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Jeez Pete, there's just far too many ! I'll nominate this as mine though - Gods of Rock closely followed by Sweet Child 'o' Mine by Guns'n'Roses, Voodoo Chile by Hendrix etc etc etc...... Don't know if this one stirs the soul but it certainly brings a smile......Those were the days.......... GJ

That's the problem Donald! After all these years offshore I struggle to amuse myself offshift - choices are limited to watching telly (boring), going to the gym (boring) or mucking around on the PC (also boring) ! I suppose I could read a book (boring)? Winking is also a good hobby Ham but it hurts after a while! I need to get home and get out on the bike GJ

Ah, a fellow Landy enthusiast ! You'll know how to use a big hammer then? Sounds like your own diagnosis was correct? Base gasket? Quite an easy task to replace, just watch the vids by Jim Snell and you'll soon be leak free. If you have any problems or need more info drop me a PM. Glen Affric isn't a million miles away, I could take a run over on the bike and help you out in exchange for a cuppa? GJ (TD5 Defender, Series IIA and a big hammer)

Messing around in photoshop and it all went horribly wrong..........so I just kept going! Marks out of ten ? ....and one for the animal rights protesters (disclaimer - no cute fluffy bunny wabbits were harmed during the making of this cartoon) It's a nightshift thing - it affects me in strange ways........ GJ

Hi Gordee, not really such a thing as a workshop manual but there is a whole heap of useful info HERE including a parts catalogue for your model. I'm guessing you're not too familiar with working on a 2 stroke engine? The only oil that would escape from where you are describing would be the oil already mixed with the petrol? Possible and likely cause being the inner 'o' ring between the head and the barrel. Have you experienced any overflow from your radiator? This is also a side effect caused by piston pressure passing by the 'o' ring. Have you tried 'nipping' up the head bolts or even checking to see if the 'oiled' up ones are slack? Have you noticed any coolant loss? Whatever the symptoms it sounds like you need to replace the TWO 'o' rings between the head and the barrel. Quite a simple task but just check everything first and let us know how you get on? (You shouldn't need a new base gasket unless you remove the barrel) Cheers, GJ

Welcome to TC, enjoy GJ

New tri-shock class perhaps? Must be like riding a hardtail GJ

Why do you need a 19 x 1 when there's no threads on your flywheel? but while I'm here......here.....here and here. and if you're really struggling.......here GJ

Sounds like it might have been the pick up all along? Luckily you have the luxury of your mates bike to help confirm this? Try your CDI unit on mateys bike first just to rule out the 'fried capacitor' theory. It worked before so there shouldn't really be any reason why it shouldn't still be working? Seems a shame to have to pay for a rewind that might not have been necessary? If you're working from THIS diagram, note that the AC current to the CDI unit (blue wires) is not rectified or regulated. Hope you get it sorted soon Steve, it must be doing your head in! On a positive note, you'll be a lot wiser at the end of it? GJ

Hi Steve, you must be gutted? I'm all too well aware of that feeling so you have my sympathy. A few things perhaps worth pondering over....... When WCW told you they'd found a problem did they tell you what it was? You're original resistance readings were nearer spec than the ones you're getting now, after it's been fixed? When you used your mates stator (good mate) did you use his flywheel with it or your own? Flywheel magnets can go a bit Pete Tong if they've had impact damage (could result in bad pick up signal). Was there a reason you didn't test your own stator in mateys bike when you tried his in yours? (Eliminate all possibilities). Let us know how you get on, preferably with a happier ending next time? Cheers, GJ P.S. The pipe from the stator cover running up under the tank is a common fix to prevent water ingress from the vacuum effect of a hot motor entering cold water; it's a breather pipe.

I'll hazard a guess at fork seals if it's anything to do with your other post? Not so sure about the Xispa forks as I've only ever seen one Xispa since they came out but there's a few vids on YooToob you could watch if you've never done a job like this before? Watchy Here Might be worth asking the Sherco guys? There was a rumour once that the Xispa was kind of like a Sherco GJ

Nice find GJ

Maybe not so easy on someone elses property but tyres are normally free from tyre fitting people (they have to pay for disposal). Logs / trees / boulders can be picked up for nothing if you have the means of moving them? I'm lucky enough to have my own bit of practice land (hence the scrap cars) so here's a (not very good) pic of what my junkyard looks like...... Anyone that isn't educated in the fine sport of trials will think it looks untidy! GJ

