lcgordon711 Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 Hi guys I pretty much know nothing about trials but always wanted one. I remember watching the trials parts in the Terrafirma movies. Anyways If I could save a bit more money and find one cheap (1000-1300) I would maybe buy one. Queston is what would be best. I know going new as I can is best. My biggest question is parts. Are they really hard to find for 90s and early 00s bikes? A quick look at ebay and everything is from the UK and you pay more to ship the part than the part is worth. There a re a couple bikes close to my price range that are close to me. 2001 Beta Rev 3 270 https://boulder.craigslist.org/mcy/5863330785.html Looks to be a clean bike at a good deal. 1. Parts for it are they available? 2. Do you think the broken fender would work for a while? 1996 GG JTR 270/350 https://cosprings.craigslist.org/mcy/5824033863.html Same questions as above. Is this bike too old to be reliable. I can do most maintenance on motocross bikes but without a good parts selection fixing things may be tough. Is this 350cc cylinder a bad thing? Overall also I would like the quietest bike I can get. Would maybe want to after work go to an abandon parking lot and work on balancing skills Thanks again guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyc21 Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 If I was going to pick I think I would go with the Beta. Hard to say without seeing it but over all it looks well cared for. You should be able to get a new but maybe not the same year look fender that would fit. And there is a good chance you will re-brake it anyway so take that as a possibility. You will want to check what type of coolent was used and if the cover on the water pump side has been replaced as the wrong type can eat through the inside of the case and causes the need for an updated cover. Not hard or a pile of $ but worth checking. The older Gas Gas is ok but the Beta will be more fun to ride as it's a more modern design. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcgordon711 Posted November 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 Thanks for the info. Just looking at the two bikes the Beta looks to be way better of a deal. But if he wont budge on price it may be a tad out of my range. Im sure that i would break off the rear fender again but if I did decide to get a new one someday it would be nice if they were available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcgordon711 Posted November 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 Beta sold haha too slow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyc21 Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 bummer, best of luck in your serch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbutler Posted November 17, 2016 Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 Id buy the GG nothing wrong with a older bike. Bullet prof motor I have a 01 TXT 280 and my buddy has a 95 JT 25 (250) if you are new to the sport that bike WILL do more than you can. I would buy it if it were closer to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcgordon711 Posted November 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 I emailed the guy 2 times no answer. Then I noticed today he put it down to 950 so I sent him 2 emails today. Does anybody know if I can flag the post or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcgordon711 Posted November 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 talked to the guy its a used bike dealer. Only open during work hours same time I work and its an hr and 30 min away. I better wait and not buy now. I may wanna wait for something a bit nicer and pay the few extra bucks for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyc21 Posted November 17, 2016 Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 The email is likely getting filtered into there junk box. No real good way to fix that or flag it that I have found... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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