Beta

[vmxken]

Not much happening in the Italian section so here's a pic of a '77 Beta 125 RC enduro all ready to leave Italy.  I'll post another pic in six months when it's here and put back together!

Ken



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[vmxken]

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[NSR]

Ken
Did you buy it on Ebay?  I'm looking for an SWM, beta or Puch & it's starting to look like Italy may be my only hope.
Noel 

[mx250]

and another.....

Gee that looks like a Monty rear hub

[vmxken]

It's a Grimeca hub as far as I know.  They were used on the majority of the Italian brands.

Noel, no, I didn't buy it on ebay but rather through a guy that contributes to the magazine every now and again.  But there's heaps of vintage stuff on Italian ebay and most of the mid/late '70s bikes seem to go for between 500 and 1,000 Euro - too cheap in my opinion!  For example, have a look at this 250 Beta that is on ebay at present http://cgi.ebay.it/Beta-GS-250-Regolarita-epoca-vintage_W0QQitemZ360022541445QQihZ023QQcategoryZ9809QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem or this very nice Cagiva http://cgi.ebay.it/CAGIVA-RX-125-CROSS-DEPOCA-1981-UNICO-STUPENDO_W0QQitemZ290209594737QQihZ019QQcategoryZ9917QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Also have a look at this site, the guy is very honest and good to deal with I'm told www.mastercross.net  Go into the 'Showroom' on the site and then wait a minute for the photos to show up and pick one to give you the details.  He has a stunning Aprilia RC 125 enduro that I almost bought except it was a bit expensive.

Happy hunting!

Ken

[NSR]

Thanks Ken
That Aprilia is very neat.  Check out the SWM in the MX section I would love a blue GS but I don't think i would keep his rear travel extenders. 
Whats the approx shipping cost for the Beta. 
Noel   

[holeshot buddy]

one of our forum members maico 31 has got a beta
should get him to post a picture 

[vmxken]

NSR3 - I don't actually know the freight cost as yet, I'll keep you posted.

And maico 31, if you're out there, show us your Beta!

Ken

[Maico31]

Ken, my Beta is an '81 250 and i need some engine parts to get it running. Any ideas where to get parts from? I bought it on ebay a couple of years ago and i think Trevor Flood imported it new. I'll try and get some photo's.

[NSR]

Maico 31
Could this be your Beta?
Noel


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[holeshot buddy]

looks the same to me


come on john drag it out and take a picture

[GMC]

. Any ideas where to get parts from?

Try Dean Nuttal at [email protected]
This is an old e-mail address but should still work. I have had quotes from him for parts for my Beta trials bike before.

[Maico31]

Noel my beta is later than that one, it has a plastic tank similar shape to a maico 490 and it's got leading axle forks and a number plate/ rear guard combo. Tried to attatch a photo but it's too large.

[vmxken]

Maico31, please PM me and I'll have a chat about parts suppliers.

Thanks

Ken

[NSR]

Ken
I see you've got the Beta on the track .  How does it go?
Noel