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The magnetic sump plug on any Rotax motor I've had has always had metal filings on it at oil change. If you rub the fillings between your fingers and cant really feel anything but paste I wouldnt worry.

Speak to Alan Whitton (race enginnering) 07711218818

Pretty it aint.

Thanks Wayne I'm always concerned that they'le suck up water, will try putting on a long pipe looping up under the tank. Ross

Didn't think anybody actually read my witterings !

Try and borrow/buy some good quality circlip pliers. and when you replace the circlip make sure the flat side is facing out.

Maybe the tank is pressurised like on my petrol hedge trimmer which will run at any angle. Just a thought.

Thanks for the info re springs, what weight do you run. I have always moved the condensor when it needs replacing, I just run a new wire up to the coil and mount it there. I attach the wire to the loom with self almalgamating tape (screwfix sell it). I also discovered that water has been getting in through the cable entry point, I'm going to seal this with clear sanitary silicon. There is a breather in the flywheel casing (or just behind it) I've always sealed this up completely, any thoughts on this ? Ross

What is the Normandale - Traditional series ?

Didn't realize that colours were that important. For those that do care, I see the christmas Jack Will's catalogue is out.

Tongue in cheek ?

What do you do if 50% and more people are on "cheat " bikes ?

Something to do with a 4 speed ridged I think.

Replying to Lady Astor's comment 'Sir, you're drunk!' (Churchill) Yes, madam, I am drunk. But in the morning I will be sober and you will still be ugly. Says it all about the man really.

Are you going to make Ae ? Aiming for 10am for bacon rolls !

Anybody with experience of vee rubber on rocks ?

Thanks Donald

Can anybody recommend were to get a re-bore on a Rotax engine. Looking for a company that specialises in bike engines rather than general engineering. Preferably in Edinburgh area. Anybody got a contact no for "Skins" near Linlithgow ? Thanks Ross

Wayne will be along in a minute.

Halfords etc sell octane booster.

This should be fixed for future new starts.

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If you've got an air supply, a blow gun is a good way of getting rid of the crud. Wear eye protection.

Thanks for the info Pedronicman, I think the water may have got in through the clutch cable entry point. Will definatly try the softer clutch springs as its a two hand lever just now. Ross

We used to ride with left hand on throttle when trying to warm right hand on the engine, could be interesting. Not recommending anybody trys this.