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Common with Wiseco that where not fitted properly. Guy

Yes nigel dabster I will do the job at home, I am thinking using a mountain bike tube as advice by peterh. I have a new tube for the front, is there something ( apart from cleaning the rim ) I should be aware off for the rear . Again it's my first tubeless change. Guy

front 803GP is on the way and I will skip a ride to put both front and rear on the bike. Guy

I am a Club level or C line rider, but I'm very experience. When I read that even if some parts are crap but they are OK for beginner I tend to bread fast and my blood pressure rise. Is the MT43 good or bad and why. That is the question, is it predictable, is it good in muddy terrain, is it good in rocky terrain compared to your alternative. And I'm sorry but 40 years ago I was.... you know what I mean. Guy

So the 803GP front is working for you ? ( with the 803GP back )

History says Yamaha never show there card until they are ready, I would not be surprise to see David's wish to come true in a few years.

I have to admit I was a little lazy, I have not yet installed the rear Dunlop 803GP I bought a month ago. I now think that the old Dunlop front won't stay on the bike either. I can buy here Michelin, Pirelli, IRC or new Dunlop front. Any comment on your experience ? Guy

Thank you all,dadof2 you spared me lots of work for nothing. I will ''exercise'' my left leg over the winter. Guy

The more poutin I eat, the more difficult it will be to crank it in awkward situation ! ( seriously weight is not the issue, age maybe ) Guy

I also went for Forma Boulder, good price and very confortable. Guy

A thicker base gasket would change the port timming. I would rather go for a thicker head gasket if avalable. Guy

My 2003 Rev run realy well but it as a lot of compression and it's hard to kick. Is it a bad idea to lower the compression ? Guy

The '' film '' show what the photograph take. I know I'm a poor photographer Guy

I went to the riding area alone this weekend with my mind set on that issue. I chose a 100 foot long 45 to 50 degree hill with 1 to 6 inch loose rock and dirt to test. The result is no real winner : I guess I'm more confortable with the clutch out probably because I learned that way, I feel safer knowing I can blip the throttle if needed to get me out off trouble and I notice I have my clutch finger instinctively ready all the time. When I used the clutch, I just needed to be a little more careful not to lock the rear wheel. Guy

I think roester is right, even the low hours bike will need refresh. As we say in french '' usé par les caresses '' , very low hour mean very low service. I'm not saying don't buy a low hour bike, but as roester said be prepared, just in case. I was when I bought a very nice Beta Rev 250 this summer, I spent around $250.00 in the next couple month. I don't regret buying the bike and I would buy it again even knowing what I spent on it. Guy

The brake on both end of the Beta ( 250 ) are amazing compared to any TS I ever rode, after an hour or so in the mountain, I had figured out how to think about braking than gently pressured the pedal instead of pushing on the pedal and waiting for the result. So if I understand what you are saying, the best way is the way I am confident with ? Guy

I've been riding bikes for a loooong time and It was always a crime ( or a call to the hospital ) to use the clutch when going down a steep hill, followed the same rule with the 75 TY that I've been riding the last 10 years. I bought a Beta Rev this summer and use the same technic, but it seems that modern bike riders use the clutch in steep descent, am I right ? Guy

John do you use the same cable for clutch and front brake ? Guy

I have tried trial glove in the past, but now I ride with mechanic glove. They have good feel, good gip on the handlebar but no protection. Guy

à VEE RUBBER was on the Beta I bought this summer and I did not like the traction so, I bought à Dunlop 803 GP. The Price was reasonable. Guy

Speaking of lube, what do you use as a cable lubricant? Guy

The Universal Venhill might be a good idea for the clutch cable since I modified the frame ( motor raised ) and also modified the clutch actuator. John, do you use the universal kit for the front brake too ? Guy

Both front brake and clutch cables need replacing on my Ty 250 1975. I was thinking Venhill but I read somewhere that there might be some issue with the length of the clutch cable. Any comments or recommendations ? Guy

Tank's lot for the advise Guy

A few friends got into trial riding not trial competition and bought 2000 to 2007 modern trial bike so I decided to try one myself, I bought a Beta Rev 250 2003 last July. I still am a little shy to go to our twin shock friendly competition and bring the Beta alongside my TY because of the look you get from '' real '' trial riders. I am so glad to see that there are clear-sighted riders around. Yes to all that was written above: the weight, the power, the balance, the brake, the transmission and so on. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy riding my TY as I would like to ride Bantam or a rigid frame trial bike, but modern trial bike are a delight to ride. I needed some parts for the Beta and the dealer offered me to have a go on a bran new TRS 300, yes they are better than my 2003, it took me 30 second to notice that. Someone told me: you bought a POGO STICK., no I bought a 2003 Beta REV 250 and it's a lot of fun to ride. I also was born in the 50s so maybe I am wise enough to appreciate the old and the new... bike. Guy