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MORE Lead Farm 2019

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MORE Lead Farm 2019 Round 2 of the MORE series was last weekend in Versailles, MO. This property is by far one of the best in Missouri. When it’s not muddy, the dirt is so good and the flow of the trail is amazing keeping the fun factor awfully high!! Anyone that lives in the local area already knows it has pretty much rained almost everyday for the last few months so the dirt was not as b!tchin’ as last year but it was not a mudder. Saturday the trail was slick in spots and loads of traction in others. So, it was easy to be going way too fast and lose traction without knowing until it was too late. In the Sportsman race, I had a horrible start. It took a few laps before I could make some passes. Once I finally did, I picked up the pace some but ultimately felt like a stiff grandma so I did not make up much. I finished 9th in Sportsman Intermediate. Saturday afternoon, I raced Ladies A and it was great to have another fellow Beta 250 rider in the class, Kylie Harris. I got the holeshot, still rode pretty stiff but kept myself together enough to get 1st. The trail was a lot of fun and not slick like the morning race. Not really a surprise, but it rained overnight and Sunday morning. Lovely….. Morning race appeared to be very slick and wet. My mom even found water waist deep! Which is very deep… she might have been sitting in it but that’s beside the point lol. By Sunday afternoon, conditions were less wet and had some mud ruts. All n all, it was not that bad just had some slimy ruts. I had a great start, second to the woods and then fell to third. Shortly after the start, I caught a vine, thorns, tree branch, or something and it felt like it ripped my head off. I had some battle wounds from that one. About halfway through the first lap, I got into a situation that needed some unnecessary force used. It bothered an issue I have been having for a few weeks from a wreck. I toughed it out the best I could, finished but you could definitely say it was less of a race and more of a trail ride. Kinda bummed but it happens and I will be ready for the next one! I finished 11th in B. If you have not raced a MORE yet, you should. The trails flow and everything is consistent. BUT follow the rules that are posted and have good sportsmanship. Shoutout to the MORE crew and sweepers for racing when rain is scary and picking up the bikes on the trail! Great job to all the Bonecutter Off Road riders! Saturday: Sportsman Expert – Huck Jenkins 4th (Beta) Sportsman Expert – Colton Pratt 5th (Sherco) Sportsman Expert – Chris Cassil 7th (Sherco)Sportsman Expert – Steve Bonecutter 8th (Sherco)Sportsman Intermediate – Tayler Bonecutter 9th (Beta)Sportsman Schoolboy – Kylie Harris 5th (Beta)Sportsman Amateur +40 – Jeremy Harris 2nd (Beta)Sportsman Amateur +40 – Steve Summers 7th (Beta)Sportsman Amateur +40 – Mike Rothganger 9th (Beta) Sportsman Amateur +40 – Rob Steele 11th (Beta) Ladies A – Tayler Bonecutter 1st (Beta)Ladies A – Kylie Harris 2nd (Beta)Ladies B – Missy Bonecutter 1st (Sherco) Sunday: Pro – Wyatt Bonecutter 4th (Sherco) A – Colton Pratt 1st (Sherco) A – Steve Bonecutter 5th (Sherco) A – Nick Smith 7th (Sherco) B – Tayler Bonecutter 11th (Beta) C+40 – Jeremy Harris 3rd (Beta)C+40 – Travis Opie 4th (Sherco)C+40 – Mike Rothganger 6th (Beta) More Posts Back To Blog Page

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Wrench Tip Wednesday: OEM or Aftermarket

