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  1. sniper

    Trans oil?

    So just done the first oil change on my Vert 300 Ice Hell, got the recommended Castrol trans max z, which to my surprise is not red. So my question is what does the vert come with initially, as it doesnt seem to be Castrol; unless Castrol has changed the colour?
  2. sniper

    New Bike

    What hasn't been solved exactly? The Vertigo's I tested and the new Ice Hell I purchased, run extremely well at low revs. In fact I would argue that due to the EFI and the accurate levels of fuels usage when compared to throttle position/gear etc, that EFI at lower revs runs much cleaner/smoother; for me it certainly does in comparison to the 2016 Evo factory I traded in.
  3. I quite like the tether once I got use to it, saved the bike on a few occasions! I will definitely be fitting one to the new bike, but prefer the elastic Jitsie style lanyard.
  4. I started when I was about 14, riding almost every weekend (sometime both days), back then I had a bit of land I could practise so spent a lot of time on the bike; continued riding until I was about 21. However funds were limited, so bike and gear was limited; however made it up to non expert and came close to the SW title a couple of times Had a break for about 17 years and started again April last year, started as riding in between my other hobby (clay shooting); once or twice a month with some practise. However got the bug again and doing more and more, back up to most weekends, however done a couple of days back to back and finding bike fitness an issue. But currently back up to sportsman in the SW championship and clubman for most other club events, but finding the SW sections at clubman level tend to require more hopping which I'm having to work harder at this days! This time around I know that expert or even clubman expert (for anything above a grade c trial) is out of my reach, but reckon 3/4 years a younger person could make it!
  5. sniper

    Fuel mixture

    Agreed, I heard that yesterday whilst discussing this topic; that some older gassers used ratios of 100:1 to no ill effect? But totally agree with you on excessive oils being spewed out, especially if not needed (some smokey pre65's make me wonder whilst I choke on their fumes)! I had a response from Vertigo, whilst no real technical detail; they say its due to the fuel injection! But I'm also interested in hearing a more technical insight, if anyone has one!
  6. sniper

    Fuel mixture

    I haven't suggested for one minute that i know the answers, I was merely suggesting fuel injection and/or engine design; in fact I have emailed Vertigo to try and find out. I still believe the more effective and accurate metering of fuel relating to the actual load on the engine plays a significant part in that ratio. The fact that it can provide more fuel when in the top 2 gears compared to 1-4, because it knows that those are the 'road' going gears and the engine is under more load; says a lot! But there must be some reason why they suggest that ratio, I really cant imagine they have said fcuk it lets suggest a ratio so all our customer seize there engines, can you? Seeing that there are vertigo owners running 200:1 for a year or more would suggest your comment regarding the 120:1 is probably more accurate. In fact just looking around at a trial yesterday, the amount of seriously smoking exhausts after a decent blast between sections (mine included) would also back this up. But are you brave enough to go away from 80:1 which is already against the manufacturers 'guidelines' (certainly for Beta), to say 100/120:1; just in case something goes wrong? And why would a manufacturer of a carb model suggest a more accurate fuel mixture tolerance, when the carbs can be so easily 'adjusted' to run lean; and risk a load of seizures damaging there reputations? At least Vertigo can be fairly sure the mappings wont be tampered with!
  7. sniper

    Fuel mixture

    I was just trying to make the point that with the older/existing bikes 80:1 is fine, that's what I run currently; never had the desire to use less. But if Vertigo recommend 200:1, I guess the design including the fuel injection etc allows for this! I have also used ATF and seen no problems. And how is Vertigo any different? My point here was most manufacturers suggest more than most of us actually run, so if they suggest 200:1 that's erring on the side of caution; don't imagine they want seized engines!
  8. sniper

    Fuel mixture

    I 'think' the 4 is the plug coming the newer ones are coming with (maybe UK?), at least that is what Nick said on Saturday! I asked specifically because i had to run a slightly hotter plug in my evo. How do you like yours?
  9. sniper

    Fuel mixture

    No not at all, it's because the Vertigo is fuel injection, the main bearings are lubricated by the gearbox oil; whereas a normal two stroke they are lubricated by the mixture!
  10. sniper

    Fuel mixture

    To be fair the Beta manuals 'recommend' a much higher ratio than anyone actually run or I believe the Lampkin recommend, so this seems pretty standard!
  11. sniper

    Test Rides

    Well had my test day today at Birdlip quarry, Gloucester. Now I had already put money down on a new Ice Hell 300, but thought it best to try, seeing that I hadn't even seen one! I am coming off a 2016 Beta Factory 300. On arrival, Nick was very accommodating and even though I was early he got me straight on the bike after a quick chat about the features. Both bikes were 2017 models without the battery, all new ones will be battery less; but I believe existing bikes can be modified! The camo was a 300 and the ice hell was 250, seeing that I was planning to purchase a 300, he sent me out on that first. A single kick and it fired into life, it sounded awesome in the flesh; extremely clean revving, as you would expect from FI! Within a few moments of riding I was surprised how it felt, very stable and smooth, so easy to ride! I was impressed with some of the features build into the bike, simple things like the brake level being well protected, yet having a longer pad so riding with foot further out on peg I could still reach the brake without turning foot in? After a while Nick suggested I change the mapping and switched to map 3 the softest setting and to my amazement, the difference was immense, a very noticeable difference in total contrast to the 'mapping' switch on the evo! I could see that map being very useful in some of the slippery, twisty routes here in the SW! Also played with the full fat mapping and that was eye opening, however could not see me using it that much! Then jumped onto the Ice Hell 250, this took a couple of kicks; but once given a little throttle, it burst into life. I immediately noticed in the standard map, a softness when compared to the 300, it was very easy to ride! However I felt that the softer maps would be of little use and didn't really try the full fat mapping on this version. On reflection it is a little unfair to compare the 250 and the 300 in these forms, because the new Ice Hell has a slightly different gearing (10/42) to the camo; so whilst it seemed a massive difference between the two some of that would have been the gearing! So this left me with a decision, but have ultimately stuck with my choice of the 300; as I felt that it can be tamed for the mud, but could be unleashed when needed. But the Ice Hell was definitely the right choice for me, seeing the extras including the renthal bars and grips, plus the TI bling! Now just have to wait for the next shipment to arrive, currently about 3 weeks!
  12. sniper

    Fuel mixture

    That's the amount Nick said was recommended today when I asked at the demo day. It does seem low, but then you aren't lubricating the main bearings.
  13. sniper

    250 or 300

    But I doubt a factory '250' would be the same as what us mortals would buy?
  14. Ordered a 2017 300 Ice Hell, on the proviso that the test day at Birdlip Quarry goes well and i still want one after! This would only be my second ever brand new bike, so am quite excited! Now to see about selling the current stead!
  15. Yeah I thought that would be the case about the fork guards! I have seen an Vertigo on eBay where the owner mentions a justice exhaust guard, but had been removed on the pictures; may have to send a question!
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