charlie chitlins Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 I'm going to get this stinkin' GG Pro fully sorted and sell it before it can do me any further harm. There's an '02 Beta near me for a good price, but all I ever read about with these things is about them losing spark...stators, cdi..... Hmmm...maybe I just answered my own question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjbiker Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 If the gasser has cost you a few quid to sort out then I'd be tempted to keep it as any make or model can give you grief when they're available at a 'good price' ? At least you know what you have at the moment? GJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilh Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 any bike in that age group is going to be a bit tired. id fix the gasser and save up for a newer bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie chitlins Posted August 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 There are plenty of folks around here who don't ride much. I've got my eye out for an '00-'04 with low use. That was the case with the 200 Pro I have ('03)...I just consider it a crappy bike and get little joy from owning it. I've also got my eye on an '03 TXT which, I reckon, is a less picky/fragile and better-sorted machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 There are plenty of folks around here who don't ride much. I've got my eye out for an '00-'04 with low use. That was the case with the 200 Pro I have ('03)...I just consider it a crappy bike and get little joy from owning it. I've also got my eye on an '03 TXT which, I reckon, is a less picky/fragile and better-sorted machine. As you already know, the TXT was well refined for the day, yet still a gasser. Can'y you find a good 315 Mont or a Scorpa Yam? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie chitlins Posted August 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 I've got my eyes open. Trials bikes are so scarce here. I have my eye on an '03 Montesa, but it's spendy....and I worry about the price of spares. They obvoiusly bring a premium. So cool though...it seems like where other bikes have stamped steel, the Mont has cast and machined aluminum. Very classy...and I love the no-spoke-hole rear wheel. Can't find a Scorpa. I may just have to hold out for a Sherco. Still my favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 I've got my eyes open. Trials bikes are so scarce here. I have my eye on an '03 Montesa, but it's spendy....and I worry about the price of spares. They obvoiusly bring a premium. So cool though...it seems like where other bikes have stamped steel, the Mont has cast and machined aluminum. Very classy...and I love the no-spoke-hole rear wheel. Can't find a Scorpa. I may just have to hold out for a Sherco. Still my favorite. If it is a good one, go for it!!!! Sherco is a good bike, but those Monts are not as high strung and seem quite reliable and sturdy so not a lot to buy except what you break!!! Love you long time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtrials31 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 If this Beta has been taken care of and in good shape, it may be a good buy. We still have an 01' Beta that's still going strong, had a few things over time done to it, but overall been a good bike. Not sure what the differences would have been on the 02' but I would have thought it would be a little more reliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pindie Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I have a mate with a seriously tired 1999 GG TXT 270. It rattles, bangs and clangs everywhere but it still gets there. It looks a shed but it's nothing that slowly but surely updating worn components can't fix. The biggest thing make sure it now recieves the coreect maintenance. If your riding sportsman it will be adequate for years to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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