Beta

Hello all, I am new to this forum and (hopefully) about to buy my first trial. A friend of mine offered me his 2001 beta rev 3 250 for a good price and I am tempted to buy it. However he said that it needs some maintenance/repair and I am having troubles to estimate how much money and time this would require. According to him the following things need to be addressed/changed: - replace chain - clutch is stuck (though i found some solutions for that here in the forum) - Air and oil filter - spark plug - brakes need to be bleed - Suspension service I have no former experience with motos or engines in general but I am comfortable servicing my mountain bi…

Hi there, First time trials owner, first time poster. Just picked up an '01 Rev 3 in excellent condition and so far its been a blast. As I'm getting more and more familiar with it, I'm starting to compile a list of questions I need to ask sooner or later. This one is regarding the sag in the front suspension. I'm going to call it "static sag" which is bike-weight only sag, no rider... It seems like the portion of suspension between complete extension (wheel off the ground) and the static sag is very sloppy. In other words, if I pick up on the bars to unload the suspension, then set it down if feels as if there's zero resistance before the static sag engages. The rest of t…

Hey I'm new to this site I've recently brought a 2001 beta rev 3 250 and it's in need of some tlc I've done most but I'm finding it hard to get a rear mudguard? Does anyone know where I can get one from? Will I have to fit a newer models one?

will a 2001 CDI work in a 2004 rev 3 ? are they the same, i dont mind having to cut some wires, IF i know it will work.

Does anyone know the fork oil volume or height for a 2001 Rev 3? Is it the same as a 2008? Is there a place to get a 2001 operator manual?

hi my beta rev3 has a betor gas rear shock... am i right in saying its not the correct shock for my bike? i have been strugling to get grip in the wet, i was thinking my rear shock might be the problem. has anyone tried the bosi rear shock, was thinking about replacing the betor for the bosi. any help or advice, would be appreciated cheers gary.

Thanks for the help with info on the 2000 model pro and cons. Decided to pass on it because I just don't like USD forks. I have found an '01 250 and wondered if anyone could tell me an characteristics or things to look for on this bike. Help me one more time and I'll quit bothering you. Any tips appreciated because I'm going to buy this one unless there is a problem I don't know about with this model. Thanks for any help, there are just no trials ridrs where I live so there is nobody to ask.

Hey guys, I'm new to this whole posting questions and forum thing, so i thought i would try it out with a question i have had for a long time. I have a 2001 Beta rev3 250 and ever since i bought the bike my riding has improved dramaticaly, but i was wondering, after looking at some other posts if there are any adjustments i can make to the bike to make it ride a little more agile, to suit my riding style better?

Hi, ok, i have a bit of a problem with my 2001 rev 3, it starts fine, it ticks over fine, it even rides fine, BUT when i need to give it a hand full for a nice big climb or just need that extra bit it lets me down by missing and back fireing loosing all power, i've cleaned carb, filter ect but cant find anything wrong, any ideas or any one had simular problems? any help or advise would be warmly welcomed. Thanks Phil.....

I need to jet my carb for sea level. This is what's in it. Pilot 35, Needle 3, Main 145. I have a 45 pilot but not sure which main to use and don't want to buy six of them to tryout. Anyone willing to share their jetting specs for sea level? Thanks!

I am looking at buying a 2001 rev 3 270 from a mates dad, I had a go on and I liked it a lot, when cold though the clutch has to be tightened up on the cable and then after riding for a while needs to be loosened off. Is this a major problem and what is the cure? When were hydraulic clutches introduced and can an after market one be fitted? I was looking at getting a 250 but I know the history of this bike from new and it has only been in a few trials so is in good condition and therefore would be a good buy i feel. Are there any problems to look for on this model or year of bike? I have ridden trail bikes but as this is my first trials bike I thought maybe a slow actio…

I need a new hose from airbox to mikuni carb and have seen silicon ones for 12/15quid or so listed for my bike. But looking further generic bits of silicon hose can be bought for a fiver, I've had a quick measure with callipers but before I take a flyer and hope I'm right does anyone know the exact hose dimensions I need to buy?

Does anyone know the fork leg diameter of a Beta Rev 3 250. 2001 model ? Thanks in advance.

Hi ! I was wondering if anyone could help me find a handbook for a 2001 Rev 3, even a photocopy would be excellent ? Can anyone help? Many thanks ! RevRider

Does anyone have a pdf of the 2001 Rev 3. I have the 2003 manual, but would like to get the correct model. Thanks

i let a mate have a go on my bike the other day and noticed when he is riding it the bike seemed really low compared to others, Is this a case of just making the spring tighter?? Cheers in advance!

I'm just about to do a pre-purchase inspection and test ride on a 2001 REV3 200. Is there anything special to look out for with this bike? I am familiar with 2001 REV3 270 and the well known Beta problems with ignition stators and carby connector failures. What I'm after is any problems particular to the 200. I'm told that the bike has recently had new rings fitted and that the reed land needed trimming to remove a bump. Thanks

Hiya chaps, I bought my 2001 250 back in January 09, its my first what you would call modern trials bike after about a 15 year lay off. I was never convinced that it ran correctly, but had every intention of going through the bike bit by bit and thought I would get to the bottom of it soon enough. After all the usual stuff, carb rebuild, repack exhaust, change oil, plug etc, I still could not get the bike to rev under load. It would be reasonably fine on level ground pulling good 3rd and 4th gear wheelies no problem, but show it a decent climb or rock and all you would would get was the initial drive then the engine would just misfire and not rev any harder. I found myse…

Yesterday I had a chance to ride this bike for the first time after a year spent refreshing it. I discovered that it dosent feel all that much different than my 290 Evo. I really like the smooth power delivery of this motor however i would like a little more power. I would like to try to recover the power lost to high altitude. The engine easily loses 20% of its power at the altitudes i ride at. I am considering advancing the ignition as far as is safe or to the stop if possible. Anyone know how far it is safe to advance the ignition? It does have an extra flywheel on the clutch side of the crank. removing this would speedup the rpm spoolup. I could also shave the head to…

Anyone know the stock jetting specs for this bike?