stevew4130

Do any of you guys know of any decent trials shops in Southern California?! I'm off to stay with my friends again in Fullerton and it would make a change from the VW stores I normally go to and find a trials store! Thanks Steve

I've just been looking at the '96 parts list and the 97, it seems in '96 the connecting rod had a spherical bush and oil seal whereas in '97 it changed to a needle bearing and spacer. I would imagine the needle bearing is better, suppose I need to talk to Lampkin's then as I wouldn't have the spacer anyway.

OK, here she is! She needs a bit of work but I've found nothing too major so far. Its my first trials bike (first motorbike really as I'd always just rode my mates!) I've already started stripping bits down to give a real good clean and some TLC, there is movement in the swing arm as you'd expect from an older bike and I've now pinpointed it down the bearings in the connecting rod not the actual swing arm.. Does anyone know the bearing numbers I need for the connecting arm and the rod? My dad can get bearings through work so I can get them cheap. Do the bushes/spacers wear or am I alright to just replace the bearings? Thanks Steve

Just ordered some small parts from Beta UK, thoroughly nice people! I also found out my bike is a '96 Model not a '97!

Ah cool thanks. Are any of the parts similar or interchangeable? Did the engine change with each successive model? Basically I want to do some TLC on my bike so I need to start learning what's what with the parts and models! Thanks Steve

Does any one know if a rack is available for the removable type tow bars? I have an A4 Avant fitted with a Westfalia removeable towbar. I spoke to Dave Cooper and his do not fit. I haven't really got room for a trailer and a rack would have been ideal. Thanks Steve

Thanks guys, really appreciate it! I've printed out the parts list and the manual and that last article I'll print tonight! What does rev3 refer to? Is it the engine model or a bike model? Thanks Steve

Thanks guys! The disks do move but as I have no base experience to start from I'm not sure! It's certainly not excessive though.. Do I need any special tools to remove the clutch plates? I'm not overly familiar with bikes I'm more used to my race car!! Thanks again Steve

I've just bought a '96 Techno 250 and I'm just figuring it out! The clutch drags but the great posts on here have pointed me in the right direction with that! With regards to the brake disks, are the disks themselves floating? The disks look 'loose' to me but the previous owner says it's normal?? What gearbox oil is recommended and how much is normally required? What's the best oil to use also? Thanks in advance Steve Edit - Just found out it's a '96 Model with the Orange and Grey colour scheme.

Thanks for the welcome! I did see the website for the Mansfield club the other day! I'll keep an eye out and see when I can visit! Yes we go in the forest lodge fairly frequently, my in-laws are friends with the owners Steve

A quick hello to you all from me! My name is Steve and I've just bought my first trials bike, a '97 Beta Techno 250. I am a complete novice so I'm sure i'll be asking for your help and advice soon Thanks Steve