Beta?

ktm212
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ktm212 2/26/2015 9:11am
2/26/2015 9:11am
endurox wrote:
Stillwell is a great Beta suspension guy
PNWOffroad wrote:
Yeah I know they do most of the Beta riders suspension for enduro x and such. I was a little washy between this and a KTM...
Yeah I know they do most of the Beta riders suspension for enduro x and such. I was a little washy between this and a KTM 300. Anybody have any input on this? I do not want to regret my decision with going with a rare bike and struggling for parts or online advice.
We sell them at the shop I work at and every single person has rave review of them. suspension is good, soft but good, motor is good, reliability is great. I dont think you'd be disappointed in the least. alot of guys like the smaller chassis and handling much better too.
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PNWOffroad 2/26/2015 9:16am
2/26/2015 9:16am
ktm212 wrote:
We sell them at the shop I work at and every single person has rave review of them. suspension is good, soft but good, motor is...
We sell them at the shop I work at and every single person has rave review of them. suspension is good, soft but good, motor is good, reliability is great. I dont think you'd be disappointed in the least. alot of guys like the smaller chassis and handling much better too.
The small cockpit really sold me as I'm 5' 8". Also, at 155lbs I'm hoping to make the suspension work for me. The bike will see some of everything (eduro x, harescrambles, desert, and moto) so I'm hoping I can get it dialed in over all.
the original 652 2/26/2015 9:43am
2/26/2015 9:43am
I picked one up in December ...just waiting on the snow to melt. I'm a shorter guy and the low seat height sold me.

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Fraser 2/26/2015 10:46am
2/26/2015 10:46am
I had this one a long time ago! Wasn't great but got a good deal on it. Didn't keep it long






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Suns_PSD 2/26/2015 11:08am
2/26/2015 11:08am
Johnny Depp wrote:
You have chosen the best 2 stroke on the market. 2015 is the year to stop bagging on the Sachs forks. I sprung for my weight...
You have chosen the best 2 stroke on the market.

2015 is the year to stop bagging on the Sachs forks. I sprung for my weight and bled a few oz. of oil and they rock on chop, whoops and jumps. Never a hint of headshake and plenty of gearbox for the desert. I run the sag at 98mm and the forks on the 3rd line. Toss the gas line check valve. Modified my kill switch to get rid of the on-off clicker. Took out the lock nut to get the brake pedal comfortable. Michelin's at 9 psi.work great.

That's it. Be sure to bonk the horn at spectators!



You are parked in front of our old street bike meeting spot before we'd head out to drag knees. Fond memories of that place.
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ktm212 2/26/2015 11:29am
2/26/2015 11:29am
Johnny Depp wrote:
You have chosen the best 2 stroke on the market. 2015 is the year to stop bagging on the Sachs forks. I sprung for my weight...
You have chosen the best 2 stroke on the market.

2015 is the year to stop bagging on the Sachs forks. I sprung for my weight and bled a few oz. of oil and they rock on chop, whoops and jumps. Never a hint of headshake and plenty of gearbox for the desert. I run the sag at 98mm and the forks on the 3rd line. Toss the gas line check valve. Modified my kill switch to get rid of the on-off clicker. Took out the lock nut to get the brake pedal comfortable. Michelin's at 9 psi.work great.

That's it. Be sure to bonk the horn at spectators!



Suns_PSD wrote:
You are parked in front of our old street bike meeting spot before we'd head out to drag knees. Fond memories of that place.
Isn't that place in the football TV show Friday Night Lights?
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Johnny Depp 2/26/2015 7:47pm
2/26/2015 7:47pm Edited Date/Time 2/26/2015 9:30pm
Yep, right on the beginning of the hill country and next to the Oasis and Lake Travis. I like the combo sandwich with sausage on top of sliced brisket and a big pickle for $7.50. cash only. I take the twisty Bullick Hollow to Lime Creek rd. home. There are several almost 180' turns that i'm rolling about 25 mph with a bunch of lean angle. One of the best roads in the area and I've lived next to it for 25 years. Finally doing it on a bike. Check that one off the bucket list.

