kingkenny33 Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 (edited) Hi there, i recently bought my first ever trials bike, a 94 Beta Techno 250. my list of questions are as follows : 1. what type of oil and how much do i use in the gearbox 2. it needs a new chain and sprockets, got the chain but where do i get the sprockets and whats the best sizes to use? 3. the rear brake doesn't work at all, looks like it could it be the master cylinder, can you get seal sets for these? 4. a few of the spokes on the rear wheel are lose, can they be tightened by myself or are they best left to an expert, if so who? 5. what are the best tyres for a complete novice? 6. i've looked into doing a trial school like the one based in Stratford upon Avon, can anyone recommend these? 7. are there any books or dvd's i should buy to help me learn to ride a trials bike? sorry for so many questions but i'd like to do it properly if i can. i'm currently living just outside York but i'm moving to South Birmingham next week if that helps in any of the questions. thanks in advance. Kenny Edited October 6, 2007 by kingkenny33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrybaines Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 1. Not to sure on quantities on the Techno but ATF Dexron III is a good oil to use if changed every 20 hours or so. If unsure on what is in there currently may be worth flushing through with the ATF by emptying and refilling, running for a few minutes then empty and refill with fresh oil 2. Talon are a good source of decent sprockets and will help you out with what the OE sizes were TALON 3. I have heard the rear brake on the Techno is generally crap but yes you can buy the seal and piston kits for not a lot of money BVM sell this kind of stuff and have a very quick turn around on postal orders (when the posties aren't on strike!) 4. As long as the wheel is straight and true and you have a good fitting spoke key just tighten them up making sure to give the nipples a good soak in something like GT85 or WD40 before hand 5. Thats a personal pref thing I like Dunlops or Michelins but equally have riden a 125 Sherco with a Vee rubber rear on it and found no difficultys, also varys on the terrain you will be riding. The IRC is supposed to be good in the mud 6. I can vouch for the Steve Saunders trials schools with Steve Saunders Dave and Alex Hall great bunch SXS 7. Ryan Young DVD is a great DVD if a little pricey but the often come up on ebay or the likes well worth it 8. Get out there have a good laugh meet some amazing people and enjoy your new found sport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougie pumpkin Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 for all your Spares go straight to the importers and cut out the middle men for original spares, they are cheaper for starters and Lampkins send out the same day as long as they are in stock, they will let you know there and then whilst you are on the phone if the item is not in stock.. tel number 01535 655970.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingkenny33 Posted October 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 thanks for the replies Barry and Dougie think i'll get the bike sorted out and go with SXS, does anyone know where in he runs the school in Gloucestershire? just one more question, i was told when i bought the bike to run it at 50:1 but have read on here about most people running at about 70:1, i must admit it doesn't feel crisp when i've ridden the bike and having whacked the throttle open in 1st was expecting to either go over the back or at least pull a wheelie, instead it stuttered then went forward but no lightning acceleration. could this be that the engine needs a de-coke (do engines running on synthetic oil coke up?) or should i presume the worst and say the engines top end needs a rebuild? beginning to wish i'd never bought it now but having travelled for four hours to see it and then viewing the bike outside in the rain all i wanted to do was get it in the van and go home, you live and learn (hopefully) thank in advance again. Kenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrybaines Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 Yeah about 70-80:1 should be fine I'd of thought. Be well worth giving the exhaust a good clean out and re-pack too. As for the Schools he uses a fair few differnt places around the country and a couple in Gloucester, give him a ring he will be more than happy to help I'm sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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