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If I change the points and condenser do I then need to check and or set the timing again?

G'day stork Well the plug was out between events and looked fine so I am not sure the mix is the problem but I am open to suggestions. Taking it out tonight it was pretty oily but I think that's coz I never got it started. What you thinking?

Thanks folks, Yes the plug cap 'seems' fine - all the electrical bits were new in the last 18 months, thats not to say something is amiss and i am thinking there must be an electrical fault somewhere. Just been out and it wouldn't start cold this time either - but have put a new plug in and it started fine. What is the cost/difficulty of fitting electronic ignition Bruno?

Hi folks...help! Last couple of events i've done, bike has started fine when cold...out the garage. But during the day, when i've stopped and switched off between sections its pig to restart. I notice i hear a loud electrical 'crack' when it fires from cold, and never get the same later during the day. when i hear the crack it inevitably starts. When running its fine, usually ticks over though occasionally dies on tick over when hot. I am definitely no expert so any explanations please keep simple. Many thanks Jim - with sore right leg...

its a 1976 and the distances are about 60-90 miles with road work between sections. my top speed at mo is 35-40 mph but its working the engine too hard and i can't bear it! i dont want to go much faster, just take it easier on the engine but still be able to ride steep off-road sections

i reckon they'd go well with a bit of salad and some barbeque sauce

Hi, My TY175 is standard i think, but i am using it for long distance trials and could see a benefit for taller gears for the road work. I could change up the front sprocket from 13 to a max of 17 - anyone have any experience on what would work? Also are there implications for a new sprocket meeting an old chain, and would i need to shorten the chain? cheers

Thanks again Pete! You mentioned taller gears, and having done my first trial, for the road work taller gears would help! I think mine has a 13t front cog, not sure about the back but it would be standard. If i put a larger front cog on what should i go up to do you think? max i can get is 17t. Also are there issues running a new cog on an old chain?

Unfortunately they are too far, but thanks. I have a question though: i am a bit confused by the number of governing bodies. My local club is AMCA, but there is another that is ACTC and there is ACU and MCC....what does it all mean? if i were to join a club what would be best?!

If you happen to look at this link again - that was one of the best days' fun i have had in a long time - i can thorough;y recommend kit. And the advice on tyres and mapholder were spot on. The other advice - well i didn't ask anyone out or fight, i was too busy trying to stay on my bike...

thanks for the advice and pep talk....

Hi , I have my first LDT this weekend. Feeling nervous. Having spoken to the organiser she assured me i'd be ok; there is a small girl riding a big bike staring behind me and she is ok. I am a big bloke on a small ty175, i think i will just look funny if nothing else. Anyway what should i know? Any tips? Biggest question is tyre pressures - do i have a set pressure for the day with road work and sections, or pump them up and let them down as i go - and what pressures should i use? cheers

mate let me know if you find a good alternative - i've just broken mine too

thanks fellas

mate if thats what it is...and its not terminal then i am well stoked. Also broke the kick start, appears to be made of cheese. Not a good day...

mate this was a while back - what did you do in the end? just broke mine and they are mega expensive to replace!

Hi there, thanks to several of you who helped with the idle issue - seemed a simple fix. Now i realise there is another issue; i had a good session for a couple of hours today in the woods with no problems (only second time riding this bike). On the way back home on the road - so riding with a few more beans the engine faltered and died when under load. it did this last time and i assumed i had run out of fuel, but i know i didn't today. i was concerned the engine was seizing, but it turned over ok, but did struggle to start after this. Any suggestions? no problem on the slow stuff just riding home. Manual suggests HT lead.....?!

Yep...that did the trick, but now have run into another problem...see new thread if you can help!!

Thanks for taking the time to provide mw with some details on carbs etc. I was reading the Haynes manual last night on carb settings and see that a low idle - to the pint where is stalls is even preferred by some trials riders whiles others like it opposite to that, so thats got me wondering whether its just the set up! Just to clarify - i've been advised on running it at 30:1 40:1 even 50:1 on synthetic oil - whats the general consensus?

No it doesn't, just slowly loses revs and stalls

Does a 30 richen the mix or something, and how does that help with trials demands - just in terms of low revs?

Sorry meant to ask - do i need new gaskets when refitting carb? if so where is the best place to buy such an item?