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Don't prat about with so called PUKKA trials boots, sizes and quality seem to be rubbish. Make the trip to North Yorkshire & get measured up at Alt-Berg in Richmond. Suppose that depends on where you are in Scotland. I met up with some Police bikers in the mid '90's, they all had dry feet 'cos they had Alt-Berg boots. Myself & the missus got measured, similar problems to you, & have had dry feet ever since. I chose the sole stiffness to suit me standing on footrests. I gave mine hell for 16 years before they let water in, Alt-Berg fitted new welt & sole at reasonable cost & I still have dry feet in 2021. Push the boat out, you won't be disappointed. Beware the hole at the top, it will let water in. They do Sympetex (think that's how it's spelt) membranes which are equally as good as Gore Tex in my experience. Dick.

Try this: WulfsportACUTrialGB_2021WulfsportTrialGBChampionshipClassification

Fit it on the side that has the retaining arm fitting, which needs to be in TENSION, NOT COMPRESSION.

As your bike is only a year old I would start by checking another bike of the same age, also check at a dealer. You couldn't misalign by that amount through two clamps let alone three! I suspect Sherco have found a cheap solution to a problem! How does it ride? If it's good don't worry about it. Dick.

I sealed my steel tank on my '53 AJS a lot of years ago & it's been right ever since. I remember the sealant came from Wyldes of Leeds, think it was called Flowliner. Been excellent. Dick.

I had polished stainless fitted by John Smith on my AJS. So easy to clean & looking good years later. Never regretted the extra cost. Dick.

What's happened to Doug Lampkin? Not riding?

Fully synthetic from Stihl (which I use in my chainsaws) is fine in my mates 1927 Scott Squirrel. It's been drinking it for about 20 years, doesn't smoke, & goes like hell. Very much a ridden bike not a polished one. Seen him doing 70/80 many times. Can't quote a ratio as he has a Pilgrim Pump on it. Dick.

Turbo, what is a Festiva? Never heard of it! Fiesta-yes. Got a pic?

Can you get the Citroen Berlingo Multispace (estate), or Renault or Peugeot equivalent, in the states? I have a '67 model 1.6 diesel (runs on Ad Blue) that gives 60 mpg average & that includes occasional towing with an 8' x 5' box trailer. My mate has the Berlingo van (double road tax in UK for vans) & carries a 500 Norton trials bike in the back. Remove one of the back seats from the estate & getting a modern trials bike in should be no problem. Averaging 60 mpg (OK I do drive gently but I'm not mean) I can't go wrong. Dick.

Bottom line is: if ye boots are made of leather they will need treating! If not the leather will crack & split! They need to be clean & dry when treated. No use applying treatment to mud! I got a pair from Alt Berg at Richmond with their Sympatex membrane (on par with Gore Tex from experience) in 2000, they failed in 2016 when the sole came off, resoled by Alt Berg for 55 quid. I am now back to riding, standing in becks etc with perfectly dry feet. They do made to measure which is probably cheaper than some of the supposedly big names! I use their leather grease regularly, it's good & it works. How many people have waterproof 18 year old boots? Only downside to boots with a waterproof membrane is when ye do fill 'em with water they take ages to dry out. Dick.

Roy Bacon's book shows brake diameters of 6 1/2", 7" & 8" for road bikes, 6 1/2" & 7" for the comp bikes & 5 1/2 " for trials bikes. Not easy to judge the sizes in a pic. They probably pinched a lighter hub off something with brake drum on other side. All sorts of strange things happened in those days. Dick.

The pic's show the two bolt flange on the adapter is not vertical as it would be on a flanged tow bar. Check the fitting, hard to believe it's been made that badly as it looks good.

This is the one I use, small, light, tapered edges, cheap & two minutes for the glue to dry if applied thinly. Get 'em from a cycle shop. I always carry two tubes as well. Message me if ye stuck, I'll send one to the IoM for ye, I'me a bit nearer than you are. Dick.

Ye spoilt for choice now Turbo, get experimenting. Let us know the results. Dick.

Just checked it on the Web, I'm sure that's the one I used & it's been in a lot of years. I wasn't aware of the Bio Rust product but think I would be trying that if I had another one to do. Sounds a lot easier than shaking a petrol tank.

When I had a leak in the AJS tank I needed an Ethanol proof coating, can't remember the name but it came from Wyldes of Leeds & has been very good. The instructions for cleaning the crap out before coating was to chuck in a load of self tappers & shake it. I would suggest a couple of hundred Turbo Gold Wood Screws (small ones, say 16 mm) ffom somewhere like Screw Fix. Not the laziest fix I know, but ye tank deserves looking after, why not clean it & coat it & be happy for years like me? Dick.

Try Aloe Vera, slightly orange flavoured drink. I'v been taking it daily for about 15 years & it sorted my rheumatic knee. Not guaranteed but it's well worth a try. About 18 quid a litre I think. Takes a couple of months to get into ye system at 20 ml a day. The agents often have a stall at craft fairs. If ye get stuck for it I'll see if my missus can come up with a Surrey connection from her agent.

Beta 200 for you! Similar to myself!

I run 4 strokes & my last run of the year is the Scott Trial in October, it then sits until April or May, due to cold & white finger, when it starts second or third kick after flooding the carb & a few priming strokes on the kick start. I fill it with the cheapest fuel at whatever petrol station I find when I need fuel. Seems the problem may be with two stroke oil separating from petrol when standing & oil blocking the carb. Two stroke guys, drain the carb & slosh around what is in the tank to remix. Now't wrong with basic petrol!!!!

Check out the web for Scarborough MC, they have there own practice ground & plenty events at Harwood Dale, south of Whitby & past the Flask Inn. If ye fancy a brit bike in a relaxed atmosphere check VMCC South Durham web, they have a trial at Chop Gate on the 18th.

Water in the petrol? Warranty!

If it suits you, enjoy it. If it doesn't suit you then change it! Test days! Use 'em!

Brill! Do you want to sell it? On second thoughts, I can't afford one that good!

I started at a similar age, stick with the 250, it will do far more than you can do, a 290 will be savage for what you want & you won't enjoy riding it! Fix the Beta!