bikeman Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 (edited) I am lookimg for a good bike to start on ,i have approx £800-£1000 to spend .I need some advice what is good ,what is bad ,i want a 250 upwards???. Many thanks Ian. Edited May 16, 2012 by bikeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_stuart Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 gasser is always a good way to go buy upon condition and get as young as possible good luck paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_stuart Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 and go for a 2 stroke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris morris Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 go for the best condition bike you can find what ever it is, if you're just starting out the differences between the makes won't really matter. you could probably get a tatty 2006 for £1000 that would cost you alot to upkeep or a tidy 2003 which would ride almost identically but not cost you so much to run personally a good condition beta rev 3 or montesa 315 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-shock 250 Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 And you don't want more than a 250. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyoldman Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 As a beginner, the only downside I've found is the left foot kickstart on my Rev3. All my bike kicking life had been right footed so I now have a hole in my left calf from the third attempt to start the damn thing. I have got used to it more and always use my left foot but it still feels unnatural and awkward. Trying to use my right foot from the left side resulted in a painful ankle from twisting. My 2003 Rev 3 was £1k and it is a cracking bike - but I did buy it from a known source so I knew it had been looked after far better than I will do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman Posted May 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Might have the chance for a Yam ty 250 r ,mono anygood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pindie Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Go for the latest good condition bike you can find. I strongly recomend a Rev3 200 if you want to compete. If you are looking as a play/trail tool find a 250. The 200 is an awesome bike. I whimped out off my Raga rep 300 and it was the best thing I ever did as I can attempt anything on the 200 with reasonable results. In the right hands the bike (200) does anything you ask of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith74 Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 I have just bought a 2004 Beta rev3 250 and its more than good enough for anything i can do.Dont need anything more than a 250 unless your using it for fast flat out stuff.Buy the newest bike you can find and buy on condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman Posted May 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 What are the Beta technos like ,anything to watch out for ,i think it might be a 97 model. Cheers Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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