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REV 4T
REV 4T
2007
O W N E R ' S M A N U A L

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  • Page 1 REV 4T REV 4T 2007 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
  • Page 2 OWNER’S MANUAL Thank you for choosing Betamotor. We hope you enjoy your motorcycle. This booklet provides the information you will need to use and maintain your bike properly. The details and specifications given in this manual do not commit BETAMOTOR S.p.A, who reserve the right to make changes to their models at any time.
  • Page 3 CAUTION It is important, after the first hour of break-in, to check the tightness of all fasteners, paying particular atten- tion to the following: • Footrest brackets • Front and rear brake discs • Wheel spokes • Shockabsorber bolt • Engine bolts •...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Index CHAPTER 1: GENERAL INFORMATION INDEX OF TOPICS Principal parts ......................................................Vehicle identification details ............................................... Console and controls ..................................................Technical details ..................................................... Wiring scheme ......................................................CHAPTER 2: OPERATION AND USE INDEX OF TOPICS Filling the fuel tank ..................................................Start-up .......................................................... Break-in ........................................................
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  • Page 6: Chapter 1: General Information

    Chapter 1 General information INDEX OF TOPICS Principal parts Vehicle identification details Engine identification details Console and controls Technical details Wiring scheme betamotor.com...
  • Page 7 General information PRINCIPAL PARTS 1 - Filter box 2 - Fuel tank 3 - Fuel filler cap 4 - Silencer 5 - Kickstart lever 6 - Filter cover VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION DETAILS Frame identification The frame identification details (A) are stamped on the right-hand side of the headstock.
  • Page 8: Technical Details

    General information TECHNICAL DETAILS Vehicle weight - in running order (dry) ................................. 75 kg Dimensions - overall length .................................. 2015 mm - overall width ..................................825 mm - overall height ..................................1.160 mm - wheelbase ..................................1.319 mm - seat height ..................................680 mm - ground clearance ................................
  • Page 9: Wiring Scheme

    General information WIRING SCHEME CAUTION: Do not run the engine with the voltage regulator connected to the electrical generator without also connecting the vehicle wiring harness (central system). Doing so could cause damage to the regulator itself. 12V ADJUSTER CONSOLE SPARK COIL TEMPERATURE SWITCH GROUND...
  • Page 10: Chapter 2: Operation And Use

    Chapter 2 Operation and Use INDEX OF TOPICS Filling the fuel tank Start-up Break-in Checks and maintenance before and after use off-road Recommended lubricants and liquids betamotor.com...
  • Page 11 Operation and Use FILLING THE FUEL TANK Remove filler cap A. The capacity of the fuel tank is ap- proximately 2.2 litres, of which 0.35 litres is reserve. START-UP 1 Put the gearbox in neutral. 2 WITHOUT opening the throttle, press the kickstart lever progressively downwards, avoiding violent strokes, to the bottom of its travel.
  • Page 12 Operation and Use 2 Operate the choke lever (B) by pulling it outwards. 3 WITHOUT opening the throttle, press the kickstart lever progressively downwards, avoiding violent strokes, to the bottom of its travel. 4 Reclose the choke as soon as the engine has warmed up (the radiator will be warm).
  • Page 13: Break-In

    Operation and Use BREAK-IN The break-in period lasts for about 10 hours of use. During this period, please observe the following recommendations: 1 For the first 3 hours of use, the engine should only be used at up to 50% of its power. The engine speed should not exceed 7000 rpm.
  • Page 14: Engine Oil

    Operation and Use To promote better operation and longer life, we recommend that you preferably use the products listed in the table: TYPE OF PRODUCT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Engine oil Bardahl XT C60 15W50 Brake and clutch fluid Bardahl brake fluid dot 4 Idemitsu oj-racing-01 Fork oil Bel ray “mc 10sae 5”...
  • Page 15: Brake Master Cylinder Fluid

    Chapter 3 Maintenance and checks INDEX OF TOPICS Lubrication Circuit Engine Oil Brake master cylinder fluid Brakes circuit bleeding Clutch master cylinder fluid Clutch circuit bleeding Fork oil Air filter Sparkplug Front brake Rear brake Coolant Checks after cleaning Scheduled maintenance betamotor.com...
  • Page 16 Maintenance and checks LUBRICATION CIRCUIT The output oil pump (1) draws in oil from the area at the base of the gearbox through its own mesh oil filter (2) and then sends it to the paper oil filter (3). From here the oil, starting from the bypass valve (4), is directed in three different directions: by means of a jet (5) it lubri- cates the piston pin and takes heat from the crown of the...
  • Page 17 Maintenance and checks ENGINE OIL Use only fully synthetic oils of a reputable brand (BAR- DAHL XTC60 15W50). CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine oil level must be checked when the engine is warm. Run the engine for several minutes and then switch it off.
  • Page 18 Maintenance and checks Unscrew the oil drainplug and let all the oil flow out into a drain pan. Thoroughly clean the magnet on the drainplug to get rid of the metallic impurities that it has collected. Unscrew the plug in the left-hand casing and use pliers to extract the filter.
  • Page 19 Maintenance and checks Carry out the same procedure for the output mesh filter, for which the access is via the right-hand engine casing. Position a container under the bike, near the cover for the paper filter, and unscrew the bolts on the filter cover. betamotor.com...
  • Page 20 Maintenance and checks Then extract the paper filter using pliers. Check the condi- tion of the O-ring too, and replace it if necessary. Change the filter and refit the cover, tightening the three M6x20 bolts to 10 Nm. Refit the oil drainplug, tightening it to 20 Nm, and refill with 0.9 litres of engine oil (BARDHAL XTC60 15W50).
  • Page 21 Maintenance and checks Rear brake Before you can check the rear brake fluid, you must first remove the rear mudguard by unscrewing the seven re- taining screws (four on the outside, one on the tank (A), one securing the filter cover (B) and one inside the filter box (C)).
  • Page 22 Maintenance and checks BLEEDING THE FRONT BRAKE To bleed the air from the front brake system, follow the steps below: Remove the rubber cap (A) from the bleed-nipple (B). Take off the clutch fluid reservoir cover. • Fit one end of a small transparent tube over the bleed- nipple (B), and insert the other end into a container.
  • Page 23 Maintenance and checks sate for the fluid which has been pumped out. • Remove the small tube. • Refit the rubber cap. Note: Handle brake fluid with care: being corrosive, it can damage painted or plastic parts irreparably. CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER FLUID Check the fluid in the reservoir.
  • Page 24: Fork Oil

