January 18, 200620 yr Hi All, In a bit of a quandry at the minute, I've got a 2002 270 which has so far cost me an arm and a leg in parts, mainly due to the electrical problems on older beta's. So I'm looking to buy a newer model. Do you think it's best to buy new or buy one that's a year old or so and let someone else take the depreciation/vat hit? RPM are doing 0% finance on 2006 REV-3's at the minute and I'm seriously tempted. And if anyone's interested in a 2002 270 with new electrics give me a shout
January 18, 200620 yr Every year they say thet've cured the electric problems. It spoilt the 'Beta' experience for me last year.... same thing twice!
January 18, 200620 yr You only live once eh!!...go on..splash out and get a new shiny one!!!! ...and after you've ridden it for a year..(if you dont wreck it) give me a call and I'll buy it off ya!
January 18, 200620 yr unfortunately lad , 95% of the electrics problems are customer related...washing and not drying out the mag area, or riding in alot of water and not cleaning and drying out the electrics. 5 % are Manufacturer of the electrics mistakes.. not winding properly , or sealing of windings properly.. so you can hardly blame Beta for a part they did not make.. They however did buy them I suppose.. from the same company some other manufacturers do as well.. I will say Beta stands behind any newer failures due to a possible manufacturing defect.. but If your bike is more than a year old well you probably contributed to it i.e. washing / not drying out the electrics , etc.. Many people have stated here that they blow out the mag side with air then spray with good ole wd-40.. we do the same since 2000 no failures in this case on my Team Bikes.. Best of Luck .. Back on track with your thread.. the 06 Has been sorted , and so far the bike works awsome so your choice , 05's were brilliant to.. reliable and solid.. so best of luck in your choice .. i am sure JLI will take care of you well also..
January 18, 200620 yr In my case it was a money thing... i could get a bike that didn't feel that much different to a 2006 but for
January 20, 200620 yr Author OK Thanks lads, swinging towards buying a 2005 250 now rather than brand new, I really think I'll be too worried about smashing up a brand new one hehe
January 20, 200620 yr Go for a new one. Nothing better than knowing it hasnt being abused and its nice feeling them improve as they get run in. Lampkins customer service is excellent.
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