Title: Another NEW Beta rider!
Post by: Lonesome Dave on June 18, 2018, 09:26:12 PM
Post by: Lonesome Dave on June 18, 2018, 09:26:12 PM
I don't want to ruin the surprise, but we have a NEW Beta rider among us. He rode my Beta 390rr 2 or 3 weeks ago. After a short ride he said, "I can't describe it, its different in good way, wow!" So he'll be riding a brand new 2018 390rr-s later this week.
There's actually another member that's ridden my 390 two times. Once last fall and again the first day of the rally. So one of these days he might be calling me too!
There's actually another member that's ridden my 390 two times. Once last fall and again the first day of the rally. So one of these days he might be calling me too!
Title: Re: Another NEW Beta rider!
Post by: Wacked on June 18, 2018, 10:29:03 PM
Post by: Wacked on June 18, 2018, 10:29:03 PM
So, I was at Roscoes today getting some "Low Down" info on the oil injection system on my Xtrainer. We were talking how the Beta's were gaining in popularity and how he'd just sold one earlier in the day...... could this be the one?
Title: Re: Another NEW Beta rider!
Post by: Lonesome Dave on June 19, 2018, 06:49:53 AM
Post by: Lonesome Dave on June 19, 2018, 06:49:53 AM
It was!!
What'd he say about the oil injection?
What'd he say about the oil injection?
Title: Re: Another NEW Beta rider!
Post by: Wacked on June 19, 2018, 07:33:35 AM
Post by: Wacked on June 19, 2018, 07:33:35 AM
He hasn't seen issue with the injection system - thinks it's solid. Guess I'm keeping it
Title: Re: Another NEW Beta rider!
Post by: tannerc on June 19, 2018, 09:01:59 AM
Post by: tannerc on June 19, 2018, 09:01:59 AM
There has been a few problems with the 300's oil injection system. We ran into a guy at pilot knob who had one with the issues. I think beta has fixed the issue but it required a service.
Title: Re: Another NEW Beta rider!
Post by: ADV Piglet on June 19, 2018, 09:47:20 AM
Post by: ADV Piglet on June 19, 2018, 09:47:20 AM
Quote from: Lonesome Dave on June 18, 2018, 09:26:12 PMStop letting him ride your motorcycles
I don't want to ruin the surprise, but we have a NEW Beta rider among us. He rode my Beta 390rr 2 or 3 weeks ago. After a short ride he said, "I can't describe it, its different in good way, wow!" So he'll be riding a brand new 2018 390rr-s later this week.
There's actually another member that's ridden my 390 two times. Once last fall and again the first day of the rally. So one of these days he might be calling me too!
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Title: Re: Another NEW Beta rider!
Post by: sandhillrider on June 19, 2018, 12:47:29 PM
Post by: sandhillrider on June 19, 2018, 12:47:29 PM
So he gave you the WR?
Title: Re: Another NEW Beta rider!
Post by: ADV Piglet on June 19, 2018, 12:59:10 PM
Post by: ADV Piglet on June 19, 2018, 12:59:10 PM
Quote from: sandhillrider on June 19, 2018, 12:47:29 PMMost likely I will take it - if I ever get a chance to try it out! If not that, I will be looking for something to replace my beast.
So he gave you the WR?
Anyone looking for a DR?
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Title: Re: Another NEW Beta rider!
Post by: Lonesome Dave on June 19, 2018, 07:59:19 PM
Post by: Lonesome Dave on June 19, 2018, 07:59:19 PM
Quote from: ADV Piglet on June 19, 2018, 09:47:20 AM
Stop letting him ride your motorcycles
That makes two bikes. First the Tiger last year and now the Beta!
By the way, the other friend called tonight. He tried buying the 390 today, but it was already sold. Now he's really frustrated on what to do.
Title: Re: Another NEW Beta rider!
Post by: ADV Piglet on June 20, 2018, 04:51:06 PM
Post by: ADV Piglet on June 20, 2018, 04:51:06 PM
Newest member of the family on the way home.
