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Beta Left Hand Chain Why?

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As the title says is there any particular reason does anyone know?

Or is it just a Beta "thing"?

Just curious!

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Ooooops sorry wrong way round!!!

Had a couple of sherbets :beer: (beers) lol

Edited by tazz229

My guess is; Beta were limited by their engine design i.e they were lumbered with an engine that rotated the 'wrong' way which decreed which side the drive sprocket would appear thus dictating where the chain would run?

Just a thought :dunce:

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My guess is; Beta were limited by their engine design i.e they were lumbered with an engine that rotated the 'wrong' way which decreed which side the drive sprocket would appear thus dictating where the chain would run?

Just a thought :dunce:

Thats not a bad theory... My friend has one and he just happened to say to me tonight "any idea why Beta put the chain on the opposite side".

It just got me curious so thought i would ask.

the chain is not the only thing they put on the wrong side.

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the chain is not the only thing they put on the wrong side.

Exhaust???

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DOH :wall: yeah of course i still have to use my right leg cant get used to the left on the occasions ive tried. (Mainly cos my left leg is broke i suppose)

Well being an Ossa rider I always thought they had it right! But I am also am one of the unlucky ones who have put the whole kickstarter in my leg!! ( It only blead a whole month) The best thought out engine ever was the Fantic. Forward starting kickstart.(If you ever rode one and had to start it in a awkward spot) Also the shift lever was the best ever!

Because there is no right(correct) way!

At least the Beater riders can hold the rear brake on a hill while trying desperately to get them to start! :blush:

Everyone else has it on the wrong side, not Beta?

"The best thought out engine ever was the Fantic. Forward starting kickstart.(If you ever rode one and had to start it in a awkward spot) Also the shift lever was the best ever! "

I've started mine feetup after a stall in a section at least once I can remember , any other bike and I would of 5'd ...

Edited by axulsuv

its a daft design thats only defended by beta riders

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