I Am Looking At A 2002 Beta Rev 3 On 14/06/2014 Please Advise

[eviljim]

Hi I am looking at what appears to be a low use 2002 rev 3. Tomorrow.

Anything I should be looking for out of the normal bike stuff. Did one this old still have the water cover rotting a issue?

Can you still get parts for them?

Thanks.

Edited June 13, 2014 by eviljim

[petert]

I have a 2000 Rev 3 and yes you can still get parts. Lampkins will have most parts.

1. shock mount play

2. wheels bearings

3. clutch dragging (see mod in Beta section)

4. Carb overflowing (see mod in Beta section)

5. Make sure cooling fan works

6. Electrics can give up with no notice (ask me how I know, Bradford ignitions can rebuild for under £100)

Hope that helps

[eviljim]

Yes that's good info. It was the parts thing in was more worryed about.

I would think a lot of the service parts are standard anyway. Bearings, plugs etc chain. Its thinks like gaskets, gear and brake levers. And water pump cover if I ever need one.

I will call lampkins and have a chat I think

[eviljim]

Well I have bought it.

It needs some love, and a few bits. Chain tensioner need fixing. Wheels need some work. There is some corrosion in a few places, a few nuts and bolts need changing. I am yet to look at the water pump but I think it is ok. Rear sprocket will need changing, plastics are a little tired.

Runs very nicely , sounds very nice, brakes work well but need some adjusting. Starts well.

I only have my brothers 2008 sherco to compare it too, and it very different to that, but I am hopeful I have got a decent bike.

I have a few question but I think I will start a new thread.

[goudrons]

Well done on the Rev 3.

Everyone has the favourite bikes, but you can't go too far wrong with one.

I've had a couple now (with a misguided GasGas encounter) and they are fairly hardy beasts.

Parts aren't a problem either, but you need to bear in mind they are all getting on a bit in "trials" years and most need a good fettling or a bit of attention here and there.

Unless there's signs of recent replacement, I always like to check/grease/replace the bearings in the wheels, swinging arm and headshock of a used bike, some don't always get checked and greased by the average Joe often enough.

Replace all the fluids, including clutch/brake/fork.

Chain and sprockets.

Air fliter and brake pads. (if needed, thin ones tend to cause the two pot calipers to jam as the pistons come out a bit too far)

Repack the silencer. (loosely pack with silencer wool or fit a cartridge from your Beta agent)

I've had a rear shock go, think the bladder that seperates the oil from gas splits and gives a soggy back end. Olle do a replacement cheap enough.

The clutch can stick and drag a little, there are various fixes, most are posted on here somewhere, but once they're free and warmed up they tend to be ok.

The standard round slide Mikuni carb is a bit of an old dog these days compared to the modern flat side items, the angle it's fitted cause it to need the float height and vent tubes setting up perfect.

Or you could put it in the bin where they belong these days and fit a Dellorto VHST, I bought a cheap one from a Scooter spares place and jetted it up for less than £100.

Sort it so it's riding nice (and you the same) before forking out on shiny stuff to make it look good!

Edited June 17, 2014 by goudrons