It will for sure rain all weekend now. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180620/cc8718aba9d8d13b9769e4952d392f36.jpg)
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It will for sure rain all weekend now. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180620/cc8718aba9d8d13b9769e4952d392f36.jpg)
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Title: Re: Another NEW Beta rider!
Post by: Lonesome Dave on June 20, 2018, 06:48:04 PM
Post by: Lonesome Dave on June 20, 2018, 06:48:04 PM
Sweet......that will teach that damn WR to leave him stranded on the roadside!
Title: Re: Another NEW Beta rider!
Post by: Petros on June 20, 2018, 08:16:22 PM
Post by: Petros on June 20, 2018, 08:16:22 PM
Ok, here ya go Dave, I'm not sure you were grasping the pics I sent last night. Gertie did not seem enthused about her new backpack, but it looked kinda like Beta colors and size looked right for another application, especially at 40 bucks.
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Title: Re: Another NEW Beta rider!
Post by: Abercrombie on June 21, 2018, 11:19:04 AM
Post by: Abercrombie on June 21, 2018, 11:19:04 AM
Nice Beta! I see at least four motorcycles in that picture. Looks like your leash is a little too long also.
Title: Re: Another NEW Beta rider!
Post by: Fletch on June 21, 2018, 11:34:57 AM
Post by: Fletch on June 21, 2018, 11:34:57 AM
it's sooo shiny......
Title: Re: Another NEW Beta rider!
Post by: Petros on June 21, 2018, 11:37:39 AM
Post by: Petros on June 21, 2018, 11:37:39 AM
OOOh, perfect timing. Dave was telling me about your HDB set up on your bike that I didn't get a chance to see. Do you have a pic of your dash/clamp/hand guard rig. That stuff looks really nice on the website. Now where do you see a leash in those pics?
Title: Re: Another NEW Beta rider!
Post by: Abercrombie on June 21, 2018, 02:07:02 PM
Post by: Abercrombie on June 21, 2018, 02:07:02 PM
I don't see any lease. I'm guessing you're totally off the chain with Stacy. LOL
The Highway Dirt Bikes hand guards are pretty heavy duty and not the best looking but I agree with Dave. If I totaled out the bike I'm pretty sure anything that they are connected to will be saved.
Here is a picture of the HDB dash with the armored Trail Tech Voyager protector.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Beta/i-RMvbQCR/0/a86df53d/L/20180621_133626-L.jpg)
I needed to put 20 mm risers on my 500 RR-S so I could stand more comfortably. It worked out were I needed that 20 mm to get the Voyager mount up above the front light shroud. Here is a picture of the relocated Voyager above the light shroud.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Beta/i-29nR4nx/0/c926cc71/L/20180621_133947-L.jpg)
Raising the Voyager created problems with the front brake line interfering with the view of the display. I drilled a hole in the upper right corner of the voyager mount to secure it out of the way.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Beta/i-94v7hcn/0/868990f4/L/20180621_133956-L.jpg)
Top front view.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Beta/i-RrRCSRP/0/6e4e0526/L/20180621_133950-L.jpg)
For some reason Beta sent me a couple extra 20 mm riser kits. If you need a set let me know. I can mail them or I will be in Spearfish Monday night to start a DakAL ride Tuesday morning.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Beta/i-WGgD9DP/0/317491ac/L/20180621_134034-L.jpg)
To make the HDB hand guards work with a riser I think you would be forced to relocate the dash, key switch, lights, and voyager display from the original location. After I did the relocate I chopped off the old lights, key and display mount.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Beta/i-mWmZ63R/0/8d5e6b25/L/20180621_135834-L.jpg)
I ordered the HDB big bolt kit. That thing looks bomb proof. They send you a huge tap to tap the handle bar ends and this big screw is threaded straight into the handle bar end with no insert. It looks stupid strong like the rest of the system.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Beta/i-ssqQDVq/0/478825b0/L/20180621_142303-L.jpg)
In order to mount the Voyager display into the HDB Billet display mount I had to drill out the two mounting holes in the bottom to the same diameter as the original Beta mount and reused the original rubber mounting hardware.
