Alshine

Totally agree with you. My numerous pleas to the ACU for help with my various queries are still unanswered but luckily I was able get the help and expertise of other club secs in my centre and between us we managed to somehow get things sorted. A lot of work goes into setting up the online entry system for an event and the thought of having to re-enter the same detailed information for each event p****s me off. I only hope there is an option to save information so it can easily be called upon next time.

Calmness. My blood pressure has shot up since they brought this out. 😆

Just completed my clubs first online entry setup using the new ACU Sport 80 system ( The neighbours have probably learnt a few new swearwords 🤬) Its done my head in especially entering info for all the youth classes, does anyone know if all the info I have typed in for this event eg classes etc will be saved in the system making a lot easier when setting up our next competition. I would have asked ACU but I'm still waiting for answers to the email I sent them back at the beginning of January.

Hello Side stand on my 2020 4T is steel where as 2T is Aluminium. Perhaps as there are not many sold compared to the 2T they are using up their stock of steel side stands before treating us to the Aluminium one. 4T riders seem to be the poor relations when it comes to add on parts it’s mostly a case of modifying 2T bits to fit - Swinging arm protectors for example.

Newer is better. Spares for the Rev’s can be hard to get hold of. Both good bikes.

Hi my 2011 Evo 4t recently started overheating upon checking various things I found the water pump impeller was missing. There has been various posts about this eg excess heat has melted them. On mine there is no trace of any bits so I can only assume it was never there. Past posts never came up with a definite answer but hopefully others have has this problem and got to the bottom of it. Any views on this mystery. One other question Is the camchain automatically tensioned or is there a way of doing it manually. Many thanks in advance for any replies.

Hi There’s a company in the uk www.kelleycarbon.com that makes carbon parts for trials bikes including a carbon fibre silencer guard for Beta 4T. It’s priced at £65 + postage and I thinks he posts to USA. Regards Alan

Pindie Thanks for your kind offer but Ive sorted it now. The problems I had were exactly the same as you have. I carefully heated up the cap with a hot air blower and spent some time going around the plastic insert with a screwdriver until it came out. Then I had to dismantle the valve itself which was a bit of a fiddle comprising of two small springs and rubber seals. After reassembly all seems fine so far. I can see your from South East Wales just up the road from me in West South Wales. You must have ridden with us at Vale Of Towy at some time.

Many thanks for helpful replies its been sorted.

Hi. Got a problem with the valve in my Evo fuel cap and it would help if I could dismantle it to sort out the problem. Has anyone ever pulled one apart eg removed plastic housing that holds the valve. Don’t want to go forcing it loose and end up knackering it.

Owning a 2012 Evo 4T I find it more difficult getting add on bits for it compared to the 2T versions. I’m after some carbon look engine cover guards (Clutch etc) and perhaps a rear silencer cover. Does anyone know if these are available in the uk for the 4T. Mont 4RT add on bits everywhere but Beta 4T a different story. Thanks in advance Alan.

In our part of the country where club memberships are small and run by members who are riders it has always been a problem getting observers. Events normally end up short of observers resulting in members giving up rides or sharing observer duties. What are other clubs doing to attract/reward people who are kind enough to observe or do they have some kind of system for riders to do the observing and ride.. Large membership clubs who have non riding members perhaps don't get this problem or do they?

Don’t know what year your Rev3 is but if it’s 2004 go to www.Beta-uk.com and go to the shop section enter 25-19687-0-97 looks like they’ve got them in stock £75.20.If your order online there’s free post and packing. The 2004 rear fender is red and comes with stickers. I didn’t check other Year stock but this fender will fit up a range of Rev 3’s up to 2006 I think. Regards Alan

Hi Please let us know how you get on ?

Hi After hearing about so many bikes being pinched I thought it was time to ditch the bike trailer and hide my pride and joy in the back of a van. I've been thinking about getting a Ford Transit Custom SWB with a crew cab which results in a smaller space to put the trials bike (If it will fit) Has anyone got one of these vans for taking the bike in? If I could fold down the rear seats it would just be a case of removing the rear bulkhead but the seats are fixed. The VW Transporter Kombi can do just that but they are silly money. Cheers Alan

Hi Has anybody fitted "Factory Beta Red Rim Decals" from John Lampkin as I have one query before I attempt to fit them. Do the individual pieces butt up against each other or do they overlap (If so by how much should they overlap?) Cheers for any help Regards Alan

Good luck with that, two boys in our club had the same problem one ended up having the bolt drilled out by an engineering firm and the other is still deciding what to do. Its probably seized due to corroding in the swinging arm (I always swear by greasing as many nuts/bolts/fixings before using a new or second hand bike this helps reduce this type of problem happening in the future). Try giving it a good soak with releasing oil or failing that you could try applying heat around the bolt with a hot air gun or blowlamp but be careful if using a blowlamp or you might up with a big blob of aluminium on the floor. If it fails you could always get it drilled out and fit a new bolt just make sure you give it a good coating of grease or copper anti-seize lubricant. All the best Alan

Hi everyone Decided to give a four stroke another go(After Stripey's,Zero's,Techno's and a Rev 3) in the shape of a 2011 Evo 250 4T Couple of queries which I would like a bit of help with if possible. 1- What oil would other riders recommend for the 4T 2- Should I stick with genuine oil filters 3- Guards (swinging arm/silencer/clutch/ignition cover/engine splash protectors) are easily available for the 2T but a different story for the 4T.Does anyone know if they are available or can I modify 2T versions so they fit?Perhaps someone has made their own -Any info on that (pics etc) 4- Any tips on making a good bike even better - gearing for example. Cheers and regards AS

Hello I'm having the urge to put one of those RK non o ring coloured chains on my REV3 250 2005. Anyone tried it? are they wider than standard 520 chain if they are is it enough to cause problems eg rubbing the brake pedal Cheers guys look forward to hearing from you. AS

Hello Anyone know who the uk importer for Hebo helmets is? I have a 5 year old Jeroni Fajardo replica trials helmet which is in mint condition and after a recent muddy trial I had pulled the peak off to give the helmet a good clean and when I left it to dry my Jack Russell grabbed the peak and before I could catch the little f***er he chewed off a corner leaving me now unable to refit it. The helmet is in too good condition to replace when all it needs is a replacement peak (If I can get one)

Hello I have been lumbered with the job of getting trophies for our awards night. Has anyone got info on suppliers of trials trophies something different to cups and shields would be nice. Regards Alan

Cheers and thanks for your helpful info. Regards Alshine

Hello Does anyone know of a supplier of good quality observer punches in the UK? Has anyone tried Fiskars range of punches? Are they up to the job? Regards Alshine

Hi Chris Had this info off John Lampkin when I wanted to remove my lights and just have a kill switch on my 97 Techno.Hope it is of help. Regards Alan 1997 Beta Techno Wiring Info IF REMOVING LIGHTS- Connect 3 BLUES TO 3 YELLOWS CONNECT ALL REMAINING YELLOWS TOGETHER OR FAN WILL NOT WORK CONNECT KILL SWITCH TO RED/WHITE CABLE

Cheers Many Thanks AS