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Graham. I can't pretend that's it's anywhere near you unfortunately but I can recommend the trials park at Corton near Lowestoft. It's a dedicated trials site with pretty much whatever you could want to practise on, including quite a lot of brought in concrete 'rocks'. Lots of mud when wet and plenty of roots and climbs etc. It's used thoughout the year by the local clubs over here so there will be lots of sections that you'll be able to see and practise in. It's probably not too practical for you for a day trip but you can camp there overnight if you want to make it into a weekender, once or twice over the summer perhaps. If you wanted to practise on the Saturday and compete on the Sunday I could probably get you a list of when the local trials are there. Just let me know. TP Offroad Sport Woburn Farm Stirrups Lane Corton Suffolk NR32 4LE 07889 422555 trialspark@aol.com

I'm not too sure about the frame numbers. The one on mine doesn't seem to bear any relation to the year unless there's some arcane code that I don't understand (it's possible). They are all basically the same but they changed the forks, frame geometry, engine porting, carb etc as the years went on. If it's got twin pot brakes on it then it's going to be a later one - single pot = earlier. As HBJ says they are all good really. Can you tell us about the one you're thinking about buying? Colour of tank, colour of exhaust front pipe, colour of fork tubes and make (on the sliders), brakes, type of carb (phbh or phbl)? Things like will help to narrow it down for sure. Re. clutch. Yes you're spot on with that. A change of oil with some Elf HTX740 (flippin' expensive but the best) will probably sort it, although you may need some plates as you say. Lift the back end off the ground and put it back down again gently or get the thing on a stand and pull the wheel up to get an idea of the play in the rear suspension linkage. Any significant play means you'll need to replace the bearings in the linkage which is relatively easy but more expense. Same with wheel bearings. They're the things I'd have a look at if I was happy with the engine.

Yep. My bike was running a bit off on New Years Day because of the cold and damp. You could see the water droplets inside the carb once the slide was out and I'm sure it was that that was causing the problems. I richened it up a bit on the air screw which helped a bit but it wasn't really happy until I got home and it had warmed up a bit outside.

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Hi mate. There are some Tech Articles accessed off the main home page here. Put your mouse over 'Other' just under the main page banner and you'll get a drop-down menu including the said articles. That's got some basic stuff some of which may be some help. Otherwise there's an article by JSE on here which I've just found the link for for you. That'll give you something to get your teeth into. http://www.gasgas.com/Pages/Technical/tria...nsion-tips.html IIRC I've got mine set up with about 2" sag either end. I've also got the V-Mar delta plates which jack up the back a bit though. I haven't used them myself yet but I hear good things about Sandifords - I'm sure they'll be able to give you some sound advice if you need some next week. Just out of interest you weren't riding at Lyng yesterday were you?

Flippin' 'eck. I started to get sweaty palms when it became obvious what he was up to!

Nice one, lads.

So how did it all go? Did Graham's secret practising pay off? Did Nick find the right gear? Has everyone got the flu?

Yup. I put an aerial extension through to my partner's bedroom last night so she could have a proper TV in there rather than her old portable. Sent her off to Wilkinsons for the bits - Y-splitter

Probably a good idea as well to choose your gear for that attempt and stick with it through the section, even if it means revving the nuts off the bike or slipping the clutch a good bit. You'll see lots of riders changing gear half-way through a section, and sometimes, although not often, it is necessary. When you're starting out though you've got plenty enough going on without worrying about changing gears in the section - stick with the one you've chosen. Unless you've got your balance and confidence well sorted you'll hit a neutral at just the wrong moment and end up on your ar$e. Oh and Good Luck to you and Graham. May the best man win.........

All depends how low geared your bike is and how much it likes to rev out. A lot of the more modern bikes are fairly high geared and really rev. I'd have thought that on your bike you'll be looking at at least 2nd for most normal smallish climbs - 3rd perhaps if it's a big climb and/or you haven't got much grip. If it's wet and muddy you'll be doing most things in 2nd I reckon. Only use 1st if it's really tight and you've got loads of grip. Also as you're starting out don't be afraid to try something different like a different gear if you fail a section the first time. Oh yes and at the bottom of any climb, especially a slippery one, concentrate on getting your weight back and feeding all the power in as you hit the base of the climb, as the suspension compresses. You'll then probably find that you can come off the power a little and use the over-run to get you over the top.

