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Well, Im still looking! Saw a 2005 gas gas at the weekend but it was a bit of a dog... so still looking. Have seen an 07 Scorpa sy250 (yam tyz engine?). It looks a nice bike, does anyone have any further input on these? can they be competitive or am I better sticking with Beta or Gas Gas? Also, The JTX 270 I was offered initially... well I went to have a look at it, and it is a minter for sure, but it does seem a lot bulkier than the newer bikes, which pretty much decided it for me. Also, it doesnt find neutral very easily, if at all... (as in you have to stop the bike and hunt for it) Is that a sign the gearbox is knackered?!! (or the selection mechanism)? cheers

well after riding a beta yesterday I think I may revert to my original plan and keep hunting for a rev 3. Just need to get a test ride on a gas gas to be sure Im making the right choice!

After doing some thinking I think I will up the budget a bit and am now looking for an older Montesa 4rt. They seem like a good buy (hopefully). Are they made by Honda? Does anyone know if spares prices are reasonable?! I live in South Yorkshire, UK. Im pretty sure there should be some good parts sources not too far away?! Can anyone offer any recommendations as to spares suppliers? thanks

Fantastic post Telecat Many thanks for taking the time and effort to write such a detailed list of information for me to go at..!! I am going to digest it and may post back some finer detail questions tomorrow!! thanks again

Thanks paul. Is a gas gas of a similar vintage better or just different to the rev 3? Jonv8 - maybe in 10 Years or so..!

Thanks for the reply charlie! you make some good points ! Is something like an 06 rev 3 a good bike then ? You aren't love them all!!!

Hi Guys, Ive got a dilemma regarding what bike to buy. I stopped riding maybe 10 years ago but up until then had ridden since I was 13 at a reasonable level. Im now 36! Last bike I rode was a Ty250 mono (early one!). Before that I was old school Ty 80 and 175 and a couple of fantics. I have a budget of