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hi, has it got the original on/off switch on the throttle body or a seperate kill button on the bars????? Either way check all electrical contacts and make sure there is a good earth!

You got it dead right Jaan, genuine old trial bikes, replicas and self builded up from some good engine and good frame etc!

..two more SSDT bikes, don't know who rode them though big Felix maybe???? over to you Big John.

Jaan, no you weren't dreaming, I hope this puts your mind at rest.

clip 1 "very knowledgable crowd there" ... not half!

Yes I used a welding torch and some gentle persuasion I did remove the top of the lever and spring which proved quite tricky getting out the small circlip that holds it in place.

aha moustache!!!!!!!! Adrian Prato?? ....but it looks a bit tall for him.

mmm Fred Michaud. or J Jo! ???? or Pedro Ole!

.....also just to add, the problem you may find with having the kickstart so far forward is it will cause damage inside the engine because the kickstart mechanism has a stop built into it that makes a mess of the crankcase inside if it goes through too much of a rotation i.e misses the angled stop on the footrest bracket. I only know this as I once had to have one welded up!

Hi Dr Nick, as see it firstly the brake pedal was fine using the casing as a stop and they don't seem to ever cause any problems. Secondly you are right about the kickstart looking a bad fit because these are the only ones you can get for a TY80 and are sold as such but have a horrid crank at the top that makes them stick out right where your youngsters knee is, To solve this I once warmed one up and managed to get it pretty straight just like the original. And the footrest shouldn't have a bolt through it, it should just have a 6mm pin with a very shallow head and a split pin through the bottom. Try grinding some off the bolt head that should work. And I cant see a spring on your brake pedal this could be causing some of your adjustment problems. see pic.

FLEABAY Motocross/Trials Junior+Pro Kickstart 1984/86 Rare DVD Item number: 130208535630

FLEABAY! Motocross/Trials Junior+Pro Kickstart 1984/86 Rare DVD Item number: 130208535630

Yes well done indeed fantastic result.

..another.

Hi betarick, yes the bad news is somebody in their wisdom has decided to remove the bracket that holds the oil tank/bottle and the exhaust. I've taken a pic of the bracket from underneath hope they give you an idea of what is missing, if you are struggling let me know and I will make a template and post it to you. If you are thinking of doing away with the autolube system and running on pre-mix you won't need the oil tank so it should be simple enough to just make a bracket to hold the exhaust.

try www.thefastone.co.uk and follow chains and sprockets. I would post a link but I'm totally incapabable!

..not long, eh Heth.

Thanks 'RedVanMan', excellent pics, keep up the good work!

Yes definitely over the top see pic I posted earlier, hope your son enjoys it when it's finished.

Alloy part to the bottom, 'cutaway' facing out.

Do past winners of this event (Pre65) get an automatic entry? Whats the general opinion, should they or not?

Deffo lost some impetus there! Think we should start a new rumour...how about a guaranteed SSDT entry for everyone who donates online?!! That'd get them coming in thick and fast!! Good on you lot who've already donated....and to those of you still thinking about it, don't worry - it can wait until payday... For Gawds sake NO! I want my money back then, imagine if I won the guaranteed entry, I hope you were kidding HL? I'd lose my broadcasting job for a start! Big John ...sh*t, creek and paddle spring to mind!

Pitley, If I could I would, it sounds like a cracking event and I hope it gets the entry and interest it deserves, good luck all the best mate!

Where would we be without rules ??????????? Where would we be if we had too many rules ?????????? and a fruit based drink for the ladies!!!

Pete, just to put your mind at rest, the Staircase is safe and well and can still be visited without the aid of a snorkel and flippers. http://www.trialscentral.com/forums/index....mp;hl=staircase