After taking the carb off my 01 Sherco for the umpteenth time (in the warmth of my shed) I'm starting to wonder if there is any trails bikes out there where you havn't got to take the rear guard off and the airbox just to get the carb off.

I dread to think if ever I had to get the carb off at a trail after a few muddy laps!! what are Beta's like or Montesa's like??

There's allot to be said for a bike thats user friendly with the spanners in mind

The old Sherco seems to be running too lean for my likeing, after fettling with the carb and the ignition timing I'm starting to get p****d off with it.

can get my montesa one off in less than 2 minutes!

2 bolts on tank push fender to wheel tank out two clips carb back then twist and out!!

Edited January 24, 200422 yr by mark christopher

Same all i have to do is take the tank off and take the slide out of the carb and can get carb off in about 1 minute.

Or you can leave the tank on and take the carb out and pull the trottle cable through if you want so all you have to do is losen the clips and thats it

Gavin

Edited January 24, 200422 yr by Wonder Boy

if you unbolt the rear tank bolt/bottom fender screw and push rear down it lifts ud to let fuel tank out! only way i ever done it!

though to drain carb snap on 14mm spanner and undoe nut under float all in situ!

Never have to take my carb off!!

But that is a crappy sy for you , terrible to work on or get at anything. Luckily , i never need to!!

Same all i have to do is take the tank off and take the slide out of the carb and can get carb off in about 1 minute.

Or you can leave the tank on and take the carb out and pull the trottle cable through if you want so all you have to do is losen the clips and thats it

Gavin

Wonder boy...what bike do you ride?

At least Scorpa must have it's **** togethor, seeing as Markyboy hasn't had to have his carb off yet

I ride a 2001 Montesa cota 315R.

Easy bike to work at in general.

Gavin

Beta's must be the easiest then..

undo 2 jubilee clips, twist the carb and pull it out

simplicity and quality all rolled up into a solid bike

I'm NO expert BUT..I used to just undo the Jubille clips and twist out the carb on my Beta Rev3 BUT...it was knackering the rubber carb sleeves...and was VERY difficult to put back. SO..now I always remove the rear mudguard and airbox...which doesn't bother me...but the threads on the airbox fasteners dont seem to be that strong...in fact...quite a few of the threads on my bike feel like they are made of butter...HOPE they last longer than I think they might!

i just undo two little clamps things

and twist and pull the carb out of my bike

im riding a 97 techno, its a very easy bike to work on i've found

stu,go down to your local hardwarestore,if they have them in hong kong and buy the hard steel ones.quick fix for a few bucks.

I have a 03 125 GG and I find it very easy to maintain - I leave it to my husband