daveyfinchy Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Hi I'm trying to get this Beta Techno 1998 up and running. I recently bought it from a guy who left it stood for at least 2 years .... it needs most things sorting now ... When I got it it started 1st or second kick. But brakes and clutch didn't work. I've sorted front brake, I've bled clutch but it still didn't work ,,, i not too worried yet, cos the mechanism moves a little, so I'm hoping after a little run the plates will free up and that will be that ? I hope. But while starting it the other day the kickstart stuck under the footrest with the engine running.. I released it but with a bit of a clatter! since then it won't start? just an occasional back fire. After reading some posts, I'm hoping its the woodruff key that went, but we shall see? Any other ideas welcome, also is there a way of preventing the kickstart getting stuck behind the footrest? What size flywheel puller do I need? Anyway onto my other problem, the rear brake..... I tryed bleeding it, the footpedal doesn't seem to make as much effect as the front brake lever when tring to pump air through, am I missing something? Anyway I did my best, but absolutly no movment from the pistons... they actually look in good conditions and the pads are almost new, I guess the pistons siezed open a while ago, the brake pipe wasn't even connected? Is there a good way of releiseing the pistons, I can't press them in cos they are alreading fully in, I want them to move out... any help welcome. Also, where do you get a spark plug spanner from that fits? there isn't much room is there. Hope some of you can help, Speak to you all soon Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betabonkers Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 (edited) Anyway onto my other problem, the rear brake..... I tryed bleeding it, the footpedal doesn't seem to make as much effect as the front brake lever when tring to pump air through, am I missing something? Anyway I did my best, but absolutly no movment from the pistons... they actually look in good conditions and the pads are almost new, I guess the pistons siezed open a while ago, the brake pipe wasn't even connected? Is there a good way of releiseing the pistons, I can't press them in cos they are alreading fully in, I want them to move out... any help welcome. I take the bleed nipple out and put my airline down there that normally blows them out, good luck. Edited April 27, 2009 by betabonkers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stork955 Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 (edited) Gday, drain all your fuel and put some fresh premix in. It sounds like the carb needs a clean, I dont think you have an ignition problem if you get the occasional "chuff" from it. Check the plug - use a 21 mm or 13/16 spanner to undo it. Its easier if you pop the wires off the fan temp switch to do this. My Techno likes full choke to cold start (no throttle) and turn it back off after a couple of seconds and let it warm up. Make sure the rear brake has clearance between the pushrod and m/cylinder piston - search other threads, there is heaps in here on that topic. Let us know how you get on. Cheers, Stork Edited April 27, 2009 by Stork955 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveyfinchy Posted April 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 Thanks for that. When you say air line, what sort of pressure are you talking about, do you think a bike pump would work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveyfinchy Posted April 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 I've put new fuel mix in, but for some strange reason the carb doesn't seem to be leaking as much as it used to when it ran? maybe its stuck? I'll have another tinker in a day or so when I receive the flywheel puller i've ordered. I'll try out all your suggestions and keep you posted, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveyfinchy Posted April 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 Well, now I'm baffled??????? Removed the flywheel ........... woodruff key is fine! so re-fitted flywheel. Removed sparkplug........ it looked fine, but replaced it with a new one? just cos I had one. Tapped the carberetor while saying "abra codabra" to try and get the fuel leaking......... bt still no leak? Took one half hearted press on the kickstart and........................... What the F........ ? It started, brum brum! Now I can concentrate on the brake and clutch ............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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