2nd set of wheels have IRC's and this is the 1st time I bolted on the new subframe uprights with the passenger pegs. Got some spoke mounted balancing weights to make it smooth over 50 mph.

I'm looking forward to some good rides deeper into the countryside with my Samsung tablet Ram mounted to the bars, and for sure to the Moto-GP and mix with the Harley's at the Republic of TX Rally (ROT) down on 6th street.

In about an hour I have it ready for Scrambles and MX. It can even plonk around the ledges at City Park Motorcycle trails with the trials bikes. Maybe some Supermoto wheels one day?

PNW stop 2nd guessing. You'll know you got it right when you swap bikes with others as I have. You'll know it and so will they. The guys with orange bikes are the one's sending their brand new suspension off to a tuner after riding my bike stock.

Hey Doc, I'm sure you'll see me out at Murphy's MX, come say Hi and take it for a spin.
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PNWOffroad 3/11/2015 8:58am
3/11/2015 8:58am








I could not be any happier with this bike. Have about 5 hours on it so far and I cannot believe how easy it makes the nasty stuff. It honestly feels like cheating coming off of the 450. And in the fast stuff, it can hold it's own. Didn't get any bad shake or uneasy feelings even at 70mph+ through the desert. Definitely needs some suspension work as the rear doesn't want to stay planted but at 155 pounds I think I'll get close with sag and clickers. Stripped the headlight, computer, and tail light... along with the funny chain guard. This thing just looks mean and I could go on about the pure quality and attention to detail.
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tomm55x 3/11/2015 9:11am
3/11/2015 9:11am
Looks like a great bike, congratulations!!
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LoudLove 3/11/2015 9:22am
3/11/2015 9:22am
Johnny Depp wrote:
Yep, right on the beginning of the hill country and next to the Oasis and Lake Travis. I like the combo sandwich with sausage on top...
Yep, right on the beginning of the hill country and next to the Oasis and Lake Travis. I like the combo sandwich with sausage on top of sliced brisket and a big pickle for $7.50. cash only. I take the twisty Bullick Hollow to Lime Creek rd. home. There are several almost 180' turns that i'm rolling about 25 mph with a bunch of lean angle. One of the best roads in the area and I've lived next to it for 25 years. Finally doing it on a bike. Check that one off the bucket list.

2nd set of wheels have IRC's and this is the 1st time I bolted on the new subframe uprights with the passenger pegs. Got some spoke mounted balancing weights to make it smooth over 50 mph.

I'm looking forward to some good rides deeper into the countryside with my Samsung tablet Ram mounted to the bars, and for sure to the Moto-GP and mix with the Harley's at the Republic of TX Rally (ROT) down on 6th street.

In about an hour I have it ready for Scrambles and MX. It can even plonk around the ledges at City Park Motorcycle trails with the trials bikes. Maybe some Supermoto wheels one day?

PNW stop 2nd guessing. You'll know you got it right when you swap bikes with others as I have. You'll know it and so will they. The guys with orange bikes are the one's sending their brand new suspension off to a tuner after riding my bike stock.

Hey Doc, I'm sure you'll see me out at Murphy's MX, come say Hi and take it for a spin.
Mr. Depp (IF that's your real name), are you taking part in this: http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=101099
Ghostrider145 4/9/2015 6:48am
4/9/2015 6:48am
Any Members taking their Beta's on the MX track for a quick session? I figure it is natural to test the bikes limits.
I think they're one of the best looking bikes out there.

Ghost
Wasatch Rider 4/9/2015 11:37am
4/9/2015 11:37am
Dont know anyone with a bad word to say. Lots around here and VERY popular with the off road crowd. Id say about equal with KTM. Lots of 2 strokes.

Probably my next bike, or a TM.

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