Like I said I will be at Bell's Motel Monday night if you want to take a closer look before dropping a few hundo on the HDB hand gaurd system. I could also take a slightly different route Monday afternoon and swing buy if you wanted a closer look or needed a set of 20 MM risers.
The Highway Dirt Bikes hand guards are pretty heavy duty and not the best looking but I agree with Dave. If I totaled out the bike I'm pretty sure anything that they are connected to will be saved.
Here is a picture of the HDB dash with the armored Trail Tech Voyager protector.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Beta/i-RMvbQCR/0/a86df53d/L/20180621_133626-L.jpg)
I needed to put 20 mm risers on my 500 RR-S so I could stand more comfortably. It worked out were I needed that 20 mm to get the Voyager mount up above the front light shroud. Here is a picture of the relocated Voyager above the light shroud.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Beta/i-29nR4nx/0/c926cc71/L/20180621_133947-L.jpg)
Raising the Voyager created problems with the front brake line interfering with the view of the display. I drilled a hole in the upper right corner of the voyager mount to secure it out of the way.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Beta/i-94v7hcn/0/868990f4/L/20180621_133956-L.jpg)
Top front view.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Beta/i-RrRCSRP/0/6e4e0526/L/20180621_133950-L.jpg)
For some reason Beta sent me a couple extra 20 mm riser kits. If you need a set let me know. I can mail them or I will be in Spearfish Monday night to start a DakAL ride Tuesday morning.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Beta/i-WGgD9DP/0/317491ac/L/20180621_134034-L.jpg)
To make the HDB hand guards work with a riser I think you would be forced to relocate the dash, key switch, lights, and voyager display from the original location. After I did the relocate I chopped off the old lights, key and display mount.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Beta/i-mWmZ63R/0/8d5e6b25/L/20180621_135834-L.jpg)
I ordered the HDB big bolt kit. That thing looks bomb proof. They send you a huge tap to tap the handle bar ends and this big screw is threaded straight into the handle bar end with no insert. It looks stupid strong like the rest of the system.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Beta/i-ssqQDVq/0/478825b0/L/20180621_142303-L.jpg)
In order to mount the Voyager display into the HDB Billet display mount I had to drill out the two mounting holes in the bottom to the same diameter as the original Beta mount and reused the original rubber mounting hardware.
Like I said I will be at Bell's Motel Monday night if you want to take a closer look before dropping a few hundo on the HDB hand gaurd system. I could also take a slightly different route Monday afternoon and swing buy if you wanted a closer look or needed a set of 20 MM risers.
Title: Re: Another NEW Beta rider!
Post by: Petros on June 21, 2018, 02:20:28 PM
Post by: Petros on June 21, 2018, 02:20:28 PM
Thanks for the pics. I'll have to check em out closer on the big screen tonight when I get out of the salt mine for the day. Good shot on how hand guards attach to the top plate. looks like I could make all sorts of other hand guards fit on there with a bit of tig time.
Title: Re: Another NEW Beta rider!
Post by: ADV Piglet on June 21, 2018, 02:21:24 PM
Post by: ADV Piglet on June 21, 2018, 02:21:24 PM
Quote from: Abercrombie on June 21, 2018, 11:19:04 AMHe needs to make room so I can add a few more. Only 2 out of the 7 motorcycles are mine...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180621/5e89e150ddba1aed08c1bac8d2a903be.jpg)
Nice Beta! I see at least four motorcycles in that picture. Looks like your leash is a little too long also.
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Title: Re: Another NEW Beta rider!
Post by: Bogus Jim on June 21, 2018, 03:22:52 PM
Post by: Bogus Jim on June 21, 2018, 03:22:52 PM
This is the tap for the handlebar ends. Some kits don't include the tap guide that slips over the end of the handlebar, you can borrow mine if you want. Not necessary but makes starting the threads a bit safer.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1797/29069583778_b527f6444d_o.jpg)
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1797/29069583778_b527f6444d_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Another NEW Beta rider!
Post by: Petros on June 21, 2018, 03:32:00 PM
Post by: Petros on June 21, 2018, 03:32:00 PM
Thanks Jim, I'll keep that in mind. Tapped bar ends certainly appears the way to go vs the wall anchor thingy's.