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Which is what Arai recommend.

I'd have the dealer sort it out at 6 hours old.

There are two places in the UK that can replace such components. Easily found by a search as I don't think I am permitted to name them on the forum.

This pretty much sums up my 4RT in that starting is unpredictable, always requires more than just a push and needs several resets during a trial. Just why correctly set up injected machines should differ from each other I can't figure out. A friend who has a disability moved from a Beta 250 to a 4RT due to the supposed ease of starting but he really struggled. He's now on a 200 Beta with no problems.

Interesting.

You've sussed it.

True Nigel, but it solves the problem for most folk and is not difficult to redo should spoke tension need adjusting. I can't recall having to tension a spoke for at least twenty years but the tape had to come off anyway the one time I had to get a professional to get rid of a buckle, so no probs to redo the Heldite on the affected spokes. Do any trials manufacturers still use this type of rim I wonder, surely they all use the flanged type now so the problem will eventually reduce.

I have to agree with the sentiments above, don't destroy it; they're not making any more! You can cut up any old TLR. Apart from that, the mods you intend to carry out would seem pointless on such a gutless slug (you make no mention of pepping up the motor). I was out two weeks ago with a pal who rides a Reflex and it was not capable of keeping up with my SL 230 (and that is as flat as a fart) at 45 mph when the road took a slight turn upward. I think you'll be disappointed and, more to the point, get next to nothing for it, compared to an unmolested one, when you decide to move it on as a result. It's your business of course but I always find it a shame when people mangle rare old bikes when the same, or better, could be achieved by starting with something less precious. If hrtdoug can point me to one of the zillions I'd be very grateful, as I'd love to have one.

Edited due to double post.

Years ago someone on here recommended the use of Heldite - paint it on the nipples below the rim band - it certainly worked when I tried it.

In the days when I had an outfit the observing was remarkably generous. As long as the suspension was being violently bounced whilst at a standstill it seemed a five was not given. But I have not been at an event in recent years to know what it's like now.

I suspect it's the all too common marketing BS - they can't be seen to be selling the absolute same bike two years running so they tinker with stuff that has no real effect. Because I had one I tend to read the changes to Beta and something that was "improved" one year is "improved" again and couched in terms implying the previous year was deficient. Whether anyone can tell the difference is a moot point. Even Montesa are at it now when, to me as an owner, one of their strong points was that changes were not made every year.

I seem to recall hearing that the Comerfords supported guys were putting a new slide in the Bing every four events to keep 'em in tune.

I don't think you'll turn back the clock on that one. Up until sometime in the late Sixties or early Seventies as I recall, the ACU did not allow the wearing of sponsors logos etc. I guess it was the need for sponsorship money on a wider scale that changed that.

I still "have" a Wakelin Ward one piece.

In relation to no comment in particular, it is necessary to consider the effect of whatever you use on the structure of the helmet - which is why the makers suggest pH neutral shampoo. No point paying a couple of hundred quid then melting the thing.

On the two strokes It's usually the spring link hitting the head of the bolt securing the chain tensioner, it only has to slacken a fraction for contact to occur. It may be similar on the fourstroke. Check the bolt. Fitting the connecting link with the horseshoe inboard gives a bit more clearance.

Usual manufacturer's recommendation is to use baby shampoo - but it takes forever to dry out.

Well said Allan, but I thought you had "unclapped" that Scorpa now.

Have you put the assembly in to water to see where the bubbles come from (a good argument against doing away with the bath)?

I do hope you didn't pay an RTL price for that. If you do a search on Montesa 315 you should find the info you need.

I'd raise hell with your supplier if you specified something else. The Pirelli can't be seen as a tyre suitable for use in competition. Tyres are the most important part of the bike - perhaps even more so than suspension.

Given that you have to wiggle the filter past the flywheel it would make no difference - the other bikes have smaller flywheels (if any) so the filter comes straight out. I can't help thinking that Honda could have reduced the diameter of the flywheel by a fraction and compensated by making it slightly thicker to compensate, thus allowing straight removal via a small cover. Oil loss is hardly an issue as surely nobody changes the filter without changing the oil at the same time?

The new, soon to be introduced regs yes, which don't affect current registrations. Read backthread to refresh your memory on the issue.

Manufacturer finds his product superior to that of the competition - quelle surpris. What damage may be done by breathing in nano particles mysteriously not mentioned. I dread to think what's in it but the free bottle of 6T9 I was given is remarkably effective. I get excellent results from Elbow Grease, £1 on the high street, which seems to be citrus based and safe for both bike and owner.