harvey145

Thanks for that, Yes the brass float bowl drain plug had a small 90 degree pipe fitted (araldite?) onto which a tube was fitted (app size of overflow tube). I replaced it with a new plug - just wondered how important it is to drain the bowl after use ? My CRF250 is very fussing about starting unless the bowl is drained and fresh petrol let in before use (only when it's been standing for a week or so of course). I guess laying the bike over is a quick answer ! - or turning the fuel off and letting it run itself dry. Thanks again guys.

Hello Scorpa people! Just bought my first trials bike, having owned various air cooled trials bikes years ago - which were only used for playing on. New bike 05 SY250. Been regularly used for 3 years. I was wondering : How often do you change the silencer - and other parts of the exhaust ? Ditto - piston, main bearings, etc ? Do you recommend a mod into the float bowl brass nut that creates an easy way of draining the flaot bowl ? - because my bike has one ? ! The engine is a tad noisy and reminds me of a TY250 that I once owned - I always reckon it sounded like main bearings - but that could just have been paranoia ! I was spectating at a trial on Sunday and it struck me how quiet a new Gas Gas was that I happened to find myself standing next to. All advice really appreciated ! Harvey