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Not normal. I would start with the carb. Strip down and check for any blocked jets.

Useful reference site for all spark plugs can be found at www.sparkplugs.co.uk. The link below gives equivalents of Bosch and NGK plugs and the WR8DC equivalent is a BPR5ES. I believe the R denotes a resistor which suppresses the electrical noise given off by the plug to prevent interference with other electrical devices. http://www.spark-plugs.co.uk/pages/technic...schw5a-y6dc.htm

You could try the technical pages at http://www.gasgas.com/Pages/Technical/Home.html They have the 2001 and 2003 parts books available for download and, as Blocky said, there probably aren't that many changes. From memory I thinnk some of the gearbox items (shift shaft, drum, forks, and return spring) were upgraded between the 02 and 03 models.

I have a similar problem as my GasGas is now due for an MOT. What do the testers look for and will it pass without a full regulation number plate?

As far as I am aware there is no club website. The nearest you will get is the club listing at the ACU. http://www.acu.org.uk/directory/club.aspx?...72-c0784ea13233

The best way to tell is from the frame number stamped on the headstock. It should be the same as the number on the engine unless the engine has been replaced at some time. The first three digits are the key and the Pinkys all started with 4AJ. The link that Felix posted shows the years and corresponding frame numbers.

I had a Pinky for a few years and it was the rider that was the limiting factor, not the bike Try signing up to http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/ty-list for lots of info on on the TY. The fork oil capacity is 299cc of 10 wt. If you measure with the spring removed and the forks fully compressed it should be 99mm from the top of the inner tube. The min and max figures are quoted at 75~115mm. Timing is 12deg BTDC at 2500rpm.

I used to have a Pinky and found the following site to be a useful source of information. http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/ty-list/

Try the cheap solutions first. 1. Grind the head off a small drill bit so that the end is flat. Use a reversible electric drill switched to slow speed reverse and lots of pressure. Sometimes this works and sometimes it doesn't. 2. Drill the head off the bolt using a large drill bit. Be careful not to drill too far and damage the plastics taking it a little at a time. Once the head is removed youshould be able to remove the filter cover. There should be enough of the bolt sticking out to attach some mole grips. If the bolt is rusted use some penetrating oil before trying the mole grips. Good luck.

I think you are looking for safety wire or lock wire pliers. If you type 'safety wire pliers' into e-bay or Google you will see a few options. Fuse wire isn't really strong enough and as Charlie says you should use stainless aircraft wire.

I have just registered my 03 bike in Manchester without any problem. I originally took the paperwork in to the Nottingham branch (I was in the area on business) only to be told I needed to bring the bike in for inspection. I had all the paperwork including a letter from GasGas confirming the date of manufacture but that wasn't good enough. She also wanted to know why I was registering at the Nottingham branch when I don't live in the area. Don't really see why it should have been a problem!! Anyway, two days later I was in Manchester so tried again at the branch on Chester road. Same paperwork - no problems - never even mentioned the inspection. In fact, the guy behind the desk even tried to help me register the bike as new since it had never been registered and had such low mileage. He couldn't understand why I was asking for an 03 registration instead of a 55 plate. One week later the registration details and tax disk arrived through the post. Just need to figure out how to get the regulation number plate to fit on to the Gassers mudguard

Looking at the manufacturers site there seems to be tube and tubeless types available. http://www.reifenwerk-heidenau.de/profil_a...l=39&profil=K67 Any idea where these are sold in the UK?

I was in the same position a few years ago. Not sure if I should spend the money on something I'd never tried before. I took the plunge and bought an old Yamaha TY250. They are excellent starter bikes, easy to maintain, cheap for spares and fairly cheap to buy. Once you improve you can trade up to a more modern bike. Trust me, you can have as much fun on the older bikes as one of the modern trials bikes. If you find you don't like the sport you can sell the bike for around the same money you bought it for in the first place.

I used Jif (or is it Cif now ) which cleaned it up a little but you'll never get it back to the original white colour. I cleaned and re-painted the frame a gleaming white colour and the tank looked worse than ever. Paint the frame a dirty cream colour and your tank will look like new

Why not try GasGas in Buxton or Kelcoat in Macclesfield?