I was looking at Michaels bike today while he was out practicing, and the front red yolks look great he also has what looks like a 4 stroke rear silencer on his bike nice looking bit of kit.
At a guess that'll be the one peice center and backbox which has been on the cards for a while, Fingers crossed they do a Ti version
They're not for the faint hearted and really are an experts only bike. Having said that though the power is very managable and comes in very smooth. There's just lots of it
May sound like a stupid thing to say but check your fuel cap is venting properly. We've had two bikes this year experiencing similar problems which turned out to be the cap not venting and so starving the bike of fuel as it causes a vacum.
All you have to do is blow and air line through it to clear it. You should be able to blow through with your mouth afterwards.
Most would say get a 26" due to your size but there are many longer 20" bikes out there now which would suit you fine. Stick with what you know and go for a 20" i say
I've ridden for getting on 10 years now, did a lot of British Championship events over the years and some world rounds.
It really does help on the motorbike which used to be the play toy for when i was off the pushbike but i guess the lure of an engine was just to great in the end. I think everyone would gain from riding a little biketrials. My dads 43 and he'll give it a go although i close my eyes!
DO NOT PUT ANY BOLTS THROUGH FLYWHEEL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YOU WILL MOST CERTAINLY BE BUYING A NEW STATOR IF YOU DO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JUST AS THE BOYS HAVE SAID USE AN AIR IMPACT TO TIGHTEN !!! YOU CAN NOT GET TIGHT ENOUGH WITH A WRENCH!!
SCREWING BOLTS THROUGH THE FLYWHEEL WILL ONLY COST YOU ALOT OF MONEY..
Now I have your attention , best of luck ..
a woodruff key is easy to chip if you do not line up correctly.. the flywheel will slide on nicely once lined up and use the air impact to tighten.. all should be well then ..
My Best
Ron
I don't think anyones talking about having bolts sticking all the way through into the stator you can put bolts in without winding them in that far.
As has been said though an air impact driver is your best bet, even better if you've got one which you can set the torque on.
I used to have the same problem what i've started to do is just sit and concentrate on breathing 30sec before you go into the section. This relaxes me and also keeps me focused on the section i'm about to go into. Might work for you.
If it's quite a new Rev 3 then the whole lightling loom can be taken out without effecting the rest of the bike.
Attach a spade the black wire from the Kill and a round end to the black and white and you can put all of this in then without modifying the bikes original loom. Easy peasy.
His name is Craig Lee Scott he is currently at Leeds Uni I think. He's quite biketrials about 6 months back and now does motorbike trials on a Beta Rev 3 06 I believe.
He's quite the nutter and is considered one of the best street riders in the world.
Received delivery of our first 2008 Beta today, many thanks to Mr Lampkin for his speedy service.
Firsts things first got it out of the box and the pictures just don't do this bike justice you really have got to see it in the flesh. The white really works with the alloy and the decals are really eye catching.
Beta have done lots of little mods that wern't listead and as you look aroung the bike it amazes me that they can improve it every year.
Starting her up, the first thing you notice when you start it is how well it ticks over, imediatly you know the carb change and other related mods have had a massive effect. It ticks over so crisply and cleanly almost like the 125 last year then when you blip the throttle it's straight up no hesitation or boging even after being sat on tick over for a few minutes.
First ride was a revelation really as my 07 250 is running a full factory setup on the engine with lots of little trick bits (the polished Beta at Hawkstone) now this bike is a mile ahead of my 07 much crisper off the bottem end and power all the way through the rev range. The biggest thing I noticed is how this new found grunt has opened up far more us of first gear, i've always stayed away from it on past Betas sticking to 2nd for most stuff but first now is really brillient with more punch on the top end than before.
The ride seems very similar to last year a very planted and comfortable riding position, the front end feels a little lighter to move I'd imaging due to the re-valving.
All in all a great first impression going to run it in fully tomorrow and have some fun.
Just A Peek At M' New Hodaka Motor
in Twinshock
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Looks very nice although i'm sure those holes could go bigger
You'd be allowed over here!