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`For example, in my premix I only use full synthetic Belray H1R`

First off the stock kill button/ light switch should just be changed to a kill button. That`s the first thing I do on any bike. Go back to the 35 it will help with the pinking. ( cleaning a carb and air box is the first thing you do on any used bike) I`d pull the water pump off and inspect the impeller. Once you know the cooling system is working , check the rest of the electronics. Used bikes require work first, then riding.

Yeah, I did the manly thing and waited two months before going to the doctor. Two months of not doing much since I could not breath right. Twenty minutes of my doctor putting my ribs back in place and instantly I could breath again. Besides a bottle full of pain meds for the next crash that really hurts!

No, the Beta`s always had a good pop just at idle. And more mas means slower response.

Did you hit the ground funny? 2- 8 weeks.

Actually your crank looks like the earlier rev3 models. The later ones had quite a bit of plastic. The 250 and 270 always had a good pop to the exhaust on a good running Beta. Have you messed with the timing?

You are talking a 9 year span. Do you have a 2005 or older?

That is a 2002 which is better. The rev3`s were great bikes. Will make a good starter bike. Looks good, except the skid plate has been pounded on and is that a nick on the right fork tube?

Try, RCS Racing 7204 Rt. 7 North Ferrisburgh, VT 05473 802-425-2081 They used to be the importer before, most knowledgeable on the old Betas.

No go ride it for a half hour. If it still feels like its dragging burn it hard in fourth gear!

That is why the `pro` transmission can be ordered complete. MT280236010

There is a small hole that feeds to the piston, sounds like it may be blocked. Maybe a small wire. I usually pull a wire from my wire brush.

To playwithgravity, Too bad you missed Arizona and the NM events. In New mexico we actually had a Tv commercial and the event was held at a ski area that is remote, but still very accessible. Very steep loop for the spectators, but the ski lift was running. It was pretty cool that the section I scored Saturday was within a 200ft from the top of the lift. I ended up with a lot of spectators at about 9200ft with a most awesome view.(Mrs. Meyerpeters about had a nervous breakdown from the ski lift ride up!) Quite entertaining. We had 1 section for the whole weekend that Pat was the only rider to get through. Otherwise the Pro`s had good point spread for the sections. Luckily only a few small showers. The experts had a few almost too hard. My section sunday was hard and long. So the pro`s and Experts raced through the final half. Most finishing with less than 5 seconds to spare! Great event.

The needles should not of fallen out. I believe that there is a new single bearing. Was this bike just recently bought? The kick start pawl is usually pretty obvious if broken.

Best thing is it is cooling. Have you checked to see if it is wired to stay on?

The fan usually runs like that. Have you checked the water level since the rebuild. And a 140 is just a little lean at sea level. I would suggest a 145. 150 was stock.

Unscrew the adjustment bolt all the way. Sounds like it`s not returning enough.

`On a hot summer day, on a mountain road, with plenty of throttle, even a trial bike will get hot.` Quote from guys. Yeah I just melted the inside of a Raga middle pipe two weeks ago on a steep mountain road. I was blowing out hot aluminum chunks.

Yes!!

Ben if your plug is white, I would try one step bigger main just to be safe. Sounds like you might like to ride the trails , not always just slow trials work.

Thanks Lazer, I liked all your input! I checked our old Raga compared to my `new` vintage Fantic. The old cable clutch was lighter! Might have to do the mod also.

You can get away with out the two springs for a while. You said you are a new rider. Once you start riding bigger obstacles or longer hills it will be a problem. First time you slam your manhood into the tank, put the springs back in. It`s an easy clutch to begin with, work on your grip.

She`s been stuck before! Not good, but if it is running fine you will get by for awhile! New (re-chromed cylinder) and new piston is not cheap.

A knocking at all speeds is probably a piece off the kick start gear traveled to the primary gear. (big gear on the back of the clutch) Usually sounds like a rod knocking, hardly visible by the eye. Some times you need to take an eyeglass to see it.

If your clutch is hard, I would be looking at the correct finger height to make it lighter pull. Changing the spring is a good upgrade, but if the clutch pak is not in spec it will not change much. I think changing the cover just to go to the mineral oil is a waste of dollars unless you have issues with the original set up.