atomant Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 When the 4RT was announced, people were saying that the 4rt's EFI system was too 'high tech' and be difficult to fix .. and be expensive to fix .. etc etc.. And a year or so on, I havent seen anyone on this forum say anything bad about it whatsoever. Has anyone had any major problems?? If so, they are pretty rare! I think Honda have been truly vindicated by their bold decision to go EFI and looking at the increasing sales of the machine, other people think so too! Credit when its due eh Now if only Sherco had done the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillary Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 No problems at all. Just sold my first 4RT, just bought my second 4RT. What more needs to be said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jools Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 Now if only Sherco had done the same. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I agree. Its a good selling point because its reliable and efficient... kind of! surprized scorpa never did it either. possibly down to finances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 (edited) I don't have one But, I have been around a lot of people that do and not one problem. When I first heard about the fuel injection I thought it seemed pretty scary especially for the first year bike. I am very impressed with them and now I wouldn't buy a 4t that had a carb. Good job Montesa Hope all the new 4t's come with it. Edited May 12, 2006 by sirhc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overthehill Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 I must say that i was converted at the ssdt Caroline loaned me a brand new 4RT for the week - I had never been on one before but i was impressed with their consistency - they just are unstallable - they are totally opposite to what i expected, and brilliant on the moors and tracks - now i have to save up my pennies to buy one a BIG thank you to all at Sandifords. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the artist formerly known as ish Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 Fitted with custom couch, the moor is even easier, I can say this year I felt less knackered than any previous year. Fuel injection!! excellent for wet conditions, no water can get in the carb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barcota Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 Would be interested seeing a picture of the "custom couch". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oz thumper Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Some of the machines over here have completed two very full seasons of trials and practice without any issues at all with the EFI. Despite the concerns EFI is really very commonplace and has been operating reliably on a variety of petrol motors for some years now. In time there will almost certainly be some failures however the smooth trouble free and programmable power available in between time is worth every dollar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomant Posted May 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 In time there will almost certainly be some failures however the smooth trouble free and programmable power available in between time is worth every dollar. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I couldn't agree more Electronic mapping is flexible and fast. With so many parameters being able to be adjusted, the options are endless. All 4t manufacturers should go that way IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandifords Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 QUOTE(overthehill @ May 12 2006, 09:41 PM)I must say that i was converted at the ssdt Caroline loaned me a brand new 4RT for the week - I had never been on one before but i was impressed with their consistency - they just are unstallable - they are totally opposite to what i expected, and brilliant on the moors and tracks - now i have to save up my pennies to buy one a BIG thank you to all at Sandifords. No Problem Mark - It was a pleasure. Hope Mrs Whitham is as happy !! Regards, Caroline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overthehill Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 (edited) Aye, I wonder where that bike you were riding went to then OTH? Edited May 13, 2006 by overthehill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overthehill Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 (edited) Someone at Sandifords has written your name on the headstock John - I like to think that it was put on in the factory - just like Dougies - dont rub it off now - i'll sign it if you want. Edited May 21, 2006 by overthehill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapid roy Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 (edited) apart from they run to rich low down and you need to replace the spark plug offen to keep top performance Edited June 2, 2006 by rapid roy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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