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Could be two problems. Did you use a new gasket. The tolerance on that side case is very minimal, so over tightening could cause this. And / or did you remove that large bolt at the top of the case that is just under the exhaust???? That bolt holds the detent for the kick start return spring. In which case it has to be reassembled with the correct tension on the spring.

Not had trouble mounting, but hard to bead up. Plus side is I`ve never had one spin, perfect if you have to run a tube.

Sure you could switch out the yokes and forks from a 96-99 I suppose, but you still have to maintain the forks with oil changes and seals. I always had about the same luck with either type of fork.

If I remember , thier is two o-rings on the shaft to keep oil in. You have to remove the whole cover and there is a wound spring held in pla ce by that big nut below the engine. Be careful as it almost got my eye the first one I did. It has been too long to give proper advice.

You can have a knock just being lean on the pilot jet. You might try drilling out your own jet if you have a few spares.

First you should be pushing up from the bleeder. Second the clutch outer hub only goes back exactly as it came apart. It is marked ,but odd as most clutches go back together any which way.

I was not a bultaco owner, but it looks like the cable itself had an adjuster that went thru the hole.

A one bike trailer would be a much easier solution and would not alter your steering if done properly.

I made my own brackets and used rev 3 mounts and pegs. Which moved them further back and lower than the SM ones. I got away with rotating the kick start farther forward on the shaft. Had to teach my son to lightly kick it, but our bike was also an easy starter.

Glad it still runs , Bob

Cody 1st Pat 2nd results are up at NATC site

sounds more like the pilot jet. I`d clean the carb. Do you have an inline filter?

Nif40 I see you might be happy with the new importer. I have not seen them post anything yet to any trials related web sites. Be interesting to see if there is any Beta supprt at the national next week.?! Be carefull what you wish for as this is a very small sport.

If you are lucky, it will just be the top hat & spring that sit at the end of the shaft. You have to remove the clutch basket to get to it. If not you will have to split the cases.

He has not said how big the kid is yet, I wish I had the 125`s of today when I was a kid! I`ve been riding trials since `72 and even riding todays 125's is no fun for me. De- tuning a sherco would be easier than the 280 gas gas. P.S. my 12 year old is 5' 11 and 170 lbs will be over 6' before he is 13. Some rules should not apply.He rides a 250. But I do believe world champions should start on 125's, but most are in this sport for the fun factor. just my 2 cents.

I believe it is way past a rumor. The enduro guys have replaced the commos. So are the new importers going to show up at any nationals?

With a tube you will have the age old problem of ripping out the valve stem.

An o-ring chain is usually the best choice on most motorcycles, But not usually so on trials bikes. Weight, clearance, and trials lack of distance and/or rpm. I`m sure other opinions will show up soon. Besides trials riders are supposed to be thrifty!

To Chewy, The pilot jet is always feeding fuel.

The reply about usa has no support for montesa is interesting. All montesa`s imported since Honda bought montesa where a gray market product in this country. Great product ,but no direct factory support since 1993.

Put new disc brakes on the front end. Lower the pegs, and take about 14 oz off the flywheel. That bike could still win your Intermediate thru senior expert. That is what fun is!!!

If it is running hot is the fan rotating?

I`ve had quite a few rev 3`s and the `03 was a lame duck in the power dept. Never had a liking for that bike.

Just finished my son`s bike. What a difference, the best ever mod I can think of doing for free. Wished I`d had this back when I got my first `89 Beta. Can`t believe how many points it would of saved through the years. I cheated and used a dremel for the whole thing. Thanks Dan for the great advice!!

Beta`s have always had first too low and second too high. Two solutions, work on your clutch control or go one tooth higher on the rear sprocket.