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Sounds like it might be drawing air in from somewhere? Check the inlet rubber for a good seal and make sure there are no cracks in it. GJ

Well done Phil, there's no turning back now ! GJ

My step-son just completed his first trial last month - he's now totally hooked. Follow Sloggers advice and you'll not go far wrong. The nerves will soon disappear, don't worry about your score, just enjoy it ! Best of luck / balance and remember to let us know how you got on. I'm quite sure it wont be your last GJ

Yep, too much oil will cause this regardless if it's the right stuff or not. take the filter out and wring it out in a towel/rag/wifes best table cloth to remove the excess. Better still, wash it, dry it and use some of your new stuff - but not too much ! GJ

Can't check for sure 'cos I'm working away just now but from memory (not reliable) I think they are a 6mm thread with a 1mm pitch? Dont know how long, probably about 15mm? I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong? Hope this helps? GJ

Me too I've been to the convention many times over the years, participated in the moped marathon (absolute hoot) and seen some fantastic bikes of all shapes and sizes. It's always the place to be for bumping into people you haven't seen for years (or since last year) and it's a great day for all the family. The transport museum is also well worth a look round, it's full of stuff to keep the kids amused and the dads (and mums) can put on the rose tints and reminisce with lots of memorabilia from the good old days. Go on - no excuses - you know you want to ? GJ P.S. If you do go (which you will, won't you?) watch your speed ! Grampian Police will be everywhere with their radar guns !

Right click Properties Copy image URL Open new tab/window Paste URL Hit enter... Bingo edit; Weird, but after I did all that the pic appeared in the first post? Frickin compooters!!!!!!! GJ

If you're going to the next club trial at Corrennie Forest I'll bring the clippers - looks like you need a bit off the side ? GJ

Splash out on one of these 'Clicky Here' as lineaway suggests or one of these 'Cheaper options', tighten it up and knock it through as you have done in the past. Boiling water / heat gun trick also helps If all else fails then it's grind and chisel (carefully). GJ

Sorry Cope, the Scots Haggis (Hagijockuli-Ltn) is impervious to bullets and must be stalked and captured in a kevlar-titanium net. After capture it is humanely put to sleep using large quantities of whisky and soothing bagpipe music (??). Unlike the English Haggis (Hagiwimpulus-Ltn) which isn't quite so tough and can be shot (but the only legal hunting ground is in the houses of parliament, preferably with fully auto weapons fired indiscriminately). Book your flights now! English haggis ? Suits me fine if it catches on, it might stop all the immigrant workers in the north sea from moaning so much in the galley on a sunday? GJ

Don't know about the computer fan? 'CRASH' springs to mind? Why dont you try a motorcycle breakers or flea-bay and look for something off a small watercooled bike? Making it fit may prove a challenge but anything is achievable when cash is short ! GJ

Excellent work John and I like the music. The perfect compliment to the CJB dvd. I took both camera and camcorder and hardly used them due to the weather so all the hard work by everyone else is much appreciated. Money well spent Cheers. GJ

Hi Donnie, I changed a front on an old JTX a couple of weeks back and took it to 120 psi before it popped onto the rim ! I was however standing round the corner of very thick wall at the time. In my experience, normally between 50 and 70 to get a tyre (tubed or tubeless) to bead properly. GJ

Hi Mike, You'll have more choice when shopping around if you go for a 250 and whatever you get could be tamed down easily and cheaply with a slow action throttle, head spacer or for a few quid more, a flywheel weight. Once you get the hang of it and gain confidence you'll have the option of returning it back to standard. I reckon you could regret getting a 200 due to your physical stature? Whatever you end up with let us know how you get on? Enjoy GJ

Too bizzare ! Q; What's the difference between a piano and a Beta? A; We'd all find it easier to tune a piano! Gone Chopin, (have Liszt), Bach in a Minuet. GJ

Hi Simon, you don't say what kind of bike you have? Just a guess but I'd take a look just in front of the sprocket and check for damage. Many bikes have the clutch slave cylinder here and if the chain bunches up there it can jam the cylinder. Does the clutch lever move as normal or does it refuse to pull back? As much info as possible will help future posts1 GJ

'Tis boughted now Just another 12 days offshore before I get home to watch it GJ

Con rod = connecting rod between piston and crankshaft Piston pin ? Gudgeon pin holds piston to con rod with small end needle bearing. Check play in both small end and big end (crankshaft) bearings by applying an up and down motion whilst either at bottom dead centre or top dead centre and feeling for wear. Main bearing play can be checked by the feeling for up and down movement on the flywheel and the primary gear ends of the crankshaft. If you are purchasing a piston kit (piston, rings, pin, and bearing) check for big end bearing play when the old piston has been removed. Hope this helps? GJ

Have a looky here - Bearingboys GJ

Have a look here 'Clicky Linky' but t-shock has a valid point, if it's an older bike you might want to stay away from the lighter mix? GJ

Seems to be one of those ongoing problems that's never been cured. My 280 did it from new and most others I've seen seem to be the same. I cover the rubbing spot with industrial self adhesive tape and replace it when it rubs through. Works for me but I'm sure there are many other solutions? Bending the exhaust will only weaken the brackets and produce a poor seal at the join. GJ

Phew I thought for a minute there that the metric system had suffered from credit crunch ? GJ

Eh ? I've had a hell of a day and my eyes are closing but that dont seem right? GJ

Hit the nail there Tombo, I'm part of the latter group. I drooled all over it at the SSDT stand, totally gorgeous. Would I pay the extra - yes - if I had the money then why not. Would it help my riding compared to a standard one - no, not one bit. Why would I pay the extra ? Quite simply - because I like it. Isn't that why most people buy things? GJ

Sounds like the splines on the crank are worn or damaged? Very common on gearbox output shafts where the chain drive sprocket goes on. Can you see a gap between the splines of the shaft and the splines on the gear? Sometimes not easy to see depending on the severity of the wear/damage. Basically the splines on the outside of the groove for the circlip are no longer in line with the splines on the gear preventing it from coming off. Try tapping the gear in the direction of drive (clockwise) and see if there's any movement or signs of it realigning with the splines. If there's a lot of wear/damage then a crankshaft replacement could be on your shopping list GJ