steve.. I will correct. Excellent ride, the mud slot under the pipe-line in Dovedale took me for three each lap and punished a lot of the Experts, so your two mark loss was brilliant.

Steve Saunders was the winner of the Vale of Evesham Centre Championship trial at Grove Quarry on Sunday. Completing the tough 40 section road trial for just two marks Saunders, who was not eligable for championship points as he was a late entry, narrowly beat reigning Midland Centre Champion Mark Hicken who dropped four. Third place was taken by Shaun Fox on six marks lost who was well clear of Richard Allen in fourth place. On the easier Over 40/Clubman route, Steve Farrall got the better of Eveshams own Mick Chapman by the most cleans tie braek- both riders on five marks lost. 2005 Over 40 Champion Clive Charlton effectively threw away the win at section one when his very cold 4rt stalled. Charlton did limit the damage to his 2006 championship cause by only loosing another four marks to secure third place. Mick Burton riding his pre-65 machine was best clubman in fourth place on just 11 marks lost. Many thanks to the Evesham Club for staging such a good event. The next round of the Midland Centre Championship will be Leamington Victory's Good Companion Trial on 19th March. Pictured: S.Farrall Over 40 Winner.

I've done this in the past to last me a few trials until I get a new tyre but to be honest I'd rather keep pumping this one up for now, it takes 24 hours to go down. However, I will sort out the problem. The nipples shouldn't leak on a five month old bike. I'm sure I've either damaged the tape or there is some mud etc under it. I will take a look this weekend. Thanks for all the replies, I wasn't sure if it is acceptable to remove it for cleaning or if a new one should be fitted.

Sorry about the title of this one, I couldn't think of a different word for nipples. Well as you've guessed, my rear tyre is going down due to air escaping from the spoke nipples. It wasn't a problem on Sunday (luckily) but lost it's full 5psi over 24 hours. Has anyone ever had this problem? The rubber band (seal) around the circumference of the wheel is in place but obvioiusly leaking. Has anyone ever changed one of these? If so, is there a certain way? Thanks for your help on this.

As far as I can remember, all officials except Observers must be registered with the ACU.