jonathan collier

Try pushing the fluid up from the bleed nipple to the m/cylinder using a syringe.

Thanks Team, going for it again this morning with more lube. It's being fitted in readiness for the Manx 2 day. I've been advised to give it a few miles on the road to soften up the tyre wall which sounds reasonable?

Thanks for all the tips guys. It's putting up a good fight alright, we've got it to take pressure now but can't quite get the last bit of bead to seat on the rim, it's not popped into place. Tyre markings says max 33psi which is a bit of a joke, how high can I go with the pressue without killing myself?

Any tips on getting a new rear tyre to seat on the bead? I can't get the air to catch the tyre and pop it onto the rim.

pilot 50 main 118 middle clip on the needle, is what GG UK recommended and it works a treat on my '07 200. Also running with 1 flywheel weight and the long header pipe, 9/42 gearing, I like it a lot. Smoother right of the bottom end and seems to grip better too.

Plumbers freeze it spray stuff ! Freeze the race then a bit of light percusive maintenance (smack it with hammer). Watch out for flying shattered steel though.

So it's a double thickness then? Do you need to space out the flywheel cover as well? Ta for the info!

Interested in the two fly wheel weights; I'm running one at the mo' and think it could be a bit softer at the bottom again, how do you attach the second weight? Mine was a shrink fit onto the flywheel boss.

I need to refit the standard rear brake light and horn for a daylight MOT ahead of a road trial next month (Manx). Can someone give me some clues as to which wire goes where? I have all the standard wiring and light in a box and can't figure it out. Thanks!

Seconded ATF works fine but can feel a bit grabby. GG USA recomends: " GAS GAS RECOMMENDATIONS Spark Plug NGKBP5RES, Champion RN11YC, Bosch Platinum WR9DP Trans/Clutch Oil Always 5W30 (Not 10W40), 350cc for the Pro, 650cc for other models, normal motor oil (Castrol/Penzoil etc). It is not recommended to use synthetic oil. Gasoline 95 Octane minimum. No alcohol type blends. (Jim uses Sunoco purple 115 octane 20% to Shell unleaded premium 80%). Premix Between 80:1 and 100:1 Brake Fluid DOT 4 is standard. DOT 5 is fine. (All higher numbers mix with lower numbers)." I'm tempted to try the 5W30 myself next oil change.

Any one used one of these on a pro 200? What main did you run with?

Yes, H'West. Been to any of the Narberth trials? Not too hard and a good crack, i think there's one coming up next month.

Thinking of splashing out on a new(ish) bike and the 4T is in the frame. I've heard of a couple of glitches in two local bikes, are they generally ok or are there really some teathing problems?

Rebuild of my lads TY80 is getting there, lost the little ball bearing which goes between the mushroom push rod and the plain push rod... rod diameter is 4.8mm so I'm guessing a 4mm ball will do the trick? Thanks for any info!

I'm hoping someone here can give me a clue with regard to road registering my Mont but it's not been brought into the UK via Sandifords... This could mean there's a VAT problem waiting for me? I mean if the original importer brought it in and didn't pay the VAT, when I go to register it will I have to pick up the tab?

I'm on the look out for the first proper trials bike for my lad, I like the look of the beta's, particularly the 50 with gears and manual clutch. He has a CRF50 with 110 / 4 speed manual clutch fitted which he gets on really well with so I don't want to go back to a semi-auto. He's 8yrs and 4ft2in or 125cm tall. I want a decent bike so would like to buy nearly new, what sort of prices do the 50's fetch, it's difficult to get a handle on what things are worth when there are so few about. Oh and is there anything peculiar to the little betas which i should watch out for? Thanks for any pointers!

With the 10/42 combo is it 106 links needed?

I'm due to change the decals on the 315r frame for new, unmangled items and wondered if there was a recommended way of doing the job. Hairdrier to heat up and remove the old ones? Thanks J

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=LJFo4I3m6HY&...feature=related looks like he got the hang of it after all

Now that is a pearl of wisdom. My 'mate' had a spin on my new to me '02 on sunday and propmtly flipped it and snapped the rear mudder for me. His '98 has been on it's back more times than Paris Hilton and he hasn't snapped the mudgaurd yet. And now we know why!

I notice jitsie and others make a diiferent peg hanging bracket which is 10mm further back for the 4RT and 315R. Does this make much difference and is there a downside? Opinions on 315R fitment especially welcome.

The scorpa Etricks looks like its going at at between 2000euros and 3000euros depending on model. I bet a trials version would be similarly priced.

Thanks, we'll have a look.

Can any kind soul tell me how much and what weight oil I should be putting in paoli forks on a 98 mont? Thanks

Check you engine oil and change it if its done a bit of work, only 1L of 10W40 so pretty cheap to do. There's a mod to the push rod cam which helps a bit too, it needs the clutch taking apart to do IIRC. Lubricate all the pivot points from the lever down to the actuating arm as well. The venhill featherlite cable is worth having too.