dale

Hi,same old story - new tyre - air leaking through spokes I do,nt want to take tyre off again so was considering trying some liquid tyre sealant, what are the pros + cons?Does it mess up the rim when you come to turn the tyre? Thanks

Hi I wrote to Yamaha UK Sopwith drive Brooklands Weybridge Surrey KT12 OUZ ,with details of model + frame No and they wrote back with year of manufacture - at no cost either!

Hi,about to change the fork seals on my TY175,what weight oil is best - manual says 126cc 10 - 20 - 30w?I am 13st ,also any tips on stopping the damper rod turning while dismantling.Thanks

In reply to the grease question -prise off the rubber seals carefully and re-grease with waterproof stuff

On going over the bike today,i noticed a couple of loose spokes -tried tightening them up but the whole spoke was turning,not just the nipple,any tips on holding the spoke without chewing up the crome?Cheers

Hi,i did read somewhere on here that Garas had a magnesium casing that eventually was eaten through and almost impossible to repair,hope that is not the case with you.

Hi,try looking this topic in the sherco forum,it was definitely posted and discussed earlier this year.I think the outcome was a new stator if my memory serves

Hi, i was told that stainless bolt have less tensile strength than mild steel and are more prone to shear

Hi, been using belray gearsaver in my 05 290 from new,and everybody who has had a go on it says what a lovely smooth clutch it has.I am sure Bel-ray oil was designed for motorcycles in mind.

Just read the Manchester17 website thing mentioned on previous post,very professional looking and informative for the first time rider.

Hi, off topic i know but glad you had luck with your ty swingarm.Cheers

Just looked under yamaha ty theres a guy selling cylinder head -barrell-etc -looks like he his a bit of a dealer or something.Worth a try

Hi, seen a few on e-bay under yamaha trials,but you can bet just when you need one.none around.Keep looking,one will turn up .Good luck

Bloody Hell Heath, how much did you pay for your chrystal ball? How's about 6 numbers for Saturday's Lottery? Cheers, Dale.

Just a quick thanks for a great trial today,although i ride a modern mono,i find the sections perfect for my level [average]. I know some do,nt like moderns riding a classic trial,but hey would it be viable without them?Cheers

One thing,if you cut ANY wires,make sure the fan kicks in when warm before you take it out for the day

Just done what was suggested,plus heated up the pads with blowlamp and they caught light so must of been contaminated with something flammable .Anyway it worked a treat -Now how do you do a stoppie?

As above,plenty about.

Thought my 2 mates were getting a bit of sneaky practice in Wales is GODS country. Got your PM thanks,have,nt got bored with quarry yet

Hi,try to get up there mid week and do a trial on most weekends, but might meet sometime Where is the other place you mentioned? Oh was the sherco a split front down tube model and his mate on a twinshock mont? Buggers being getting some practice in.

Hi,rev 3, you must like ****** quarry to travel from oxford Luckily i live 4 miles away,as you say V V GOOD spot,one thing,best to stay away on a bank holiday weekend as PC plod is VERY heavy due to raves being held and trouble expected

Hi,during the trial today,i noticed my brakes did,nt have the same bite as usual.I dont think i got any grease/WD40 on rotors or pads,so was wondering if the pads/rotors have glazed up?Iwas going to sand the pads and put a bit of heat [blow lamp] on the rotors.Any advice greatly appreciated.Thanks

Just browsing the gasgas website[as you do] and read that they recomend you DO NOT use synthetic oil in engine.What in your opinion is the best engine/transmission oil to use in 05 2.9.Heard some people use ATF III with good results.Any thougths most welcome

Sorry,its a 175,i thought it would,nt be so simple otherwise everyone would be running with them. Thanks

Just a query,a mate of mine was told you could fit the electronic ignition off a DT straight on to a TY with no mods. If this is the case,why is,nt everyone fitting them?Must be more to it?