brianrch

easy kick, easy start

Beta 200 factory is a super easy starting bike and easy kick.

https://betausa.com/support/ Has everything you need, manuals, suspension supplements

Some before and after 1975 TY175. I just wanted a Rider and to have the stock look and feel but I did add the aftermarket foot pegs. New tires, shocks, cables, motor reworked, and painted the frame and motor. Rides fine and amazing what it will do, just need to get the front brakes better.

Following, looking into some kick starter options

Thank you for the information. Crazy their spec sheet says 3 way adjustable and then they do that.

really?? wow!

Purchased new, a couple weeks ago and I thought it should be exactly as you described. I need to look into this further.

So I have a 2023 Factory and when I went to verify the fork setting there is not a compression adjuster at the bottom of the left fork leg, just a hex head. Any idea about this? I thought top right fork tube was rebound, left top was spring, and left bottom was compression but there is only a hex head

So you are running the stock gearing 11/42?

My prior two bikes were 250s and I am now on a Beta 200. I do not find the power lacking, it climbs hills as well as the 250s but is a little better in the slow and slippery. It pops over logs and short little burst with ease. My first bike was a Scorpa with the SY yamaha 250, very mellow with tons of flywheel, but I would not compare it to a Beta 200 at all.

Well I didn't say anything negative, plus I work and help setup events every year. There is a different mindset and strategy when it comes to a traditional or a gate plus as in all competition you are battling yourself sometimes more than the competition.

Bikerpet, I like your attitude! I like gate trials but I struggle because I still worry about my score so I tend not to push myself too much (but some) in fear of a zero. Some gates score a little differently so you get points until your dab but if a failure then a zero. In a traditional trial I ride a line probably a little above my pay grade because I do not want any easy day and low score. The only trial in 7 years that I didn't like was because it was too easy. I like a harder trial and I have scored over 100 and still had a great day, like it better than having a 10 on the day. I guess if I am scoring 30-60, I feel I am in the correct class.

Most Gate Trials seem to be as soon as there is any footing it equals zero points. We did have a club that had you keep your points that you had before the footing as long as you didn't have a standard 5 then that was a zero. They also gave an extra point at the finish gate that you received as long as you had no footing in the section. I think I liked this best because I could push myself a bit and not end up with a zero

Running 10/42 on my 2019 Beta 200. Feels perfect to me but could see using 10/43. I purchased my bike used and he had 9/42 which was too low, for me, I ran out of gear. I guess shift up but I was used to using a certain gear in a certain situation.

That happens that way sometimes. I think when you trade sometimes you concentrate more, try to get a feel for it and it then works out. You lose your bad habits for a moment

I would check setup. I went from a 2020 TRS 250RR to a 2019 Beta 200 (Factory suspension). I cant explain why but I feel more comfortable on the Beta. I feel the 200 has plenty of motor and I think I like it a little better. Everyone wants Reiger and Tech so they must be better but I cant tell the difference and like my suspension. I am a solid intermediate/sportsman. Both are great bikes.

I just did the same thing. It was easy but I had to buy the tamperproof Torx

I recently picked up a used Beta Evo 200, I only have about 3 hours on it but I am very pleased. My last two bikes have been 250cc (TRS and Sherco) and I do not feel like I gave up anything power wise. The 200 is super smooth, climbs hills, pops the front right over logs, chugs great and does not even think about stalling. It had a 9 tooth front so i went back to the stock 10/42 and that is where it will stay.

I had a 2011 300 4t, very reliable and I found the power to be perfect and offer great traction. The easiest bike to start cold or hot. I was worried because starting a hot/stalled 4 stroke mx can be such a pain. The trick to hot start the 4T after a crash/tip over is just to hold the throttle wide open and a steady smooth kick.

I now have a 2020 TRS 250 and I would have to agree with lineaway. I ride mid-level, cant hop or do anything cool but find the power to be perfect.

Had a 2015 250 ST and loved it. No problems with it at all. Tech forks and braktec

Ditto but i purchased mine nearly new and I also haven't had the clutch sticking issue. I have tried many other newer bikes and none made me feel like they were better or would make me better. My 2015 has braktek but I do not know about other years.

I have found with my 2015 (still rear tank with fuel pump) that if it sits for a time and colder weather that it would be difficult to start but if I placed the fuel on reserve it starts 2nd kick. In the past if I didn't run it for a few weeks in Winter it would take 8-10 kicks but by doing this it is 2nd kick every time.

Not really, i also just leave it on S