Enduro 360 First Look of the Sherco 300I
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GMP
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Steve,
The 300i R? Big bucks! $9200. I really like it from what I'm reading and seeing, but I'd have to try one. Quite a change to make without a test ride.
I assume the two stroke is the same basic layout/size, looks that way. The Beta is smallish too. One thing about the Beta motor that concerns me a bit is the pipe header fits into the cylinder. Not good if you tweak the pipe and the steel starts to chew away at the alloy cyninder, or breaks it like the KTMs used to do in a big hit. Not saying it will just something to think about being it would be ridden in the rocks most of the time. The Sherco is like the GG or CR with a removable spigot that appears to be different than the cyl. material, probably steel.
Both are very nice as is the Beta. Maybe we get a two bike special deal?
The 300i R? Big bucks! $9200. I really like it from what I'm reading and seeing, but I'd have to try one. Quite a change to make without a test ride.
I assume the two stroke is the same basic layout/size, looks that way. The Beta is smallish too. One thing about the Beta motor that concerns me a bit is the pipe header fits into the cylinder. Not good if you tweak the pipe and the steel starts to chew away at the alloy cyninder, or breaks it like the KTMs used to do in a big hit. Not saying it will just something to think about being it would be ridden in the rocks most of the time. The Sherco is like the GG or CR with a removable spigot that appears to be different than the cyl. material, probably steel.
Both are very nice as is the Beta. Maybe we get a two bike special deal?
but for me the yz is useless.. cant get a plate,, by the time I modify it to be a ds worthy bike I may as well bought something else.. big question is the 300i a "not for highway".. The 10 miles I ride from the house to the trailhead would suck to load and trailer to drive down the street.. Then when off the one mountain its 3 miles to the other trailhead.. This is something I do almost every sunday. Even more if givin the chance..
GMP
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Too bad about the Husky mess, that 310 sounds like what you need. Didn't scare Craig though, he even got a Jersey plate on the TXC, not the TE! PA should be easy. He bought another # plate and mounted two VisionX clone LEDs behind it, looks good and he rides to the gas station in town right past the cops without a second look. It would make the Sherco sticker price easier to take if you could easily register it, but that won't happen in Jersey anyway.
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GMP
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No there is not. I like a kick for harescrambles starts, but its not a big deal as far as getting stuck with a dead battery as a 250 is easy to bump start. As long as the starter is robust and sealed up tight, as its going to live in the mud trapped in the skid plate.
I designed a mod for my old Cannondale where I split the DC power between two batteries, main one for the starter and a smaller LiOn for the EFi system. That way the bike could be bump started with a dead main battery as well.
I designed a mod for my old Cannondale where I split the DC power between two batteries, main one for the starter and a smaller LiOn for the EFi system. That way the bike could be bump started with a dead main battery as well.
wheelie
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GMP, the YZ4stoke may be the ticket to get on the cheep, but I see the new 2014 RMZ's are coming out with improved starting (so they say) haha. I'm starting to figure out the 2013RMZ i have now, added a Rekluse @ $899 and stalling is a non issue now and that is half the battle when trying to start a hot bike a key is 2 NOT STALL in the first place..lol. I paid $7,000 with zero interest for the Suz and now a $899 Rekluse (with free Tshirt & Shipping..lol) so am up to about 8K on her not counting skid plate, bark buster, Rad guards, bling, etc that would go on any bike.
The shop told me as the motor loosened up (had only 6 hrs on it before my first race on it a few weeks ago and was not happy) that it should start better when hot.
The motor is loose now (it seems) that I have put more time on it and starts fine when practice riding, but has not been under race conditions. Will know more after this weekends second race on it...
By the way, it really handles sweet
The shop told me as the motor loosened up (had only 6 hrs on it before my first race on it a few weeks ago and was not happy) that it should start better when hot.
The motor is loose now (it seems) that I have put more time on it and starts fine when practice riding, but has not been under race conditions. Will know more after this weekends second race on it...
By the way, it really handles sweet
Rick
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If it was me, I would hold out for a while.....things might get intresting around the camp fire after 2014. http://www.racerxonline.com/2013/06/25/fim-adds-300-2-stroke-championship-in-14
Not really sure if this announcement will change anything ....but I just thought it was cool.......but then, this could be $$$$ driven by the big orange cool aid machine as a way to capture another championship since very few mfr's still make 2 strokes.
I was reading on another board that Yamaha (rumor mill) could be working on a 300cc 2 stroke, it was not clear if it was a motocross bike or off road style.
Being that Yamaha is the only Jap brand to still be selling 2 strokes.....who knows..... Again it was posted and it could be all B.S... time will tell. just thinking out loud!
Not really sure if this announcement will change anything ....but I just thought it was cool.......but then, this could be $$$$ driven by the big orange cool aid machine as a way to capture another championship since very few mfr's still make 2 strokes.
I was reading on another board that Yamaha (rumor mill) could be working on a 300cc 2 stroke, it was not clear if it was a motocross bike or off road style.
Being that Yamaha is the only Jap brand to still be selling 2 strokes.....who knows..... Again it was posted and it could be all B.S... time will tell. just thinking out loud!
GMP
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I know that on the first couple of rides the Husky 310 could not be kickstarted either. Now, its just get it at TDC, back the starter all the way up, one full and smooth kick and its running. This is after a hot pop and die stall from me trying to climb a rock hill at too low RPM. If you stay calm its no problem.
Its easy setting a bike up for harescrambles. Even here, the courses are not very technical and any MX bike will generally work fine with minimal mods. Its the enduros and the hard core trail riding we do thats tough on some bikes. Guys on the same basically stock MX bikes (especially 450s) hate life riding on my local trails, I know I've seen the torture. I think a Rekluse would be a must. Thats why the GGs were so good as they worked well at everything. In a way its a tough act to follow. That new Yamaha is interesting because of its clean profile, AND if you read the specs, a full inch lower in seat height. That is a big plus to me, as it is for the Beta and Sherco as well. I'm in no hurry, let someone else be the early adopter, been there done that.
Its easy setting a bike up for harescrambles. Even here, the courses are not very technical and any MX bike will generally work fine with minimal mods. Its the enduros and the hard core trail riding we do thats tough on some bikes. Guys on the same basically stock MX bikes (especially 450s) hate life riding on my local trails, I know I've seen the torture. I think a Rekluse would be a must. Thats why the GGs were so good as they worked well at everything. In a way its a tough act to follow. That new Yamaha is interesting because of its clean profile, AND if you read the specs, a full inch lower in seat height. That is a big plus to me, as it is for the Beta and Sherco as well. I'm in no hurry, let someone else be the early adopter, been there done that.
