bigman Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 Hi Guys, I usualy stick around the sherco forum, but recently I have been looking to update to a newer bike, I currently ride a 2001 sherco 290 (272cc) but I have seen an 09 Beta evo 290 for sale fairly close to me (I was looking and changing to a 250), it also comes with an Arrow Ti exhaust system and flywheel weight, can anybody give me abit of advice as to what the power would be like on this bike compared to my current ride and how much difference the Arrow system would make, and would the flywheel weight be a good addition along with this exhaust? The exhaust and weight come with the bike but are not fitted so I could choose whether to run them or not. I am also aware of the frame and swing arm issues that they had with the 09, i am pretty sure that this bike has an updated frame but I would double check if I ended up looking to purchase. Thanks Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benbeta23 Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 (edited) Hi Adam, The Evo is a spot on bike, It will be very different to your Sherco though, The 290's have a lot of power & pull really well, I also have an Arrow system on my 300 2T, & They really do make a difference to the way it pulls, from the bottom end to the top end, All the way through, The bike rides much better & smoother in my opinion with them on. The throttle response is quite a bit snappier though. Seems to rev out better as well. At first It will take you a while to get familier with the bike, As it will have a lot more poke than your sherco, But I think you will love it after a bit, I honestly think myself that they are the Best 2 stroke bike. The flywheel weight is a good thing, It helps the bike from stalling & makes the power much smoother, My old 290 had one fitted & my 300 hasn't & could honestly say I would rather have it on. The frame & the swingarm was a big problem on the 2009's but I think it depends on what sort of stuff you ride, If your a Beginner/ Novice & just doing small sections etc.. It will be fine, But if you're an Expert & doing really big splats on rocks & things like that, I would be a bit more worried, If It has an uprated frame though, It shouldn't be any problem at all, The bike isn't the one on ebay from Pidcocks by any chance is it? Doesn't the bike come with the standard exhaust as well? At least if you don't like the Arrow one you can change it back. Good Luck in whatever decision you make Adam, Hopefully it will be the right one. Edited June 8, 2011 by BenBeta23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigman Posted June 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 (edited) The bike isn't the one on ebay from Pidcocks by any chance is it? Doesn't the bike come with the standard exhaust as well? At least if you don't like the Arrow one you can change it back. Good Luck in whatever decision you make Adam, Hopefully it will be the right one. Hi Ben, thanks for that reply, its very details, I am hoping to get a chance to ride a 290 at the weekend when I ride, I have ridden a 250 with a fly weight on and it felt quite nice, which is why I wanted to know abit about the 290. As for the bike, yes it is the one at pidocks, and as you say it does come with the standard exhaust too (from the pics it seems to be whats fitted to it atm!), I need to sell my car first but if they still have the bike when the cars gone I will making a trip up there! Thanks again Adam Edited June 8, 2011 by Bigman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 dont put the flywheel weight on its not a help if you have some throttle control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 dont put the flywheel weight on its not a help if you have some throttle control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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