2013 Betas - Page 4

Gordy · 10-04-2012, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Sting32

Did that gasser get sold?

Nope, I am not trying very hard since I am still riding it. I actually worked on the forks last night and did some real good. They are pretty sweet now.

When I get the new bike, I'l put new plastic on it, take all of the guards off, clean it up, new decals and re-list it. It really is a great bike. I wish I could afford to keep it.

Sting32 · 10-04-2012, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Gordy

Nope, I am not trying very hard since I am still riding it. I actually worked on the forks last night and did some real good. They are pretty sweet now.

When I get the new bike, I'l put new plastic on it, take all of the guards off, clean it up, new decals and re-list it. It really is a great bike. I wish I could afford to keep it.

Grease the fork seals, and every bearing, you know wheel, swingarm, headstock do beta's have dogbones? I mean, that is if they dont do that for you (whomever you buy it from).

wiggling some "Seal Grease" into the fork seals & caps, made such a difference on the 12 raga we just got. YMMV, I guess.

thegraydog · 10-04-2012, 05:13 PM

KTM is the obvious assembly line system to wonder about, since they have so many models and such constant evolution for so few units.

Compare that to Suzuki, who has made one gasket change to the DR650 in twenty years, or whatever!

I think maybe the trials mfrs are very good at doing things the old way, with careful attention by a few technicians to produce a few units. Amazing that they exist at all, never mind six (?) current mfrs producing a half-dozen models each.

That said, I wonder if American Beta is trying a new scheme, which if it sells will shortly be of interest to the factory. Farkles can have a better margin, if you can sell most of the lot...

http://marginalrevolution.com/margin...evolution.html

Bendejo · 10-05-2012, 12:34 PM

I just hope the dealer tech doesn't fuck up the magnesium riser install.

Gordy · 10-05-2012, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Bendejo

I just hope the dealer tech doesn't fuck up the magnesium riser install.

Can you believe it? They don't offer risers as an option. That sucks!!!

thegraydog · 10-05-2012, 08:20 PM

Aerotstich. Touratech. Pullupachair-- those guys can make anything.

Sting32 · 10-08-2012, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Gordy

Can you believe it? They don't offer risers as an option. That sucks!!!

Theyre probably waiting extended tiedown straps to sell with the Bar Riser kit...

Gordy · 10-08-2012, 12:14 PM

My bike is being built/modded and I may have it by this weekend!

Gordy · 10-10-2012, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Sting32

Theyre probably waiting extended tiedown straps to sell with the Bar Riser kit...

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Originally Posted by Gordy

My bike is being built/modded and I may have it by this weekend!

Small delay. It wouldn't fit in the crate with the bar risers. They are being sent next day and I have to put them on myself. I can't wait to see what comfortable riding is all about!

NMTrailboss · 10-10-2012, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Gordy

Small delay. It wouldn't fit in the crate with the bar risers. They are being sent next day and I have to put them on myself. I can't wait to see what comfortable riding is all about!

The NMTA thread says there is a practice at SY this weekend so you better get working!

Gordy · 10-10-2012, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by NMTrailboss

The NMTA thread says there is a practice at SY this weekend so you better get working!

I have my super trick, reliable (and for sale) GasGas if it doesn't make it.

I paid for the Beta today and almost had a stroke.

I remember when dirt bikes sold for less than a grand. When they went to $1,700 I thought the sport was dead. No one would possibly pay that for a bike to take out and thrash!

Shows what I know.

2whlrcr · 10-11-2012, 01:49 PM

I haven't read all of the posts, but did you order a bunch of custom options with the bike?

Gordy · 10-11-2012, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 2whlrcr

I haven't read all of the posts, but did you order a bunch of custom options with the bike?

Yeah, it's a BYOB with upgraded suspension, clutch and mag cases. Those mag cases should be good for -1 or 2 points per event!

10K · 10-13-2012, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Gordy

Yeah, it's a BYOB with upgraded suspension, clutch and mag cases. Those mag cases should be good for -$100 or $200 per event!

Fixt

Gordy · 10-21-2012, 08:11 PM

Finally!

The TRP Shock is amazing. The rear just works so well! I haven't adjusted anything on the shock or fork yet and the bike rides really plush. Almost too plush!

The turning radius is insane.

The whole bike "feels" larger than the GasGas. I weighed them both on an old bathroom scale and the two bikes are identical in weight.

It's going to take some riding to get used to but so far, I am pretty stoked.

10-04-2012, 05:13 PM	#48
thegraydog 2 wheels X 6 ways Joined: Aug 2004 Location: the Coconino Oddometer: 418	KTM is the obvious assembly line system to wonder about, since they have so many models and such constant evolution for so few units. Compare that to Suzuki, who has made one gasket change to the DR650 in twenty years, or whatever! I think maybe the trials mfrs are very good at doing things the old way, with careful attention by a few technicians to produce a few units. Amazing that they exist at all, never mind six (?) current mfrs producing a half-dozen models each. That said, I wonder if American Beta is trying a new scheme, which if it sells will shortly be of interest to the factory. Farkles can have a better margin, if you can sell most of the lot... http://marginalrevolution.com/margin...evolution.html thegraydog screwed with this post 10-04-2012 at 07:15 PM Reason: add a link

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10-05-2012, 12:34 PM	#49
Bendejo Movin' on up Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Far East Colfax Oddometer: 4,338	I just hope the dealer tech doesn't fuck up the magnesium riser install.

10-05-2012, 08:20 PM	#51
thegraydog 2 wheels X 6 ways Joined: Aug 2004 Location: the Coconino Oddometer: 418	Aerotstich. Touratech. Pullupachair-- those guys can make anything.

10-08-2012, 12:14 PM	#53
Gordy ^OP Team Listo Joined: Dec 2001 Location: NM Oddometer: 18,298	My bike is being built/modded and I may have it by this weekend!

10-11-2012, 01:49 PM	#57
2whlrcr gooligan Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Dubuque, Iowa Oddometer: 4,307	I haven't read all of the posts, but did you order a bunch of custom options with the bike?

10-21-2012, 08:11 PM	#60
Gordy ^OP Team Listo Joined: Dec 2001 Location: NM Oddometer: 18,298	Finally! The TRP Shock is amazing. The rear just works so well! I haven't adjusted anything on the shock or fork yet and the bike rides really plush. Almost too plush! The turning radius is insane. The whole bike "feels" larger than the GasGas. I weighed them both on an old bathroom scale and the two bikes are identical in weight. It's going to take some riding to get used to but so far, I am pretty stoked.