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Folks, We are in the final stages of forming a new Trials Club in the Charlotte Metrolina area. The web site: http://metrolinatrials.com/ is almost finished (should be operational in a few days) and will have all of the information about joining the club, event schedules, competition classes, awards, etc. Our mission is to promote the sport of Motorcycle Observed Trials in the Metrolina area, and hopefully introduce many new people to this great sport. We plan to have two events this year, one in Monroe, NC. and the other in a new area in Spencer, NC. (the property borders the new High Rock Racetrack) We have high hopes for the club, and are planning fourteen events in total next year, some of which will be co-sponsored with the CVOTC club centered in Virginia. Modern competition classes will include Novice, Intermediate, Sportsman, Advanced, Expert, and Championship. We really want to embrace the Twin-Shock folks also, and are planning on Modern Twin-Shock, Historic, and Pre-Historic machine classifications and sections at each event. If you are in the Charlotte Metro area and have an interest Motorcycle Observed Trials, whether to compete or to just learn more about this exciting sport keeping checking the web site, more information will be added daily as we get up to speed. This club, like any other, is all about the members and their support; come join us and help us make this one of the premier motorcycle trials club in the country!

This is from their web site: "Reduces rust, corrosion and electrolysis of all metals"

Go to RedLine's web site and let them explain how it works: http://www.redlineoil.com/products_coolant.asp There is a WaterWetter demo you can watch, and lots of product documentation.

Believe what you want,but that article is a bunch of crap in my opinion. Like I said, I have personal experience with WaterWetter for MANY years in 2 and 4-stroke road racers, trials bikes, motocrossers, enduro bikes, street bikes, and cars with ABSOLUTELY no build of anything and ZERO corrosion. There aren't many products that I promote just for the heck of it, but WaterWetter is one of them.

Yes, Red Lines 'WaterWetter' and 'SuperCool with WaterWetter' are safe to use and are actually recomended; not using these products will cause corrosion problems. We have used them both in the shop for many years now and have had "zero" corrosion problems and have never had to replace a water pump due to a bad seal. Use them and sleep well.

Congratulations, you have an awesome new bike! Tons of power, smooth, great handling and great suspension. Ride it and enjoy it.

Copemech is right; a fully synthetic oil makes a huge difference. We have ran our bikes a full season using Redline's 2-stroke racing oil from 50:1 ~ 100:1, and after removing the cylinder head I could wipe what little residue there was out with a shop towel.

Awesome! Wish that we could have an American at that level. Come on Pat!

What are your opinions on one or two day trials events? With gas prices the way that they are, would two day local events make sense, especially for the people that may have to drive five hours or more?

My son has been using a pair of the Diadora 'Stones' for the last six months and really likes them. Very supple, good feel, and the only completely waterproof boot that he has ever had. They came very highly recommended by Ronnie Commo, he has been wearing a pair all year and says that they are the best fitting and most comfortable boot the he has worn.

Hey Pat, no matter what class you ride, we are behnd you 100%. Show the world what you are capable of.

The only bad thing about these videos is I don't have the time to watch all of them. Great stuff!

What do you guys think of 125's to compete on here in the USA? Not necessarily at the national level, but regular club events. My son rode a new 08 Beta 125 for the first time tonight (he has 2008 Beta 250 now) and absolutely fell in love with it. He is currently a novice, and is 5'10", 160lbs. He said that the 125 was so much easier to ride and felt like he would drop less points right off of the bat.

It truly is a thing of beauty...by far the nicest Beta 4t to hit the market!

Yes, I have built several wheels with stainless spokes. Unless you really want to stay original, stainless is probably the best way to go.

I don't think that anyone is questioning his ability, certaintly I am not. I screwed up and thought this topic would be better served on the Beta forum, and Andy (rightfully so) put me in my place. Sorry, my bad. I'll not do that again. Why in the world though would 'jysgasgas' feel that he should call me "and idiot" for that I don't know.

You are calling me "and" idiot? At least I know how to compose a sentence and can spell. You must have missed that day in kindergarten.

"If your topic is related to a specific brand of bike then please post in the dedicated Forum for that brand of bike. Not only does it help keep the Forums tidy, but you will find you get better responses as that's where the enthusiasts for that particular brand hang out and are more likely to read it and respond." Andy, I didn't mean to try and have the same info in two different forums, I thought that the topic was Dougie and Beta related, so I posted over there. Sorry, my bad. Why???? you are getting some answers here, if you don't get answers in the Beta forum will you be moving it somewhere else??? It has ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to do about not getting answers on this forum...I didn't start the thread I was just responding. Again, my bad.

You might want to call Ryan and ask him about any changes or updates to the bearings. I would be a little leary about using a commercial bearing without comparing all of the specifications with the OEM one. I would also take a real close look at the condition of the big-end bearing; with the condition that the wrist pin bearing is in, the rod bearing may not be too good either. While you are at it, have a good look at the main bearings too, I have replaced two sets of them in customers bikes last month alone.

"Why doesnt dougie lampkin try his luck on a 4 stroke it just seems he not to trick on the 2 stroke maybe he is used to a four stroke has any one got thoughts on the matter ? Thanks in advance Ben" The new issue of Cycle News has an interview with him, and he said that right now he is just concentrating on the 2-stroke, that the 4-stroke is a bit heavy and lacks top-end power to be competitive at the World level. He also said that it won't be long before the bike is at the top level though, and he may have a play at it later in the year. The article also said that he is having a bit of a hard time getting used to the 2-stroke after having developed the 4-stroke for Montesa.

I am going to move my comments over to the Beta forum...

The front forks are hand made, as well as the triple clamps. The engine is 20mm narrower than stock also. Something to be said about an unlimited budget...

In my opinion, the Commo's are a first class act. They came in force to our local trial in NC the week after the World Round to support me as a new dealer and brought a trailer full of Beta's for people to look at and ride. I spent way too much time in thier paddock during the World Round and they made us feel like family from the very first minute that we met. Kudo's to them and to Beta!

firstgear is right on the money, the 2008 Beta's are great motorcycles and are much improved over the previous years. Yes, they are 3 ~ 5 pounds heavier than the rest, but in three or four years you will not see any Beta's with broken or cracked frames either. Can't say that for some of the other brands.

The advantage of using SuperCool with WaterWetter is that it is blended with deionized and purified water. It also passes all of the ASTM corrosion tests, providing excellent rust and corrosion protrection. I have been using it for years and have never had a bad water pump seal or corrosion issues.