jon0881

Frame number is Ymuscy2495c300XXX (changed the last 3 since its not my bike)

Hi, Can someone tell me what year this bike is please? Cheers Jon

I'm going to need one for my 96 techno. I can't find how to get the shipping costs for the uk on that site. Gonna need a thermostat I think too. Should the circuit on the thermostat be normally open

Hi, Has anyone had any tuition from either Bumpy or the lads at Cowm? How was it? Jon

I could make out the coolant filling marks and defiantly bled and filled it correctly. It just p****d out when hot. When I removed the tank and filled it with water it was leaking out the cap. It's been replaced now anyway

I honestly don't know. I'm a pure noob and I've only been in the woods on it once. It was proper fun and a good climber but it does feel heavy to me. I bet most of it technique. I would like someone capable to have a go to show me how much I am the limiting factor

I'd go for it at £550. Check the oil window and coolant for oil/water

ok thanks. So a kit for under £10 including 20 strips wouldnt be going to cheap then?

Hi, After much searching to find our what a dog turd on a tyre is used for i realise i need to buy some. There are loads on ebay sold in kits and turds alone. Are there any that i should avoid? Regards Jon

Ive done a stunt wheelie school on a bandit in the UK which was good but no use here. I think technique is easy but its the confidence that will spoil you. One good tip i was told was to get two trusty friends to lift the front with you on the bike and you get a feel for the balance point for different body positions i.e leaning back, leaning forward.

Ok I took it out for a 30 min blast today. I have to say even beginner trials is fun on basic woods stuff. All the gears work fine but I've noticed two problems 1. The expansion tank for the coolant is leaking all over the engine. I've removed it and I think it's coming from the cap. The threads on the cap are knackered and were covered in ptfe when I got it. The cap looks ok so is it worth replacing or just trying to ptfe it up again? 2. The fan is wired up all the time but its not starting now without a little push. Is there a cheap replacement or should I just keep starting it and watching it? Cheers Jon

Oh I settled on Silkolene pro cool in the end

I managed to run the bike up and down the road last night. Once the engine warmed up the clutch started to work, before that it just stalled the bike. Anyway, I'm going to drop the oil and put in ATF but what's more worrying is that the water tank is empty. I didn't even che k it before buying! Doh! On looking what type of coolant I should put in it I have found this casing problem. I had hoped to take the bike out for a little test this weekend but I might have just opened a can of worms. Jon

Hi, I just thought I would introduce myself. I've just purchased a 96 beta techno 250 to start out in trials. I have a ktm exc 200 too but fancy some fun on a trials. The bike seems ok. It sounds fine and seems fairly well cared for. The old owner run 75:1 in I think he said and I've already seen here people using ATF for the gearbox so I think ill do that. Unfortunately the fuel was left on for the journey home so I bet it's going to be a bitch to start again. The manual states a champion n7ycc but its got an ngk in it. I want to carry a spare so what's best? Only other thing is the temperature sensor is disconnected and the fan wired up permanently. Might leave it as is. Best wishes Jon