sir dabs alot Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 If so what do you like or regret about your change? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99techno Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 regret? a totally different bike to ride, feels a lot bigger,heavier, then there's the whole 4rt engine thing, like learning to ride a trials bike again for the first time, advantage? BULLETPROOF! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windlestone Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 love the way the bike rides suspension is brilliant, compared to a gas gas changing the air filter is a pleasure doesn't feel heavier or fatter regret not changing to a montesa sooner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pommietrialsnz Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Montesa built quality, even an idiot like me can tell the difference. I find it easier to ride, about twenty points in the last trial, but that's probably just a mental thing because I wanted another montesa but could only afford the gas gas in the interim. Not having to mix up two stroke fuel. Fantastic grip. Don't like.........................? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhaines Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 I went from raga 300 to 4rt and haven't looked back. I loved the gasser but wanted to try something different. Gasser felt very light, snappy and nimble but wanted to pull your arm out of the sockets when you got it wrong or you got tired, the servicing was a chore and took a lot more work to keep on top of in general. The rear mudguard is a tw$t of a design that snaps to s@*t even if you look at it the wrong way. The 4rt feels slightly bulkier and very slightly heavier but this is far outweighed by the smoothness of the engine power, plushness of the suspension, the grip and the very planted and stable feel you get when riding it. Servicing the bike is a joy to do and everything comes apart like a well oiled jigsaw, although the consumables like filters and oil are more expensive. Its great not to have to fart about with the carb all the time and mixing fuel (did I mix it...did I not...oh B*****ks, start again!) The 4rt does not have the instant power of the 2t but most of us dont need it anyway!! or so i've been told... The only thing that does get on my ti*s is people saying things like 'ah here comes another one of those blokes that likes the sound of his own engine'.........and before you ask I do have the restrictors in, but I think that is part of the appeal of the 4t bikes...They all sound awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Gasser felt very light, snappy and nimble but wanted to pull your arm out of the sockets when you got it wrong or you got tired, The 4rt feels slightly bulkier and very slightly heavier but this is far outweighed by the smoothness of the engine power, plushness of the suspension, the grip and the very planted and stable feel you get when riding it. This sure sums up what I felt after spending some time on a 4 RT. The power delivery is so predictable and this gives you ever so much time to plan react to the next obstacle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggs888 Posted November 4, 2006 Report Share Posted November 4, 2006 It's quite simple - the 4rt is far more fun to ride and almost no maint apart from the basics, oil change etc. - The gasser is lighter and easier to ride for a clubman, nightmare to maintain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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