    Maintenance and checks Note: Handle brake fluid with care: since it is corrosive, it can cause irreparable damage to painted or plastic parts FORK OIL Right fork leg To change the fork oil, follow the steps below: 1) Take out the front wheel. 2) Remove the handlebars.
  • Page 25: Air Filter

    Maintenance and checks Left fork leg To change the fork oil, follow the steps below: 1) Take out the front wheel. 2) Remove the handlebars 3) Slack off the fork stanchion pinch bolts (A). 4) Unscrew the fork leg cap. 5) Remove the spring and drain the oil completely.
  • Page 26: Sparkplug

    Maintenance and checks off-road. SPARKPLUG Keeping the sparkplug in good condition helps to reduce fuel consumption and keep the engine running opti- mally. To check it, just pull off the plug cap and unscrew the sparkplug. Check the gap between the electrodes with a feeler gauge: it should be 0.6-0.7 mm.
  • Page 27 Maintenance and checks have a layer of friction material at least 2 mm thick. If it is thinner than this, replace the pads immediately. Note: Check the brakepads at the intervals given in the table on page 29. Replacing the brakepads To replace the pads, follow the steps below: - Remove the disc cover and the caliper by unscrewing the two bolts indicated by the letter A and slacking off...
  • Page 28: Rear Brake

    Maintenance and checks REAR BRAKE Checking To check the state of wear of the rear brake, you only need look at the caliper from the rear, which gives a view of the ends of the two brakepads. The pads must have a layer of friction material at least 2 mm thick.
  • Page 29: Coolant

    Maintenance and checks COOLANT Check the level (this must be done with a cold engine) as follows: - Remove the grille (D). - Unscrew the filler cap (A) and visually check the fluid level. - If the level is near the bottom of the tube, add fluid as follows: - Add the coolant to the system through the radiator.
  • Page 30: Scheduled Maintenance

    Maintenance and checks SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE Item Interval 3h (each time of use) Year/100h Air filter Valves I (break-in only) Piston Piston rings Sparkplug Tickover speed Throttle cable clearance Clutch Front and rear sprockets Engine oil (R every 30 hours) R (break-in only) Engine oil filter (R every 30 hours) R (break-in only) Engine oil mesh filter...
  • Page 31: Chapter 4: Adjustments

    Chapter 4 Adjustments INDEX OF TOPICS Brake adjustment Clutch adjustment Carburettor Tickover adjustment Throttle free clearance adjustment Steering paly check and adjstment Chain tension Front suspension adjustment Rear shockabsorber adjustment betamotor.com...
  • Page 32 Adjustment for this reason it requires only ordinary maintenance. If you wish to adjust the position of the lever, use adjuster screw A. Rear brake The rear brake is of disc type with hydraulic control. You can alter the pedal height using adjusters B and C. We recommend that you leave a minimum of free clear- ance.
  • Page 33 Adjustment CARBURETTOR Tickover adjustment Tickover adjustment has a major influence on starting the engine. That is to say, an engine with a correctly adjusted tickover will be easier to start than an engine with incor- rect tickover adjustment. You adjust the tickover using the adjuster knob (A), which regulates the base position of the throttle valve.
  • Page 34: Chain Tension

    Adjustment Steering clearance check and adjustment If you can feel clearance, adjust it by following these steps: Periodically check the clearance in the steering head by - Undo the four bolts (C). moving the forks backwards and forwards as shown in - Take off the handlebars (D).
  • Page 35: Front Suspension Adjustment

    Adjustment FRONT SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT Forks - For a more reactive ride, unscrew adjuster knob B com- pletely, with respect to the standard position. - For a more controlled ride, preload the spring by about 4-5 turns, using screw A, and lock knob B 15 clicks from fully open (about mid-point in the range of adjust- ment).
  • Page 36 Chapter 5 What to do in an emergency betamotor.com...
  • Page 37 Cosa fare in caso di emergenza PROBLEM CAUSE CURE Fuel feed system obstructed (pipes, Clean out the system. fuel tank, tap) Air filter excessively dirty Follow procedure on page 20. Clean or replace the sparkplug. THE ENGINE No current getting to the sparkplug If the problem persists, contact one WILL NOT START of our dealers.

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