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The top hat washers can be fitted either way around to set a different spring preload, these combined with 2 thicker plates apparently give 6 clutch setups - there's a document somewhere that explains it...... Edit found link http://www.betausa.com/sites/default/files/pdf/STT-2012-3-Evo%20300%20clutch%20set%20up.pdf

It's descended into another challenging each other's experience contest, why does that always happen here. To answer the original post, I doubt that you'll find the 1200 too heavy, lighter is better but it's not the only factor and it may be worth it if you find the visor useful.

after capacity most differences are just compression and flywheel weight so at least you can change it if you later feel like you've made the wrong choice.

It's also worth noting that not all 250s are the same, for example there's quite an engine character difference between a 2012 250 gas gas and a 2012 250 Beta - the Beta is very soft due to low compression and a flywheel weight. Personally when I started (and now if I was changing bikes) I'd have gone with the many Beta 200 recommendations, but they don't seem to come up for sale often.

There's not much difference in capability, at least not with the Beta's that I've ridden, it's just different characteristics. I'd go for whichever you can find in the right condition at the right price.

Make sure it's clean, and rotate the grommet a few times so it gets seated properly.

Broke two, using plastic bolts helps as they tend to rip out instead.

I couldn't find a single tone battery horn, so bought a proper horn to wire in. Haven't done it yet but it looks like the wire to the thermostat for the fan will need to be the power source for it.

+1 on Rocking for initial release, and stripping the clutch stack if this doesn't work. Clutch fix instructions for a general improvement, with new plates and steels as an option if the fix don't work. Oil choice also has an effect but I'd rather not start another oil debate.

offroadmotouk are a dealers in Northumberland, I bought my bike from them and I've bought a few parts from them including clutch plates. The plates are great in my evo, sorted the drag out when the usual fix didn't work. Their service has also been good so it's probably worth contacting them to see if they can help.

I had to give a date of manufacture for the MOT prior to registering my Beta Evo. (I already had the dating cert so it was OK)

if you need higher spring rates than are stocked custom wound springs aren't expensive, around £25 to £50, just lookup your local spring winder.

Mine was the cylinder, so probably not relevant.

Try rotating the Jitsie ones a few times after pushing them into place, I've just fitted one and it kept popping out until I did this to make it seat properly.

Too wide, how about a 2.3L triumph rocket 3 engine.

I think the first answer nailed it.

Shine a torch through the radiator and check it's not full of mud. Also check for an air lock in the coolant, a 2015 may have a bleed screw on the head or you may need to stand the bike on the back wheel when filling it.

I'm your height and only slightly lighter, I own a 250 but spent a day on a 125 and it had more than enough power. It needed to be revved more, but it also revved more freely. I'd consider buying a 125 next time.

With a CDI system I don't think it matters if the rest of the electrics are 6v or 12v as the CDI raises the voltage when charging the capacitor before releasing it to the coil. Some CDIs are powered by a regulated 12v or 6v source, others run direct from stator coils. I don't know enough to guarantee it'll work but personally I'd try a cheap pit bike one. I have one but it would probably cost as much to post it to you as if would for you to buy one one from ebay.

The older ones with the velcro strap and yellow writing are from memory around 3/4" at the thickest point. They have a tough plastic outer layer with the typical soft armor foam on the inside. I haven't seen the all black ones up close.

If it's CDI ignition then a pitbike/monkeybike one should be fine and it'll cost less than £5 new.

It's uneven heating that causes most damage, that's why most bikes put the hot side into the airflow. This isn't a case of ossa knowing better than everyone else. I'm glad to hear your bikes alright but the other bikes you list are theoretically slightly less likely to seize. There's loads of articles on this relating to BMW boxers and how they were able to move the exhaust from front to bottom a few years ago, going back further there are articles on the foggy pertronas gp bike and the issues this layout caused.

A common market requires goods to be produced at a comparable cost, which requires comparable wages which equals comparable living standards. The only exception being if you are able to solely produce high value products or high skill services that no one can compete with you on - but this is only theoretical as low skilled work always remains. (Outside of Europe where differences in technology are greater, you could also achieve comparable cost through automation) This in my view is a valid argument to leave, or something to address depending on your point of view, I was disappointed to see the campaign focus so heavily on immigration. Immigration stems from the nature of a common market that includes free movement combined with our governments actions. If to maintain a higher standard of living you set a minimum wage higher than other states, then the people from those other states will naturally immigrate to you, the bigger the wage gap the higher the numbers. If too many of your people pursue the extremes of either higher education or generous benefits you leave a skills void, and again you get immigration. Not that immigration is necessarily a problem, but in the UK you can't have a serious debate about it as you'd get labelled racist, which means you can't take steps to manage it. Added to this some of mainland Europe want closer political union, Britain just wants trade. Projects generally fail when not everyone shares the same goal.

We can be pessimistic about this like the first post or we could even make equally optimistic predictions. My personal view is that there will be little if any impact on trials in the UK.