fivemeister

I was being facetious - having seen you riding with injuries that would put most folk in bed for a week. but with an injury like that, I would have thought only complete rest will sort it. You of all people don't need advice re injury rehabilitation from anyone on here though - do you! My dad had a pit accident and damaged the same part over thirty years ago and still only has partial movement in his wrist.

Yep - don't ride the expert route until its healed........

From a quick look (you need to verify) it looks like the noseweight of an A4 is 80kg. Considering most bikes are in the region of 70 - 75 kgs it should be ok. Just be careful until you are used to the different steering characteristics when using it - especially in the wet as it makes the front end much lighter.

Give Lampkins a ring and speak to one of the mechs - they will give you all the advice you need. The exploded parts diagram might be of use. http://www.betatrialuk.com/content/view/162/90/

This is a problem in trials as long as I can remember. I rode one trial where a group of around eight of us rode together and took turns observing the group. First through section one rode to the next section, examined it for riding then picked up the board to observe the group through as they arrived and so forth. With a group that size riding together it was a good crack and little chance of cheating - especially if the group has been randomly chosen. Good way of making new mates too. The marking is likely to be spot on too as all the riders know the rules and with the whole group are mostly present and watching for correct and even application of the rules.

bump - reminder

Yep - biggest challenge on my 3004t evo is a tight change of direction ( for example an S shape) up a steep greasy bank - very hard to do as described above without using the clutch to some degree.

seconded.

Same as any four stroke - minimal clutch. The grip issues come when traction is broken (by feathering the clutch) half way up a slippery bank for example. Re introducing drive causes the break in traction as the 4 stroke power characteristic is initially too severe (on intial take up) and spins the wheel rather than bites. If you leave the clutch alone and keep a controlled throttle, the machine chugs up anything. Hope this makes sense?

Sutton Falcons will hold the M V Breffit trial on 4 April and this will be the second round of the East Midland centre solo championship and incorporate the John Bull team championship. Note the trial venue has changed and will be Bracken rocks rather than Norwood.

Well done Ripa, but I still reckon it has to be easier rocking the engine forward - its not difficult and gives you better access to slide the feeler gauges in. If you read the superb valve adjustment guide on the adventure rider website - http://advwisdom.hogranch.com/Wisdom/ (see OVAD) - there's a knack to getting the correct adjustment by 'feeling' the slide or 'drag' of the gauge through the valve. I can't imagine how you can get this 'feel' in such a confined space?

well lets hope he / she doesn't read this or we'll be another venue down

These guys might be able to help / advise...... http://www.classictrial.co.uk/services.html

nor me - but she had a fantastic physique...........

Why not use a rack and save the inside for gear? These things were made for a towbar rack

Yep, think this was the main business at one time - they just did my Fantic 240 stantions. There's a really good welder at Bilsthorpe as well - can do almost anything (WELLSPEK) recommendation at Suzuki beamish club - http://www.beamishownersclub.com/_sgg/m8_1.htm

Use an exhaust bung (not on the toilet)

I can recommend A.J Calladine. Unit 4 Brailwood Close, , Bilsthorpe, Nottinghamshire, NG22 8UG Does a lot of work for classic bike scene

I don't think there was ever any doubt who they (he) was 'having a go at'

Yep, I see what you mean........

Can't compare to a 4RT as I have never ridden one, but had my 300 beta since Feb and I don't think you would ever be wanting for power. Very light and flickable and those experts who have tried it can do anything trick that they would on thier 2T version. It has been exceptionally reliable and an excellent starter (except when been upside down or on its side for a while when it will need a few extra kicks)

Be sure to tell them not to be so enthusiastic next time you see them Richard.

Sorry mate but I beg to differ - I still had to drop the engine forward, but having said that it was a piece of p@ss.

Why do you hate Beta?