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Dad of 2, trials is not tennis, though I know you mean well. I have been at a national event that I had to settle what seemed like twenty protests. It takes too much time! The FIM

Nick1969 is right, a gas gas rider usually will not like the Beta. The gas gas does many things well, but grip has always been better on the Beta!

So, with the old pads in the caliper you should be able to spread them with a large screw driver. What have you used? And how much pad was left on the old brake pads? If they were all the way to metal, this might not be as easy as we thought!

10 minute job. Loosen the one retaining bolt. remove caliper from fork. spread pads before installing new ones. Install pads. Put caliper back on. Try the brake lever. Might try the water trick on hot pads to break in.

You can find all info here. http://www.trialspartsusa.com/

Take off the flywheel cover. Some times it could just be the cover. Run it. If it still does it the mains could be bad or just the main seal. If you grab the flywheel with both hands (not running) you can tug up and down. If you feel movement, the main bearing is bad.

Jon, look what Chuck got these guys to do! http://www.flickr.co...N04/8828869366/

It is a good idea what you suggest! Our club has been doing it for years now. At one time we had over 15 riders on our national team. Two to 4 guys would trailer the bikes out and the rest would fly in. We had several corporate and individual sponsors who paid most of the fuel and we always have our own riding gear. Team New Mexico.

You can just replace a chain if the chain is worn and sprockets are good. If the sprockets are worn, then it`s a complete set needed.

Having a good ground was most of the problems on the boy.

When I scored at the U.S. round the FIM made it very clear that just because the spokes stopped did not mean an instant five. At the same time there had to be some intent of motion. Sounds hard, but was fairly easy to score. The riders all know any hesitation could give them the dreaded quick 5. As always riders push the limit, and by the way just because the feet are on the pegs does not mean it was a good clean ride. This is outdoor real trials, not indoor rules to entertain the masses.

If you still are stuck after these suggestions, I would remove the forks. Fill them back up with oil, put the bolts back in and turn them upside down in the heat for a day or two!

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Well the correct way is the right tool. I`m sure some one will have a better idea.

In Tennessee it seemed the left side cover had a large spacer in it.

So have you ridden with Brent and Bruce?

Being an MAR lover, I say ride it. You can hardly lower it.

Sawtooth, we were not aiming an attitude to you. Good that you are looking for different techniques. But the video you picked was not close to a proper jap zap. If you watch closely he was just doing a double blip with a kicker. A rider with good technique can get as much lift without that rock! Good luck on your practice!

I like Zippy`s #10. Every couple of years we`ll get a new rider that will attempt everything. Until the bike breaks or the rider gets hurt. Only takes a weekend or two.

Okay, did you ever check the ground??!

Learning order should be ; Roll up (most used), double blip, zap, splatter. Then everything goes extreme with the rear wheel stuff. The splatter from pressure in a wheelie is the most fun to watch!

Thanks duggan! I forgot our importer told me to burn in a new clutch in forth gear. That was years ago, but still needs to be done today!

Here I thought it was because Narita perfected it!

I have always been paranoid about thefts. Alarms alert you after the fact unless you are home. A good video let`s you watch it. I have a locked gate and yard. Keep a trailer backed against the garage door. Only way in is just the side door which my dog is chained too. Bikes are always locked together in two`s and three`s with high strength security bars that can not be cut with bolt cutters. ( Torch or high speed grinder could work) My wife also baby sit`s the county sheriffs son. Pity the poor thief if a call comes from my house!