dan williams

No wiring goes through the airbox. That's BS. It's critical to seal the filter around the top of the box with some lithium grease. I'd be p****d (American definition not British definition) I suppose it's against TrialsCentral policy to tell us who this dealer is so they may be avoided.

I love this line, "His logo is on the top of the filter cage and really makes this bike a Cabes

From what was said earlier about the 4T clutch pull it's entirely possible it uses lighter clutch springs anyway. Hmmm according to the engine manuals for the 08 2T and 4T same part number (13.5kg spring) EDIT I think this should be 13.5 N/mm] Could be affected by fluid type or the adjustment bring a bit too tight or it could really just be slipping.

The real question is how did my buddy Stuart in Sr50 score a 9 point ride in section 9.

olec: Oh ye of little faith. scorpion: Yeah I just take the two bolts out. Why leave in something that can get loose and cause bad things to happen?

I'm thinking it's time to come up with a stator with replaceable coils. This replacing of a large assembly makes no sense at this point. Anybody got a dead stator they want to send me for post mortem?

As a friend of mine said, "Every direction looks the same when your nose is 4" off the ground." After it took him 4 hours to crawl out of the woods his wife made him give up riding. At least leave somebody information on where you are going to be and expected time home. Carrying a cell phone with a GPS is good also.

OK this is going to seem insane (like much of what I say) but I was wondering what would happen if you dropped a few drops of candle scent into your premix. You know to sort of... freshen up the line at the section start.

Did you measure the gap after stroking the damping rod a few times to make sure the cartridge is full of fluid? It's easy to be fooled into thinking the cartridge is properly full or empty for that matter. It got me on the last seal change. Filled the forks with the recommended amount of oil thinking I had pumped out the cartridge and had about 2" of fork travel on the first test ride. DUH! My guess is if you pull the cap off and remeasure you'll be low. If not then at least that's one possible thing out of the way.

ATF is quite thin so I can see a bit more whine in really hot weather. Of course if you're really worried then.... do I have to say it.

If the fuel is leaded it will contaminate the catalyst (Platinum) in a catalytic converter and render it inert. Doesn't take much either. Only throw it into a car if you know the fuel is unleaded. edit... Uh I see Jon beat me to it. Still worth the double warning though.

OK what year bike? Mikuni or Keihin carb? How long on set of rings? Stock jetting? Stock reeds? Type of fuel? (race gas, pump gas, av gas) Type of oil? Gotta have some specifics. In general it sounds like jetting. 60:1 is pretty rich for any synthetic in a trials engine. A broken reed will cause this kind of bog as will a plugged pilot jet. First step I would suggest is a disassemble and clean of the carb. Did this just start or has it been a long term problem?

Ah Pat, no problem. One of the things I tell the young 'uns here in New England when I see them looking way too serious at an event or see parents and coaches pushing too hard is it's just a game. If I see them ten years from now in a supermarket pushing a shopping cart with a couple of kids in it and they look healthy and happy I'm completely satisfied with their trials career. You have mad skills but at the same time trials is still a game and you must look out for Patrick first. One of the things I most respect about Geoff Aaron is he sacrificed a few championships to finish his education. Do what's best for yourself, the world will continue on just fine. Looking forward to seeing you in Rhode Island.

I prefer P.D.Q. Bach

I use Bibble when converting from RAW and Paint Shop for resizing. I'd be very surprised if you couldn't batch run a script in photoshop that would do what you want.

Oh HELL YES I need one of these in the tool box!

Test it like I tested my old Bultaco when it stuck wide open. Just pull off and hold the plug wire with wet gloves. You'll know whether the ignition is working. It's really disturbing to feel your heart stop. My nephew did the same trick when he borrowed that particular bike. He was afraid to tell me but later showed me a school paper he wrote on the experiance. One of the funniest things I've ever read. His friend said it was the loudest scream he ever heard. My nephew said he doesn't remember screaming and doubts he'd hear it anyway because of the buzzing in his head. Ah precious memories!

This works for the Beta, may work for yours. http://www.trialscentral.com/forums/index....=0&start=0#

Both my Beta Rev3s come in around 175PSI if that helps.

Or showing up with homemade beer. Couldn't get past all the stuff floating around in it though.

Yeah they're never fun but you might as well dig in and learn. I posted a procedure on here for a Beta disassemble and clean but it should be similar for the Scorpa. Dig through some of my old posts and you should be able to find it. It's long winded (like most things I write) but should get you through the procedure.

Heh heh even with the benefit of video which we've all watched several times there isn't agreement. How's the poor checker going to be certain seeing it one time from a bad angle. I've seen blatant bad calls before but this isn't one of them.

That's a pretty big thing to hide so everybody look out for a trailer with the sides freshly spraypainted over. Probably "hiding" in plain view somewhere.

You already know the answer. You're going to have to pull the carb and do a disassemble and check for clogged jets, sticky floats, dirty fuel valve seat. All the basic stuff. Might as well stop procrastinating and just get it done.

Yeah it's a bit short but I only notice when I get up on the bars pushing to get out of a jam and the bike winds up.