johns

maybe http://www.motorcyclecarbs.com ... ?

You could purchase a lovely titanium one from: http://www.mitani-ms.jp/bikes/07model/PDF/...mitanimodel.pdf "Chane Sport" is contactable through chane@jp-stores.com - although it's difficult to communicate with him. MUCH better is an English guy on 07771 862611. He charges

Loris Gubian won the European 125cc Championship on one... is that good enough for you? http://www.todotrial.com/ttactual/pruebas/...sy125f-kits.htm For sure he's talented, but it proves that the bike can be very capable. After all it was developed by some talented guys including Mick Andrews... see: http://www.todotrial.com/ttactual/competic...sdt2003dia4.htm [i have the 163 and had the 125 before that] JohnS

What's the trials scene like in NZ? I'm visiting the South Isle later on this year and would like to hire a bike and watch some trials if poss... Can you recommend some websites?

Have a look here to see the Long Ride from Montesa http://www.photobox.co.uk/album/thumbnails...c_album=5122189 Food for thought? Also - 2 Long Rides from Scorpa

Thanks to Paul in Australia I have tracked down the parts list from within the depths of the Scorpa FR website. It's 93 pages long (5 Megabytes). NJoy ... http://www.scorpa.fr/uploads/motos/partlis...ing%2006-07.pdf John

Miles better than an old tl 125 or a tlr 200 Jamie......

I have the new 163. Some photos of it are at http://www.photobox.co.uk/album/thumbnails...c_album=4681553 I have ridden 3 trials on it so far. At each one someone new asks for a go and they all then say they want to buy one...! Highly recommended! regards....