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I've had the same problem with the water pump corrosion.I've replaced the clutch housing and am now trying Motul factory line coolant. This is the only one I've found that mentions aluminium and magnesium alloys on the specification and is organic. I think the pro cool only said aluminium alloys. is the water pump magnesium alloy? Unfortunately this is going to be a long term thing i'll know if is any good in six months to a years time..the plus point is the factory line is bright red and matches the front mudguard, one has to colour match if one can

It depends on the conditions ie rocky or muddy, and to some extent on your weight. Down here its mostly mud so I run 3.5 PSI back and 6PSI front. I'm no lightweight at about 16 stone. use a trials dial pressure gauge 0-16 PSI as a normal one is inaccurate at low pressures.

If the leaver has play side to side the needle bearing is worn. If the bush at the back is loose the bearing probably needs replacing as water gets in . Not expensive to replace,also change the bush as this is probably worn. The easiest way to remove the leaver is to remove the swing arm, only takes 10 mins. And you can grease the swing arm bearings while its apart. Trying to remove the leaver without removing the swing arm is a nightmare.

I weigh-in at around 16 stone and the 250 has more than enough power to pull up any hill. The 270 has a sharper power delivery, not ideally suited to a novice. The extra ballast is not a problem going up, it's the going down that's a problem,all that momentum and beer to try and stop.

I've found the the vee rubber tyre has a very hard sidewall and a hard compund, not good for muddy conditions, but Ok for enduro bikes. The X11 is very good. The IRC competition tyre is my favorite as it has a slightly harder sidewall, which if your like me not the lightest rider around ( 220+lb) is a advantage and works well in the mud and lasts a bit longer than an X11. I run these at around 3--3.5 lb with no problems.

for a bead breaker i use a couple of 6" quick clamps, the orange ones from screwfix, about

I had one of those once but it just wooden go.

This may be a bit obvious, but it

dont forget to drain and clean the carb,depending how far in you went,the petrol may want draining out. Change the oil and run the bike up and down the gears for a minute or so and then drain the oil, repeat this till it comes out clean. Water may have got in to the crank, some bikes have a crank drain under the skid plate. electrics should be ok, check the plug for a spark. as you can see i've had this problem myself. keep trying it will start eventually best of luck

sounds like the stator. either get it repaired or get a new one. search this forum for STATOR for more info. quite a common problem with betas. hope this helps.

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Steve. The oil does the gearbox and clutch. To change it warm the bike up. Then remove the plug in the bottom of the engine via hole in bash plate. Check the seal round the plug if ok then replace.The fill plug will be similar to the drain plug, and I think on shercos is next to the water pump? Refill with recommended amount of oil. Clutch drag is quite common on trials bikes. Check the little plunger on the clutch lever is able to return fully, tiny bit of play when leaver is out. Some people screw in the adjuster to get more travel, but if the little piston does not return back past the hole to the fluid reservoir then the system can

I know a lot of people recommend cleaning the carb very regularly, but when I

if the bikes had a good soaking dont forget to change the oil. change it and run the bike for a few minutes,drain it again if it comes out clean ok if not repeat til its clear.

I know this is not a political forum,but this government just brings in legist ration to appeal to

has anyone seen this yet Off-Road Vehicles (Registration) Bill . looks like we will all be fitting number plates in the future. though it may be easier to find out if a bikes been nicked.

I've found bumper and trim restored from wilkos good.Spray it on the plastics and tank wipe with a cloth, looks good on the tires as well. It's cheep at only

I run my 06 beta on regular or super depending on whats available. it runs a bit smother on tickover when using the super. your bike is probably stalling due to Clutch drag. Try speeding the tickover up a bit. The setting of the needle jet is Only going to affect the bike when the throttle is opened. I have found that the tickover does need a slight tweek when the engine warms up fully

had the same fault on my 2000 model. see if you get a good fat spark if not its likeley to be the CDI. its easy to change, see if you can borrow one or give lampkins a ring they are very helpful. lets us know how you get on. good luck.

sounds like the stator. but talk to Lampkins, they may send you a stator and a coil and you can return what you dont use. or you could get the stator rewound which is cheaper, look in TMX.

spoke spanners are usually multi sizes.mine will fit 6 types of spoke.just get a motorcycle one it should fit.

all this talk of hosepipes and pressure washers is making us southerners jealous.We have to make do with a wipe down with a damp sponge. Must go, sheds floating away. Save water drink more beer

It's clearly laid in the ACU handbook TSR24 and TSR36. but why annoy someone who next time will not call you back to point out a missed gate, or will mark you down for that little lean on a tree. Be nice to observers and they will be nice to you.

try taking all the plastic and rubber off the old seal (blowtorch), this will leave you with a metal ring, this is slightly smaller than the seal. sit it on top of the new seal and tap in. hope this helps.

I thought that a low first gear was to let you ride on the throttle and not have to clutch so much and hence ride smoother.I know that most of the good riders I ask use 1st for nearly every section, except for splipery climbs. I have an 06 beta and like the low 1st, as you can get it on full lock and let chug round on the engine. If you up the gearing wont 2nd be even higher? As with most things in trials use what works for you.