alscott1984 Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Hi. After getting into trials with a 2001 gasgas txt 250 which subsequently died/knackered piston and barrel I am looking for a newer bike. I am after advice as to what to look out for. I have around £1500 budget. I like the look of the sherco st290 05-07 age. But don't know much about them. Alternatively a 05 gasgas txt pro. Does anyone have any advice regarding either or usual problems to look out for? Cheers. Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumfada Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 After not being on a trials bike for over 25 years I bought a sherco 250 2006 in excellent condition this year as a "starter bike" to see if I liked the modern bikes prior to buying a new one. Very happy with bike, smooth power delivery excellent starter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alscott1984 Posted December 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 cheers drumfada! yeh there are a few on ebay/ gumtree 06/07 250 shercos that look great. do you know much about maintenance cost of shercos? parts etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumfada Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 I paid slightly more than £1600 for Bike from a local dealer I know. I wanted a bike that had not had a hard life (over 40's rider), and confidence that bike had been checked throughout, and fully serviced before I got it, and did not want a bike I would spend a lot of time working on. I have not had to buy any parts (other than a plug /filter which were less than £20 total) as good tyres, new chain, sprockets, grips, plug, fuel filter etc. I dare say you could buy cheaper on gum tree / ebay / trials central etc, I did look at some online however was slightly nervous they were an unknown quantity. Not sure how much sherco specific parts actually are, do not believe however any worse than equivalent gas gas / beta etc, and hopefully I will not find out as having got into trials again, I fancy upgrading next year to a new bike / or an excellent condition 2015 bike. Try Malcolm Rathmell Sports never spoke to them but understand they are very helpful Best of luck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alscott1984 Posted December 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Cheers again pal, yeh the confidence from buying from a dealer is worth the extra ££££! As I mentioned my first gasgas died after 3 months so not best pleased and the age of it is making finding parts difficult which may explain my concerns about parts. But thanks for sharing your thoughts, very helpful and happy riding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_earle Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Sherco parts are slightly cheaper than Gas Gas and A shed load cheaper than Beta. Beta's are cheaper bikes when new but wear and tear parts like swingarm bushes and linkage bushes are insane, Beta are the best for warranty and dealer back up, So it's get what you pay for. The cost of keeping an 07 Sherco going will be cheaper than a Beta. Plus the year of Sherco's you are looking at are fairly bomb proof. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technowaldo Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Better buying a blke you know is good from someone in your club. Abike from a dealer at that money will be a trade in and could be a faked up shed thats had a hard life unbeknowing to the dealer and you wont get much warranty on a bike at that money 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Buy the best condition 250 you can find,beta,sherco or gas gas are all good.Wouldnt necessarily go to a dealer,go for a private sale from a rider who knows what maintenance is who can give the right answers to technical questions.Take a knowledgeable mate with you and a wad of notes ..Dont expect perfection at that price but you should get something fine to learn on and sell it on for much the same price.Good luck,dont have to buy the first you see 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alscott1984 Posted December 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Thats great help guys, many thanks! will start searching! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadof2 Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 £1500 should get you near an 09/10 bike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timp Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 £1500 should get you near an 09/10 bikeAt that price it could be a shed though. Better spending a bit more for a well maintained bike.Or one a bit older that's been looked after. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italianstallion Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Rev 3 for me. Solid bike, loads of choice with that budget - 08s are around this price now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alscott1984 Posted December 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 cheers guys, can anyone advise places to buy them other than ebay or gumtree. they seem to offer 05/06 bikes or older for my budget, cant see any 08/09/10 bikes for £1500? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timp Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 Trials central,Club websites, dealer websites, trials & mx news, ebay and facebook seem to be the places now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alscott1984 Posted December 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 Cheers Oni nou! much appreciated advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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