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I was told it's if the flywheel has been removed and not lapped in when replaced.

Thanks, brilliant

Defo go for condition over age. Personally having bought a supposedly well looked after bike from a decent source. Unless you're really clued up on these things I'd recommend you up your budget and get a much newer bike as you can easily spend a fortune on bits for a shiny turd

Just seen this is on tonight around 10.30

It worked on Firefox last night, but I can't get it to run this morning so not sure what the issue is but I'd guess it's not with your browser and more to do with the site the vid is hosted on.

I've got an A4 Avant - tow bar supplied and fitted for

If it is anything like my 250 you'll also have the same thing on the front brake so you can have a look for reference. I've no idea what it's called but every time I've needed something I've called Lampkins and they've got me what I need very quickly.

Plus they'd only have one forward gear and 5 reverse gears

Look at the back of the engine/ gearbox casing on the flywheel/ sprocket side.

Like it, saw this a few weeks ago to the same bit of footage: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsHzz0QnxUA...feature=related

It's a good point. Anybody see that article and video on the bbc site last week about the cycle trials guy from Scotland? Skillful but a good trials man is equally impressive yet very little recognition compared to this guy.

Are you running it on Super unleaded?

Have you tried anybody who's been breaking bikes for a long time, or failing that an established Yam dealer might have one kicking around

Coolant is generally better at dissipating heat than water. Plus the right stuff will contain additives which won't cause corrosion in the way water might.