I had the same issue with a replacement kill switch. I lost the lanyard after leaving it on the bike whilst transporting on a bike rack. The price difference between new switch and new lanyard was negligible so i fitted a new switch. Mine would not stop if it was mounted too tightly on the bars and even when loose it ran on for quite a while when the lanyard was disconnected. Slowly over time it seemed to wear in and stopped instantly as it should. Interestingly, whilst the Leonelli and Apico items appear identical and most likely made in the same factory the magnetic poles are opposite so you cannot use one lanyard on the other without modification.
Bondy, don't take this the wrong way but this is a long overdue warning from the spelling police. If you continue to use the word dose instead of does you will be taken away and used as part of a trials section.
The later single tank covers have different mounting points to the earlier two part covers. I was looking to do the same, i'm sure it could be made to fit with fabricated brackets.
Thanks for all your comments, Bradford ignitions (UK Motoplat) was who i was banking on.
Bult, you know your stuff, actually a 168 frame but it is Pursang mk9 , forks are modified KX cartridge , KTM wheel, Nissan caliper (thought it would be a good idea to have one brake that worked!).
Just want to get the thing running and sell it. It has taken a while to get together and i have lost interest somewhat. Cannot really see me using now.
I have a Sherpa/Alpina in the garage waiting for me to decide whether to end up trials or trail (keep changing my mind), which would probably be more use.
Thanks for that pschrauber, i will look through. Do you know how his English is?
The ignition is electronic, attached photos.
I know there are lights fitted on the bike but there is no lighting coil on the ignition but was planning to a separate total loss with LED bulbs as the would hardly be used.
Okay, so this is not really trials related but I suspect someone on here will be able to offer some advice. I have a Bultaco, Pursang which I have been building and is pretty much all done, however I cannot get a spark from the Motoplat ignition. The ignition is the internal rotor type 63mm rather than the external rotor trials type.
I have taken some measurements and referenced them, the coil and stator both seem to throw odd values.
I have tried contacting UK Motoplat both via website and Ebay listing but no reply has been received. I have also tried West Country windings who tell me they cannot repair Motoplat. Does anyone know anyone in the UK that could check and repair the ignition or suggest a good (economical) replacement?
I do have an external rotor Motoplat but the crank taper is different and will not fit.
Filling in an insurance form for work this morning, essentially insurance to cover the company if i was to become ill or incapacitated.
In the leisure question it asks if i take part in any hazardous activities, one box listed is Motor Sports.
In Oxford dictionary (US version) Motorsport (one word rather than two) is defined as 'A sport involving the racing of motor vehicles, especially cars and motorcycles'.
I guess i will have to tick yes, i do take part in motor sports, the bike has an engine after all and then wait for the follow on form to give details, even though trials is not actually racing. I assume others do the same but suspect the premium penalty will be the same as if i was road racing which seems unfair.
I have had trouble too. I left the lanelli ( no doubt spelt incorrectly but to lazy to check) top on mine when transporting on my bike rack and it had disapeared when i arrived home. Fitted new Apico replacement and it was tempremental, it would stop but not instantly. I slackened the mounting which helped a little. Over time it has freed up and now works fine. I think they can be quite sticky when new.
I have an 09 evo, no problems with the frame. I was a little concerned about reported frames cracking when i bought this but having looked into it I think it was only the early 09's that were affected, the ones with the offset rather than central filler cap as mentioned above. I believe a lot of these early production 09's went to Australia. The biggest problem with the 09 is the small,diameter rear wheel bearings, mine has a later rear wheel.
I do sympathise it can feel like a secret society sometimes, trying to find a trial or the exact location if you have never been there before. I think it helps if you are on facebook and friending the clubs but it's still not a good enough reason for me to join. Most club websites are not frequently updated which is my main source for finding out what is going on. Whereabouts are you located?
As someone that knows very little about this topic and at huge risk of showing my ignorance is there any merit in reasoning that the road riding element is partly reponsible for the low numbers. From my understanding the Talmag is an off road event and if they aim is to attract younger riders i suspect not so many have road licences and also many potential bikes that could be riden are staying in sheds as they are not road registered.
There are only two visor screws on the Zone 4, i had one work loose and fall out mid section recently. Make sure the screws are tight. Loctited mine now and try not to move my visor.
Just thought i would forewarn. Still very happy with the helmet though.
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Lovely Honda Majesty. I was wondering where the mudgaurds came from, really like the slim profile.