bobtlr Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 hey, i've tested the 300 some weeks ago and liked it a lot; chasis and suspension are great the bike feels light end nimble and gripps good not so sure about the engine, it seemed a bit flat in low revs, i found it reacts a bit slow when giving it some gas comp. to my sherco 4t but in total a great bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivemeister Posted March 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 not so sure about the engine, it seemed a bit flat in low revs, i found it reacts a bit slow when giving it some gas comp The bike has duel stage mapping - a relaxed affair for mud etc and a second more immediate aggressive response - at the flick of a switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 - at the flick of a switch. When I was a lad that was called a throttle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivemeister Posted March 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 When I was a lad that was called a throttle. What, they controlled the propulsion of the bike using a small two position rocker switch situated under the tank? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 What, they controlled the propulsion of the bike using a small two position rocker switch situated under the tank? No, but the ability to adapt to different conditions was rider controlled rather than rocker switch, it was part of the fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivemeister Posted March 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 (edited) it was part of the fun. It still is - no less so for the mapping feature which is no different to other major improvements such as better designed suspension, lighter materials, tyre technology et al..... I also own and ride 80's bikes (240 fantic / ossa MAR) and enjoy them for what they are. I just enjoy riding my duel stage mapped modern bike the mostest. Edited March 22, 2009 by Fivemeister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 It still is - no less so for the mapping feature which is no different to other major improvements such as better designed suspension, lighter materials, tyre technology et al.....I just enjoy riding my duel stage mapped modern bike the mostest. I cant wait for ABS and traction control, some of the other "improvements" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivemeister Posted March 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 I cant wait for ABS and traction control, some of the other "improvements" You are just being argumentative, anti modernist and plain luddite. Such issues will always have to be regulated as material and production technology has overtaken most sports (especially motor sports, but generally ANY sport) Just think of the good old trials tyre - don't you think that one of the manufacturers couldn't have produced a more efficient shape / design / construction if they hadn't been restricted? Anyway, back to the thread - its about the Beta evo 4T - not a curmudgeonly rant about modern technology. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 You are just being argumentative, anti modernist and plain luddite. Agreed, its just that change doesnt = improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil king Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Agreed, its just that change doesnt = improvement. Agreed, change doesn't always = improvement, however, no change = no improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 Agreed, change doesn't always = improvement, however, no change = no improvement. I only made the comment as programmable traction control seems to defeat the whole purpose of trials. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivemeister Posted March 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 (edited) programmable traction control Thats not what it is and you know it. The switch merely alters the engine response characteristics to suit the rider or conditions. Its no different to tweaking your bike with a slow throttle / flywheel weight or ignition timing etc etc. Its something riders have done to their bikes since year dot, except that now technology makes it easier - thats all. Riders will still have to find traction using their skill, no matter how the bike is set up. Edited March 25, 2009 by Fivemeister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivemeister Posted April 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Anyone checked / adjusted the valves yet? I understand that on the REV4 you had to tilt the engine forward - what's the story with the EVO? Anyone have clearance spec? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgshannon Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Anyone checked / adjusted the valves yet? I understand that on the REV4 you had to tilt the engine forward - what's the story with the EVO? Anyone have clearance spec? Sure looks like there is more room, with the EVO. At least enough to get to the exhaust side, maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfc Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 How often do you need to adjust / check the valve settings? What symptoms do you get if they are wrong? If they are set how do they change? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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