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scoobydo

Member Since 08 Sep 2010
Offline Last Active Jun 21 2012 10:05 PM

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In Topic: Got One Yet?

21 June 2012 - 10:02 PM

telecat, on 21 June 2012 - 09:56 AM, said:

Got one turning up to Club Trials in the Yorkshire Centre. Brakes have been changed to AJP as the rider wanted the feel back. The Shock was under specced for this particular rider so they fitted a tougher spring but that hasn't fixed it so a Ohlins is being built for it. The original rear Swing arm flexes and a new one is being fitted. Engine is ok and a Kehin was fitted which is an upgrade fitted to Ross Danby's bike. Generally it seems reliable and the work is being fixed by Jotagas as development for UK club riders. Generally the lad likes it and he's gettting the support from Jotagas.

I have ridden this bike to see what it was like. - Its VERY GOOD INDEED and if I were to consider a 2 Stroke then one would be a strong possibility.
The owner of this bike is winning on it and rides with a big fat grin on his pretty face (sorry mate - couldnt resist !)
The quality is there to see, the lay out of the bike is superb - you can get to everything it would seem easily. Modern bike with out being OTT with gizmo's and features. You can spanner this at home.
The looks are great and the ride is excellent.
Yes this one is modified - but I would expect some of these mods to appear on new bikes soon. Thats not to say the original stuff was wrong - just not to the owners preferance.
Summary - Excellent and well worth considering and will have some manufacturers looking over their shoulders I'm sure.

In Topic: Which 4 Stroke?

21 June 2012 - 09:52 PM

I have a 2011 Beta 250 4T with an Arrow back box - its very grippy, zippy and is fun to ride (I weigh 15 stone) Its well made and is overall an excellent bike with out the complication of efi. Its also 'affordable' as 4 strokes go !
Its the best bike I have ridden IMO. Not much to pick between the 250 and the 300 unless you open them right up !

I am sure the Mont is also an excellent bike - friends I know who have them like them but do comment that they can be hard work and be a bit firey
I personally do not think that there is that much to gain by having the 'Honda' engine over the Beta / KTM donk they are both proven and well made both start and run well - the Beta will have a price per part advantage over the Honda - should you need anything.

Either way I strongly recommend that you try both bikes before purchase and if possible over the same terrain so you get a fair and level comparison.
Its a win win with these 4 bangers - the fun bit is choosing your own favourite