Hello Chaps,

Well, after dusting off my 3 odd years unused trials boots and Mont 315.....some b*gger bought it before I'd had a chance to take her out again!

So, bikeless already!

Something reliable, smooth on the power and well built leads me to a later Rev-3 it seems.....(memories of gg are build quality and Sherco are just a bit of an unknown one to me).

Being a bit of an impatient sod, waiting for a 200 to come along is probably going to keep me off the bikes for another few months, so it's looking like a 250.

The 2008's.....generally sorted?......anything to do/upgrade on them? (carb, stator etc). How are they weight wise?

Be good to hear general opinions as my last Beta was a 1988 stripey!

Cheers....

Hi

I've had a Beta 250 Rev 3 2008 from new (Dcember 2007)

I had a 200 prior to this, and to be honest the 250 is very similar, just has that bit more power but very very smooth.

Compared to my other bikes, its on par with what I consider the best bike I've had - tied between a Scorpa 250 and Beta 250.

I've done about 30ish trials and it has performed impeccably. No problems at all with the carb.

The only problem was ...............(lets guess) - yes - that stator packed up after 14 months.

Got to say John Lampkin was class - even though it was out of warranty, it was exchanged no problem.

It's still on original chain and sprockets, I've just changed the rear tyre. Other than that, I change the gearbox oil regular, clean and oil the filter and........... ride it.

Only mods I have done have been a thicker shock guard (originals are paper thin) and aftermarket (Ghost) footrests (originals are toffee). If I was hopping and jumping I would pass comment on the bikes weight - reality is - its a very light trials bike - might not be to GG Pro lighness but that doesnt bother me !

Great bikes - great importer - dont be put off by the stator issues - I would recommend.

cheers

John

Edited July 24, 200917 yr by John B

I've got a new leftover '08 250. I had an '06 250 before that. I wasn't riding this one as well as the '06 until I put the stock pegs back on it. I tried set back pegs which worked great for me on the '06 but not at all on this one. In the end I found out the '08 were already set back compared to the '06 model. I'll probably get some after market pegs with no set back because these truly are crap.

The power delivery is wonderful. I'm a former Gas Gas owner and they are lighter and narrower but the Beta is solid as a rock and once I got a little time on mine I was riding it better. Truly wonderful bikes.

Edited July 26, 200917 yr by Trialsin1