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I don't think you can compare the power and corner speed of todays bikes with the bikes of the 500 two stroke era. Jrsunt. They have thumb brakes for the rear! TLTEL

Alan If you are going to do the water pump you need to change the seal and shaft, I got a kit for mine a couple of years ago, (from GGUK) and I think it included bearings as well. I am quite sure my kickstart shaft is 14mm, good luck with the Kawasaki shaft conversion!! TLTEL

ok Dom. Read it again without the wine lubrication and I can see where your coming from. I could'nt get my head round the choke circuit providing extra air. TLTEL

Hi Acealuk. just ask if you need anything specific, mine came to me with a snapped kickstart lever although the shaft was fine. It still has the original 14mm shaft and it has'nt been a problem but I think it was common in the day to convert to a 16mm shaft off the later model. I am sure mine is the same as my sons 94 jt125 although I have not studied the internal parts. I think you would be able to pick up a used one, there are usually a few bike being broken on Ebay. I have fitted an extra cylinder base gasket, that does make it slightly easier to start. TLTEL

Got mine Very Muddy TLTEL

Am I reading that right?? TLTEL

21 times?? TLTEL

Hi and welcome. I have a 95 jt320 which has the same 350 engine, and yes it does have a lot of compression. I ride mine all the time in the novice route, think I've had it about three years now, I wouldn't say that it's smooth but it has loads of power. I posted a picture of it in the Gallery section under muddy gasgas. I rode a trial yesterday that had us riding through mud slurry that was deeper the engine cases. (and my boots) Most parts are still available from Gas Gas UK. TLTEL

Kramit I think you missed my point, I was replying to Espesso and Charlie chitlins posts. TLTEL

I got a wound just like that about a year ago, slipped on a camber and foot peg dug in my leg just above my boot. 10 stitches fixed it, the scar looks like a smiley! Good pictures at the quarry, I have not been there yet, it look like a good playground. TLTEL

Can't see how bubbles can rise to reservoir if piston is under pressure...Should be impossible!!! TLTEL

Clarky Glad its fixed, modified, ok now, kept us all amused for a week. Just a question, you said that it never used to kick back, so do you think the timing had moved to make this problem happen, or something else. I am with Billy T in that I would want to know what had changed (does it need a de-coke for instance) to make a problem arise. TLTEL

good luck with it, its one of those jobs that is either straight forward or a pain in the butt. You might have to force fluid through from the bleed nipple if the other way doesn't work. It can be quite messy so it is worth removing pads to stop them getting contaminated.( just remember not to pump pedal without pads in place) Its worth slotting in some old ones, if you have them while you work on the system. TLTEL

REALLY??? TLTEL

Lots of chat!! Wonder what happened to Clarky. Probably down the Gym working those leg muscles, TLTEL

I counted 5 plus an extra 2 whilst my computer was buffering. TLTEL

seavoyage. My bike came to me with a sheared off kick starter, and tales of how hard it was to start. The new starter cost the same as I paid for the bike. I played with the base gaskets, I now have two in there and it is a great runner and starter, it also sorted out the pinking / pinging issues it had. Jse "If you cant start it you cant ride it" Takes me back to when I was 11 and wanted to ride my Dad's BSA C15, that's what he used to say to me. I did it eventually, TLTEL

Hi Seavoyage That JT350 is exactly the same as my bike. I love it! TLTEL

Hi are you sure its not your kick method that is at fault. I don't know much about Betas but I ride a JT350 and you never want to give this a lazy kick or a prod because it will kick back like a mule. I always give it a good long kick using my body weight and it will start first time nearly all the time. Gently find compression first then let kicker back to top then start. Find someone else with a 300 and compare. TLTEL

Check the availability on the auction sites, as its a runner probably best to sell complete, certainly less hassle. I broke and sold a TYZ that had seized a few years ago and got about £500 for all the parts. Sold every thing but what a pain packaging and sending all the stuff in the post. The bike only cost me £100 so I didn't mind too much. TLTEL

Hi check the Kill switch and wiring for corrosion, plus check earth connections. TLTEL

Sounds like you have the Bob Marley model!! TLTEL