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  1. The two things I have done to help this on my 97 Techno was use 15w40 Rotella motor oil (rated JASO) and remove the glue from the clutch friction plates. It took about 90% of the sticking out but will still stick if it hasn't been ridden in a while. I think it has more to do with the kind of friction material Beta uses. I works so smooth once you unstick it I don't mind, just be ready when you click it in gear for the first time of the day.
  2. Here is the correct way to crash and not hit trees.
  3. lankydoug

    Rear Brake

    If you don't have enough free play in the linkage from the lever to the master cylinder the MC piston can not travel far enough to uncover the pressure return hole and fluid pressure will build in the brake hose causing the brakes to not fully release.
  4. Make sure there is a bit of free play at the plunger where it contacts the master cylinder piston. The MC piston must be able to return all the way to the stop in order to uncover the small return hole or it can trap pressure and air in the bore. Sometimes if you look closely you will notice that when the MC plunger returns all the way out to the stop a small air bubble will come out of the return hole and float up in the reservoir. This is how it should be and flicking the lever to cause these small bubbles to back out of the bore is often the easiest way to get that last bit of air out. Having the steering turned to full lock so the MC is tilted to allow the air to return is also helpful. I have never had to use a hose or syringe to bleed any brake or clutch system on any bike nor have I had to reverse bleed any of them. (I'm either lucky or damn good)
  5. My Techno was doing this and I replaced the bushings and the bolts that the disc is mounted with and it took 90% of the play out. Be careful when taking out the bolts as some are locktighted in with red locktight and must be heated slightly to release the locktight and not break the bolts.
  6. I bought 5 gallons 2 weeks ago for $40. I made it a point to ask about buying it in individual 5gal containers like I had in Oklahoma and the owner said he could only sell at $8 per gallon if he bought in bulk. I'm not sure but the size of his tank was either 500 or 1,000 gallon. I bring my 5 gallon can and he fills it for $40. I asked him about lower octane like 96 or 100 and he said it was more expensive because he couldn't get it in bulk. I hope this helps you get the same price somewhere near you... It sure does make the bike run sweet.
  7. The capacitor and a rechargeable battery pack have the same affect on the circuit and both are not needed at the same time but it must be one or the other. There is an old trick used in the case where the owner is too poor or cheap to buy a battery and doesn't mind losing the electric start. He can get a bike running with a dead battery by removing the battery and replacing it with the correct value capacitor. If you remove both the capacitor and the rechargeable battery you're going to have problems. In Ossa's case replacing the capacitor with the battery pack adds a maintenance item but provides easier starting.
  8. Your own statement is that if you are on flat ground or can prop the bike and get over it, it starts 1 or 2 kicks. I've also read through all 217 posts thinking that Ossa had a problem but it's really only you that still requires 10-30 kicks. It's true that some had problems before new mapping but not any more. This should tell you that it's not the bike, it's you. Your technique possibly combined with the fact that your not a big guy. I'm not trying to be a smart ass here but if a 280 is too much for you to start maybe a 125 or 200 would suit you better. Hopefully the LSS will work out, Ossas seem to be really good bikes and it would be a shame if you had to sell the ones you just bought.
  9. lankydoug

    Suspension setup

    I'm waiting to hear from some expert riders on this topic. I've adjusted dampening on my shock after installing the correct spring for my 215lb weight and I can make it easy to bounce or very stable with extra dampening. (or anything in between) I too am curious how the good guys set theirs.
  10. A local machine shop in Rolla MO buys VP110 in bulk and sells it for $8 per gal. When I lived in north east OK a NAPA auto parts store sold Sunoco 110 in sealed 5 gallon containers for $45 each. It sounds like you are getting gouged at those prices.
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    Dax ST 90

