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Not bad considering Gary made it the Scottish Eight Days.

By throttle tamer I assume you mean a slow action throttle. The 200 should be so equipped as standard - rideability is, after all, the reason for the existence of the 200.

They're all like that Sir. Spanish engineering.

The gearing can readily be lowered.

Indeed, though it is the only reference to the matter in the rules, and I think I effectively covered courtesy in my original reply. However I would contend that the point is you get to ride the rest of the section so you know what to do the next time round, generally with no real time effect on others, who are usually blethering anyway.

Perhaps the rules should state that.

The wording just used to say "engine stops", which seemed harsh to me as anyone skillful enough to restart without putting a foot down/stopping should not be penalised. Good to see the rewording. All we need now is a definition of what the AMCA mean by "back wheel" in relation to being out of a section. ACU reference to wheel spindle is much clearer and use of front wheel is easier to judge in this day of self-observing.

That's not my interpretation of TSR 18.

Too much to cope with having brakes on a trials bike?☺

TLS I see. I take it you like going backwards down hills☺

Correct. Rider is entitled to ride the whole section after fiving (whether I am riding or observing) in my book. Subject to not taking a ridiculous amount of time and holding up the trial.

My 250 suddenly developed a problem where it would not rev out but popped and banged with black smoke issuing forth. A new temperature sensor sorted it - the ECU thought the motor was colder than it was so richened the mixture. An easy swap to try if you know well any of the many 4RT owners in Central Scotland. Coincidentally (or not) the fan relay failed at the same time.

Electrex World do one for it, not cheap but less expensive than buying a used one that breaks down after two events?

Aye, you can't afford to be too precious about things but I got a sheet of stout rubber mattting from a local manufacturer which brings all the muck out with it on removal and stops the water soaking the carpet afer a wet trial.

I found only one rear seat had to be removed and a timber arrangement as you suggest filled the footwell to prevent the wheel sinking making removal of the bike much easier. A strap round the top yoke and wheel spindle to compress the fork slightly before lifting it in prevents roof lining damage.

Recommended ratio by Beta was 70:1for semi-synthetic when I had a Rev3. It lasted 12 years on that before I sold it with no signs of wear. This year's "must use" oil will change next year when a bike manufacturer gets a new oil sponsor so don't get too hung up on make of oil (but I'd avoid supermarket own brand☺).

Back in the day Montesa boxes could be problematic - too many shims, where Bultaco did a good box that only had one shim. Might be worth a strip and check if you're fussed.

I think you've answered your own question - Japanese carbs always seem to have longer, softer, springs. Try one of those?

You want to look at Hondas with the sprocket held on by two bolts and a small plate. Loads of movement in every plane though it doesn't seem to be harmful (but sloppy engineering to my mind, apart from the float to allow sprocket to self-centre on chainline).

Best guidance I can give is be careful where you go "down the woods" as local polis have been equipped with off road bikes to pursue those doing what they shouldn't where they shouldn't due to the immense high profile problems locally with scrotes running amok on stolen bikes (of which you are no doubt aware). It would be a shame to have your bike confiscated.

Your friend's been very lucky - don't see many that good. It all seems to be there so, if it runs OK, with an oil change then there's nothing to do bar the paperwork, road tax being free and no MOT required at that age.

I think the Comerfords Cub came out late '66 (info from a recent article).

I'm seem to remember that, somewhere on t'internet, there is the launch article, featuring Gordon Farley, from Motor Cycle News or the Motor Cycle, whichever one it was. Probably gave the full specification.

If it is a fully equpped standard bike then there should be no need for "add ons". Better to concentrate on the change in technique required to ride a trials bike than what gewgaws to spend money on. Once you have some experience you will be better placed to judge whether or not the bike has any deficiencies.

Fan relay sits in a rubber "box" just behind the steering head. It is commonly used as a starter relay on Hondas so pattern parts are readily found on the internet for about a third the price.