jimmyl

so what is your suggestion

are they tech forks or Showa? Showa strip down is in the manual I think which is available PDF if you search forums. I had a good tip from Munch at M sport for tech fork info as the tech web site has full strip down info etc

I had this on my 09 and bought one on ebay with same problem . File of the offending stop, drill and tap and put an M5 (I think) cap head screw in as a stop. If the cap looks like it is wearing replace with a new one.

Clubs are not making huge profits, most probably breaking even, people are do things voluntary so as I see it we are where we are. That's just what it costs unless you think somebody is getting rich on the back of trials entry fees (if there is I've not seen them) or you think the sport is being run incompetently but its mostly by volunteers so hard to be too critical to those that give their time for free. Looking back into the past has no bearing on todays cost - Tel Esso that a gallon of fuel only used to a % of you hourly rate and see if they give you some discount. Seems just a post to wind people up which has been most effective

you need to put some mesh on the vent holes in the mudguard. No need for metal cage on aftermarket filters.

Scotts only a one dayer . Needs to be 6 to get it bedded in and softened up proper even with the Sunt Meister on board.. He passed me top of kinlochleven in SSDT 08 day 1 I think - I'm sure he thought he was doing the scott. I had to check to make sure I wasn't still in bottom

the flange on the metal cage is supposed to slide inside the rubber lip of the foam filter not on top or underneath. Try it and see

you know what these sales men are like -even the retired ones

Different organisations and different rules -neither right or wrong just different I guess

PPs Make sure you oil the o ring around the filter cover and makes sure you push it in firmly before fitting the bolt. Should feel it click into its seated position. First one I did for my brother many years ago the plate wasn't all the way in which meant the spigot was at an angle which meant the outside cover would not line up on the dowels. With the magnets pulling the casing around it was difficult to pin point what was wrong

ps put some grease on the spring when you refit the filter

I tend to go oil every 6 weeks ish and filter every other. Good quality 4t oil. If you google it the workshop manual is about on PDF and tells you all you need to know about the bike. Puts a Haynes manual to shame. Engine and gearbox are separate. The engine is easy to please the clutch/gearbox not so and many hours on TC about gear box oil are available. In short would suggest genuine elf oil or ATF , Some of the recent oils seem to get good reviews though. The oil filter is straight forward apart from the fact you think it will never come out and then it does!!!! New one seems to drop straight in. Put bike on its side after draining oil and poor new oil in before refitting casing -much quicker. Bash plate will need removing, loosening. Oil gasket on rebuild and will last many changes. PS dump standard air filter and buy after market with no metal cage -will save many hours of frustration over the coming years god luck and welcome to the clan. Glad you are getting in the swing of the 4rts

If you have the standard breather system still connected and bike has been upside down - check air box for oil as this is where it eventually gets dumped. may be saturated air filter or oil in Throttle body.??

anyway does anybody else think he looks like Ed Sheeran. PS He's a pop star for any non Montesa riders who have to spend all week in the garage repairing/fettling

I can understand why the entry filled so quickly. Thought it was a brilliantly run event. As a rider I would also like to thank all those above who made it possible

post 2009 bikes steer better, not sure if this was due to longer shock but all suspension parts etc appear the same so would suggest would fit a 2005

No where better but its still a drag!! Normally a 7 o'clock start and a 12 hour day for me. But at least people appreciate the efforts we go to in our own time to make sure trials continue.!!!!! Sorry Just woke up - must of been dreaming

ya tart!!!!!

I have been to several meetings and always been enjoyable and productive. Trouble with a democracy - which is what it is - is that a compromise is always necessary for things to work. The output should not then been seen as people not being listened to. I think in general the current format works with rules etc currently in place so its a long way to go just to nod and come home.

Errrmmmm Think weight reduction program has gone a bit far

I have used MSM for several years now with very good service as as you know they understand what a trials bike is. Also they cover you in a trial for 3rd part etc rather than most which exclude use in trials. With RTA insurance now included in your entry fee this is less of a USP. This makes some of the standard road policies more viable so long as they list the model/make etc and there is no small print stating steering lock must be locked etc if you report it stolen. The above came to mind minutes after renewing again with MSM. The above is no use to Billy thou as the RR isn't listed

Hope you don't ride in the mud as they much worse than a pre 2014 guard for keeping you dry. I have stickered up my old spare 2005 mudguard with 2015 sticker and fitted that to my 260- forget fashion - I prefer to keep clean

exactly. Money invested in a compressor will pay back over time by A) not paying somebody to do something that is easily done your self with correct gear and swapping tyres on a regular basis to have a good, medium and practice tyre for each event. Swapping a wheel including tyre change is a 10 min job - especially with Michelins. Practice Saturday afternoon -swap tyre and quick fettle ready for a Sunday trial is easy on. Probably make 1 rear last all year and still be reasonable with a bit of chopping and changing Worth sticking a car inner tube in a new tyre for a few days to open the edges to help fitting. lidl had compressors in recently for under a ton I think - rather random but true

about 5 mins of your life every Saturday not fiddling around trying to get the rubber seal to fit over the edge of the guard - is just so much easier with aftermarket filter.

My 15 std felt lighter than my 09, especially front end - could just the be lighter forks .