jonnyc21

Now this isn't fair, I only get to vote once but I have a wife and kid that ride with me. would add one to the under 20 and one more for the 30 to 40 if I could.

If the temp sensor is going on/off and the fan works with a good 12v source then I would suspect the relay as well. And a bad fan relay would cause boil over...

Keep an eye on the oil level. There really isn't a lot in there and if it starts to go low you will start to go hot quick. I found that when I change my oil if I don't make sure I pull the sump guard (bash plate) and make sure the cover is sealed well I loose a little oil and will start to run a little hot tell I top it off. Best of luck.

Not sure about Pete but the 4RT fits my riding stile and I have better marks with it than others I have tried. But some of my friends do way better on 2T's so to each their own.

I have seen great performance from the new Dunlop GP tire and would say they are good for the price. However the X lite's are better it's not as big a difference as the older Dunlops. My experience is Seattle WA so hopefully closer to the U.K. In weather and riding conditions. with what your saying I would say spend the extra and go X Lite's but that's opinion and I would guess you would be fine on a set of new GP's... good luck!

It's already been said but... simply put, most would do far better on something much less than a factory replica or works bike, and as indicated if we took the time to adjust everything just that bit better with a good once over and a small tweak here and there as we practice, over time it would be of much more of an advantage to the vast majority of us. my 2 cents.

I suspect the Capacitor based on what I am reading, however I have been wrong plenty of times before. Let us know how things go with the new capacitor.

So I guess my response is a question... What percent of the people who rid trials at all are even going to get to the level of expert? And with most of the people I know that even want a 4T bike at all (Beta or Montesa) are in the clubeman level I can't see a lot of them getting to the upper levels. Then when, or if, you do get to the upper levels whoever is giving the best/most sponsorship options/deals will be the one with the most bikes at that level (within reason). The simple fact is that even a Beta 4T or Montesa 4RT can be a competitive bike depending on what you are interested in. I know my 4RT is way more bike than I am rider and I am quite happy in intermediate and even expect it will take me up to advanced without being my biggest disadvantage as I am sure the biggest issue I have with riding is myself not the bike. My 2 cents.

Is the ECU your working with programmable? If so you may want to try re-program it. Read a post abou someone having some strange issues once and re-programming with the same map it fixed them.

Thanks sportsawyer, I didn't catch that in his post, yes its normally open so if he has the jumper closing it, it wouldn't start.

Can I assume it worked fine in the past? If so have you checked the pin where the harness connects to the ECU to make sure it isn't bent or corroded? Any other detail about the bike that might help? Like what was done to it last other than your changes to get it to work, such as oil change, maintenance work like oil change, etc.?

I agree used to often just for oil change, air filter, and chain clean and lube. It often doesn't include checking and re-greasing things, coolant changes (as already noted), or checking of loose bolts etc. Good luck.

The video clearly shows him with the bike rolling back and his foot on the ground. I guess I am not sure why that matters as it was X-Trial not outdoor? I seem to remember seeing both Cabestany and busto doing the same things X-Trial last year and only getting a single point for it...

I thought that Going backwards with one foot on the ground was a 5 only in outdoor trials, not indoor...

stevelimb has it, screw on the throttle body to adjust the idle. The setting allows for the minor adjustment you might need to keep the idle correct at altitude or the shift from summer to winter weather depending on where you live.

That's quite the guard... home made?

Expect to have fun!

Yes that there are only 2 companies making 4t's and one of them sels both 2t's and 4t's... I have not and will not disagree that most people fined the 2t's easer as I have already stated that "I suspect everyone means 2t's are most often the easy bikes". What I am saying is that everyone is different and people shouldn't tell someone that 4t's are not worth your time. If I hadn't been willing to go outside that same dominant perspective I might not have realized how much better I do on a 4t. I admit I am being a bit stubborn but I am not trying to say anyone is wrong, just that anyone asking about bikes should be aware that there isn't any reason not to give a 4t a try, just that they should expect it isn't the most common choice for most so don't be shocked if you don't like it, but also there isn't any resin to avoid one. No offence intended just wanted to make sure that allybally8 knew that there are people out there that do well on 4t's and he should try one before writing them off.

Wish I new of one as I would love to take a test ride on a new 4RT and a 300RR. Also stating a general location might also be worth note in case someone from that aria knows of something?

I am sorry to disagree with everyone saying 2t is better, where I suspect everyone means 2t's are most often the easy bikes that statement is not always true, its all about the person. From the beginning I have had an easier time on the 4t's so please what ever anyone says take a ride on as many bikes as you can and then pick the one that feels the best to you.

And just for reference, I have a Montesa and my wife has a Gas Gas so I ride both 2t and 4t bikes...

Only 100% down side to a 4t is they are 6 to 8 lbs. more than a 2t. any other down side you find are likely just preferences not actually a true negative.

Montesa is a great bike, so is the Beta 4t, ride both if you can as well as 2t's just in case your a 4t guy and don't know it. Its what suites you that is the best bike!

retromlc, you are correct however I didn't note it because if he attempts is slower he will feel it and it will come naturally. Thinking back though it was worth a mention so thanks! With the slower speed he will get better at the timing of when the wheel hits and start loosening up the knees more instead of just slamming through it and not having the timing on when to expect the hit and soften them.

If I ever setup a classic trial I would be more than willing to let modern riders have a go, I would just let them know I will give them a score card for their own records but they would be riding for the fun of it non-event non-season points. Hopefully they would enjoy the event and consider coming back and who knows maybe on a classic twin shock etc. next time? My 2 Cents...