2007 Sherco 290 Cabastany - Problems/opinions

[mattadv93]

Hi

Looking at a Cabestany 2007 Sherco 290t on the weekend and am wondering if there is any common problems with this model bike i should look out for? Also what are the main differances between the cabestany and the std model?

Thanks

Matt

[the addict]

_{I had one of those and to be fair I had no issues with it mechanically but I did sell it a few months after buying it from new. Carburation was always a niggling problem, constantly ran weak or rich depending on what the weather was doing, more of an annoyance than a problem though. My main issue with the bike was its power, power delivery and general feeling that it wanted to do everything it wanted to do rather what I wanted it to. A great bike in the right hands no doubt for those who can genuinely get on top of that power and how it puts it on the floor, and I expect for those who have come from a cyclo trials background it would be a good choice as it is very small and light.}

_{If you're a novice rider Matt I'd stay away, I have been riding trials for many years and couldn't tame the beast.}

Edited January 9, 2015 by the addict

[martinsyderob]

Listen for a loud exhaust as they are difficult to repack and expensive to buy.

Frame can split/crack above radiator.

Rear shock was diffrent I think and graphics. Not sure but got it in my head that carb was diffrent as well?

[mattadv93]

Thanks for the replies.

Yes this would be my first trials bike. Im 6'3 and 125kg, being my weight i will probably have to put heavier springs in. Are heavier springs hard to get for this bike?

[carlsmith]

I had a Beta Techno 250 first, I rode it twice and it broke down twice. So really my Sherco 290 is my first trials bike and I love it. It has a slow action throttle and that's all. Not scary, not too powerful and great fun. I won my class doing the "d" route in my first year!!

Carl

[copemech]

Thanks for the replies.

Yes this would be my first trials bike. Im 6'3 and 125kg, being my weight i will probably have to put heavier springs in. Are heavier springs hard to get for this bike?

A Caby of that year would have the Kiehin carby which is higher performance, possibly high comp cyl head, cannot recall?

You may be able to get a heavy rear spring from Splatshop, front should be ok as is.

You can use the slow throttle and set the ignition timing back a bit to settle things if needed.

Inspect/ grease rear suspention linkage for sure.

[lineaway]

I had a Beta Techno 250 first, I rode it twice and it broke down twice. So really my Sherco 290 is my first trials bike and I love it. It has a slow action throttle and that's all. Not scary, not too powerful and great fun. I won my class doing the "d" route in my first year!!

Carl

You bought a pile of ***** used bike missing parts and you still bitch about a poor purchase. The Beta techno was a trouble free bike. This guy is asking about a Cabo rep. Which is a great bike in the right hands. Just a little more bike than most people need. You will love it!