Slightly harsh comments by "Aircooled4ever", one mans poison etc
It is more of a twinshock than all the converted monos and mega bucks british bikes etc out there!
Anyway, as an RTX owner (check "Garages"), my view of the RTX
Good points, It is a well designed trials bike to get people into trials, they are reliable, sturdy, built to budget
Bad points, a bit, to built to budget, brakes rubbish, overweight (you get your moneys worth in metal!)
I also have a Beta rev3 200cc, my results are about the same! depends on the trial, the Beta is better on really technical stuff, and turns tighter, the RTX holds a line better and has good grip (slower steering, and more weight), i take the Beta to modern trials, the RTX to classic trials
About the same cost to keep running, neither requires a great deal, just regular maintenance
I do agree with aircooled4ever, you will never make money from it, but do we do this sport for the money or the fun?
Anyway if you find your self with a spare RTX/Minsk engine, give me a bell, alway like a few spares
Why don’t we petition the government to relax the gun laws?
Let’s wipe out these vermin!
I know, I know slightly hard core,
.... but when you have spent your hard earned cash and valuable time on the love of your life and some low life takes her away you will know I am on about, *******s!
Purchased Beta Rev3 200 about September 2014, my first "modern bike"
Every time i look at it find something else not quite right!
Saw it advertised on the internet, not far from me about fifty miles, did some research decided I liked it, went to have a look, bugger would not start! Should have walked away then! Made stupid offer (I had bike love), a bit of negotiation, took it home!
Now, I like playing with the spanners, so I worked out previous owner had flooded engine. I removed the spark plug, fuel off, throttle wide open, a few kicks, installed new plug, fuel on, second kick, lots of smoke and that nice throbbing trials bike sound, success!
Time was getting on, about midnight, did not want to upset neighbours, oddly they don’t appreciate the delicate tones of two stroke motorcycles.
Couple of days later, strong smell of petrol coming from garage! Yeah I didn’t turn fuel off, quickly found out from previous owner his problem with the bike, anyway removed carb, no dirt or water, ordered new needle valve and seat (from USA, 1/3 price of UK with postage!)
While I was waiting for needle valve seat to arrive, checked rest of bike out, ended up;
New swing arm bearings (HK2218 Roller Needle Cup Bearing)
New Shock bearings (BLRB366748 Spherical Bearing)
Cleaned and lubed head bearings
Take exhaust apart to remove fuel, decoke, weld plate, mount and repack silencer
Removed air box and thoroughly cleaned
Removed broken studs (one in air box, one holding rear mudguard to frame, one on triple clamp, had to helicoil)
Purchased new air filter (slight tear), subframe brackets (one cracked, one bent), rubber air box to carb tube (split) and throttle cable.
Put all this back together, it came apart quite easy, going back together, emmmm, took some time!
Anyway first ride, developed new problems
Clutch sticking and drag
Card settings, mainly float level, although it is very sensitive to the airscrew
Brake performance
Suspension settings
Leaking oil from clutch cover
More time in garage, misses getting jealous!
Read about clutch fix and card setting on this forum, big thanks to all for posting the information
Bled brakes, purchased new pads
Put 43 tooth sprocket on rear
Dropped forks until the tops are level with top clamp, decreased sag both ends
Purchased new clutch cover gasket, fitting it was easy, DO NOT EVER REMOVE YOUR SUMP PLATE!That is three hours of my life I will never get back!
Went out for second ride, feels much better, clutch still sticks when cold but ok when warmed up, changed spark plug to a BP5ES, feels better off idle, played with air screw (about 2 ¼ out), brakes work ok, handling great.
Anyway cheap purchase, £200 in parts and about 60 hours’ work (mostly enjoyable), I am pleased with this bike, now. I trust it, I like riding it, it just feels right.
A bit more practicing, and I am then hoping to entre a few local events, if I can work out this joining clubs/open to centre malarkey, why not run all events enter on day? People like me who will probably only do a few events a year, do not want to join clubs, centres etc.
Funny thing is every bike I have ever purchased has had problem, it is part of the sport, right?
Sharp Brakes
in Scorpa
Posted
Hi Guys
Many thanks for the replies
Went with mcman56's suggestion and cut an X in the pads, both front and rear
Also adjusted the front brake lever so it engages sooner so i have less leverage effect on it
Seem to of worked, went to a trial much happier with the brakes
Thanks again guys
Whiskey