mcman56

Are there any secrets to bleeding the rear brake on a Techo. The rear brake did not work so I pulled the rear caliper and disassembled. Everything looked OK except the sealing surfaces where the bleeder valve seats. I reconditioned them. After assembly, I have tried the "suck method"...vacuum at the bleeder valve and pump method...pump, open valve, close valve, repeat....both get some (not alot) fluid to flow but the brake is still not operative. I can see the pads move but there is no braking action. Any suggestions?????

Thanks...but does the converter have a mounting bracket or is it just "hung" in place with a tie wrap? The frame on this thing is a work of art.

I bought a '97 techno with the wiring removed and now want to put it back on. Where and how does the Ac to Dc converter mount? I don't see it on the assembly drawing. Also..was there some kind of insulation/ shielding on the wires that go to the blue capacitor? (mine has none) I thought of a plastic or rubber insulator over the whole thing but don't know if it has to radiate heat.

Thanks again. The socket in the bottom plug was stripped but I managed to get it out. I was finally able to download the parts list and see that there should be a "spring" inside the air filter. Do you know if this is a plastic part or something steel that could be made from a coat hanger? I can see that it could use something to hold it open.

That brings me back to the original question. Where do I get one of the Aluminium skid plates to start with? Thanks!

That is a beautiful skid plate. I have been trying to figure out how to make one like that but is seems none too easy. I have heard you can get Aluminium 6061 T0 that is pretty easy to work. It also seems like a hydraulic press with some type of wood forming dies may do the trick but it is still unclear to me. I'm a fair machinist but have no sheet metal experience. Can you let me in on the secret? How do you get alll of those shapely curves in 1/4" Aluminium?

Thanks for all of the info but I have syill another question. Where do you drain the oil from? There is a hole in the skid plate around something that looks like a socket head bolt (maybe mine is stripped) Plus there is a hex head bolt under the water pump. Which one is it?

Are aluminium skid plates still available for a Reflex (TLR200). I would like one like those on the TLR250.

Thanks! Do you know what plug is recommended. I thought all trials bikes used a BPR5ES but this bike has a BPR7ES plug in it.

Can someone tell me the correct fluids and capacities for a '97 techno? Crankcase oil & volume.....fork oil and volume(s)

Where can I get a wiring diagram and parts list for a '97 Techno? I tried the link in this thread but is does not work. Thanks

Does anyone know how much a TY175 weighs (without lights)? Is it comparable to an early 90s Gas Gas?

Thanks! Beta Techno sounds closer in size. I wonder why they do not list the Sherco. Model Product Name+ Manufacturer Buy Now Price 665 Power Reeds :: 125 (3 petal) Cagiva - MX $23.00 665 Power Reeds :: 50 PRO L.C. : 01-04 KTM - MX $23.00 665 Power Reeds :: 65SX : 98-04 KTM - MX $23.00 665 Power Reeds :: Techno 250 Beta - MX $23.00

I checked the Boyesen site and they show no 565 but do have a 656 for the following. Model Product Name+ Manufacturer Buy Now Price 656 Power Reeds :: 125 (4 petal) Cagiva - MX $34.95 656 Power Reeds :: WXC125 : 94-96 Husqvarna - MX $34.95 656 Power Reeds :: WXE125 : 1994 Husqvarna - MX $34.95 Are these the ones? I would think 125MX reeds would be much bigger. Thanks

Does anyone have a Boyseen part number for a 2002 2.9? I contacted them by e-mail but they just suggested tracing the existing ones and sending the trace in for a match. I really liked what their reeds did for my old Gas Gas.

Our local state run OHV park has seperate motorcycle and 4wd areas (CA) The park officials and 4wd groups have agreed to allow trials bikes in the 4wd area but do not want the MXers in there. The difficult part is how to designate the area for 4wd and trials only. Enforcement could be a major issue. Does anything like this exist elsewhere? How is it handled? (So far, Trials specific tires seem to be the best choice.)