MikeL

Thanks. I took it out yesterday and had a great time. Ran with 100 octane fuel mixed at 80:1, though I splashed in a little extra oil just before I left. Still too used to my dirt bike mix. Ran great. A couple times it would smoke a lot for a minute or two, and then quit. I'm wondering if it just pooled some oil in the exhaust and then finally burned it off? Started at 7 psi rear and front and quickly lowered the rear to around 5 psi. Definitely takes some getting used to the geometry, but only flipped it a time or two. I looked at some more Beta sites and now wondering if it might be a 1996 Techno 250? Thoughts? I am attaching a pic. Websites showed the fork being inverted on the 93, and this one is right side up. Anyone from the Denver area that can recommend good trials areas not too far away? I rode St. Mary's the other day. I didn't get around to changing the gearbox oil because it looked clean. I'll do that after my next ride.

Sounds good, thanks. I'll get the oil changed and take it out. I already noticed the sticky clutch and the carb leakage. What do you guys typically run for tire pressures? I hate getting flats, but seems like you need to go low for grip.

I am new owner of a 1993 Beta Trials bike and trying to figure out some things on it. Previous owner didn't know much about it and never even added gas - he was just flipping the bike. I'm not even sure what model bike it is - it shows Tipo B6 and OL9401 on the tag, no headlight, white rear fender, orange front fender and around a 250cc according to the seller. I found the 1991 manual online that one shows a 2% fuel mixture - which I assume to mean 50:1? But, most of these forums say to run 70 or 80:1, with a higher octane fuel (around 100 octane if I can get it). Most of those threads are referring to newer bikes. If I'm using Lucas Semi-synthetic 2 stroke oil (since I have it) what are your recommendations on the mix? I also need to change the engine oil. Looks like I can run a 10w30 according to the 1991 manual. Regular, semi-synthetic, synthetic? Any other advice would be appreciated - things to look out for, what tire pressures your running, etc. Thanks in advance for the help. Excited to go try this out - I've always wanted one. -Mike