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Title: It has happened again!!
Post by: Lonesome Dave on July 04, 2018, 10:14:35 PM
Yes, it has happened again.  Earlier this week another DDSR member from WY called me and wanted to ride my Beta.  I can't say who, but he just wanted to be sure before he pulled the trigger on a new one.  Again today he texted me to tell me he didn't need to ride my 390 or Pete's new one.  He ordered a BYOB 390 rr-s (Build Your Own Beta) from Beta's website and it will be here in 30 to 45 days.  This bike is coming completely farkled; big tank, correct springs, Seat Concepts, hand guards and much more.  He went "all in," but tells me it was cheaper than buying all the different things afterwards.  At least that's what he told his wife!

I'll let this unknown person identify himself.  Who could it be?

Title: Re: It has happened again!!
Post by: Wacked on July 05, 2018, 08:26:33 AM

Beta Pandemic!   3 states now affected....
Title: Re: It has happened again!!
Post by: Abercrombie on July 05, 2018, 09:19:33 AM
Quote from: Lonesome Dave on July 04, 2018, 10:14:35 PM
Yes, it has happened again.  Earlier this week another DDSR member from WY called me and wanted to ride my Beta.  I can't say who, but he just wanted to be sure before he pulled the trigger on a new one.  Again today he texted me to tell me he didn't need to ride my 390 or Pete's new one.  He ordered a BYOB 390 rr-s (Build Your Own Beta) from Beta's website and it will be here in 30 to 45 days.  This bike is coming completely farkled; big tank, correct springs, Seat Concepts, hand guards and much more.  He went "all in," but tells me it was cheaper than buying all the different things afterwards.  At least that's what he told his wife!

I'll let this unknown person identify himself.  Who could it be?

Dave, Your going to have to contact Beta USA about some sales commission.  You should be duly compensated for the Beta wave you are starting.

At first I was afraid I'd made a horrible decision getting rid of the trusty 2015 XR650L.  After spending 4 days on the Beta 500 RRS in the Black Hills with the DDSR and riding 900 miles in four days on the DakAL last week I am truly enamored with the thing.  I can't believe how well it works at everything I've thrown at it from single track to being loaded down like a pack mule for the DakAL camping trip.
Title: Re: It has happened again!!
Post by: Fletch on July 05, 2018, 10:00:00 AM
this whole Beta thing is getting out of hand....
Title: Re: It has happened again!!
Post by: ADV Piglet on July 05, 2018, 10:00:48 AM
Beware of Beta owners! They are an infectious species! Not sure how much longer I can survive living with one. Already seeing signs of contamination....

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Title: Re: It has happened again!!
Post by: Fletch on July 05, 2018, 10:23:18 AM
geez... seriously!!!
Title: Re: It has happened again!!
Post by: Wacked on July 05, 2018, 01:12:22 PM

I strongly suspect Nebraska is the next state to get hit....
Title: Re: It has happened again!!
Post by: cadet1 on July 05, 2018, 04:42:55 PM
It is like a disease. You get the fever for one then it is all over with. haha
Title: Re: It has happened again!!
Post by: sandhillrider on July 05, 2018, 07:04:12 PM
The force is strong with these red beasts but so far I am holding out.
Depending wich Wyoming member falls and if Piglet falls the force will be strong.
Which of my stable of bikes does red replace?
The Tenere was easy to justify this not so much.....send DR to Alaska then....
Title: Re: It has happened again!!
Post by: greatbuffalo on July 05, 2018, 09:20:40 PM
I agree, the beta infection even involved my kid's shoulder. Its clearly not healthy. I am thinking a commission  is in order to address the problem as soon as they figure out the opioid  thing.  :-\

I mean when and where will it stop?  It started out as a lower class problem with Dave and then Nathaniel, it was only a matter of time before it crossed social boundaries.  An epidemic indeed.

I am doing research to discover an appropriate prophylactic  for those of us who still care about ourselves and our loved ones.

Who really wants to come home after a DDSR bike swingers weekend and tell your spouse you have been infected?

Title: Re: It has happened again!!
Post by: Leo FishBear on July 06, 2018, 01:04:11 AM
well If they can be Licensed in NEB then it is probably a done deal Right?
Title: Re: It has happened again!!
Post by: Lonesome Dave on July 06, 2018, 03:05:45 PM
Let me respond to the Nebraska guy.  Talked to Ross today at Rosco's, he said he just went through this with the guy from Wyoming!  Beta 4T's are all 50 state legal.  So that Nebraska guy has no more excuses!  And, Rosco's can help you out with all your needs.
Title: Re: It has happened again!!
Post by: Lonesome Dave on July 06, 2018, 03:47:27 PM
Okay, first off I'm not trying to add up posts here!.

