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I just bought a 86 TY350 that's in excellent condition. It's has a Falcon mono shock and a aluminum silencer but appears otherwise stock. The previous owner claims it has a new rebuild but the bike wouldn't start. I cleaned the pilot jet and noticed the needle has a funny shape, almost a bulb on the tip of the needle. I assume this is normal? Anyway, after cleaning the carb it started up and runs great EXCEPT, a horrible knocking engine noise. I first thought it was the piston pin but after reading about "pinging", I now wonder if there's too much distance between the piston crown and head? I understand how to measure the distance but how much clearance is critical? Thanks

I passed on the offer. The Beta needed too much work. I'm in Rutledge Georgia USA I'm still searching for a reasonable starter bike.

sherconoob,You've caused me to wanna get a trials bike. LOL I doing a 120 mile Hare Scramble in January and hope I'm up to the task. BTW, I've watched all your videos and they are great!

I watched some Youtube videos about riding, balancing, log crossing, etc. Every since I was a kid I loved reading about trials but its just not popular here. Who knows, Maybe I'll get it to catch on in the south and forget about enduros. LOL

I'm supposed to pick up a old Beta TR34 this week. Its a project bike that needs alittle work and I can't find a source for parts in the USA. My question is it worth buying to fix and where can I get parts?

Hi everyone, I'm a woods rider but getting a old Beta TR to practice with. I currently ride a KTM SX250 and I've entered a few Hare Scrambles and did okay. I read alot about honing skills so trials seems to be the way to go. There are very few trials bikes in the southeastern US. I'm sure alot of people are gonna ask what kinda bike is that.