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And I think h&d racing do some screw in pipes if I remember correctly?

I bought a few nitro fuel bottles for model cars a few years ago which come with a long thin and curved ali pipe on the top with a cap, ideal for filling for oils and coolant, and you can get them from 250cc to 1000cc. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/500cc-500ml-Nitro-Fuel-Refill-Bottle-Glow-Engine-RC-Blu-/330451471726?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item4cf0714d6e

Andrew, it was gasser every time for me up until the Pro, so very relevant to me, seems things went downhill from there, lots of problems from what I have seen from other lads compared to pre 2001 bikes. I would love to have another Gasser, always gave done, but being bitten so badly tends to leave a very bad taste in the mouth.

Sorry Perce, my mistake then must have been 2002, lovely looking bike, but three big breakdowns within a fortnight was enough to end my gasser days forever.

What has the count number got to do with picking a new bike? have you tried one for any length of time?

No Mont in the list then?

I am of course biased being a proud owner of the 2001 Pro when it came out that broke down three times in two weeks from new with electrical problems and a clutch, and was swapped for another Beta very shortly afterwards and I've never bought a Gasser since. I loved my JT's and TXT's, the 98 TXT I had (280) was probably the best trials bike I've ever owned apart for the Monts, and a mate of mine usually brings his 250 over once a year for me to service for him which I enjoy as it gives me the opportunity to have an hour or so ride on it after some fettling. I loved my Rev3's apart from the dribbling problems until sorted, pretty much bullet proof and I cant say I had any major problems with any of mine, even a stator swap?

The 4rt's are odd things, marmite being a good comparison. Yes warranty is helpful although one of the last things on your mind 30 miles from the van in the middle of a national with a dead motor.

You've bought a Gasser, it kind of goes with the territory as I found out over the years, as have many people I know and one of the reasons I ride a 4rt today.

jrsunt says it all about the 4rt's, spanner work always seems to be a deliberate act not a necessity, one of the many reasons I love my Monts, and I'm hoping Betabonkers will be selling to get a 2015 4rt.

Top effort Donald, nice one mate lol, keep them coming peeps.

New bike every time if the budget allows.

Poor resale price? have you seen what a knocked about standard 05 4rt's are still selling at? I bought new as a clean late model was nearly the same price as a new one.

I've got no complaints about the standard bike at all, and being honest I doubt I'd get anywhere near the best of either of the suspension options on offer. The 4rt's hold their prices extremely well for good reasons, and the choice between the Repsol and the standard bike for me was price and ability to know the difference between the two anyway.

Would have got the same result if they'd given it to my bro at Mallory Park to ride this year, me and Gizza have seen some Gixxer exploded views at various parts of the track in the past couple of seasons.

Registration card arrived yesterday, all sorted in very quick time.

Yes Andrew, the club secretary emailed the number, the whole process was so easy.

Not quite sure how many years its been since I had an ACU licence? maybe 4? so renewing it wasn't something I was particularly looking forward to doing based on previous renewals or new licences. I have been very impressed though at the new online system which from start to finish only took possibly 3-4 minutes tops!!! well done the ACU, easy to reregister, brought up all my old info (including a dodgy photo)and reapplying was effortless.

Mine was disastrous to be honest, and I wont go into the details. If I was only allowed to describe trials in one word from the possibly hundreds of words I could, then it would be "challenge". I have seen so many people over the years saying "that looks easy" until of course they try? I still get a huge buzz 30+ years later from riding something I have never been able to before or doing better in an event than before even if my limits are quite low to start with compared to many. Like many sports, especially road racing, confidence is everything, but confidence can be the ability to ride feet up over a 6 inch log or confidence riding over a 6 foot log, they key is knowing your abilities and limits to start with and going on from there. There is no point in throwing yourself at sections to end up fiving everything and possibly going home bruised and battered, you will have only learnt one thing. There is no disgrace at all in riding the conducted route, you will learn and that's what is important from now on, and I'm pretty confident there wouldn't be any riders who would think any less of you for doing so as I'm sure most if not all will have remembered their first few outings on a trials bike. As a beginner your learning curve will be very high and you will progress quickly as your confidence rises, the better you get the harder it becomes to learn and progress so be thankful for now you are in the stage where you will possibly learn faster than anyone else and get better at a greater speed. Most trials riders will be more than willing to help you either practicing or at a trial, you may even find someone who will ride with you at every section and give you advice of what to do and what lines to take, we are pretty much all a friendly and happy group of people. All the best in the coming months, stick with it as it is a lifelong social sport that is highly rewarding.

Ran her in at the Stratford Upon Avon trial today and it was brilliant, bit high geared which I'll sort this week but apart from that faultless. Great to rise alongside my good mate Gizza5, and we made sure we were well fed pre trial with bacon and egg butties. Great trial organised by Pete and the team, and the weather held thankfully.

Personally I wouldn't name and shame at this stage.

There are numerous laws to protect the buyer, citizens advice may be a start, or even a solicitor if necessary. A friend of mine was recently sold a real pup and the seller (a reputable car dealer) told him "you bought it - your problem". Little did he know my friend has three County Court Judges as clients who he gets on with very well, one phone call did the job lol.

Bit smart that, I'd have it ripped to bits by section 8.

Seat? didn't know they made one?

Managed to skive off work early today and got home at 3 for the first kick over. She fired up first prod and stalled, and continued to do so about 7 times which was quickly cured by turning up the tickover on the throttle body and adjusting the slack out of the throttle. Took a few minutes to adjust the clutch/brakes and throttle position but first ride was out was very positive, and thankfully the bike didn't feel unlike the old one in geometry and overall feel. Might run it at a local club trial tomorrow on the clubman route to further the run in before chucking out the oil and filters if there aren't any big hills or deep mud sections as I don't want to load the motor too much in the first hour or so.