I was also a vintage rider who turned modern and can recall having some of the same problems. I agree with the other replies that suggested switching to a black throttle tube (slow, 1/2 turn). I went from a 76 Montesa 172 and bought a Beta 200. When I got it, it had a white tube and I was all over the place when riding it. The next day we switched to a black tube and it was TONS better!
Another thing that I didnt know until recently, was to change the front sprocket on the bike. After I got rid of my beta, I got an 01 Sherco 290 and it was good for me, but I just recently got an 07 Sherco 250 and had them take the 10 tooth off and put a 9 on the front sprocket. Making that change also made a HUGE difference for me. The bike moves a lot slower just when putting around. Granted, it will go when you turn the throttle, but when you roll off the throttle, it slows much quicker.
With the clutch, I had to learn to "cover the clutch". I always ride with my pointer finger over the lever. That way, when I get into trouble, I can get back into control with just the pull of a finger. To avoid tiring your clutch hand, make sure your clutch engagement/disengagement point is just beyond where the lever rests on your middle finger. IE- you pull the clutch in with your pointer finger and it should rest on the back of your middle finger. Be aware also that Shercos come stock with silver pro levers. When I got my 250, I ordered the black AJP shortie levers. They respond slower and smoother. You might want to think about getting those if you dont have them on already.
Novice On 250
in Sherco
Posted
Scott,
I was also a vintage rider who turned modern and can recall having some of the same problems. I agree with the other replies that suggested switching to a black throttle tube (slow, 1/2 turn). I went from a 76 Montesa 172 and bought a Beta 200. When I got it, it had a white tube and I was all over the place when riding it. The next day we switched to a black tube and it was TONS better!
Another thing that I didnt know until recently, was to change the front sprocket on the bike. After I got rid of my beta, I got an 01 Sherco 290 and it was good for me, but I just recently got an 07 Sherco 250 and had them take the 10 tooth off and put a 9 on the front sprocket. Making that change also made a HUGE difference for me. The bike moves a lot slower just when putting around. Granted, it will go when you turn the throttle, but when you roll off the throttle, it slows much quicker.
With the clutch, I had to learn to "cover the clutch". I always ride with my pointer finger over the lever. That way, when I get into trouble, I can get back into control with just the pull of a finger. To avoid tiring your clutch hand, make sure your clutch engagement/disengagement point is just beyond where the lever rests on your middle finger. IE- you pull the clutch in with your pointer finger and it should rest on the back of your middle finger. Be aware also that Shercos come stock with silver pro levers. When I got my 250, I ordered the black AJP shortie levers. They respond slower and smoother. You might want to think about getting those if you dont have them on already.
Laura