trapezeartist

At World level I'm not really bothered whether it is "no stop" or "stop allowed" as long as the rules are clear and rigorously enforced. The current problem is the failure to mark according to the rules. If that was done, the riders would very quickly fall into line. I suggested a similar "3 second" rule in another thread, but on reflection I think it has many similar problems to the existing situation. If a rider stopped (for less than 3 seconds), then moved a couple of inches and stopped again, that would reset the timer. While hopping about in an awkward space, that could happen many times before the rider goes for it proper.

So it just needs some banging of heads together. The FIM has to tell everyone at the beginning of the 2019 season that the no-stop rule is to be strictly enforced. Course setters must allow for that. Riders must obey it. Observers must mark accordingly. Send everyone a copy of that video to illustrate the point. There may be a bit of blood-letting at the first round if some riders can't quite believe it really is going to be enforced. But after that, everyone would understand and settle down.

Right, I'll be carefully counting the smiles and laughs from now on. Let's see what you think of this lot: Commentators Gaff's Michael Buerk watching Phillipa Forrester cuddle up to a male astronomer for warmth during BBC1's UK eclipse coverage remarked: "They seem cold out there, they're rubbing each other and he's only come in his shorts." Ken Brown commentating on golfer Nick Faldo and his caddie Fanny Sunneson lining-up shots at the Scottish Open: "Some weeks Nick likes to use Fanny, other weeks he prefers to do it by himself." Mike Hallett discussing missed snooker shots on Sky Sports: "Stephen Hendry jumps on Steve Davis's misses every chance he gets." Jack Burnicle was talking about Colin Edwards' tyre choice on World Superbike racing: "Colin had a hard on in practice earlier, and I bet he wished he had a hard on now." Chris Tarrant discussing the first Millionaire winner Judith Keppel on This Morning: "She was practising fastest finger first by herself in bed last night." Ross King discussing relays with champion runner Phil Redmond: "Well Phil, tell us about your amazing third leg." Clair Frisby talking about a jumbo hot dog on Look North said: "There's nothing like a big hot sausage inside you on a cold night like this." James Allen interviewing Ralf Schumacher at a Grand Prix, asked: "What does it feel like being rammed up the backside by Barrichello?" Steve Ryder covering the US Masters: "Ballesteros felt much better today after a 69. THE new stand at Doncaster race course took Brough Scott's breath away..."My word," he said. "Look at that magnificent erection." A female news anchor who, the day after it was supposed to have snowed and didn't, turned to the weatherman and asked, "So Bob, where's that eight inches you promised me last night?" Not only did HE have to leave the set, but half the crew did too, because they were laughing so hard! US PGA Commentator - "One of the reasons Arnie (Arnold Palmer) is playing so well is that, before each tee shot, his wife takes out his balls and kisses them .... Oh my god!!!!! What have I just said?!!!!" Harry Carpenter at the Oxford-Cambridge boat race 1977 - "Ah, isn't that nice. The wife of the Cambridge President is kissing the Cox of the Oxford crew." Ted Walsh- Horse Racing Commentator - "This is really a lovely horse. I once rode her mother." New Zealand Rugby Commentator - "Andrew Mehrtens loves it when Daryl Gibson comes inside of him." Pat Glenn- Weightlifting commentator - "And this is Gregoriava from Bulgaria. I saw her snatch this morning and it was amazing!"

I've got to keep this going, just to keep Bullylover happy. What if there were no hypothetical questions? What was the greatest thing before sliced bread? Is there another word for synonym? Is it possible to be totally partial? Why is there only one Monopolies Commission?

When the only tool you own is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.

If the world was a logical place, it would be men who ride horses side saddle.

All I ask is a chance to prove that money can't make me happy.

Protons have mass? I didn't even know they were Catholic.

A woman walked into the kitchen to find her husband stalking around with a fly swat. "What are you doing?" she asked. "Hunting flies", her husband responded. "Oh. Killed many?" she asked. "Yes, 3 males, 2 females," he replied. Intrigued, she asked. "How can you tell?" "Three were on a beer can, two were on the phone," he said.

