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The motor is now out the old 340 and away getting seen too.. However on inspection I noticed the rear engine mounting floating about on the swingarm spindle (seized solid) Feels like there's massive wear on the mounting and spindle. I assume that a small amount of sideways float is acceptable? Just want someone to say just replace the lot. Finally the bike has no head steady,I feel this could be a wise addition? Thanks in advance for advice.

Thanks again,the bike was at a trial last Wednesday when decided to smoke out the venue. TBH it's been off song for a while and I've been warned by a fellow Bultaco owner to get them sorted. The bike had been lying in a barn for 10 years and I just took it out and rode it doing the bare minimum. Surprised it's went so long really. The motors out now,but I'll get someone a bit more patient than me to sort it..

Thanks Bondy,great advice.

Hello Folks,Is it possible to replace the crank seals on a late 340 Sherpa without splitting the crankcases? As I am a tight Scotsman,this would be a right saver,however I'm willing to bite the bullet if someone tells me it would be a good idea to change the mains etc regardless as the bike is still on the originals? Feel free to tell me I'm a miserable penny pinching Jock and just get it done right.

Hi daggs,had a 163 since they first came out. Good bit more power than the 125 and can pull a slightly higher gear. Still only one really usable gear though. Personally I would enjoy the 125 and move on to something else if you get more serious. Limiting factor tends to be ground clearance as much as power. Enjoy it for what it is.

Funny how times have changed

The smoke will smell awful too probably at it;s worst when the motor is really hot. The Bultaco blew a crank seal on Wed night nearly killed half the entry,couldn't see me dab for the smoke though.

My point would be that a lad good enough to ride at WTC level and British Champion (I think) couldn't make a decent living and had to resort to this.

The riders are getting humiliated,last result I saw Dabill had dropped 66 to Raga's 2? It's a joke I bet there's very little difference in there abilities. We've let the "bikes" develop to a point any marginal difference in ability is amplified. It's the same at every level from club upwards. Until these motorised pogosticks are limited to some degree the situation will continue.

Hi Scottie,the taller bit on the square insert goes to the front. Put he foam filter on it and fit it as one,think the foam points left as it goes in the box.. Make sure the assembly pushed home tight in the mouth of the airbox. The metal clips are a bit stiff,I fit rear one first ,they both go from the centre out up the angled turrets,not over the lip. Wee bit fiddly.. Futher you'll find the box needs a bit extra foam round the mouth and tape round the back of the airbox to help keeo out water. All the best..

I wish my 340 looked as good as your before Bondy. A magnificent job,miles better than new.

Just personal preference as the bike doesn't make much difference to how you ride. Unless you're buying new you'll find good clean secondhand bikes are thin on the ground. Try to go for a 250 as 125s don't let you away with so much and anything over 250 is pretty pointless for someone starting out. Buy on condition rather than age. Personally a tidy Beta 250 would be my recommendation .. Forget 4 strokes as that just adds another dimension to things That's it..

Hello Chris,as b40rt (thanks Ross) says we are the ones to get in with if you want to make a fool of yourself on a trials bike. Trial on this weekend (we run over 20 a year) if you want to drop by someone will keep you right. Where in Fife are you from or are you too embarrassed to say?

Better than new speaking from my dad having one back in the day. My 340 doesn't look like that in fact it doesn't look like anything. If I retire I'll do it up ,honest!

As a side issue my Bultaco doesn't have one,how critical is it to have one fitted. Thanks for any replies in advance.

Aye worth a phone call as they're a pleasure to deal with.

Could take a while. Remember in Killin it's still 1982.

Anything goes,but a 5 if you touch the clutch. Easy.

The 0.1'2'3'5 system worked fine up to the 80s when bikes stopped they tended to stay stopped. Now a quick prod or a bounce gets them moving again. Make it simple clean or a 5,stop if you like as long as it's feet up. Totally fair system. Very easy to score,wont be many arguments.,well shouldn't be.

Hi laud from the East,if you want to ride any rain free trials visit us. Aye there ok through there, specially wee Heather. Happy trialling..

For starters how about nearly 400 marks in the Scott Trial once. I couldn't begin to count.

You may thik it's fair to do do that,but you have to treat every rider the same. If anything the better riders have to be treated with more discretion as they have something to lose.

Put youself in the observers position. Most ssdt riders are clubmen/women arriving at the section soaked through in miserable conditions. Are you going to give them a bit leeway or 5 them all at the first opportunity? I suggest all riders were getting 3s for similar rides.

I recently acquired on of these Sections. Did a seal a week or two ago,alas it's been fitted with a set of USD Beta forks which is no help. Personally because i don't believe the amount of oil is a critical as some would say try roughly 280ml of 5wt in each leg,go 10 wt if you're a big lad. If they're bottoming out you could always add a few ml to suit. Cheers.

Don't know if all these bikes are pre 65,but most of the riding gear at least looks that way.