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  1. 3 minutes ago, nigel dabster said:

    yes 1 min 30 seconds but setion length at btc less than wtc. again i hope that someone can take an overview and look at time factor vs, section length and severity and make sure it works as it should.

    I do hope so, otherwise the well intentioned changes may surmount to nothing. Instead of 5 for stopping you'll get a 5 for running out of time instead. I'm certainly intrigued how the 1 minute limit was arrived at. 1.30 would have the same effect - prevent the riders from poncing about in the sections for two long but plenty long enough to have a good attempt at the section. 1 minute will work however the sections will have to be much shorter than previous years.

    I think the biggest issue is that ALL of the rules can work (including stop allowed) however the crux of it is the sections need to be set accordingly.

    If the sections are set correctly and observed to the rules no stop works just fine.

    As will the new rules but not there's still no need to set the sections so that you dissappear up your own behind.

    I think good flowing sections that that can be ridden well within the time limit is the key to making the new rules a success.

    Fingers X'ed

     

  2. 48 minutes ago, baldilocks said:

    I'm actually in favour of this rule, no stop is far too subjective even in twinshock trials. However, although  well intended changing the rules doesn't change the quality of sections which is the fundamental problem.

    Just because you can stop it doesn't mean you need to mark out sections where you have to stop or hop. Stick with non stop sections and all the rule change does is improve the consistency of observing rider to rider and section to section.

    World rounds don't matter to us but the last time I recall a proper non stop section was at Fort William, 2010 / 11?Since the wtc went no stop the sections haven't! 

    Spot on, need non stop sections which can easily be ridden within the time limit (time limit will just stop people balancing for 5 minutes in the same place) marked to the stop allowed rules to bring consistency to the observing.

    No doubt it won't be perfect but good on the ACU T&E for for taking these first positive steps.

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  3. Don't get me wrong I love trials.

    But its a minority sport with no money, that is boring as hell to watch and pretty inaccessible to most.

    I find trials very boring unless your taking part, then its great!

    Its a lot easier to pop down and try your hand at snooker or darts!

     

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  4. Yes but they need to be paid for by somebody, most clubs barely scrape by as it is after paying for land usage / insurance etc. No shop would benefit nearly enough to warrant the expense on a monthly basis (sponsorship)

    Also the same half a dozen riders will win the prizes all the time, whether that be cash, trophys or 'Goodies' . 

    And I realy wouldn't want to see entry fees go up just to cover that.

    Costs enough with 2 of us riding weekly as it is. 

  5. They shift fine providing there's nothing wrong!

    We had one that used to get hung up between 1st and 2nd, even with the engine off.

    Turned out to be the bearing on the back of the selector drum not quite pressed home and made the selector drum tight.

    If you strip the clutch and clutch casing off and remove the gearchange mechanism, you should be able to get a socket / nut driver on the end of the selector drum to see if it has free movement.

    If its tight a good thwack with a mallet should hopefully seat the bearing without splitting the cases. I split mine so I could identify the fault.

    Hope this helps!

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  6. If you have a choice go for the newer design, 2018rr onwards I believe. Earlier models have a segment gear like the gasser. Never heard of any issues though.

    The newer setup has a full gear and works great, just takes a 'normal' kick to start, unlike a Gasser where you have to kick like your trying have the footrest off!

    If in doubt the UK importer will no doubt be able to advise you which models introduced the latest setup.

  7. I ~think~ the flywheels were lightened mid way through the 2018 production run in order to quicken the engine response, could be worth trying to find out via importer or factory and see what was different?

  8. Fuel tank breather / one way valve blocked / partially blocked and causing a vaccum?

    Or maybe an issue with the fuel pump / breathers if the bike has the tank at the rear? cant remember which year it changed.

     

  9. 15 hours ago, Ste_g88 said:

    Ok well I've ordered a puller. Basically what happened is I got the bike out and the kick start had locked up..it freed off by pushing the bike back and forth. Then once I started the bike up it sounded like an old tractor so turned it straight off. The bike was fine when it was put away so I've really no idea what caused this. I'll keep yas updated though.

     

    Thanks for the advise etc

    Check those 6 rivets that attach the 'outer flywheel' to the centre boss - hopefully an easy fix - good luck!

     

  10. If you've got brake pressure but no bite get the brakes really hot by riding them them dragging then quench rapidly with water -- repeat 2 to 3 times if nessessary.

    Will sort it - doing it for years - no warped disks or anything else.

    Loads do it.

  11. My son now rides a TRS 125RR. We've had the bike for a couple of months now and we are quite delighted with it.

    It was quite a decision having only had betas since we started trials.

    Yes the power valve will be an addition for next year, but the motor is still very good without it.

    The methodology with TRS is that components / changes / design needs to be 100% before they release and I think this is the correct way.

    He rides at expert level so the bike is more than capable, and comes very well spec'd which was a big appeal for us.

    The machine is very well designed and well thought out prior to release, this makes the bike very easy to work on for routine maintainence.

    So far so good:)

     

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