"Engineers and scientists will never make as much money as a salesperson." Below is rigorous mathematical proof that explains why this is true: Postulate 1: Knowledge is power. Postulate 2: Time is money. As every engineer knows... Work/Time = Power Knowledge = Power Time = Money Therefore we have: Work/Money = Knowledge Solving for money, we get: Work/Knowledge = Money Thus, as knowledge approaches zero, money approaches infinity regardless of the work done. Conclusion: The less you know, the more you make. SALES, that's where it's at!

Well. there you are Mr ahh_me2. I bet you never thought your first post on the forum would provoke a discussion on the physical properties and chemical composition of WD40.

Satnav – A new poem by Pam Ayres. I have a little Satnav, it sits there in my car. A Satnav is a driver's friend it tells you where you are. I have a little Satnav, i've had it all my life. It's better than the normal ones, my Satnav is my wife. It gives me full instructions, especially how to drive "It's sixty miles an hour", it says, "You're doing sixty five”. It tells me when to stop and start, and when to use the brake And tells me that it's never ever, safe to overtake. It tells me when a light is red, and when it goes to green It seems to know instinctively, just when to intervene. It lists the vehicles just in front, and all those to the rear. And taking this into account, it specifies my gear. I'm sure no other driver, has so helpful a device. For when we leave and lock the car, it still gives its advice. It fills me up with counselling, each journey's pretty fraught. So why don't I exchange it, and get a quieter sort? Ah well, you see, it cleans the house, makes sure I'm properly fed. It washes all my shirts and things, and keeps me warm in bed! Despite all these advantages, and my tendency to scoff, I only wish that now and then, I could turn the bugger off.

Yeah it would be a refreshing change from people running around, throwing things, or doing something with a ball.

If you're referring to the no-stop rule, I have to reluctantly agree. I would love no-stop to work but there is too much of a grey area, so that's not practical. But neither is the current situation. Watching the video of the UK Trial GP, a couple of people were given 5s for very minor hesitations, while others got away with longer pauses. We can't just drop the rule because we'll then go back to the same situation that brought the rule in in the first place (well, second place, if you're old enough). Perhaps there is a middle ground: as soon as a bike has clearly stopped, the observer gives a countdown "Three, two, one, fail!".

As soon as possible, please Jon.

In the end it took about 1.2 - 1.3 litres.

That's a difficult question, for which there are as many answers as there are trials forumites. There are a couple of other threads running at the moment that show the problems of advice and opinion. The £2k excludes the newer makes like Vertigo and TRS, so that leaves you with Beta, Gas Gas, Sherco and Scorpa (assuming you're not considering a twinshock). For sure there is nothing much wrong with a Beta. They've had a long slow evolution, they have a good and enthusiastic importer, and I believe parts are readily available.They are unusual in having the kickstart on the left, which seems to bother some people.

So he can take nice photos?

That seems quite a lot, more than I originally thought. But I'm not really surprised because I just drained the oil and got far more out than I expected (and there's now oil all over the floor because I didn't use a big enough tray). Is there any merit in changing over to ATF?

Sorry, this is a bit elementary. How much oil does the gearbox take on a 200 rear kick?

My left spacer is 14.8mm and the right is 27.4mm. That leaves less than a millimetre clearance which is then taken up by flex in the swinging arm when everything is tightened up.

I'm using 11/53, which is the standard gearing according to the user manual. Your gearing is 10% taller. Sometimes I think mine is too low geared, and other times it feels too high, so I reckon it's really about right.

I'll try to remember to measure mine tomorrow morning.

https://bvm-moto.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=2193 I just bought an 11 tooth from BVM. Superfast delivery, and as I was a bit nervous about delivery in time for this weekend they phoned me up to confirm it was just despatched. Note that 11 tooth is standard. Going down to 10 tooth will make a 9% change in gear ratio unless to change the rear as well. The 10 tooth will also accelerate chain and sprocket wear.

That might be a bit extreme, but I wouldn't pay $100 for it. I think that rust looks like it's coming through from the inside (there's probably water been lying in the bottom of the tank) so it will get worse and worse as you try to clean it up. Anything is repairable if you throw enough time and money at it, but ....