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Hi PeterB I used the soak it in oil on the fan motor of a fan assisted oven many years ago, its still working. (but will now stop immediatly, I have no doubt)

I would always try another new plug, just in case.

Is it a bearing or a bush ? If its a bush and you can dismantle it enough, leaving it soaking in oil in a warm place, should cure the problem.

Does this mean that the British Government will have to rethink its approach to motorcycles ?

Anything with Susan George has to be good. What was the bike film with Robert Redford. Big Hoss Little ???

I thought I was the only one who resorted to weird things like hanging a bike from the roof, still, if it sorts the problem !!!

I thought I was the only one who resorted to weird things like hanging a bike from the roof, still, if it sorts the problem !!!

I thought I wa the only one who resorted to weird things like hanging a bike from the roof, still, if it sorts the problem !!!

Was the end not at the beginning, and the rest of the film portrayed the events leading up to that moment ?

which what ?

If you change your chain regularly your sprockets will last muuuuch longer.

Which ?

Dont know whether to laugh or cry !

If you read throught the many forums it will become apparent that the first road going trials bike was the most fun that people can remember, so go out and enjoy !

You can hold the flywheel by winding an old leather belt or similar round it, and attaching the other end with vice clamps to the foot rest. As you rotate the nut the belt tightens on the flywheel stopping it rotating. To tighten be sure to wind the belt in the opposite direction.

Thanks Charlie P

Thanks Big John Will give him a call tomorrow, if there in. Any idea of the approx cost, and can they produce one similat to a widened cub hub ? Thanks Ross Incidentally these are the wheels I mentioned as having been so reliable ! Obviously tempted fate.

Is there anybody manufacturing replica hubs ? Any info would be appreaciated. Ross

How ? my computer wont let me.

Looks more like a RL Susuki. Anyone ?

When it dies, always carry a spare.

Great trial, great sections, fantastic weather. Really enjoyable.

Hi Charlie I would agree with Big John, although virtually all WDB40's are 1967 (correct me if I'me wrong) they are of a design which is pre 65, which is the essesence. As John says, it's worth down loading the regs which are now available, these will give you most of the information required. Critical parts as John said are forks, engine (not square barrel) carb, though a new Amal Mk1 is acceptable, frame, (some arguement about oil in frame) Hubs (cub hubs are period) shocks, anything goes. Purests don't like alloy rims /levers etc, but ok. NO tubeless tyres, unless fitted with tubes. No hudraulic clutches ( a cub turned up a few years ago with one) Boyer ignition ok. What goes on inside engines / forks, read else where. Hope this is of some help. Ross (MyB40 is WD)

Hi John That would make a differance. Just looked at the Haines manual which doesn't mention WD B40's. Engine Castrol GTX 20w50 Gearbox Hypoy EP90 Primary 10w30 Forks 10w30 or TQF Dont think I'll be using EP90, tried it in a 350 Bultaco - turned it into a 250 ! Thanks for the info Ross