As per my "anyone ride off road" thread, I recently picked up a 2003 Beta Rev 3. The Rev 3 was a long running, capable and successful trials bike and has a wealth of parts available off the shelf. With regular maintenance it is still capable of much more than the average rider, and you still see them used in great numbers on clubman events around the country - hence my choice.
I picked this one up for... well, let's just say after some negotiations it cost me about half of what a reasonable Rev 3 of this age should cost.
On first inspection the bike is obviously tatty, tired and neglected - as most off road bikes tend to get when they hit this price point.
After a brief inspection it was hurled into the back of the car and driven home:
I'm not a bike expert, but as far as I can see it wants the following:
Rear tyre - advertised as "cracked but holds air" is utterly knackered
Chain - in urgent need of lubrication, possibly replacement
Front brake - Master cylinder leaking, caliper seized solid
Brake levers - Adjusters missing so the levers flap about in the wind
Plastics - In horrendous condition, deep scratches, faded/discoloured, covered in insulating tape. No cracks which is good.
Clutch - Works fine but the master cylinder is weeping
Fluids - All need draining and refilling at a minimum before I know anything else
Handlebars - Bent
Handlebar grips - Awful motocross things falling to bits
So that little lot should keep me busy. Some of it doesn't really need doing, like the bodywork, but I'd like to at least feel something positive when I look at it so it's getting done.
Once it's back together I'll put some hours on it and see what else needs doing.
I picked this one up for... well, let's just say after some negotiations it cost me about half of what a reasonable Rev 3 of this age should cost.
On first inspection the bike is obviously tatty, tired and neglected - as most off road bikes tend to get when they hit this price point.
After a brief inspection it was hurled into the back of the car and driven home:
I'm not a bike expert, but as far as I can see it wants the following:
Rear tyre - advertised as "cracked but holds air" is utterly knackered
Chain - in urgent need of lubrication, possibly replacement
Front brake - Master cylinder leaking, caliper seized solid
Brake levers - Adjusters missing so the levers flap about in the wind
Plastics - In horrendous condition, deep scratches, faded/discoloured, covered in insulating tape. No cracks which is good.
Clutch - Works fine but the master cylinder is weeping
Fluids - All need draining and refilling at a minimum before I know anything else
Handlebars - Bent
Handlebar grips - Awful motocross things falling to bits
So that little lot should keep me busy. Some of it doesn't really need doing, like the bodywork, but I'd like to at least feel something positive when I look at it so it's getting done.
Once it's back together I'll put some hours on it and see what else needs doing.
