Just bought a 07/08 rear silencer cover to replace my worn out cover on 05 4rt.
All looks the same apart from the little bracket that hooks onto the tag at the rear of the silencer - problem is that there isn't one on the new one. Note sure if this is a mod on the later covers or whether it is missing.
Anybody with a later bike could you let me know if the cover still clips on at the rear below the bolt.
Before you ask I am putting on the later cover as it does not have the 4rt embossing which is where it has worn through.
Apologies for not being in Yorkshire but tomorrows St Davids promises to be a cracking event with a good mix of traditional and extreme sections. Not just big step after flick turn after big step!!!
Come down and see whats on offer!!!!
Practice over
Jarvis and Brown looking good but Morris and Wigg both dark horses. Haslam and Danby not a million miles away either
If you have nothing better to do tomorrow then head down to Neath.
We have a good mix of section that will suit the modern and the traditional alike.
A proper trial as best can be achieved over 3 laps of 12 section
With Michelin's 4 psi back and 5.5psi front unless you are very light or riding very muddy sections with no rocks. Check a few times especially if the weather is cold and sunny. A back tire can go up a pound after being first checked on a spring morning.
A good low pressure tire guage is money well spent.
4 psi back, always check a few times especially when its been cold overnight. A tire will go up 1 psi or so after it has come out of the van on a spring morning and yes 1 psi makes a lot of difference. Also check after 1st lap if the day warms up.
I have bought unstickered 1998 red mudguards in the past a lot cheaper than that. All stickers come seperate with their own part no. The pre 2000 mudguards without the red paint on top are a lot more forgiving than the later versions.
Wash and dry as everyone else but use "neatsfoot" oil designed for saddles etc. Paint it on with a brush. easier than dubbin and soaks in better. Keep it off the soles or you will dabbing all day!!!!!!!
Practicesd on a big flat concrete block about 6 foot square and with a 3 foot step up to it. On the 315 would come up the step and tight right turn just before front wheel went off the edge. Same section on the 4rt and had much more romm to turn on the top. Don't know why as much of the suspension and chassis components look the same as the 315, could be just more refined, better balanced or engine braeking but definately better.
I had several 315s and switched to a sorted second hand 05 4RT. Bike felt better than a 315 in suspension and turning. Rear Suspension is as good as anything and build quality superb. I found I had an extra 1 foot at the top of a 3 foot step I practic on compared to the 315. If you never had a super light fall 2 bits 2 stroke then you won't miss it.
I think frames are the same up until maybe 08. 06 clutch plates better. Master cyl and bash plate good mods.
Its one of the few bikes that really make you smile when riding it.
What are requirements for the horn - continuous tone for so long seems to stick in my mind. I presume by air horn you used one on a aerosol? What have other people used. What is the need reference No plates and speedos?
Certificate of newness makes it an easy job not sure what its like without one. Might have to get bike inspected at local licensing office to make sure it actually exists.
Would imagine there is a Help sheet on DVLA web or similar
315 Master cylinder is a must on the earlier bikes, mine had one when I bought it but just changed my friends and having ridden a before and after the difference is huge.
Always stop bike with stop button. If you stall slow kick with throttle open, snap throttle open and shut and press stop button.
ATF gives good clutch feel at a lot less than elf.
Bike should start in gear when warm, if cold should tap in to neutral easy, if struggling use your hand to find neutral before trying to start the bike.
Both 315 and 4rt definitely not the worse for finding neutral in my opinion. Maybe just a knack. Knock down to 1st and a gentle tap with the heel back to neutral.
Bought Metal from Non Ferrous Metal supply company in Bridgend. Phoned up and available within a couple of hours cut to size. Alloy grade just searched web sites for an alloy spec sheet try www.aalco.co.uk/technical/aluminium.html
I have made a new plate for my 4rt, 6mm thick but can't remember what spec.
Will have a look when I get back to work on Monday or have a chat to a local metal supplier in Yellow pages or see what some of the after market suppliers are specifying. (if in doubt copy)
The pre-conceived ideas about hunting is very similar to those that people have about us motorcyclists. In reality the people I have met are just like us with similar backgrounds and just out for a blast across the moors and countryside dressed in funny gear (sound familiar)
With the ever increasing threat from the lefties and DEFRA suggest we should be making allies before we are all riding round inside an Eco barn over recycled pallets on electric bikes.
JC may respond formally but basically same as 2007 as most things seemed to be accepted as good as its going to get (ie can't please all the people all the time")
Possible introduction of a masters class if suitable number and quality of riders sign up otherwise same again in 2008.
I believe there was some discussion the week after on Mikes weekly feature
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