barrybaines Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 from the pictures the headlight looks very much the 02 colours! obviously this could just be an addition but def worth checking the frame number with the Beta-uk site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forbzy Posted August 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2006 Well i bought the bike, it seems in pretty good nick. That was until i got hold of it, deciding to take it home in the back of my esate car as i had to drive a long way to get it, i had to take the front wheel off. When i went to put it back on i managed to snap one of the bolts that tightens around the front axle, joy. i should be able to get a replacement bolt from the local beta dealer shouldnt i? i also found that the clutch isnt quite working, but i think thats because its been sat for while and not used? The head light was an addition i believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andye Posted August 9, 2006 Report Share Posted August 9, 2006 The clutch on my Gas Gas barely works at all when the gearbox oil is cold, but as soon as the bike has warmed up it's perfect. I believe lots of bikes are the same when fully cold... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuessenhigh Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 I've had one of those snap as well...fairly easy to overtighten them. But...dont panic..just give your local Beta dealer a call and Im sure they'll sort you out with a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forbzy Posted August 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 Yea thankfully the local beta dealer isn't far away and got them in post yesterday. now i have the problem of the fork seal, do i attempt to do it myself (using a guide i found on this website) or give it to someone who knows exactly what their doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neonsurge Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 Fork seals really aren't that difficult as long as you take it slow if it's the first time you've done it (yes, this advice is coming from someone who couldn't work out how to fit a bar pad in another thread - laugh it up boys!) There's a really good step-by-step guide on Ryan Young's site that I used the first time I replaced the seals on a Beta (Shercos use Paioli forks too but be aware that the Beta ones are slightly different - more adjustment I think). The general process is the same though. It can be a messy job (or maybe that's just me again ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrybaines Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 (yes, this advice is coming from someone who couldn't work out how to fit a bar pad in another thread - laugh it up boys!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leggins Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 (edited) The clutch on my Gas Gas barely works at all when the gearbox oil is cold, but as soon as the bike has warmed up it's perfect. I believe lots of bikes are the same when fully cold... Re The cold clutch. My rev 3 takes off with me in tow hanging on for dear life when I put it in gear from cold much to the delight of my mates. After that it works fine. Nearly demolished the garden shed once Edited August 11, 2006 by leggins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forbzy Posted August 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 well i did the fork seal today and it seems to be fine, which im pretty chuffed about having not done it before! took the thing out for a burn today finally and its the strangest thing coming of a crosser on to that, the novelty of being able to bunny hop a motorbike hasnt worn off yet. The only thing left to try and sort is the wiring. It has lights fitted, but there not wired up, the wiring is there, i think. It also doesnt have a kill switch, anyone point me the right direction? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrybaines Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 someone else has been on about the kill switch recently in this forum a couple down from this thread, think its for an `06 but should be roughly the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dale Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 One thing,if you cut ANY wires,make sure the fan kicks in when warm before you take it out for the day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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