markparrish

Hi Nubsey, I have a short strap permanently fixed to the upright next to the rear wheel - I use this first once I've lifted the bike on (it goes through the spokes, round wheel and upright together) - this is handy as the bike is secured while I fiddle with the rest of the straps. Then I have a short strap with a hook which passes through the right (outer) footpeg and down to the closest fixing. Lastly I have two longer straps which go from the bars down to the loops on either end of the bracket (the part bolted to the car). these compress the forks a bit. It is surprisingly stable and doesn't fall off!

Hi there, I imagine a small local machine shop or enthusiast could fabricate a bracket to solve the problem - no need to weld on anything - just two "omega" shaped bent steel strips with a bolt either side should clamp onto the fork and hold the brake arm. At least, that's what I'd try first! Mark

Hi Richard, I am in a similar position to you (52, 6 foot, kids all grown up!) I read and re-read all the forum advice when looking for a bike in my price range and in the end (perhaps going against the general flow of opinion) went for a 2007 rev 3 270 because it was nearby so I could check it over, very well kept with good records of bills etc, and in my price range and the guy who owned it had also started out on it a couple of years before. I have re-fitted the flywheel weight and changed the front sprocket to a 10. It also has a slow throttle. I am still very much a beginner and slowly gaining confidence but I have found the bike to be calm and reassuring - obviously it could launch me off if I was reckless (you know what a powerful engine feels like, it seems) but so far all the falling off has been due to my lack of balance or mis judging the line or not having the confidence to trust the bike. I haven't had my "arms pulled out of their sockets" yet! My only concern is that perhaps I am learning bad habits as it seems to pull up hills in any gear and perhaps I should be learning to be more selective and develop more clutch skills. I am sure you will get lots of responses to your question, but sometimes you have to go with your feelings and maybe if you wait for the perfect bike you will wait forever when you could be out there on it (or off it!). Good luck, Mark

I made this mod on my Rev3 which worked really well. It gives 3mm preload but the bolts need to be countersunk or they would hit the cover as mentioned above. There are several other interesting versions/ideas described earlier in the thread using small washers etc. that you might be able to try, though probably only up to about 2mm spacer. My clutch is noticeably lighter and I haven't had any slipping - although I am very much a "wobbler" and haven't needed to fly up any walls yet! Good luck.

It's just the same as removing a bicycle tyre (if you know how to do that) - just more effort required and correspondingly bigger tyre levers. There are lots of videos on youtube showing this - mostly rear tyres though, which are tubeless (I just did my rear). I got a pair of cheap levers from eBay which came with some useful plastic rim protectors. Warning - although perfectly strong, my levers had a few rough edges so I filed them off before use. You will also need some tyre soap to make it easier - many use fairy liquid (I did!) but there seems to be quite a debate about its long term effects on alloy rims. Careful not to nick the tube - a very small amount of air inside when re-fitting the tyre can help avoid trapping it. Good luck Mark

Having only recently embarked on my trials experience I have been so pleased to have found the great advice and support on this forum. I thought you might be interested to see my clutch mod based on some of the excellent examples in previous posts - the previous owner of my Rev 3 270 told me it had had its plates de-glued and de-burred and I was pleased to discover he has done a good job - the clutch has only dragged a little since I have owned it - although it is very hard to find neutral, so I might have a go at the basket finger edges again. I have been getting lots of arm pump and struggle as the day wears on - I'm sure my technique is poor and I'm still gripping everything a bit too tightly! - However I did try removing two springs and found the clutch lighter. I don't like this solution though as it "feels" wrong to unevenly load the plates, but maybe that's just me! So... I have just made a set of spacers based on the Evo ones - I am lucky to have a lathe so it wasn't too tricky - I used countersunk stainless screws so the overall height of the assembly is the same but each spring has 3mm less preloading. I haven't used it in anger yet but first impressions are good and it seems lighter. I'll let you know if it slips in higher gears, but to be honest I rarely use them! Thanks for all the inspiration! Mark

I have just refitted the extra weight to my 2007 rev 3 270 (the previous owner had removed it) and had to source two new screws - they are standard right hand thread M8 x 16mm thread countersunk screws (I used socket head ones for use with an Allen key) - If you damage yours getting them out, just ask and I'll send you a couple (I had to buy a bag of 10). Hope that helps, good luck Mark

Thanks Betasweden! - let me know if you have any luck! Cheers, Mark

I wish my Rev3 270 2007 had a stand - trees and the side of my car are ok, but not always there when you need them! If any of you advanced types (I'm far from that!) have an unwanted one I've put a wanted ad in the classifieds http://www.offroadmart.com/category/346/TRIALS-WANTED/listings/5220/Beta-Rev-3-2007-side-stand.html Cheers, Mark

Hi all, I've been hooked! I hadn't been on a bike for about 30 years but having watched some local club members (Bognor Regis & District MCC - all very friendly and welcoming) I took the plunge, joined the club and got a bike - 2007 Rev 3 270 (perfect choice for a beginners bike!) - Actually it seems quite rideable - I have the extra flywheel weight fitted, and a 10T front sprocket, and there appears to be a spacer between reeds and inlet, which I understand smooths things a little. I guess being 10 years old mellows things a bit as well. I've only done a bit of practice and part of a novice trial (which was a good lesson in falling off and getting back on - but I did manage one clean section before retiring exhausted!) so far but I am really enjoying myself. I hope to steadily improve, but I know I have a lot to learn. This seems a great place to seek advice and share ideas. Cheers, Mark