    Years ago my friends and I would take turns riding these around in the southern Colorado prairie. It was more fun than our motocross bikes and would have us all rolling on the ground laughing in no time. It was amazing the punishment these bikes would take.
  12. You can replace the float needle with a viton tipped needle and solve many of the overflow problems.
  13. What live data input does the Ossa system use to adjust for altitude? For example FI automobiles use exhaust oxygen, exhaust temp, throttle position, manifold vacuum, baro pressure, sometimes intake air flow, intake air temp, engine rpm, all this and possibly one or two I forgot to list are calculated about at approx 30 times per second and fuel and spark timing are adjusted accordingly. Anyone know how Ossa does it?
  14. The head O rings were most likely flat and hard from old age thus not sealing and letting combustion pressure in the cooling system. I had this happen on a Gas Gas and while I was there I replaced the copper washers and the head bolts and it fixed it without much expense. Since you ran the bike for a bit longer than you should have I'd bet there is now much more damage and looking deeper in to the engine is good advise.
  15. Bump. Apparently no one on this forum has ever serviced, repaired, replaced or swapped a shock on a 97 Techno... How about a 98 or 99? Has anyone compared one to other shocks off other bike brands? I would even install a shock off a Sherco or Gas Gas or other brand if it would fit.
  16. If you can go from 900 to 11,000 feet on an Ossa without having to make a change that is a big selling point. Some of the FI four strokes will do fine to about 8,000 but at 8,000 and above they start getting rich and lazy and tend to foul plugs. 550m to 1,100m would not be much problem for a carburetor either, maybe only requiring a tweak of the air screw.
  17. Does any of the new Ossa owners have experience with riding at vastly different altitudes? Do you have to reprogram the fuel curve when you drastically change altitude? Can you make adjustments without owning the programming equipment or making a trip to a dealer?
  18. I have a 97 Techno that needs some shock help. I would be interested to know if any shock off another bike will fit or if there is a good place in the USA to send mine for service. I might just try to get a good used one from a part out to replace mine with. Thanks Doug
  19. I have the Pure Gas app loaded on my IPhone so it will tell me the closest Pure fuel station and even give me directions. I have used pure pump fuel in lawn equipment but all my bikes get VP110 race fuel. It won't go bad sitting and there is no need to add anything but mix oil. The only thing with leaded race fuel is that if you leave it in the sun the lead will separate out of the fuel. I have switched back and forth from pure pump fuel and also mixed pump fuel with race fuel and never had to re-jet but for me all the mixing and trying to keep track of which fuel jug had which mix in it was more of a pain than it was worth. My advise is to unclinch your butt cheeks and part with the $8 per gallon and be done with the worries.
  20. Use penetrating oil in a spray can and wait a while for it to do it's thing. The best brand I have found is called ( PB Blaster ) it performs miracles.
  21. lankydoug

    06 Crack...

    I would rather the manufacturer add a little more material where it is needed and let the bike weigh a pound more and be dependable. If you got a new frame piece and laminated it with carbon fiber before it was cracked it would most likely never crack and wouldn't add much weight but what a pain to re-engineer things.
  22. That's jacked up. It's clearly not lined up properly and unless corrected will probably tear another boot in no time.
  23. Coolant is more effective mixed 50%. Pure antifreeze does not dissipate heat s well as mix.
  24. You will usually see the corrosion at it's worst where there are dissimilar metals in contact then if the fluid becomes a little acidic the reaction begins. The additives in antifreeze break down over time so the choice is to add additives or start over with new fluid that contains new additives. In the automotive shop I used to run we had quart bottles of inhibitor "A" and "B" one would raise the PH and the other would lower it, only an ounce or two would treat 2 gallons. It could be checked and adjusted every year but at the 5 year mark a complete change was in order. The anti freeze function of antifreeze would last forever it's the corrosion inhibitors and pump and seal lube that breaks down. This became more important as auto engines started using more aluminum parts to save weight. I would recommend when installing a metal seal or bearing into the case applying some sort of sealer to the edge to help insulate the metals from reacting.
  25. This kind of corrosion is caused any time the PH of the coolant get either too acidic or too base. You can buy test strips and dip them in the coolant if the PH is off you can either use additives or simply flush and change the coolant. Aluminum is especially problematic and corrodes quickly. No more coolant than any motorcycle takes there is no reason not to change it every year.
 
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