andrewhall Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 (edited) Hi, I haven't done trials riding for about 10 years but am looking to start again. I have a budget of £1700 and looking to buy a new bike. I've had Gassers and Beta's in the past (preffered Beta) but the bikes have changed a lot since I last rode them. With the budget I've got it looks like a 2006 is probably the best year I can get (poss. 2007). I don't fancy a Gasser as I've heard they can take a bit more to maintain. I have been swaying more to a 250 Sherco - Just because there seems to be more for sale and look like a nice bike. The Beta's don't look as if they have a big dip in the seat, but think this is just the rear mud guard design giving this appearance. Anyway, I'm would like something that's easy to ride and won't let me down... Any advice? P.S. am I also correct to stay clear of the 290 Sherco as I've heard these can be a bit harsh round tight technical bits? Thanks very much in advance for your help!! Edited May 12, 2012 by AndrewHall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerorev3rev4 Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Hi, I haven't done trials riding for about 10 years but am looking to start again. I have a budget of £1700 and looking to buy a new bike. I've had Gassers and Beta's in the past (preffered Beta) but the bikes have changed a lot since I last rode them. With the budget I've got it looks like a 2006 is probably the best year I can get (poss. 2007). I don't fancy a Gasser as I've heard they can take a bit more to maintain. I have been swaying more to a 250 Sherco - Just because there seems to be more for sale and look like a nice bike. The Beta's don't look as if they have a big dip in the seat, but think this is just the rear mud guard design giving this appearance. Anyway, I'm would like something that's easy to ride and won't let me down... Any advice? P.S. am I also correct to stay clear of the 290 Sherco as I've heard these can be a bit harsh round tight technical bits? Thanks very much in advance for your help!! 290 would be a handfull maybe a reason for all them sherco,s for sale ie people buy and dont like but iam biast ,cant fault the rev3 ( well only the stator but if rewound with heavier wire they are ok ,and can fail on any bike ) you should be able to pick up an 07 the later shape rev3 they have a lower frame/seat height Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilh Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 id get the beta personally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewhall Posted May 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 Thats for the help! What I've found with the bit of looking I've done: Gassers: Great bikes but can need a bit of maintenance and gear boxes are sometimes a regular fault with them. Shouldn't put me off getting one, but It has. Beta: Good solid bike but can be a little heavier than Gasser/Sherco but will survive more knocks than the others would. Sherco: Bit inbetween the Gasser and Beta. I think I'm still swaying towards the Sherco. Mainly just beacuse I think they look better and there is nothing really in it between all the bikes (just depends on the individual riding styles). I'm watching a couple of Sherco 250s on ebay so but if I don't win them I may also look at a Beta. Prefer the Beta 2006 plastics than the 2007 (not keen on red bikes) but colour and looks isn't my main priority so we'll see what happens!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 get down to ag bikes and have a word with them, they can help and i think they have a few second hand bikes you could look at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewhall Posted May 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 Thanks, didn't know ag bikes existed. I wouldn't care but i was in Reeth yesterday and it would have been perfect just to drop in for a look. Many thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 I think the Rev 250 or 200 is a good bike, as well as the Sherco(prolly more peppy)yet "o7 up on the Sherco may be best. Do not overlook a good Scorpa Yam! My thoughts, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewhall Posted May 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 Thanks for the input guys!! I ended up buying a 2006 Sherco 250cc, so hopefully it will see me okay! I'll be joining the Richmond & Darlington Clubs so I'll see you local guys there - I'll be the one with my foot on the ground!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pindie Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 Beta Rev 3 200 everytime. I paid 1800 for an absolute minter 2007 last september. Awsome bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stbeta Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 I got beta 250.2007 road reg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilh Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 how so cheap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pindie Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 It runs backwards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyoldman Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 It runs backwards? Clever link to another topic More valuable if that, as it runs both ways - so to speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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