So it happened today.  I walk into Rosco's to say hi and before I can say anything else, Ross says, "I need to thank you."  "For what, oh yeah, probably because of Pete and the guy from Wyoming."  I tell him sure thing.  Then I tell him about this thread and that Kevin (Abercrombie) said Beta needs to pay me commission.

Long story short, Ross gets kinda of serious and says, I really want to thank you again, my business has always been from word of mouth.  "Sure, no problem."  Then he offers me a substantial store credit.  I about fell off my chair.  He then asks, "is that okay?"  I said..............well you know what I said!  I've told Ross before he needs to bring up a Beta for people to look at and maybe ride at our Rally's.  So who knows, maybe he will.

So anybody that is thinking about a Beta, you need to ride mine!  That was a joke, kinda!!  :evil

And one more thing, to the guy from Nebraska, who I've offered him numerous times to ride my Beta, but always says "no thanks, I don't need the stress of wanting it."  Your days are numbered, that WR needs to stay home on the ranch!  ;D





Title: Re: It has happened again!!
Post by: sandhillrider on July 06, 2018, 04:19:50 PM
Man the pressure. Bonnie will not be at fall rally as she is gong to Italy on a Beta fact finding mission  at rally time.
Hope to have a report at the rally about this craze.

Now to pour gas on a fire.
Talked to my local Beta dealer today 390 and 500 still available.
Beings this is such a helpful group I will start a which Beta is right for Nebraska
thread tonight so start thinking. Feel free to call with input.....Dave

Bonnie to Italy and bring Italian Princess to rally.....
Title: Re: It has happened again!!
Post by: Petros on July 06, 2018, 04:53:03 PM
So Dave, are you saying that everyone could possibly get a "substantial" amount off of the retail on a new Beta at Roscoe's just by mentioning the spiff stated here, thus inferring that there must be room to negotiate on them? 
Title: Re: It has happened again!!
Post by: Lonesome Dave on July 06, 2018, 11:03:25 PM
Nooooooooooooo
Title: Re: It has happened again!!
Post by: Bogus Jim on July 07, 2018, 09:31:51 AM
Been doing some research on Beta's, and came across this video - Top 5 Myths about Betas

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLcqa0fXCEI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLcqa0fXCEI)
Title: Re: It has happened again!!
Post by: Lonesome Dave on July 07, 2018, 07:53:10 PM
Jim, you are such a  sh.......t!!!!!!
LMAO  ;D
Title: Re: It has happened again!!
Post by: locopny on July 07, 2018, 09:17:53 PM
So you are all just saying Resistance is futile???

Title: Re: It has happened again!!
Post by: Hank on July 07, 2018, 09:34:29 PM
Quote from: Bogus Jim on July 07, 2018, 09:31:51 AM
Been doing some research on Beta's, and came across this video - Top 5 Myths about Betas

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLcqa0fXCEI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLcqa0fXCEI)

LOL!

And too bad this isn't closer to home!

https://advrider.com/index.php?threads/2016-beta-500-rs-low-miles-lots-of-extras.1326177/#post-35421901
Title: Re: It has happened again!!
Post by: locopny on July 07, 2018, 11:00:54 PM
Quote from: Hank
And too bad this isn't closer to home!

https://advrider.com/index.php?threads/2016-beta-500-rs-low-miles-lots-of-extras.1326177/#post-35421901

Haul bikes will ship for $600 and only takes about 2 weeks.  THAT is a nice machine.  Thankfully I don't have the funding for that.
Title: Re: It has happened again!!
Post by: Fletch on July 09, 2018, 08:06:29 AM
So, Jim, your saying these things might be good at water crossings??
Title: Re: It has happened again!!
Post by: Bogus Jim on July 09, 2018, 10:12:38 AM
Quote from: Fletch on July 09, 2018, 08:06:29 AM
So, Jim, your saying these things might be good at water crossings??

