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Another vote for Stu Day - had a really interesting day with him and my son last October. He started with the basics and explained fundamental techniques (clearly) that I have not heard explained before. Really good!

Yes, thanks to OTF and helpers. Very enjoyable day!

Had exactly this problem - fixed it by shortening the vent tubes on the carb and cutting the ends at an angle. The ends can sit in a puddle on the bash-plate and draw water into the carb. Worth a try!

White route is suitable for absolute beginner. Not always the case!

Thank alot. Feel I may have to accept the inevitable and join ar*ebook! Hey Ho!

Anybody had any results from last Sunday's Market Drayton MCC trial? Email address went on the entry form, but nothing yet... Cheers Roger

Thanks - hopefully see you on 28th.

Thanks Woody, thanks Andy. Also, thanks to Woody for organising the trial - my son and I really enjoyed it. White route was spot on for him.

I really do not want to join facebook just to get trials results. Can someone please put them on the news page, or on the Stafford AC website?

Me too. Do you need a facebook account to view? Useless if so....

I have a 2013 Big Wheel Beta 80 Evo with a non-standard rear wheel (with a flanged rim), the rim offset of which is not correct - I cannot get the wheel in line with the front without it fouling on the chain guard. Offset looks to be about 6mm off. I would like to get the wheel rebuilt, so could someone kindly measure the rim offset of a standar rear wheel? Ideally rear disc to rim edge, but not fussy as long as you tell me what you have measured! Thanks in advance Roger

The important bit about the Beta clutch fix is breaking the sharp edges on the tangs that do the driving on the friction plates (and the equivalent bits of the plain plates). A gentle "lead" allows the movement of the plates that is necessary to free the clutch. It is a mod I would do to any bike I own (even a brand new one!) Roger

Try the Dan Williams clutch mod. Had the same on my son's 2012 80, and it worked a treat! Roger

Hi Aidan Frodsham trials club will be running an electric-only route tomorrow at Mouldsworth Sand Quarry. See http://www.ifm-moto.com/?page_id=2248 for details. Roger

Could the ACU not offer registration with or without club memberships, at different prices, with the difference being distributed to the clubs running trials? A sort of optional club levy?

One more thing to check is that the swingarm is freely pivoting on its bearings. I had a 2001 250 Rev3 that was awful until I found the swingarm was nipping up when the swingarm spindle was tightened up - I think it had been assembled incorrectly. Friction dampers suck!

Dunno about Jimmy but I bought a flat tank from H&D - very nice, recommended! See garage for a pic.

There are directions under the link to venues on the website, but a postcode would be good, anyone?

Ta! (Didn't want to bother the sectetary)

Anyone know what time it starts?

Try Mike Pearce in Winchester on 07810 504404 - I think he has done some in the past. Roger

Forks and Yokes were bought from Ellastone Offroad - not sure how much Honda stuff they have these days. The Yen is a bit strong for importing container loads of bits from Japan. Pics of my Honda are in the Garage section (with original forks) - great looking bikes! Roger

Not sure - I keep meaning to investigate but never get round to it. Bigger bump stop rubbers/spacer might do the job by just limiting the travel a bit. Standard forks are harsh, and standard yokes have 2.5 deg offset which kicks the front wheel out a long way. A changed the forks for TLM forks and the yokes for TLR yokes (with 1.5 deg of offset) - much better action and steering much improved. Roger

If it's any consolation, mine does this too! (360mm Rock Shocks fitted)

Anyone had one of these? Any good? Any pics? Ta! Roger