finn

The problem is I've only just brought it and although it hasn't seen a hard life it hasn't been used much over the last couple of years. I took it out for it's first outing and noticed the knock at the end of the day, I don't think it was there at the begining. I've just changed the oil and now it won't run on tick-over it starts to rev up?????.......!!!!?? I think I'll give up for today.

I'm already using a hi octaine fuel, could it be it needs a top end rebuild?

My 1998 315R seems to be knocking on top end revs, is this a common problem?

I've got a question, I've just got my first Montesa - a 1998 315r and obviously the last rider was a 2 stone midget - So when I placed my rather ample 17 stone on her she collapsed to the floor in shock. The rear end suspension is simple enough to adjust pre-load and rebound etc.. But the front end is a whole new kettle of fish? Is the pre-load only set on one fork leg and the rebound set on the other? Excuse my ignorance but shouldn't this be set on both equally? Can anyone give a rough estimate as to what is the correct setup - at the moment the front is very soft, if there is 5" of movement then with me on her there is only 2" left I understand they would drop a bit but not that much! Thanks for any replies Nick.

Good morning, It's been a few years since I've been on a trials bike but the bug never went away. I need help as the bikes have changed some what since my day (TY175 Whitehawk which I still have). I need a bike for my 9 year old son that will last him a couple of years and still be competative. I'm not sure of the rules and regs regarding age and cc's of bikes, so my questions are:- 1. Can a nine year old compete on a 80 or 125 bike or is there a limit to engine size for his age. 2. Whats the best bike out there for a novice. 3. Is there a bike out there that will cope with my 17 1/2 stone frame (can't let him have all the fun) plus I like a bit of poke as I'm used to big enduro bikes. Thanks for any help. Regards Nick.