Piston Blown

These instructions are based on a 2017 F3 Ltd but should match other models. Before you start, you'll need: Loctite blue 3M double-sided tape (optional but recommended) 1. Remove belt cover The belt cover is held in place with three bolts.  The front one (green) simply screws into the swinging arm but the back two (red) have 10mm bolts on that back that require a spanner to stop them turning. 2. 10mm bolt replacement clips The two 10mm bolts mentioned above are quite difficult to reach, but fortunately Keith has provided a replacement for these to make reassembly much easier.  fit the two metal clips provided with the threads on the inside (wheel side). 3. Get the belt guard in position Get the belt guard over the belt and between the wheel and the belt, I found it easiest to do closer to the front and then slide it back. To make it easier to hold in place while putting the screws etc. I stuck a piece of 3M double-sided tape along the top slightly in from the edge: Position the mou

Route Always plan in a couple of extra checkpoints to get the required points.  That way if you miss a checkpoint or have to change routes because of road closure etc. you'll not have to re-plan on the fly.   If using a GPS that supports multiple point routes, it's actually better to set it up with lots of single routes just from one checkpoint to another.  That way there is no way you'll accidently ride past one and not notice.  I did exactly that in the dark and only realised when I went to add up my score at the end, fortunately I had included some extra checkpoints. Don't just go for the fastest route, look for roads you'll enjoy riding, after all that's what it's really about. e.g. I try to avoid SH1 Christchurch to Ashburton:-) Research It's worth checking out the NZTA traffic map a few days before the event to make sure there's no road closures etc. that affect your route. Once you have your route planned, scout out junctions and checkpoints