I'm assuming all these implications arise when the act of money changing hands is mentioned? What if there was no money involved and all you were doing was inviting some friends around to practice on your land? If your friends were to become dehydrated I suppose the may be willing to pay a few quid for the last remaining bottle of water in your fridge? (seen this trick before - not sure of the legalities?) I also have a small piece of land, enough to practice on, and all these rules and regulations get right up my nose! How do the horsey hunting people get around it? They build artificial jumps and the likes? Surely they charge something for letting the riders romp around blowing trumpets and shouting 'Tally Ho'? Surely a few rocks and a bit of digger work can easily be rectified/removed if the land were to be passed on for another use? No wonder Britain is lacking prowess in many sports these days. The government, councils and do gooders are far more intent in putting up barriers to stop progress when they should be willing to help and promote an active interest. A private individual offering land for use should be praised for helping to cut down on all the illegal riding issues we have? GJ

Without going into the realms of steering geometry, rake, trail, castor etc surely the steeper the head angle the easier it would be to stick it on it's nose? Ever try an endo/nose wheelie/stoppie on a custom bike? Not easy! My son can stick his Sherco on its nose a million times better than I can with my Gasser (bl**dy show off), methinks technique has a lot to do with it? Try out Copey's suggestions and let us know how you get on? GJ

Hi Gregg, addictive ain't it? Give GG UK a call with as much info as possible - frame, engine number etc; 01298 766813 If they can't help you then you're in trouble? As for prices, trials parts/spares tend to be a bit more expensive due to the limited numbers of machines sold (on comparison to MX, road bikes etc). So the best thing to do is get out there and get more people hooked on trials - get your bike sorted and give all your road bike and MX pals a shot and reel them in! As you know yourself, you never know until you try? Anyhooz, hope you get your problem fixed - Enjoy GJ

I suppose this is a personal thing? If you want to clean it after every ride then go for it. I'm with Jon on this one, a quick flush of the float bowl now and then usually suffices unless you've had a particularly bad day and drowned the bike in the river section? Keeping the air box and filter clean on a regular basis is probably more important? The two tubes at the side are 'breathers' (won't get too technical here) and shouldn't be connected to anything. GJ

- Sorry, just a bit of banter! I pass the chain through the gap at the cylinder head, perhaps you need a longer chain? Multiple security measures are always best though, don't just rely on a chain and padlock? There are some good ideas already mentioned, use as many as you can. GJ

Nice pics and looks like better weather than they had at Knockhill recently? GJ

Burglar alarm, shotgun mines, ground anchor, quality chain and lock, wired to the mains and lots of lasers ! Dogs are also good Not cleaning your bike and removing the carb also works as a deterrent ! (Couldn't resist, sorry) GJ

VERY impressive on both counts Sam GJ

Giving the bike a clean BEFORE you removed the carb might have been a good idea? You'll very probably get more muck in it trying to refit it than was there in the first place! It's all a learning curve, good on ya for giving it a go but some hands on tuition might have saved you from a lot of work? Looks reasonably clean (inside) going by your pics, a squirt of carb cleaner and a blow of air would probably suffice? You've already removed a jet to get your float bowl off? - Have you done your homework? Getting help from someone who knows what they're doing is usually the best way to go first time round. Please use a correct fitting screwdriver if you're going to remove the jets - they are quite soft and damage easily. Don't tighten them too hard either for the same reason. Perhaps a bit late for washing the bike? Before you refit the carb, block the intake rubber with a cloth and hoover the worst of the dust away? Trying not to go into too much detail here, just keep going and let us know if you encounter any problems? Have fun GJ

Hi Bob, if you've just purchased a homologated bike it will / should come with the 'racing' jets supplied so you guess correctly? Usual emission B*****ks if you plan to run it on the road? Stick the other jets in and see how you get on? GJ

Hi James, before you do anything else have a read of Ron Milams tech articles if you haven't already done so? On the home page in the 'Other' heading or Clicky Here. Jim Snells video is also worth a look HERE regardless of what make your bike is. Once you've done your research and have decided which method you'd like to use then obtaining the 'kit' you need is quite simple. Most of the trials / motorcycle retailers will have what you need in their 'workshop' sections, High street auto stores also sell the basics and flea-bay items are mostly limited by your imagination. Brake (and clutch) bleeding are relatively simple tasks but can end up a real pain to the inexperienced bleeder (excuse the pun). I love this saying as it's so very true regardless of what you want to do - If you fail to prepare then prepare to fail ! Have fun GJ

Sorry Copey, didn't mean to spoil your fun! Perhaps if you'd tried those gloves on before putting them in the auction some of your wacky humour (humor) might of rubbed off on me? GJ