Montesa 315R vs Beta Rev 3????? - Page 2

laser17 · 12-11-2012, 09:27 AM

FWIW: You can get 11's for $4k right now. Thats half price for a 2 year old bike. Good time to buy.

Jamie · 12-11-2012, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by laser17

FWIW: You can get 11's for $4k right now. Thats half price for a 2 year old bike. Good time to buy.

Where?

laser17 · 12-11-2012, 10:37 AM

http://www.jackscycles.com/used.html

$4k would get that 11 Beta at the top of the page. (bike is in very good shape) Shipping would add around $300 if your near a forward air terminal. Seller just took delivery of a new 13 Beta and is motivated to sell the 11. (was asking $4500)

Jamie · 12-13-2012, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by laser17

http://www.jackscycles.com/used.html

$4k would get that 11 Beta at the top of the page. (bike is in very good shape) Shipping would add around $300 if your near a forward air terminal. Seller just took delivery of a new 13 Beta and is motivated to sell the 11. (was asking $4500)

Thanks for the link. The owner would not ship.

laser17 · 12-13-2012, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamie

Thanks for the link. The owner would not ship.

I dont think he knew that his dealer will crate and ship it for him for a reasonable price and may have changed his tune on the no shipping part. Hope you can work things out - if not, still a good time of year to buy. The new betas are in and they are sexy beasts, so many are jumping up.

Twin-shocker · 12-16-2012, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by GrayEagleRider

Looking for some feedback from inmates with experience on the Montesa 315 and Beta Rev 3 around the 2003 model year.

I am looking at making my first trials bike purchase and considering the two bikes to get started on. I have talked to a number of people and now have the opinion that the Montesa is the overall better bike, my question is by what size margin.

Thoughts

No contest here..........the Honda is better in almost every way if you are looking at a used bike, and doesnt come with inbuilt and expensive prospective problem areas like the Beta. However even though thats certainly the case, a Beta in good condition which has been properly maintained is still going to be better than a Honda which has been abused.

GrayEagleRider · 12-16-2012, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Twin-shocker

No contest here..........the Honda is better in almost every way if you are looking at a used bike, and doesnt come with inbuilt and expensive prospective problem areas like the Beta. However even though thats certainly the case, a Beta in good condition which has been properly maintained is still going to be better than a Honda which has been abused.

Thanks for the info, pulled the trigger and brought the bike back tonight with the help of another inmate... Thanks Motojunkie!

The bike is in very good shape and I know the history of bike as being well maintained.

Twin-shocker · 12-21-2012, 04:07 PM

If you have the Honda, you have made the right choice.

GrayEagleRider · 12-22-2012, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Twin-shocker

If you have the Honda, you have made the right choice.

Yep, got the Montesa and glad I did.

Twin-shocker · 12-22-2012, 05:01 AM

Its a good bike............far more reliable than any of the Euros, and ideal for a nwecomer.

GrayEagleRider · 12-23-2012, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Twin-shocker

Its a good bike............far more reliable than any of the Euros, and ideal for a nwecomer.

Thanks. I was able to take the bike out yesterday for a good ride with another inmate. Had a blast

Learning curve is pretty steep as my brain is still programmed for big enduros, but the bike performed very well and seems to be (knock on wood) very solid.

motojunky · 12-23-2012, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by GrayEagleRider

Thanks. I was able to take the bike out yesterday for a good ride with another inmate. Had a blast

Learning curve is pretty steep as my brain is still programmed for big enduros, but the bike performed very well and seems to be (knock on wood) very solid.

By the way, it occurred to me this morning that your bike will forever be known as "The Hippo."

Merry Christmas!

GrayEagleRider · 12-23-2012, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by motojunky

By the way, it occurred to me this morning that your bike will forever be known as "The Hippo."

Merry Christmas!

Haha, Classic. My daughter keeps going out in the garage checking on "The Hippo." She is super excited, maybe even more than me.

Merry Christmas to you too!

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12-11-2012, 09:27 AM	#16
laser17 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Boston,Massachusetts Oddometer: 242	FWIW: You can get 11's for $4k right now. Thats half price for a 2 year old bike. Good time to buy.

12-11-2012, 10:37 AM	#18
laser17 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Boston,Massachusetts Oddometer: 242	http://www.jackscycles.com/used.html $4k would get that 11 Beta at the top of the page. (bike is in very good shape) Shipping would add around $300 if your near a forward air terminal. Seller just took delivery of a new 13 Beta and is motivated to sell the 11. (was asking $4500)

12-21-2012, 04:07 PM	#23
Twin-shocker Studly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2012 Oddometer: 993	If you have the Honda, you have made the right choice.

12-22-2012, 05:01 AM	#25
Twin-shocker Studly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2012 Oddometer: 993	Its a good bike............far more reliable than any of the Euros, and ideal for a nwecomer.