warby beta Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Being a portly chap and a reasonable clubman and looking for a new trials motorcycle, i have a 250 05 but wonder whether an upgrade to a 270 would help me on my way. I rode a 280 GG an it pulled me arms out. Does any one out there with a 270 have any advice on the power and rideability etc... Many thankenyou's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie_lejeune Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 I have a 270 and the only thing i have done is put a slow action throttle on it. It made some difference. Sorry i cant be more helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betabonkers Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 I have a 07 270 and have taken the weight off, it depends what type of terrain your riding, its better on the bigger stuff, i think it grips better than the 250, my mate got a 250 and it seems to spin out quicker than mine, this is my second 270, i had three 250. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougie pumpkin Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 (edited) If a 250 is good enough for some of the best riders in Britain, then why should we feel the need for a 270 ?? I would say 250 everytime . Which ever you pick. have fun Edited March 13, 2007 by Dougie Pumpkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betarick Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 I was told by john lampkin that a 250 is enough unless your a top rider and doing nationals as expert! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougie pumpkin Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 I was told by john lampkin that a 250 is enough unless your a top rider and doing nationals as expert! He told me the same too .. Is it john that rides a 200 quite alot, if its not him, one of the Lamokins does.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svleigh Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 As leggins could testify, I'm a big chap and my 04 beta 250 never lets me down, It will pull my lardy carcass up any hill as long as I give enough gas. I would try someone else's 270 to get a feel if you need that extra grunt. I had a quick play on a beta 4T the other day and that felt nice. Shame I've no spare cash for one of those!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leggins Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Im not saying anything Leigh as I have a large yellow streak running down my back I was about to spend some of my hard earned cash on a 270 rev3 which my mate was selling , When Dougie Pumpkins 250 rev 3 came on the market. Ive got to say at 6 ft 2 and 15 st the 250 has plenty of power , More than enough to drag me through the harshest of Yorkshires countryside. Although Doug Pump recomends 8 th gear for hillclimbs I am still having trouble getting past 7 th. Is there a trick to finding 8 th or have I been sold a lemon cheers Leggins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougie pumpkin Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 (edited) Im not saying anything Leigh as I have a large yellow streak running down my back I was about to spend some of my hard earned cash on a 270 rev3 which my mate was selling , When Dougie Pumpkins 250 rev 3 came on the market. Ive got to say at 6 ft 2 and 15 st the 250 has plenty of power , More than enough to drag me through the harshest of Yorkshires countryside. Although Doug Pump recomends 8 th gear for hillclimbs I am still having trouble getting past 7 th. Is there a trick to finding 8 th or have I been sold a lemon cheers Leggins A Lemon Its a cut and shut actually .. Front half is a Harley and the Rear is a Bandit . Edited March 19, 2007 by Dougie Pumpkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warby beta Posted March 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 I agree the 250 is sufficient for any thing other than big steps it grips like chuff My trouble is that i know only 1 rev 3 270 on the island, though i did trial me old fellas old techno 270 when me gasser broke (typical) Think a 250 with VHST carb should be good then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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