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martin belair

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  1. Yes, that is what I would try. Lay the bike on its side, loosen all the clutch screws and try to reposition the clutch cover so that the kick starter works freely. Martin Belair US Montesa
  2. It is possible that the skid plate has been pushed up against the clutch cover and that it is what is causing your problem. Your local dealer should be able to help you if you need it. Your bike is 1998 and 6 years worth of pounding on the skid plate can take its toll. If you have any other questions you can reach me through my website US Montesa Martin Belair US Montesa
  3. Hey Kid, good post. I hope that you will return to the Monty when the 4 banger comes out. FEI: The Montesa engine is made in Spain, not Japan. Martin Belair US Montesa
  4. Yes, congrats to Fuji!!! What a turn arround after last years Indoor season. Three winners in 4 Indoors. You are right Mike it is gonna be a great fight for the title. Dougie had two fives on the first lap and that put him out of the final. In the Indoors riders are allowed to switch to a back up bike if the have a mechanical problem or crash damage. Thanks to Andy for another speedy Indoor report. Martin Belair US Montesa
  5. Some people are certain that the new four strokes are going to be a great addition to our sport. Some people are sure that it will mean the end of the world. Some people are wondering about the advantages that the four stoke will offer the trials rider. While it is true that we won't know for certain how they will perform until they get here, I found this description of four stroke power, written by Cycle World's Technical Editor Kevin Cameron, very interesting. "The major advantage of the four stroke is that its power, as the throttle is initially opened, begins near zero and increases smoothly, especially in mildly tuned engines with short cam timing. In the two stroke this is not possible, because at low throttle, fresh charge is so diluted by exhaust gas left from the previous cycle that it cannot at first be ignited. When it fires, (two-stroke) it does so only after several cycles have delivered enough charge to be ignited. Torque therefore increases in chunks, as eight-stroking becomes four-stroking, and four-stroking jumps to steady firing-torque doubling at each step. Devices such as exhaust power-valves have helped, but this problem has never gone away. Therefore a rider on a four-stroke can safely send power to the rear tire sooner, and so begin acceleration earlier." Kevin Cameron - Technical Editor Cycle World Magazine - February 2003
  6. In 1979, the year of his World Championship Bernie told me about his morning routine. He said that he started the day with an ice cold shower, nothing to eat and two espresso coffee's. That way, he said by the time he got to the first section he was angry and he stayed that way all day. Martin Belair US Montesa
  7. Great photos Andy!!! Lots of 'em too. Check out James Lampkin's body English in photo #65 (Image #2845). Martin Belair US Montesa
  8. Great Job guys!! I really enjoyed it. Thank you. Sort of like a modern day Pony Express. Martin Belair US Montesa
  9. Craig, when Laia switched from Gas Gas to Beta 2 years ago she was the Number #1 Woman in the World. Did you make the same comments about Beta then??? Please be fair. You assume that this is about money. The truth is that you do not know the details of her deal with Montesa. Laia has been given an incredible opportunity. She is on the Montesa World Team and able to train with the best riders in the world. She will be given great equipment and great support. As a fellow trials rider I wish her the best. Martin Belair US Montesa
 
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