Beta RS4T USA Spécifications

1USARS 4T 400 - 450 - 520Thanks for you preference, and have a good time! This hand-book contains the information you need to properly operate and mai

1GENERAL INFORMATION10USAGet off the male end wrenches and hexa-gon socket 3.With these is possible to unscrew the screw 4.Pull the left cover of rear

1GENERAL INFORMATION11USASTEERING LOCKThe vehicle is supplied with one key and a spare to be used for the steering lock.WARNING:Do not keep the spare

1GENERAL INFORMATION12USAFAMILIARIZING WITH THE VEHICLEMAIN PARTS: 1 - Fuel tank 2 - Tank cap 3 - Silencer 4 - Rear shock absorber 5 - Headlight

1GENERAL INFORMATION13USACLUTCH LEVERClutch lever 1 is fi tted to the left-hand side of the handlebars. Screw A can be used to alter the home position

1GENERAL INFORMATION14USALIGHTS AND KEY-SWITCHTo switch on the engine, turn the the key-switch on 1 position. To switch off, turn on the 0 position.

1GENERAL INFORMATION15USA687KICKSTARTKickstart 6 is fi tted to the right-hand side of the engine.The upper part of the kickstart can be oriented.SIDE S

1GENERAL INFORMATION16USAMOTO-GPS “VOYAGER” (TRAIL TECH)REMOVING THE LITHIUM BATTERYTo remove the lithium battery on the dashboard (see the dashboard

1GENERAL INFORMATION17USASPECIFICATIONSWEIGHTDry weight RR 400 ... 113 kg (front 55 Kg; rear 58 Kg)Dry weight RR 450

1GENERAL INFORMATION18USAFRONT SUSPENSION“SACHS” hydraulic upside-down fork (Ø48 mm shafts)spring ...

1GENERAL INFORMATION19USA RR 400 RR 450 RR 520Carburator type Keihin FCR-MX 39 Keihin FCR-MX 39 Keihin FCR-MX 39Main jet 175 175 180Idlin

2USAIMPORTANTWe recommend you to check all the tightenings after the fi rst one or two hours’ ride over rough ground. Special attention should be paid

1GENERAL INFORMATION20USAELECTRICAL SYSTEMELECTRICAL DIAGRAM

1GENERAL INFORMATION21USALEGEND ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM1) FRONT RIGHT TURNING LIGHT WITH 12V 10W LAMP2) FRONT STOP SWITCH3) ENGINE STOP4) STARTER SWITCH5

1GENERAL INFORMATION22USABATTERYBattery 1 is located under the saddle and requires no maintenance.It is not necessary to check the level of the electr

1GENERAL INFORMATION23USAFUSEFuse 3 is located in starting relay 4 placed under the saddle and front the battery.To gain access to the fuse remove the

1GENERAL INFORMATION24USA RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND LIQUIDTo maximize the vehicle’s performance and ensure many years of trouble-free opera-tion, we

2OPERATION25USACHAPTER 2 OPERATIONCONTENTSChecks to be performed before each ride ... 26Running-in ...

2OPERATION26USACHECKS TO BE PERFORMED BEFORE EACH RIDEThe vehicle can be used only if it is in perfect condition from a technical point of view. To en

2OPERATION27USARUNNING-INThe running-in period lasts approximately 15 hours, during which it is advisable to:1 During the fi rst 3 hours of operation t

2OPERATION28USAENGINE STARTCOLD STARTING1 Open fuel cock 1.2 Take the vehicle off the stand.3 Shift into neutral.4 Operate choke 2 by pulling it un

2OPERATION29USAThe fuel tank capacity is shown on page 17.Immediately wipe off any fuel spills from the bodywork and other parts of the vehicle.Stop t

CONTENTS3USACONTENTSOperating instructions ...5Ecologic guide ...

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3CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE31USACHAPTER 3 CHECKS AND MAINTENANCECONTENTSOil circuit ...

3CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE32USAOIL CIRCUITThe pump 1 (high pressure) push oil to crank mechanism 4, to piston oil jet 5, to stretcher 6, to head jet 7. T

3CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE33USACHANGING THE ENGINE OIL AND FILTERS EXTRACTIONBefore performing this operation, remove the lower bumper A, after underscre

3CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE34USATo change the paper fi lter, remove the oil tap form engine unscrewing the two screws E. Using special seeger ring pliers,

3CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE35USA CHANGING THE GEAR AND CLUTCH OILBefore performing this operation, remove the lower bumper A after unscrewing the three sc

3CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE36USABRAKESCHECK THE LEVEL OF THE FRONT BRAKE FLUIDCheck the level of the brake fl uid through sight A. The level of the fl uid s

3CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE37USACHECK THE LEVEL OF THE REAR BRAKE FLUIDCheck the level of the brake fl uid through sight D. The level of the fl uid should n

3CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE38USAFRONT BRAKE LINING CONTROLIn order to verify the wear condition of front brake is enough to view the pincer from the botto

3CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE39USATYRESOnly fi t tyres approved by BETAMOTOR.Unsuitable tyres can adversely affect the road holding of the vehicle.• To prote

CONTENTS4USACHAPTER 4 ADJUSTMENTS ... 55Adjusting the home position of the front brake leve

3CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE40USA3HYDRAULIC CLUTCHCHECK OIL LEVELTo check the oil level in the clutch pump, fi rst remove cover 2.Remove the two screws 1 an

3CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE41USACABDEFFORK OILRight/left-hand rodThe procedure for changing the oil in the forks is provided only for information. We reco

3CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE42USA• Loosen the counter-nut 2 and remove cap 1.• Extract the spring 3 and overturn the pipe, making the oil escape.• Move the

3CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE43USA• Tighten the cap to the completely ex-tended leg.• Insert the legs into the plates. Once the leg has been positioned at t

3CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE44USA AIR FILTERA dirty air fi lter hinders the passage of air, reduces engine power and increases fuel consumption. For these r

3CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE45USABCASPARK PLUGTo accede to spark plug, is necessary to take off saddle and the fuel tank.To remove the fuel tank proceed as

3CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE46USAMeasure the spark gap with a thickness gauge. The gap should be 0.8÷0.9 mm. If the gap is not as specifi ed, restore the pr

3CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE47USACARBURETTORCARBURETTOR WEAR GUIDELINESThe throttle valve, the needle valve and the needle jet are subject to heavy wear du

3CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE48USACHECKING THE FLOAT LEVEL (FLOAT HEIGHT)Remove the carburettor and the float chamber. Tilt the carburettor so that the fl oa

3CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE49USACHAINDRIVE CHAIN MAINTENANCEThe life of the drive chain largely depends on its maintenance. Chains without X-rings must be

5USAOPERATING INSTRUCTIONS• The vehicle must be accompanied by: number-plate, registration document, tax disc and insurance.• Do not carry animals, pe

3CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE50USABATTERYCHARGING THE BATTERYRemove the battery and check its charge. Using an open-circuit multimeter (10-12 hours after th

3CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE51USA CLEANING THE VEHICLEWARNING: Do not clean your vehicle with a high-pressure device with a strong jet of water. Excessive

3CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE52USA SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE VEHICLEEnd of running-in - 3 hoursCoupon 1 - 30 hoursCoupon 2 - 60 hoursCoupon 3 - 90 hoursCoupon

3CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE53USAWARNING:For any service requirements, please contact Betamotor’s Authorized Service Network.End of running-in - 3 hoursCou

3CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE54USAPROLONGED INACTIVITYA few simple operations should be performed to keep the vehicle in good condition whenever it is to re

4ADJUSTMENTS55USACHAPTER 4 ADJUSTMENTSCONTENTSAdjusting the home position of the front brake lever...56Adjusting the ho

4ADJUSTMENTS56USAADJUSTING THE HOME POSITION OF THE CLUTCH LEVERThe adjustment screw 6 allows adjustment of the distance of lever 7 from the knob. The

4ADJUSTMENTS57USAGAS CONTROL ADJUSTMENTThe throttle control cable should always have a 3-5 mm play. In addition, the idle speed should not change when

4ADJUSTMENTS58USAADJUSTING FORKADJUSTING THE REBOUND DAMPERThe hydraulic rebound damper determines the behaviour of the telescopic fork during extensi

4ADJUSTMENTS59USAADJUSTING THE SPRING PRELOADTo adjust the spring preload, use the proce-dure described below. Loosen counter-ring E, Rotate ring F cl

6USARIDING SAFETY• Observe the Highway Code.• Always put on and fasten a homologated helmet.• Always ride with the low beam on.• Always keep the crash

4ADJUSTMENTS60USA TENSIONING THE CHAINTo ensure the drive chain a longer life, it is advisable to periodically check its tension.Always maintain the c

4ADJUSTMENTS61USAADJUSTING THE IDLE SPEEDEngine starting is strongly affected by the idle speed adjustment. In other words, an engine whose slow runni

4ADJUSTMENTS62USANOTEFailure to successfully complete the above procedure can be the result of an improp-erly sized idling jet.a) If the mixture adjus

5REPLACEMENTS63USACHAPTER 5 REPLACEMENTSCONTENTSReplacing the brake pads ...64Front

5REPLACEMENTS64USAREPLACING THE BRAKE PADSThe procedure for replacing the brake pads is provided only for information. We recommend having the operati

5REPLACEMENTS65USA REARFollow these steps to replace the pads:•Push the brake caliper towards the disc so that the pistons reach their home positions.

5REPLACEMENTS66USAREPLACING THE HEADLIGHT BULBSRelease both spring washers and move forward the lamp holder front cowl.Carefully remove the headlight

6TROUBLESHOOTING67USACHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTINGINDICE ARGOMENTITroubleshooting ...

6TROUBLESHOOTING68USAPROBLEM CAUSEEngine does not startREMEDY- Fuel system clogged (fuel lines, fuel tank, fuel cock).- Air fi lter dirty.- No current

INDEX69USAALPHABETICAL INDEXAdjusting fork ... 58Adjusting the hand

1GENERAL INFORMATION7USACHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATIONCONTENTSVehicle identifi cation data ...

INDEX70USARecommended lubricants and liquid ...24Refuelling ...

1GENERAL INFORMATION8USAVEHICLE IDENTIFICATION DATAFRAME IDENTIFICATIONFrame identifi cation data A are stamped on the right side of the steering head

1GENERAL INFORMATION9USALabel RS4T: 1 – Warnings plate 2 – Brake oil plate 3 – Technical plate and vapour recovery diagram 4 – Eco-plate 5 – Noise lim