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When I grease the swingarm bearings do I coat the whole thing or just around the middle etc...? Lloyd

Why do some brakes have copper grease on the back and some not? Lloyd

All my bits and peices arrived for the weekend ready for the rebuild... Front and rear brake pads, Front and rear bearings, Rentham grips, Dot5.1 brake fluid, TL grease, degreaser(for the chain), syringe for bleeding brakes, air filter, spark plugs and a nice shiney new mudguard.... Most of it was ordered from Trialsbits and my god are they quick! Anyways looking forward to getting started on it with all your advice in mind, and I'll let you know how it goes. Lloyd

I ride a Beta 250, does this mean I will have to downgrade to a 125? I am 15 now and will be 16 in September. Lloyd

Thats scary........thats all I have to say

Cheers Stu, I'm completely clear on what to do now and will order this Shell Dot 5.1 brake fluid in the morning. Lloyd

Thanks Phil, looking forward to getting started this weekend, and I will take pictures with a Digi cam as I progress, so I know how it all goes back together! Lloyd PS.Anything else you think will help me when doind the bike let me know!

Cheers T-Shock Lloyd

Excellent!! A few different ways to try and see which is best for me.. Thanks everyone who helped me out, I really appreciate it. Thanks again, Lloyd

Sorry to confoooose you Stu, I can try and explain what I mean better if that would help? Sorry again, Lloyd me >

Thanks Steveo, thats cleared the way a bit as I wasn't sure how to spot a duff bearing...... Do you put the marine grease where the seal is or in the middle ?? Lloyd

How long does it usuallly take you to do Stu? Lloyd

Where will the play be in the bearings? And how will i know if the bushes are knaquered? Sorry I'm learing about all this stuff Lloyd

OK Stu, Do I pump the lever to make it push the fluid in? And where is the reservoir? So after I have bled the brakes do I take the cap off the tub on the lever and replace the lost fluid? Cheers Lloyd

Looks really nice Stu, wish I could have a go on it Mind you - it would probably spit me off the back! Lloyd

I have searched the archives and cannot find a guide to bleeding brakes. I wondered if it would be possible if anyone would be able to give me a simple guide to bleeding brakes effectively, as I need to do it on my Beta and don't want to mess it up, I'm sure alot of others would benefit from one too. Thanks in advance, Lloyd

Cheers Phil, But how do I know if the bearings are buggered or not? Lloyd

Thanks Bob, thats really helpful so far! Gives me with some things to get on with. Thanks again, Lloyd

I plan to give my bike a rebuild for the summer and was looking for anything to look out for, anything important to make sure i do etc... I've never rebuilt a bike before, but I do do regular mainteance. I am not sure what type of fluids to clean the frame up with, WD40 something like that? Grease, another big question, what needs greasing, where and what type of grease? I don't know how to get the steering stock off, and where does it need greasing? I plan to put a grease nipple on the headstock, do I do it with the steering stock in or out, and where is the best place to put the nipple? Is it the big nut on the top? Also do I need to threadlock all the nuts, or is there only certain ones that need doing? One last thing the hose from the radiator to the cylinder head, what do I do with that? When I take it off will lots off water come out? Any help would be great, and I know there is alot of questions, but its just I want to be careful. Lloyd

Yea your right Rich, I never thought about the weight... Lloyd

Sorry HRC, I didn't know if there was a particular reason why some people choose not to wear a helmet, and if so what it was. But I guess your right there is no reason apart from 'because they don't want to'. Lloyd

I just wondered apart from the fact of freedom of choice, is there any reason why not wear a helmet? Lloyd

I wouldn't strike it off right away Rich, although it' s a bit ugly, it is a really decent bike... They keep on going and going and for beginners who want to learn basic riding, gears and clutch it's ideal. Also, although they aren't as powerful as a modern 80, they are still pokey and will pull kids like your sister up respectable hills with ease. Lloyd

Sound advice from RS once again......Your bike will think its Christmas come early!! :madsanta: Lloyd

Well................I'm lost