spud

So i've learnt that other countries on planet earth use different languages than English to communicate - you learn something new everyday If i didn't know better i'd say there are some old grumpy gits on TC So, Frexia on a 4t sounds like a good topic , but what CC would his bike be?

Interesting observation. Engine braking is one of the characteristics I like most in the two 4-stroke trials bikes I have had, so far. If Beta has gone a different path on this, then it opens up a choice for 2-stroke riders that want to switch to a 4-stroke that performs like their old 2-stroke. I think that there are a lot of people that fall into this camp. They will get a 4-stroke when they can "make them as good as" (read "just like") my current 2-stroke. In the other camp are the riders that want a 4-stroke because it "is" (or has the characteristics of) a 4-stroke. Sounds as if Beta may have created a product that will help bring in more 4-stroke riders from the "other" camp, that Montesa & Scorpa have yet to reach. agree. There is a test that all new 4t owners should do with there new found climb on love toy (when having the sex change from 2t to 4t). The test is called the "MUD TEST" and you need to work it good getting down and dirty and make that baby spurt the juicy mud. But most of all share your experience for us none sex changed.

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Every bike has its faults and with my former 03 Scorpa SY the air box was sealed with no drain point so water stays in the air box sloshing around. The carb was a nightmare to take off without a major strip of the bike. The Foot pegs were fitted so tight i had to file them to get them to move. The therostater wirers are in the firing line of the front wheel and rust very quickly, so the bike boils over. The throttle is mounted upside down. The exhaust (manifold) sticks out quite a way and i burnt my leg even with a guard on it, should i continue????...... No.... This doesn't mean i dislike the Scorpa and i'd buy another.

John Collins, I can't attend the forum but would like to express my view.... BC abopts fully the FIM rules. If you could add my view to the meeting and other persons on here would like to do the same perhaps there could, or you could, guide us some way on how we could can voice our opionions without being present at the meeting? Thanks,

:agree: totally At BTC level our rules should be mirroring the FIM's for rider development.

been told by a very reputable source 400ml even thou the book says 550ml.

Jools, its so fustrating when these things happens. It does sound electrical and assuming the HT cap and lead are working okay it sounds like the stator plate. My bike symtoms were the bike ran fine but started to miss fire (not back firing). The bike would clear but got worse as the ride went on. This kept happening for quite some time until the bike finally died after about half a dozen trials riding the bike with this fault. There was no spark the stator was totally dead. I thought is was the coil first, or the CDI but i didn't have the equipment to trace the fault, so i gave up and handed the bike to my local dealer. I'm not saying it is the stator and especially because its a yamaha engine its highly unlikely it is, but what your saying sounds like the same problems i had with my Sherco.

Updated.... Thanks to BVM's for the parts. The bike was very easy to work on for a beginner like me. I wanted to torgue the barrel down but i couldn't fit a socket on barrels forward nuts. The clutch case is no longer leaking the repossitioning of the gasket has worked. The old base gasket came away in one piece, i was expecting a hole/split from the gasket at the point of leak but there was nothing apart from a mark where the gases were passing - the barrell was on very tight so i don't know why it leaked in the first place? The new base gasket is 0.8mm thick compared to 0.3mm, the old gasket. I've run the bike and let it heat up until the fan started working, all was good with no leaks and the bike was ticking over fine. Tomorrow i'll re-check the barrell nuts and cylinder head bolts for tightness. With the thicker base gasket i can't say i've noticed any performance difference, but the really test is when i'm in competition. The exhaust studs were loose, so this was the reason for the exhaust leak, i've replaced the exhaust gaske and the studs are tightened to about the same level as the barrel nuts. The cylinder head gasket is very weird (two rubber rings) never seen anything like this before. I run the bike on a 50/1 petrol to oil mix, the piston had a small amount of carbon and was looking in very good condition. The rings were very good with no scoring, as too the barrel. The exhaust manifold was a little oily but nothing a rag couldn't wipe clean. So all in all the bike is in good condition and its 18months old and has been ridden nearly ever weekend in that 18months. Suspension i've tweaked, don't ask what setting for preload etc... i just increased everything and the bike is a lot more hoppy . Front mudguard is done, a little bit of gentle force can work wonders. The job took me just under 2 hours to do and everything came off and went back without any problems. Total cost of this repair was

any news?

