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So any bike could be like Trigger's Brush, 8 new heads and 5 new handles but the same brush!!

Honda CRF 250 X Stolen from Preston on the night of the 6th July 2012 Frame Number = JH2ME11AX5K111545 Engine Number = ME11E-5013662

Cheers Woody, that's where my thinking was going as I don't want to change the frame from original if I can avoid it.

Is there any type of Sherpa footrest mod that doesn't involve welding new brackets or mountings?

I've got a Bultaco but I think I would opt for the Yam.

Spotted that the other night definitely MX Forks I'd say. Caveat Emptor! especially on EBay.

Ha ha after last weekend I was thinking I should convert my 350 to a 250!

So where does the hot bit come in?

So is a 159 Piston different to a 199 piston then?

Too late I've got a 39 now. I'm sure that it will take more than 2 teeth to improve my control in sections but thanks as usual for all the advice

I think I've got it then guys. That still means 11/46 on my 199A is dead slow which is how it feels and should be better at 11/39.

thanks Greeves, I'll go for a 39 rear then.

Interesting, I'm running 11 Front 46 Rear on my 199A and I'm finding 1st way too low but second just a bit too tall for twisty stuff. Is the better option 39 on the back?

Yes, they fetch big money these days.

Decent Sherpa clutch cover for a tenner!

Guys, can I ask a really simple question. How is the rear of the tank for the 159 onwards, alloy or plastic secured to the frame, is it designed to just be held in place by the seat and the single bolt at the front through the headstock?

Mine's a bit more battle-worn than that but slowly improving!

Update. Nigel yes the tap is leakproof. Just had half an hour with some very fine wet and dry, some cheap plastic restorer and polish I bought of ebay and some colour cut. Got to say it is looking better and I will try to post some pics at the weekend.

Very sad to see the news that former CCM factory rider and one of my heroes of the 70s Norman Barrow was tragically killed in a cycling accident just before Christmas. RIP Big Norm and sincere condolences to family and friends.

I have a blue plastic Bultaco trials tank which I think is an original item as it is stamped 1979 underneath. However, it doesn't look very smart as it is very discoloured. Has anyone ever tried or had any luck in cleaning one of these tanks up and if so can you recommend a technique? otherwise I understand they are more or less impossible to paint as they are porous and the petrol vapour will lift the paint. I would like to fit it to the bike I am just finishing but it just looks a bit shabby.

Front 6201, Rear 6203.

My 159 is currently at 1mm oversize but could do with a rebore as there is some light scoring after the small end spacer broke up. Is there a bigger oversize than +1mm or will that mean a new liner or scrap the barrel?

You may also want to try moving the needle and check the wear on the slide which in my experience can make a significant difference.

Shouldn't you just be able to do it by hand!

The paint was possibly bubbling because fuel was leaking from the tank. Probably worth checking it's fuel-tight before spraying.