katoom400 Posted February 10, 2023 Report Share Posted February 10, 2023 Hi Guys, I had posted this in the Sherco forum earlier this week, but the bike I was looking at fell thru which was a 2017 ST300. New to trials (coming from many years of Enduro) so don't want to spend a heap on a first bike. I'm now looking at a 2019 Beta 250 Factory bike and wanted to hear the good and bad of this bike compared to say a recent model GG250 or 300 which seem to be more available on the used market in my area. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mwl Posted February 10, 2023 Report Share Posted February 10, 2023 I have a beta evo factory 250 2011. I brought it cheap, 1500 quid, have cleaned it up. changed linkage and swing arm bearings and it's now perfect, have played with the jetting it's now, got plenty of poke, will climb anything and is reliable, the factory has decent suspension both ends, I only buy beta, I find them easy to work on reliable and parts good price, People say the clutch drags, I put a very thin washer behind the pressure plate and it never sticks, Coming from enduro you know about maintenance, I thought tyres are pricey, till I remembered I paid £70 for a rear michelin in the 80s,lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katoom400 Posted February 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2023 2 hours ago, Mwl said: I have a beta evo factory 250 2011. I brought it cheap, 1500 quid, have cleaned it up. changed linkage and swing arm bearings and it's now perfect, have played with the jetting it's now, got plenty of poke, will climb anything and is reliable, the factory has decent suspension both ends, I only buy beta, I find them easy to work on reliable and parts good price, People say the clutch drags, I put a very thin washer behind the pressure plate and it never sticks, Coming from enduro you know about maintenance, I thought tyres are pricey, till I remembered I paid £70 for a rear michelin in the 80s,lol yeah, I run a Dunlop D803 on my Beta300rr and I thought they were getting expensive at $140USD, The Michelin X-light is 2x the cost here! I can't image ever needing that tire in my lifetime! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAULIE Posted February 10, 2023 Report Share Posted February 10, 2023 (edited) Had a 2020 GG 280 and now a 2010 Evo 290 (Oh the HORROR!) Even though its a lot older I like it better. Starts easier and the power is more friendly A 250 Factory would be the bees knees Someday Edited February 11, 2023 by PAULIE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katoom400 Posted February 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 14 hours ago, PAULIE said: Had a 2020 GG 280 and now a 2010 Evo 290 (Oh the HORROR!) Even though its a lot older I like it better. Starts easier and the power is more friendly A 250 Factory would be the bees knees Someday hmmm that's saying a lot to be happier with bike that is a decade older! Whats better of the Factory edition vs the standard other than the bling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRSron Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 I have had both GG and Beta and I think someone just starting out would be better off with a Beta if the price is right for the shape it is in. Not bashing GG as they are a nice bike but just my 2 cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAULIE Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, katoom400 said: hmmm that's saying a lot to be happier with bike that is a decade older! Whats better of the Factory edition vs the standard other than the bling? I'm not good enough of a rider to notice the age difference Even a much older bike would suffice but the parts are too hard to obtain now. Edited February 11, 2023 by PAULIE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katoom400 Posted February 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2023 16 hours ago, PAULIE said: I'm not good enough of a rider to notice the age difference Even a much older bike would suffice but the parts are too hard to obtain now. a 2014 TXT 280 pro racing popped up locally yesterday and I grabbed it. It's well ridden but in decent shape and the price was right so I could sell it without losing anything when it's time to upgrade. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glayne Posted February 12, 2023 Report Share Posted February 12, 2023 3 hours ago, katoom400 said: a 2014 TXT 280 pro racing popped up locally yesterday and I grabbed it. It's well ridden but in decent shape and the price was right so I could sell it without losing anything when it's time to upgrade. Congrats, Enjoy! I'm currently on a 2012 TXT 280 Raga, It took me a bit to get used to it after my older TXT 250 and regretted the upgrade for a few weeks. Like it way more now, not looking to upgrade any time soon. Felt like the 280 had twice the power of the 02 250 and felt twice as hard to start. All sorted now. Is it starting well for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katoom400 Posted February 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2023 8 hours ago, Glayne said: Congrats, Enjoy! I'm currently on a 2012 TXT 280 Raga, It took me a bit to get used to it after my older TXT 250 and regretted the upgrade for a few weeks. Like it way more now, not looking to upgrade any time soon. Felt like the 280 had twice the power of the 02 250 and felt twice as hard to start. All sorted now. Is it starting well for you? Starts just fine for me, One of my friends with a TXT300 told me the secret to starting them is to put it in gear, roll it back till it stops, hold the clutch in and kick and it will start first shot. So far he was right although I've only started it maybe 10 times. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineaway Posted February 13, 2023 Report Share Posted February 13, 2023 (edited) Let us know how you get a long with it! Edited February 13, 2023 by lineaway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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