Let alone a nitrous injected GSX-R 600 engined MXer with probably 200+bhp? Suzy Love it!

Nice.

Probably a bit of both. If not a lot of both. A post by HAM2 reminded me to have a look at the US extreme hillclimbers again. They really are nuts but I'd love to go over and spectate at some one day. Crazy Loons Balls Of Steel Mad Bu$$ers For me, in the same category as Icelandic truck trials and Tractor Pulling - mad but strangely compelling. Formula Offroad Tractor pulling intro Multi engined Euro madness

I had a 350 years ago. I think there's a plastic cage that supports the air filter but how it all fits together onto the back of the carb I can't remember now. You need italjetfan if he's still around - he'd be able to tell you, no problems.

Yep there's some quality crashin' in there. Particularly like when he gives his bike a kick because it's spat him off the back again. And 2.38 in when he goes for launch and.........launches himself over the bars - that does look painful I must admit. I don't know who he is but Nesco Colleyo sure is top entertainment.

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Have you had the carb off and taken it apart and cleaned everything? Blown all the jets and passages out with compressed air or carb cleaner? Taken the banjo off the side and cleaned the fuel filter? Compared what jets you've got to those specced in the manual? Set the float height? Cleaned and oiled the air filter? Checked the timing? Repacked the rear silencer? I'd look closely at all them before thinking about rings. It may need rings etc but I'd get everything else working as well as I could first. It's difficult to say anything meaningful, at long distance, about power but the Monts aren't known to be lacking in that department usually. The delivery will definitely be different to the Gassers but it should still have plenty enough power to get you into all sorts of trouble!

Chris. Yes the noise you describe does sound like the common Montesa knock. Mine does it a tad when it gets hot and when I come off the throttle sometimes. Nothing to worry about too much. You may find you can improve it by altering the mixture screw a bit or by putting the next size up pilot jet in it. You probably need to make sure everything is clean and correct, and that you're running on Super Unleaded, first before you alter anything though. As to 'truck vs. sports car'. Yes you're right to a degree. The Gassers are much more revvy and generally more flighty. If that's for you then that's great. The Monts give you a bit more time, and as lots of trials is about timing your moves, that's a good thing when you're learning IMO. I've ridden a '05 GG250 belonging to a mate and yes it feels tighter, and the steering is a lot quicker, but I didn't really like the power delivery after my Mont. It's horses for courses though as there are loads of GGs about and most owners love them.

One thing to be aware of if you aren't already is that on the earlier PHBH carb the little mixture adjustment screw works on the air circuit so unscrewing it makes the mixture weaker (more air). On yours you should have a PHBL where the mixture screw works on the fuel circuit instead so unscrewing it makes the mixture richer (more fuel). On your bike the mixture screw should be 3 - 4 turns out if I remember correctly.

Have you had the carb off and blown through the jets and made sure everything is clean? Sounds like you've got a carb problem to me.

Sorry if this has been posted before or if it's all old hat but I found this last night - http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=UYftEgz2u78&...feature=related Some of it's a bit extreme, for me anyway, but I can so identify with the 'yes, yes I CAN do this - Oh sh*t, no I can't yet', and rescuing your upside down bike from halfway up a big climb, with the back wheel gnawing your leg. Made me feel better watching someone else do it. It also makes a good comparison to some of his later vids where he's got the moves off now.

I like the sound of this as a possible cause. Have you got the little plate between the needle circlip and the throttle spring? The plate holds down the needle onto the slide using the tension of the spring.

Yup they should be Paolis on a 99.

Well done mate. We saw you at Surrender and just before Goats and you were going really well. To lose out by 21 secs is a bu$$er after 80 odd miles but as Perce said, I think, you have a fantastic idea of what is necessary next year. Here are some shots of Surrender. And this is what Fugi looked like by the time he got there.