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I wasn't too sure whether to put this topic in trials gear but decided on trials videos instead. I'm looking to get a reasonably cheap and lightweight 720p resolution helmet mounted camera which is easy to switch off/on between sections. Does anyone have any recommendations?

I'm after a bike for my 8 year old son. I have a max budget of

What about the page further on here - what is that based on?

Spud, The latest TMX has a short piece on the SY250F. The 4T engines will be in the Scorpa factory at the end of February and rolling off the production line into the UK around May. Sounds like there will be several entered in the SSDT which, coincidentally, is in May! Question is, do you still want to buy an '06 model in May when the factory will most likely announce the '07 model (no doubt with different stickers, rim colours and frame paint) approx. 10 weeks later?

Spud, how reliable is your source? I've been told by an established dealer in the South West that they don't expect to be able to get them (in the UK) before May. The cost of

Just came across this picture whilst having a look at a Yamaha TY site on another TC forum thread. Its from the 2005 Salives event which Mick Andrews was at. You'll have to look on the TY web site to see what he's just ridden through. What struck me though was his bike looks like a Scorpa with a 4t engine stuffed into it. Is this a prototype SYF250? If so, did Mick do the development of it (i.e. has it been developed for slippery British sections)?

So, all you knowledgeable Scorpa dudes, when is it supposed to be going on sale in the UK or are we just supposed to be content with their very stylish PDF brochure?

Its missing a kickstart too, so add that to the expense list.

I came across this when I was Googling for some TLR parts: Salvage Motorcycles, Bristol Scroll down the page and look for TLR200 listed as item 608164.

Just in case anyone is following this thread, I found out that the washer is the backup ring on the bigger diameter forks on the TLR200D/E models. I was missing one from the other fork...

Nice tank/seat unit though. Anyone know if they're still available and how much they'd cost?

Nope. The equivalent TLR bit is the bolt on the bottom of the fork leg. Easy to damage but easier to get to.

I think an E is 1984. Honda UK (01753) 590510 will be happy to relieve you of

James - its not a big job and you don't need special tools. I followed the front fork disassembly steps in a Honda TLR200 US service manual. 1. Remove front wheel and mudguard 2. loosen fork tube cap 3. loosen pinch bolts and remove fork tube 4. remove fork tube 5. remove fork tube cap, spacer, spring seat, fork spring 6. drain fork oil into tray 7. remove socket bolt at base of fork slider (held carefully in a vice) 8. remove fork tube from slider 9. remove oil lock piece, fork piston, rebound spring, dust seal and snap circlip 10. Honda use an oil seal remover at this stage but you can use the same technique Big John just described. Others, I believe, use screwdrivers David Silver has an oil seal and dust cap kit. There's also a chap on eBay selling stuff for twinshock/pre65 trials bikes and he sells seals for the D/E and G/H range of TLR200's.

Many thanks Big John. I don't have a hot air stripper at home and didn't fancy using the wife's hair drier so I dribbled some hot water from the kettle over the outside of the fork. Two dunts later - hey presto! Approx. measurements: 47 mm o.d. 36 mm i.d. 3 mm thick Anyone notice these in their forks or am I the lucky one?!