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[ballisticexchris TT Platinum Member]

PALMER84ONE, on 24 May 2012 - 07:59 PM, said:

Got an e-mail from Tim at Beta, My bike is two weeks out from delivery.

Here is mine as of yesterday!!









And as soon as it hits the market, this:



I decided not to install my desert tank just yet. Summer time is coming and I have decided to explore the mountains this year. Oh and did I mention, PLATED!! STREET LEGAL!! I can wheel into any gas station I want!

Edited by ballisticexchris, 25 May 2012 - 11:58 AM.

[ballisticexchris TT Platinum Member]

Full description here:
http://www.facebook....tdirtydirtbikes

I want to say that Dave is a first class dealer. An awesome gearhead/fabricator as well!

[happy seal TT Gold Member]

And he even threw in some assorted tools to the bottom of the crate for ya Chris! nnnnnnnnnniiiiiiiiiiiiiiccccccceeeee!

Nice bike dude!  I can't wait to see it with the "Hot chick of the house photo" which ALL NEW Beta owners supply when they first bring it home!  

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I figured some might like checking out a good link for Beta and other moto news...just gotta wait a little for the language translaters on your computer to adjust...

http://www.moto-stat...o&mot_actu=Beta

[PALMER84ONE TT Addict]

Sweet Beta Chris. I need some of the radiator braces. I would have been crap out of water if I didn't last year going up John Bull on my Husky.
So, you do have an M1 yes?? no need to have a plated bike and still look over your shoulder. I have never been pulled by I have had mine for 6+ years.

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PALMER84ONE, on 25 May 2012 - 10:14 PM, said:

Sweet Beta Chris. I need some of the radiator braces. I would have been crap out of water if I didn't last year going up John Bull on my Husky.
So, you do have an M1 yes?? no need to have a plated bike and still look over your shoulder. I have never been pulled by I have had mine for 6+ years.

It's funny you mention that M1. I rode for almost 30 years with no motorcycle license! When I started hauling gas, I decided to get it. What a PITA this Fugging state is! I had to take ALL my endorsements over again. Hazmat, doubles/triples, air brakes, general knowledge, tanker, M1 etc.

It's kind of spooky because if I fail even 1 of the tests I don't have a job!

At least I'm legal

Those are really cool radiator braces! I have never seen those kind. They actually use the stock louvers which is really nice!

[ballisticexchris TT Platinum Member]

happy seal, on 25 May 2012 - 03:44 PM, said:

And he even threw in some assorted tools to the bottom of the crate for ya Chris! nnnnnnnnnniiiiiiiiiiiiiiccccccceeeee!

Nice bike dude!  I can't wait to see it with the "Hot chick of the house photo" which ALL NEW Beta owners supply when they first bring it home!  

Hot chick might be if I'm lucky!

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I want to ride like this Beta rider!!!!!

https://vimeo.com/42707559

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ballisticexchris, on 26 May 2012 - 03:52 AM, said:

It's funny you mention that M1. I rode for almost 30 years with no motorcycle license! When I started hauling gas, I decided to get it. What a PITA this Fugging state is! I had to take ALL my endorsements over again. Hazmat, doubles/triples, air brakes, general knowledge, tanker, M1 etc.

It's kind of spooky because if I fail even 1 of the tests I don't have a job!

At least I'm legal
Those are really cool radiator braces! I have never seen those kind. They actually use the stock louvers which is really nice!

Same problem my daughter has, She has the commercial but forgot to do the M1.
And yes, this state sucks,,,,,

[CRFJeff113 TT Bronze Member]

A Leisurely ride home from work.

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CRFJeff113, on 27 May 2012 - 11:09 AM, said:

A Leisurely ride home from work.

Looks like you don't mind forgetting things at work.. you'll have a reason to ride again..

Which reminds me... I gotta go riding.

Edited by hawaiidirtrider, 27 May 2012 - 12:47 PM.

[CRFJeff113 TT Bronze Member]

hawaiidirtrider, on 27 May 2012 - 12:32 PM, said:

Looks like you don't mind forgetting things at work.. you'll have a reason to ride again..

Which reminds me... I gotta go riding.

What are you talking about?
That is me working.

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CRFJeff113, on 28 May 2012 - 12:35 PM, said:

What are you talking about?
That is me working.

Here's me working too!

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ballisticexchris, on 25 May 2012 - 11:54 AM, said:

Here is mine as of yesterday!!




I decided not to install my desert tank just yet. Summer time is coming and I have decided to explore the mountains this year. Oh and did I mention, PLATED!! STREET LEGAL!! I can wheel into any gas station I want!

I got my Beta yesterday! Oh yahhhhh!!

I want to put the word out that Dave( http://www.getdirtydirtbikes.com/ ) is the man! He did a real set up. Jetting, set my sag, got my controls all adjusted, etc, etc too many things to list. He races the Beta's, has a full rental fleet of them, has full knowledge of suspension, motor, chassis top to bottom.

I have no problem whatsoever driving 100 miles to get the service he provides. I cannot say enough good about he and his wife. This was the best buying experience ever!

Pics to follow. Weigh in today.

[weantright TT Titanium Member]

Congrads! Nice looking bike.

Sad that we single out dealers that are good. All dealers should do this kind of set-up. I am lucky that I have a good dealer and he is a new Beta dealer also. I know sooo many bad dealers that sell bike after bike after bike. I just don't understand how they stay in business.

Now where's the muddy pic??

[ballisticexchris TT Platinum Member]

weantright, on 29 May 2012 - 04:51 AM, said:

Congrads! Nice looking bike.

Sad that we single out dealers that are good. All dealers should do this kind of set-up. I am lucky that I have a good dealer and he is a new Beta dealer also. I know sooo many bad dealers that sell bike after bike after bike. I just don't understand how they stay in business.

Now where's the muddy pic??

Thanks! Today was my last day off so no pics and just city riding. Lots of it! More pics next week.

I am totally green riding a dual sport on pavement(last enduro was a 79 XT500 Yami). For one, the right mirror is worthless (the left one works great). A ram ball will be put on the right mirror hole.

The other MAJOR thing was a panic attack that kept occurring when using the rear brake. I thought the brake was not working. The whole time I was sliding with the knobby! This is a dirt bike for sure! Brake sliding and hooligan moves are a blast! Unless you are a stunt rider, you won't do that stuff on my Ninja 650R.

Next week I will be removing the "whale tail" and doing flush mount turn signals.

[ballisticexchris TT Platinum Member]

I was so excited, I forgot to weigh it! LOL

[PALMER84ONE TT Addict]

/ Funny stuff right there Chris!!!
I sent Tim an email to make sure I get them radiator braces..
And the whale tail is always the first to go on my bikes.
Like this:
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[norona TT Bronze Member]

I have changed the 50 tooth to a 52 and love the bike even more for the tighter stuff, here is the sound check...350RR

[ballisticexchris TT Platinum Member]

The stock silencer is very quiet. I have the Leo Vince on mine without the quiet core and it's still VERY quiet.

Now if you want almost pure silence, this is the one to get:



Unfortunately he no longer makes these. With this installed, I can sneak up on deer! At the races this bike blows less than 86db. The only other bike less was a KTM200 which blew a insane 85db!