I got distracted by the girl but I think she was saying that Beta's make good pets.  ;D

The 500 in Rapid City is still for sale, it's down to $7,600 now.

https://rapidcity.craigslist.org/mcy/d/2017-beta-500-rr-dual-sport/6622850930.html (https://rapidcity.craigslist.org/mcy/d/2017-beta-500-rr-dual-sport/6622850930.html)
Title: Re: It has happened again!!
Post by: ADV Piglet on July 09, 2018, 11:29:13 AM
They are multiplying! Surprised they let me ride with them in all their greatness. Notice how they all have to park together...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180709/b13f7c65e8dc46bbc507b6e2117ed11e.jpg)

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Title: Re: It has happened again!!
Post by: Fletch on July 09, 2018, 11:44:18 AM
Good lord, it's like a fungus....
Title: Re: It has happened again!!
Post by: sandhillrider on July 09, 2018, 12:56:18 PM
It took great will power this morning to call the dealer and tell him I wanted to ride one in the fall before I bought one.

Now Jim posts up a used one....thanks

Title: Re: It has happened again!!
Post by: Abercrombie on July 09, 2018, 09:38:35 PM
Quote from: sandhillrider on July 09, 2018, 12:56:18 PM
It took great will power this morning to call the dealer and tell him I wanted to ride one in the fall before I bought one.

Now Jim posts up a used one....thanks

A little photo assist to help push you over the edge.  I might as well get on Dave's bandwagon and start pushing Betas too.
The Beta 500 did an amazing job loaded down for the DakAL last week.  I wasn't sure how a 244 pound enduro would handle me and four days of camping gear but once i got on I forgot the over stuffed Giant Loop was behind me. 

It was a whole different story riding the DakAL last fall compared to last week going from the XR650L loaded down to the Beta 500 RR-S loaded down.  Its funny how loosing a hundred pounds off the Big Red Pig Honda and going to the light weight and more powerful Beta enhanced the riding experience.  The only thing I missed was the XR650L couch seat on the road sections.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2018-Dakal/i-vJPgbwX/0/df162e9d/L/IMG_0509%5B1%5D-L.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2018-Dakal/i-CVT6H8n/0/bb39c216/L/IMG_0510%5B1%5D-L.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2018-Dakal/i-tx2NLGd/0/452eb9e3/L/IMG_0514%5B1%5D-L.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2018-Dakal/i-btfxtL7/0/43ed594e/L/IMG_0519%5B1%5D-L.jpg)

At the spring rally before 4 gallon tank, Seat Concepts seat, and luggage rack.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/2018-Dakal/i-PkdcjGz/0/d35ee69e/XL/20180607_103423-XL.jpg)

First time Beta dirt nap.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/2018-Dakal/i-6hJ9qCJ/0/7370a743/XL/20180607_142601-XL.jpg)

Title: Re: It has happened again!!
Post by: Lonesome Dave on July 10, 2018, 07:20:38 PM
Do I dare say this again.......................

It has happened again, an unnamed rancher from Nebraska asked me to go look at the 500 RR-S on Craigslist in RC. 
Perfect shape, 502 miles.  Short story; rancher bought it and will be here on Friday to pick it up.

Who will be next?   Fletch maybe!
Title: Re: It has happened again!!
Post by: Petros on July 10, 2018, 07:50:14 PM
Ya, I don't know what's going on here.  The anonymous rancher and I were just chatting at the end of the rally about Betas and something along the lines of us not needing one. Funny thing is I liked his free advice about driving the WR straight to a place that sells fuel injected bikes. Well Piglet absconded with the WR, so looks like I still have to mess with a carburator for a little while. Piglet needs to hock it off for a Beta too before the WR looks war torn.

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Title: Re: It has happened again!!
Post by: sandhillrider on July 10, 2018, 11:00:24 PM
Yes I gave into peer pressure. Petros we still don't need Betas and a 500 to boot but it's sure gonna be fun. Just hope it's enough bike for my gravel road rides.
Abercrombie did me in when we talked last night. When he got done with me I had no will power left.
If somebody would just say one thing bad about their Beta I might have been saved.
And once again thanks Bogus.
Who's next?

Title: Re: It has happened again!!
Post by: Abercrombie on July 10, 2018, 11:38:05 PM
Quote from: sandhillrider on July 10, 2018, 11:00:24 PM
Yes I gave into peer pressure. Petros we still don't need Betas and a 500 to boot but it's sure gonna be fun. Just hope it's enough bike for my gravel road rides.
Abercrombie did me in when we talked last night. When he got done with me I had no will power left.
If somebody would just say one thing bad about their Beta I might have been saved.
And once again thanks Bogus.
Who's next?