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I kicked the bike over again today because i had a couple of sherry's when i said it went, and yes the gasket has gone in a big way. The clutch gasket i'm going to buy new, but i pushed the old one back into position, so might be okay, will test it when the bike is up and running again. Interesting thought about how much engine oil to use. Had a thought about when the barrel is off to open up the ports ...found the engine breather all is okay. There is definately no water in the engine. i'm also going to tweak the suspension to make it a little more hoppy and re-seat the front mudguard because the lower part is touching the front wheel,even though i've raised it. The throttle body i was going to try a different one to see if it helps more in the slippery conditions i'm finding even in 4th gear the rear wheel can spin quite easily. thanks for the advise and tips

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Didn't think about water in the engine because the gear box oil is clear. However i have been in a few stream's and the bike is jet washed regularly. If there is water in the engine is this easy to sort? Spud, if your gear box oil is clear then i would'nt have thought there is water in the system and because the oil lubricates main bearing, you would hear bearing running rough. As for gaskets, had both go on a 05. I'v fitted a new clutch case gasket and it still leaked! Just make sure you don't overfill oil. Book says 550ml, it's wrong! 450ml is more than enough. Gasgas make three different thickness of base gaskets, fit the thickest one. Didn't think it was water i'm very aware and on the ball to stop this sort of thing from power washing and checking the air box after/during a trial. I've been filling the gear box with 550ml, will drop that by 100ml. The base gaskets, is there part numbers for the different thickness? I've also noticed the exhaust gasket has gone this evening..... and bearing in mind the rear shock's fixing bolt was loose along with the kick start and a whole host of other bits, the chances are the clutch gasket going is down to an over fill of oil and loose bolts, as i've just put and alankey on them and one finger tightened them very easily. Spoke with me bruv (mechanic mad) he said when we rode last week he thought he see a small black area near the base gasket where it might have started to blow,b ut the was bike was running fine and so he didn't say anything. I think i'll chance the gaskets and see what happens. As for the breather being blocked i may have this wrong. Has anyone got the torque setting for my bike?

Didn't think about water in the engine because the gear box oil is clear. However i have been in a few stream's and the bike is jet washed regularly. If there is water in the engine is this easy to sort?

Base and Clutch gaskets are both blown. I think the engine breather is blocked and I was thinking about using an air line (when the clutch case is off) to blow the breather through. Both gaskets have gone together, this is why i think its the engine breather? I'm ordering new: Base, Head, Exhaust, Clutch gaskets have I missed any?.....and how much should these cost. PS: i'm no mechanic...... and just been looking at the engine, is there an engine breather?

:agree: They need to be looked after. Don't jet wash them wash-em with hot soapy water then dry off. Boot polish is good and i've heard furniture polish keeps boots supple, not tried it. Would i buy another pair? Yes.

Thanks your very kind.....I didn't quite lose 150marks but I might aswell say i did. Learnt some good lessons that day and didn't even fall off once! My score was high because i'm not willing to commit but as time goes on i will push myself a little bit further in the hope i will improve. Give me clue who you are? Merry Christmas

I missed any bad weather in (2003?) Was observing and i'm not telling porkies i got sun stroke in the mountains! My umbrella I used as a paressel, and i was sitting most days with my feet in the flowing water streams to keep cool with shorts on. The best bit was when i got with the sun tan and the other half saying "you've not been to scotland with that sun tan, where you been?" Sounds funny but she didn't beleive me and is caused a few probs until i got the video and found some footage of me observing - all was forgiven. Andy, don't know what your talking about with that beer mat.

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