the dabster

Sorry, I should have said I don't know what pads the ossa takes but I do know recent gasser with braktech brakes have pads that don't use retaining pins.

GasGas.

how often can a x11 be turned before the tyre becomes stretched or won't hold air. Interested to know because they can keep a good square edge on the tire when turned regularly but wondered will this affect the tyre in any other way?

That's interesting information. So for the sake of conjecture if I wanted to renew the clutch on my TRS Gold I could order the Kevlar plates the new gasgas use theoretically?

was going to say the exact same thing.

As baldilocks has said the TRS pump is designed to let the fluid exit rather than enter the gear oil when the seal fails. Coolant can react with the plates and ruin the clutch also. I've experience both things.

I would be interested in hearing from the carb technician billy as to what is the best way to eliminate that lean spot in the mid range you allude to in your original post. I know this very same scenerio afflicts bikes with keihin pwk carbs gas gas and TRS to name two.

So what would you suggest he does billy to eliminate the lean area he describes?

Try a number 3 slide, I believe they come with a 3.5 so the 3 is slightly richer.

I have had everything apart from the scorpa and montesa. I spent 7.5k on a new TRS this year after trying most everything else which clearly shows where I wanted to put my hard earned. Factory Beta a great bike too! Everyone's position is different and opinions vary, all modern bikes are good.

Your quite right, I meant to write that the other way! If you look at the context of the thread you will see that's what I meant to say. it is indeed the rider.

Generally speaking its the bike not the rider, up to a point! I have a brand new 19 TRS Gold and the bike is truly sensational in every conceivable area but there is a lad from my area who has actually won the Scottish Pre 65 and I have seen him ride the pre65 bike, suffice to say his skill level is such no matter how good the modern bike most of my peer group cant hold a light to him. The equation probably alters slightly where technically the section suits the modern machine more and that aspect narrows the skill disparity but as said previously the machine matters less than the rider IMO. In relation to riding gear Gearne boots are hard to beat as well as jitsie carbon helmets and hebo or clice clothing.

Okay I'll try again..... the effectiveness of the original design has not yet been superseded in terms of performance, durability, cost etc etc and any other relevant parameter you can think off!

in (clockwise) richer, out (counterclockwise) lean. 1.5 turns out is usual start point if it needs to come out much more than that pilot jet too large and conversely if it's within half turn of the seat pilot to small (lean)

There's a good reason why some manufacturers are still using 1994 engines. Rolls Royce still use the same fundamental aero designed jet engines from 1964 to transport people round the world every day for the very same reasons! They work!

It looks like a kawasuki…...

It also has an interchangeable cylinder head with a higher compression insert. I had a 17 GP, the motor was quite nice, I changed the slide from a 3.5 to a 3.0 which made it run slightly richer.

I paid full retail price in July that's a fact. He gave me a trade in of £5k for a second hand TRS RR against the retail price. Not sure if he seen me coming or not but these figures are ball park from my experience. Do you know a dealer that would be more generous? I'd be genuinely interested. It was one random dealer offered 3.5, someone one of my peers dealt with before and he thought he would put a bit of business his way, I didn't speak to this dealer directly. As you say no more new 18's left so the price will no doubt rise again

Hate to ruin your plans but I think it voids your insurance if the nose weight is exceeded in the event of an accident. Don't take my word for it check yourself, best knowing now hopefully it will save you a nightmare somewhere down the line.

Gasgas is identical it allows the oil to transfer through clutch back to gearbox in the gasser never seen the inside of a beta but would imagine identical role unless I'm wrong of course! It's a pretty big coincidence I think it's meant to be there.

I know this sounds stupid but you did slacken the clamp bolts that create the circumferential pressure on the fork leg? This makes a difference. The lower bolts hold the leg but the top ones' exert significant force, enough to put strain on the cap.

Sorry to hear this, I welcomed your input recently on this forum. It's always a time for deep reflection when mortality is questioned. Not knowing the nature of your illness I would say the vast majority of people over react and lose confidence which can have as much of an impact as the physiological insult. Modern medicine is one of the benefits of living in this period and multiple conditions that were once life limiting can now be safely managed long term. Take care, you'll be back...…. trials is one of the greatest afflictions out there lol.