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I can't imagine how many hours it did. 4 ssdts and 6 scotts alone would put at least 120 hours on it. I'd practise 2 times a week for a year or so and I bet there weren't many weekends that I didn't ride from 2006-2009. The bike had oil and filters every 2 months ish, valves were checked and set every 6 months

If you are concerned I'd spend a bit of money now, rather than wait too long and have to spend alot of money. New piston, rings and pin £130 ish, barrell re coat £130, new valves, springs etc probably another 100. If it goes bang then you could be looking at 2k My 2006 had alot of hard hours on it, including several ssdt's, scotts, french 4 days, reeth 3 days, it would have gone for longer but I welded an oil way up which helped kill it

Sledge hammer usually sorts it out...... Make sure you take it off the bike first.

They can be run dry, but a little grease helps keep the cack out. Its probably worth changing the alloy tensioner arm too, they can wear very badly and its likely to have chewed up the rubber orings too. Replace the lot and its goood for another 8. The 315's (possibly up until 2004) used a steel tensioner arm which tended to last longer, which fits straight on.

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Water does not tend to cause many problems with the 4rt, unless its drowned. As said before, the connectors are pretty well sealed. Check the earth under the ht coil and check for a spark. If no spark, link out the bank angle sensor and try again

It's probably the best trial I have ever done, loads of sunshine, cracking sections and no one takes themselves too seriously. Everyone's there to have fun

The linkage bearings are 15x21x12 from a bearing trader.

I certainly don't p*** around it! I push myself very, very hard and the bike to within inches of it's life. I agree reliability and finding a good pace to go at all day is the key. Plenty of bike time leading up to the event probably helps too. Before last years event I hadn't ridden since April, and it knocked the **** out of me. Sounds like you are having a go dorian???

New tires back and front, around 7psi front and upto 5 in the rear depending on ground conditions. New high quality chain and tensioner pad as the mont will snap a cheapie in the day! Other than that its just standard preparation. Some people run a moose, others tape everything up to help prevent water ingress, its down to personal preference and confidence in yourself and machine.

Never heard of one before. Is it noticeably different to ride?

2nd is pretty hard to keep up with on std gearing, 1st is my preffered gear for pretty much everything whether its wet and slippy or dry and big. There's always plenty of torque and speed if desired. You have to be aggresive to get the best from the mont, let the suspension and chassis do its job.

The best gear for the ssdt is something WARM and WATERPROOF. Take a spare set too.

Caroline Sandiford really pushed the 4rt in the early days, there were plenty competing in the British champs, nationals and all the other major events and we all did well. Dabill, Hemmingway, James Lampkin, myself and Boyd Webster could all be at the sharp end. After the demise of Sandifords the Montesa dealer network has been p*** poor, without a trials specific importer to establish a new team and push the product to the next generation or riders. Nothing to do with the bike, but lack of support from the Honda infrastructure . Hopefully with the new dealers being appointed and some more interest in the trials market Honda may start to push their great product again

It'd be nice to have time to ride 1 bike never mind 2!

The Mont holds 2.1 litres, it's about 28miles to chairlift in the ssdt, which it does on 1 tank full, even on 3psi in the rear and ridden flat out. It could easily do 60+mpg.

You have the general idea, and a good starting point. It looks to me like you are using more momentum than technique to get over it. Slow the whole move down, literally from a standstill when you start. Your point of contact with your front wheel could do with been lower and that will give more kick from the suspension to catapult you onto the top.

footrests that don't let your feet come off and an onboard gyroscope to self balance the bike.

Billy certainly has the talent to challenge for the top spot, Husky have perhaps bagged themselves the next world champ when Grimbo hangs up his boots. Smart move from both parties.

Go for the 12.5. The bike will always be more capeable than the rider. Being big on a small bike will allow his confidence to grow ready for the 16. Re sale value is always good too.

Are the bearings and bushes in good order? If they are really worn that could result in a substantial loss of clearance

Sell the ohlins and buy some titanium linkeage plates from H&D

Is there any petrol in it!! Also had similar symptoms, and as jc21 says, it was the fuel pump to harness connector. Double check that plug as the tank can trap or push it at funny angles. Also, is the small grey rubber pipe attatched to the injector as it won't run without that.

Running at 75:1 on a fully synthetic oil will be fine, I think gear box oil is 750ml, we used the Motul transoil in those engines. Give JST Gas Gas a call or any long established gas gas dealer a call

Many riders may have come across Peter in the past 15 years or so in and around the northern area. He was a great lover of the Scottish, The Scott and The Cleveland amongst many other great trials. He was often seen on the road crossings around the course offering drinks, food and plenty of advice. His larger than life character always had time for anyone and everyone, His booming voice and positive outlook will sadly be missed. He helped many riders out in recent years, giving back to the sport which gave him so much pleasure. If Andy or anyone has any pics of him to add, that would be great, as many people would have seen him not knowing who he was.