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Just get a 4-RIDE - job done!

I guess Honda/Montesa follow the the mantra "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" Unlike some of us that seem to adhere to "If it ain't broke, fix it until it is!" 🙂

That does sound like what we would call a bad earth (grounding problem).

I would have thought a switch in series with the main fuse would suffice as they don't need battery to run ignition I believe. But I stand to be corrected! 🙂

I suspect that as usual, they will go to the great trouble of completely changing a few stickers........

Could try a larger bore master cylinder - maybe off a road/trail bike model. That will make you squeeze the lever a bit harder to lock the brake...........

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Got a complete set of spokes if needed................

Whilst the leg appears similar the bracket is a lot different TBH. I know, I have both..................

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That's as maybe, but I wouldn't think Honda/Montesa would spec full compliment if they didn't think it was necessary. Full compliment have a greater load rating I believe............

It is VERY important to also check/replace the two more bearings that are in the swinging arm, these,if neglected can result in a very expensive repair....... Whilst agreeing with the above statement I would be wary of May be cheapest but they aren't the correct needle rollers in their kit - should be full compliment type..............

It is indeed a temperature related problem and I am glad you've now read the article properly. Whilst you may well get away with using AVGAS on a high revving hard working engine just be warned that you may well have the problems mentioned if used in a trials engine that is just pottering about at low revs - I know I did. As you say, safety reasons due the problem of using Ethanol as a substitute to prevent pre-ignition etc. But one of the problems IMHO is that it is a misnomer to call it LL when in fact it has a lot more TEL than the leaded fuel we used to be able to buy at the pumps. I believe the LL is just to try and appease the green lobby.....

https://resources.savvyaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/articles_aopa/AOPA_2020-07_why-valves-stick.pdf

Nothing to do with that, you will have valve sticking issues - I know this from experience............ Have a read.. https://resources.savvyaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/articles_aopa/AOPA_2020-07_why-valves-stick.pdf