chris falcon

I could probably do with riding it for a week or two to make me keen to get back to my own bike, never understand why people make life as hard as poss for them selves : ) Cheers Chris

Thanks for that James, it is as I imagined and from hearing from one or two that have riden a Jotagas. I have a 9 front sprocket and a 42 rear on my 300 and am thinking of changing that to a 44, I also fitted a head spacer to cool it a little more. I love the bike but I get the feeling when riding it, that it could take me in to a whole lot of trouble in an instant : ) I will try to get a ride on a Jatagas in the near future, I just love the look of them for sure.. Chris

Why what bike does he have? : )

Thanks for the reply, I would be interested in trying the Beta but my 1st bike was an 03 rev3 and I did not like it at all. Chris

Hi Guys, I would appreciate any advice given on this subject. I am giving serious thought to buying a Jotagas, my currant bike is Gas Gas txt pro 300. What is the power ratio like for different size engines available in comparison to the Gasser, my 300 had to be tamed quite a lot for me to handle. Many thanks Chris

Hi, I'm sure you will get addicted once you get started, I can't help you with the value of the Montesa but the Stevenstone MCC is in your area and they are a great bunch. Chris

Well today I attended the Cumberland county MCC new years day trial at Nord Vue farm, this being only my 4th trial (and 2 of those were in 2011) I was a little apprehensive. The venue was unbelievable and the weather kind, after a shaky start mostly due to nerves I got around OK and even got better on each lap. I think the organisers got the sections spot on, just challenging enough to make me work but nothing over the top. A great day with a bunch of nice people in great surroundings, I came away wanting more and not ready to give in and take up Knitting, so it must have been right. A huge thanks to all involved, Can't wait till the next event. Chris

Thats great John, we will see you on Sunday for sure. My lad came with me and rode around while I did the trial on boxing day, just not ready for the clubman sections yet but very keen. Chris

Hi John, that sounds like a great day for the kids, can none members come along as it would be just the ticket for my 11 year old lad. I wish clubs would do more for young riders who are not ready for full trials, just to get them used to the events and give them some practice. Chris

A very Merry Christmas to all, looking forward to our boxing day trial tomorrow. Chris

Well not just today but over the last few weeks, replaced all the needle bearings in the rear shock assembly, not gas gas ones. Replaced the 3 metal screws that hold the rear mud guard on with plastic number plate nuts and bolts, fitted a head spacer and new O-rings. Fitted a new rear sprocket changing from 40 to 42 teeth, new brake pads front and back and serviced both callipers. Cleaned the carb and filter, removed and greased just about every bolt on the bike. If only this wet weather would improve I may start to ride it and stop messing, looking forward to the boxing day trial so I can get it all dirty and chucked about the place as it should be : ) Chris

As thats_a_ five say´s, It sounds very much like the bolt has been placed crossed in the drain hole threads, if it had stripped the threads you would not be able to get the bolt to tighten and would just turn continuously. My sons Beta 50 had stripped threads in the oil sump drain, a friend used an helicoil kit to replace the thread in just minutes and the result was perfect. If you are unable to re-start the bolt on its true path in the threads it may be the way to go, but I would think it possible to get the bolt running true again with effort.

Great to see young lads having a lot of fun and riding trials bikes, good video too some good editing together.

Cheers guys, thanks for your input. The mistake I made is attaching the coolant hose to the top of the head before placing the head back on the cylinder, this made it hard to place the head carefully in position. The stupid thing is I thought at the time " I wonder if those O-rings have moved?", but did not check and got kicked for it. I put the bike back together today without the spacer and its running perfect again, I have a new spacer coming and will fit that next week some time. I use the Blue Hylomar on the top of the Cylinder and it was perfect, just an even smear worked great. Chris

Hi Matt, the standard is 4ld for rear and 6ld for front, thats what I use all year. Chris