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Jock McComisky, Bantam.

Cant argue with anything you say Willie, however, Murray is a very capable rider on a very special bike. James Morton also competes regularly as does Michael Anderson.

Hi broony This topic has rattled around up here for as long as I have had a pre65, approx 20yrs. Scottish Classic club trials cater pretty well for pre65, also twin shock. Apart from that there's only Kinlochleven and the Highland 2 day, the AMCA seem reasonable to, but I have only been to 2 of them so cant really comment. I wish there were more, its not quite the same if there's only a handful of bike to compete against. Club only trials seem to be better than nationals where the pre65 and twin shock are lumped together. Ross

Do you mean road registered ? I really only did this to check if it was listed stolen before investing time & money on it. There are few (any?) twin shock trials in Scotland that have road work. Ross

Thanks for the reply's, I'l hide it away to stop it mocking me.

I have a good Michelin front tyre thats marked tubeless. Are there the same issues trying to mount it on a tube type rim (Akront) ie at 5/6psi will drop back into the well ? Thanks Ross

Have a look here for 2011 requirements :- http://www.ssdt.org/downloads/2010/2011%20Scottish%20Pre%2065%20Entry%20Pack.pdf

When I bought this bike I thought it ran pretty well considering the cosmetic appearance, like it had been well looked after most of its life, and only recently neglected. When I got it registered (and find out if it was stolen or not)it transpired it was already registered and for a mere £25 could get its original number. Only really looked at the V5C properly this morning, and its only previous(listed)owner is one Harold Martin Lampkin. No doubt one of many they must have owned, but still nice to know.

I think he's expecting as new !

Yeah, they said that to me to when my bike was stolen. Was this him ?

If you paid substantially less than £1500, your probably going to think its a "lemon" You get what you pay for, unless your very lucky.

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Hi Reginald In Motion could give you the rate I'm sure, your tall so them being to hard would'nt be a problem. The springs are not specific to Marzzocci I don't think, just 35mm forks. I'm also using ATF for the same reason, and according to a chart I saw should equate to approx 7wt, though ambient temp must place a part so you should be fine, I find them very supple. Ross

Depends whats connected to the hand !

I got a new pair of fork springs from In Motion Bultaco as no one else seemed able to supply, and they were half the price. Tried them with 200ml of oil but although much better, were topping out occasionally. Went back to 220 and cant fault them. Surprised just how much better they are. Thanks for the help / suggestions. Ross

Have you tried Rockshocks ? Would be interested in a comparison with your new Maxton's once they have bedded in and you can form an opinion.

Are you going to enter against standard twin shock/fork bikes in trials ? Or as a special ?

GB should be part of the engine number to make it an army bike, mine is B40GB***. Hope this is some help. Ross

Really enjoyed the trial, cracking weather on the Sunday, and pretty good most of Saturday. Good run round on both days with a variety of sections/routes, what more can you ask for. The "liaison" burn section was fun! Ross

Hi Willie Thought it was you. Not alot more of interest,just the usual service intervals & such. Ross

According to the owners manual for a TXR-240 M Max jet 90 Min jet 58 Atomizer BN 266 Needle 3rd from top gas valve 50 air screw 1/4 rotation starting jet 65 float 8.3 gr timing 2.5 - 2.4 before TDC

Might be worth changing the wrist pin as well if they are not to expensive. Also the retaining clips.

Thanks for posting. Ross

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