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Yep probably time to replace the Crank Bearings, When I finally did mine the crank moved up and down about as much as yours, but it also moved in and out quite a bit. With the engine off if I tapped on the clutch side of the handlebars I could hear the bearings clunking.

Not enough fluid in the master cylinder? When you lean to the right the fluid moves away from the hole?

My OPINION on what size cc to buy. All depends on what type of rider you will be, and how much motorcycle experience you already have. The following is for 2t. I have no experience with modern 4t. 125 and 200 are basically docile machines and you MUST rev the nuts off to get any power. 270 and 290 will have more low end torque, less throttle required for bike to pull, but if you rev the nuts off she will launch real good. 300 Shed loads of low end grunt and if you rev the nuts off you will launch to the moon. 250 seems to have a good mid range for low end and high revs. I personally ride a Sherco 2.9 (272cc) I like the low end grunt (don't need to rev to pull out of a situation) and higher rev launch that it can do. Just MY OPINION, good luck

I do it once a year whether it needs it or not. Depends on what you use. ATF is usually changed more often than Gear lube. (This is a whole different discussion about which is better.) Actually I think I do it twice a season. More if I break something and need to drain gearbox to fix it, which I usually do at least once a season. Kickstart shafts/springs and shift shafts don't exactly agree with me.

This carb has been cleaned very often due to thinking that is why it ran improperly, but it was actually the crank seals had failed. So carb will get cleaned yet again. I also have a plan for blocking off the oil inlet hole in the intake. Thanks Gents

Thank you 50:1 it shall be. Rejetting required? I just unhooked the injector pump.

what is the most common ratio that is run? 40:1 50:1 ???????

I did some powder coating on my lower fork tubes. It is actually first a layer of white powder coat for the letters and then a layer of black powder coat. Took a wire wheel to remove all the previous coating and get down to the bare aluminum and then powder coat away. seems to be holding up well. Pics of my bike in TC Garage

My little 1985 Toyota MR2 is a BLAST in the snow. Admittedly there is like zero ground clearance so more that a few inches and she's trying pretty hard to push through. I put non-studded snow tires on it, and 50 pounds of kitty litter in the front so I can turn easier. With the car being Mid-engine there is plenty of weight on the rear tires for traction. I also find manual transmission easier to gain traction in the snow. (that whole clutch thingy us trials riders do)

Who said I was talking about the fan??

Stick your finger in it.

I liked the very last one....................GasGas swing arms

ROCK CLIMBING!!???? You trying to kill me. That sounds like a HUGE amount of work. But now that you mention it, Rock Climbing would definitely work the core muscles which I think are very important to balance.

For some reason over in Europe they don't have REAL trucks.

You are a better man than I, I go riding to get away from my wife. Sounds like you got the balance thing figured out and my hats off to you for being able to teach it to someone else

It is discussions like these that make me happy I ride in the MOTA series of events in the USA. We also do have 5 (sometimes 6) separate routes in each section, to accommodate our 7 classes. So that sometimes gets to be a bit difficult to set up. Personal opinion: Stop and balance = no penalty (it is a skill) Stop and foot down = 5 (you are now a kickstand, takes no skill) Leave the rules able to stop and hop but set up the sections like a no stop = all happy. No stoppers can still ride no stop (if they happen to stop and balance then no penalty, see an advantage) and hoppers can bounce around like rabbits to their hearts content. Let's face it the sport has progressed, as we age or our abilities do not keep up we may have to drop down a class and still have fun. (I know it is a hit to the ego) Just my opinion, Of course I know basically nil about trials in the UK.

What was getting stretched and what was stretching it????

QUICK PM ME A LINK TO THE OFFENDING PICTURE!!!

If the oil pump and shaft are left in place, but the plastic gear and associated washers/clips on other side of clutch cover are removed. Would that be basically the same as removal and a plate put in place?

Now Now Copey, You have forgotten Bomb making is a Kitchen activity, the basement is reserved for the dungeon for lovely ladies in the 18-28 age range.

It is a shame that some people will prey upon those that just need a helping hand. This one is at least funnier. (Language warning)

Team WGASA would definitely enjoy free beer, but I am Certain the Milford Trials Mafia can drink more of it than us. Well gee, you are starting to sound sensible. That is totally different than how this thread started. Enjoy the tinkering time in the garage. See ya in the spring if not sooner.

You Deserve the fun trip and trials time. Take some time off next season and just RIDE!!!!

buy a gasser or sherco. then ya got lightweight. Don't say anything about durability, because if you remove all that frame material and gears and such, then it will be weakened and basically just as durable as the other two options. Unless of course you enjoy the tinkering time in the garage.