Hi, I have recently purchased an 08 beta 80 for my son, I was supplied with replacement bushes for the swing arm as part of the deal but when I dismatled the swing arm they are needle bearings. The seller said bushes are better than bearings as they last longer. I am new to trials and bike maintenance and would value any input on whether to use bearings or bushes.

Thanks,

cant help you with bearing or bush advice but a word of warning if you unbolt the rear shock and let the swingarm drop to far it will bend the rod between brake pedal and cylinder

i found out the hard way

Thanks for the warning Nelly1