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Check the small hose on the right side for the hot start. May be off or cracked.

Please note that I am a retired heavy duty mechanic and have been riding trials for over forty years and have owned, repaired and maintained a few trials bikes. I ordered thinner clutch discs. Part #1343310-000, which are 2.70 mm. I measured all the clutch discs on my bike and they ranged from 2.95mm to 2.98 mm. I replaced the two thicker ones with the new, thinner plates and now the clutch pack is .55 mm thinner. This enables the clutch to fully disengage and start in gear without dragging. Also starting from cold and only running the bike for 30 seconds can put it into first gear and it doesn't jump forward. In my opinion this greatly improves the performance of the bike. I appreciate all the information and help from everyone and hope that my suggestion will help. This one of are trails 36 km. and 8 hours riding 6000 feet up.

Please note that I am a retired heavy duty mechanic and have been riding trials for over forty years and have owned, repaired and maintained a few trials bikes. I ordered thinner clutch discs. Part #1343310-000, which are 2.70 mm. I measured all the clutch discs on my bike and they ranged from 2.95mm to 2.98 mm. I replaced the two thicker ones with the new, thinner plates and now the clutch pack is .55 mm thinner. This enables the clutch to fully disengage and start in gear without dragging. Also starting from cold and only running the bike for 30 seconds can put it into first gear and it doesn't jump forward. In my opinion this greatly improves the performance of the bike. I appreciate all the information and help from everyone and hope that my suggestion will help.

The issue is starting in gear too much drag.I have the thinner plates coming. And yes good oil is a must to save the engine.The Beta 300 t4 is a great bike. Thank-you for your kind help.

Fixing clutch drag and better feel.Use service tech tip stt-2012-3. Adjustment of clutch with thinner plates STT-2012-3-Evo_300_clutch_set_up.pdf