You should've spoke to Dave.  We switched bikes at the spring rally and he said he didn't like my 500.   Something about riding another riders bike that makes you appreciate your own a little more and that a G2 throttle tamer might help smooth out the 500 a little.   I didn't tell him but I didn't care for his 400 vs the 500 either but I sure loved his Rukluse clutch.    Anyhow I'm glad you ended up with it.  My son is looking to get into a dual sport bike and I had evil thoughts about making a call and buying it this morning before your evil Beta agent's arrival.  You got a hell of a deal and I'm envious.
Title: Re: It has happened again!!
Post by: ADV Piglet on July 11, 2018, 08:50:22 AM
Quote from: Petros on July 10, 2018, 07:50:14 PM
Ya, I don't know what's going on here.  The anonymous rancher and I were just chatting at the end of the rally about Betas and something along the lines of us not needing one. Funny thing is I liked his free advice about driving the WR straight to a place that sells fuel injected bikes. Well Piglet absconded with the WR, so looks like I still have to mess with a carburator for a little while. Piglet needs to hock it off for a Beta too before the WR looks war torn.

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I hardly ever crash anymore.

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Title: Re: It has happened again!!
Post by: Fletch on July 11, 2018, 11:50:25 AM
Quote from: ADV Piglet on July 11, 2018, 08:50:22 AM

I hardly ever crash anymore.

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I hope to get to that point some day   :-[
Title: Re: It has happened again!!
Post by: ADV Piglet on July 11, 2018, 12:40:07 PM
️ That's funny

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Title: Re: It has happened again!!
Post by: Wacked on July 12, 2018, 09:41:00 AM

Since Mark is coming to town and meeting at the Windmill for breakfast, I took the liberty of calling down the street to Bad Cat Tatoo

They are willing to do a 3X5 Left-Ass-Cheek tattoo of "BETA" for a 25% off volume discount of 5 or more.  Must have that portion shaved and willing to do it in a group setting!

Title: Re: It has happened again!!
Post by: Fletch on July 12, 2018, 10:09:11 AM
the old Beta-butt, bound to happen sooner or later I guess.
Title: Re: It has happened again!!
Post by: ADV Piglet on July 12, 2018, 12:52:24 PM
Quote from: Wacked on July 12, 2018, 09:41:00 AM

Since Mark is coming to town and meeting at the Windmill for breakfast, I took the liberty of calling down the street to Bad Cat Tatoo

They are willing to do a 3X5 Left-Ass-Cheek tattoo of "BETA" for a 25% off volume discount of 5 or more.  Must have that portion shaved and willing to do it in a group setting!
Petros -  we are not going to cancel our trip so you can get your ass tattooed.  U can do it when we get back. If they are really your friends, they will wait for you.

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Title: Re: It has happened again!!
Post by: greatbuffalo on July 15, 2018, 10:00:23 AM
This group is sick. Just plain sick.........  and wrong. I guess thats why I stick around.
Title: Re: It has happened again!!
Post by: sandhillrider on July 16, 2018, 02:22:22 PM
Dealer called big Beta sale. $1500 off list on rrs390. Until 2018's gone.
Go for it guys.
Title: Re: It has happened again!!
Post by: Fletch on July 16, 2018, 03:37:29 PM
Jeezus... there has to be a vaccine for this or something???
Title: Re: It has happened again!!
Post by: sandhillrider on July 16, 2018, 04:06:02 PM
Made it through the Nebraska DMV which can be a real challenge. 500 was not in NE DOT database so county called state, state said dirt bike no license. County told state had all road requirements, EPA and DOT stickers so state checked federal database and it was there so I'm golden. I now have the only licensed RRS500 in the state.
Nebraska the dual sport capital of the nation......
Title: Re: It has happened again!!
Post by: Fletch on July 16, 2018, 04:27:05 PM
Nice!!
Title: Re: It has happened again!!
Post by: grubbie on July 20, 2018, 08:22:28 AM
Quote from: sandhillrider on July 16, 2018, 04:06:02 PM
Made it through the Nebraska DMV which can be a real challenge. 500 was not in NE DOT database so county called state, state said dirt bike no license. County told state had all road requirements, EPA and DOT stickers so state checked federal database and it was there so I'm golden. I now have the only licensed RRS500 in the state.
Nebraska the dual sport capital of the nation......
Good news,......I hope I can get one licensed in Wyoming.