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There was one Ossa on the Clubman line on Sunday.

I like mine. Seems to have better low end torque and less "pipey" when revved up. Saves some weight too.

I have the S3 pipe and like it. Makes it smoother & more torque on low end. Doesn't have the hit when revved up like the stock pipe. A little louder exhaust note, but not much. Had to use some sealer at the joint to the silencer to get a good seal, despite using new o-rings. I recommend it.

It's so long because it tucks in nicely but when extended it goes away from the bike further, which makes it very stable compared to the stock stand.

Mitani makes a great side stand. Aluminium & very stable. Tucks out of the way very nicely.

Check out this thread: http://www.trialscentral.com/forums/topic/37210-cota-315-carb-problem/ Sounds like you can leave it out.

A friend of mine had a similar problem with his 4T Beta. Found that a plastic piece under the carb slide needle had some flash on it that was holding the needle up & making it run rich. Worth a check.

OK, found the box. I got them at NAPA auto parts. The size on the box is: 2 7/16 X 2 5/8 X 3/32 inches. Sorry you will have to do the metric conversion. The NAPA Balkamp part number is 727-2143. Here is a link: https://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Result.aspx?Ntt=727-2143&Ntk=Keyword&Nty=1&Dn=0&D=727-2143&Dk=1&Dp=3&N=0 Hope this helps.

I found some at the auto parts store that seem identical to the originals. When I get home tonight I will try to find the package. I think the dimensions are listed on it.

I think it is probably just gettin aerated from running as you suspect. As long as it clears up after sitting a few minutes it is probably just air bubbles.

Got the shirts. Thanks, they look great. Scott

Do they ever need parts?

Clive, did you get my check? Are you coming to the PITS event this weekend? (This will put the subject back to the top, so maybe more people will support the TDN effort ) -Scott McKay

My 2011 has had play since day one, also. Greased and everything looked OK. 4RT had no play even after over 4 years. Difference in tolerances, I guess.

I think the clutch removal tool is to hold the basket while you break the nut loose in the center. I accomplished it by blocking the rear wheel & putting it in gear to keep it from turning, but it wasn't easy. Could probably use an air impact but it would be impossible to accurately retorque that way. The Jitsie plates were inexpensive and made the clutch less grabby/abrupt. I would definitely recommend them. I never tried a Mitani clutch so I don't know how that would compare. -Scott

I don't have my Montesa, or it's manual, anymore, but I remember replacing the stock steel plates with Jitsie plates (made a big improvement). The clutch was much more effort to change than a 2-stroke clutch. Check your shop manual before starting the job. If I remember right, you need to be able to hold the clutch housing to remove a very tight central nut.

Sent you a PM.

Lewisport can supply the ELF & Silkolene oils are available in the US thru: http://lewisportusa.com/

I have used the Silkolene Pro 4t in the engine & the ELF HTX in the gearbox. Bike has about 300 hours with no problems. Still doesn't use any oil. Clutch never dragging or sticky. Good stuff.

Okay, so it's not trials (but funny how the top three are trials riders). Cody Webb did himself proud at Hell's Gate this last weekend. Absolutely outstanding, especially for his first extreme enduro. Congrats Cody!! http://www.enduro360.com/2011/02/12/gone-racing/2011-hells-gate-enduro-results/

Any ideas if this would help with the ethanol dilemma? http://mystarbrite.com/startron/

I had a Sherco and didn't like the suspension. I think the 4RT suspension is much better. Took me a while to adjust to the 4 stroke. Very happy with mine, great bike. I will be at the Bear Valley PITS event on Sunday and you can ride mine if you want. Scott

Go Cody!

My 348 has a 14mm with a 1.5mm pitch. It had a plastic plug so I don't know how it could have stripped the case???? I replaced the plastic plug with a magnetic drain plug from a BMW /7 transmission. I don't know what size the clutch/primary plug is.

Thanks a bunch. That knowledge helps a lot. -Scott