March 2, 201313 yr Hi All, Im in the process of setting up my 08 Beta Rev 3 250. Im looking for advice regarding how much preload and damping to dial in. Im a novice and i weigh about 85kg plus my kit. Does the standard damping and spring offer enough adjustment for a man of my weight, or will I have to change things? I have ried searching the forum with without success. The search engine doesnt seem to like words of 3 or less letters, so 'Rev' and '3' is a bit of a non starter! many thanks Ian
March 2, 201313 yr Ian. My Rev 3 suspension seemed to change very little whatever I dialed the rebound of the shocks too. The preload makes a difference so just have a twiddle. Others may think differently. But the correct fork oil and quantities definately made a hell of a difference so get this spot on. They are easy to rebuild with minimal tools. I'm the same weight as you. Could be worth having the rear shock rebuilt. Mine made a hell of a difference when i had it done. Lampkins do an exhange service.
March 2, 201313 yr Mine (shock) was rebuilt by a chap oop norf. It was £80 including bearings, seals etc. Top class job as its not leaked or gone wrong since and has been loads better since the repair. His name Andy Dawson on 07973628270.
March 3, 201313 yr Hello http://www.betamotor.com/system/attachments/0000/0749/REV3_inglese.pdf Go to this link, page 67 basic setting of Beta suspension. You can download your manual at this link http://www.betamotor.com/en/support/manuals
March 3, 201313 yr Author Dear All, thanks very much for your patience and great advice. Im having my first proper ride out tomorrow, so I will let you know how i get on! regards Ian
March 4, 201313 yr Set the shock and forks to 1/3 sag when you are stood on the bike. Get a friend to help and check it a few times. Lube the swing arm bearings and head bearings. Front and back shocks have Rebound damping. Set these to take the springy or bouncy feel off the suspension action. Now adjust either direction to your preference but remember a slower rebound gives slightly more traction. If the rebound adjuster makes no difference then shock is due a service. GET THE SHOCK serviced anyway as the bike has a few years under it. Ralphy
May 7, 201313 yr Hi, Thinking of getting Rear Shock rebuilt ( Also think it has a tiny leak) has anybodyd else used "Andy Dawson on 07973628270" just after information on Service provided etc. Thanks
May 7, 201313 yr He was excellent on mine. Shipped and returned in one week. A year later and no issues, leaks etc. He also replaced the lower bearing for me and returned it with new seals for assemble. He is your man.
May 13, 201313 yr Hi, Just wanted to add Andy is a true gent, very helpful, would recommend Andy anytime if your shock needs some TLC..
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