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Wrench Tip Wednesday: OEM or Aftermarket In a world full of different manufactures producing parts for dirt bikes it is difficult to decide if a person should stick to OEM or go for aftermarket parts. A lot of times OEM is more costly but better quality. Aftermarket is always a good option as it is generally cheaper but it may vary compared to an OEM part. Over the years, more aftermarket parts have become available for Beta but there are many parts that a customer is required to go through a dealer. For Sherco, not many aftermarket parts are out there yet but any good dealer has lots of parts on hand! In a small business perspective, Beta and Sherco making parts mainly available to dealer helps all parties involved and keeps the small dealers around. Key engine components such as gaskets, crank bearings, top end, bottom end, etc.. OEM is always a good rule of thumb. There is nothing wrong with aftermarket engine parts but the manufacture has set a standard in their factory so why wouldn’t you put OEM back in? When it comes to plastics, I personally prefer OEM. The OEM plastic seems to be less fragile and hold up better than aftermarket plastics. There is quite a price difference between the two. I look at it as if I can get double the amount of time with OEM plastics compared to the aftermarket, it is definitely worth the price difference to use OEM. Exhausts is a personal preference item. On my Beta 250, the OEM setup is ok but I prefer the FMF Fatty. It gives the bike a spunkier feel. So, unless you ride a Sherco 300 SEF Factory or Cross Country, it is common to upgrade to an aftermarket setup. Oh, for those of you who do not know, the Sherco models listed above come with a high dollar Akrabovic exhaust system! Next up, the clutch. If you are a clutch abuser that is kind of a bummer. I tend to be pretty easy on my clutch. I run a Rekluse in both my 250s with no issues just common wear and tear. I just recently bought a 125 so we will see how the OEM clutch stands up to me. Most of the time OEM clutches hold up well. There are lots of really good aftermarket clutch systems that are better than OEM but can be very costly. Using an aftermarket can be considered an upgrade on a bike. Sometimes after upgrading the plates it might also need the clutch basket, pressure plate and hub upgraded to make it all work better together. So, in this example, my opinion is both aftermarket and OEM are good options. Further research on brands and personal preference is recommended. These are just a few examples of different parts or “upgrades” out there. If it is for a Beta or a Sherco we have a lot of them stocked on our shelves! We take pride in carrying lots of OEM and aftermarket accessories for the brands we sell and always willing to give our opinion based off of our experiences. When deciding aftermarket or OEM keep in mind, price difference, quality, and longevity. More Posts Back To Blog Page

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Sherco MY2020

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Sherco MY2020 For those of you who have not heard, Sherco Off Road in the USA is now a different importer than in the past. Ryan Young Products has been importing and selling Sherco Trials bikes for almost 20 years. Now, he is getting into the enduro model range starting with the 2020’s. As a Sherco dealership, we feel confident with the change. An added bonus is we can also deal in Sherco trials bikes! So, what’s new for 2020 Sherco off road models? First, Sherco’s seven engine size model range consists the SE 125/250/300 two-strokes and 250/300/450/500 SE-F, the high sought after Factory model line-up includes 250/300 two-strokes and 250/300/450/500 four strokes, and Cross Country SC and SCF models: 125 and 300 two-strokes plus 300 and 450 four strokes. The 2019 models had lot of big changes, so for 2020 that means dialing in some minor things. On the exterior, new slick looking graphics. All enduro models have reduced friction in the suspension linkage and improved build quality to increase servicing. On the two stroke 250/300 model, air intake funnel is adjusted to improve low and mid-range power and suit extreme riding better. Also on the 250/300 2T engines 15mm shorter intake pipe from carb to cylinder to improve low speed response. It is now one part instead of two which helps save weight.The 250/300 models have a modified reed valve to improve sealing, increase air flow and performance. The central engine casting is modified to decrease flow and boost mid-range plus expand the powerband. A lighter clutch hub on 250/300 2T engines was used to reduce inertia and lever weight for extreme riding.The master cylinder piston and clutch cylinder piston was reduced in size, which again will help reduce lever effort. The clutch lubrication flow is increased. The 250/300 models have easier access fuel tap and now 1.5 liters when you switch to reserve. All new and rad looking blue frame protectors come on all the Factory models. Factory and XC models run the 48mm KYB forks and a new 50mm KYB shock to increase stability at high speeds and improve bump absorption. The SC models are basically the Factory model without lights or a racing wiring harness and with stiffer suspension settings. Factory and XC models get an AFAM steel rear sprocket. All Racing models get a 150g lighter plastic muffler end cap.250/300 four stroke bikes have a lighter starter system sprocket assembly to improve starting which makes performance better for dead engine race starts. The 250/300 4T improved gear selector for a claimed 60% improved accuracy. The 450/500 4T engines are 600g lighter, thanks to lighter crank, clutch disc material, clutch hub, primary transmission, balancing shaft, freewheel sprocket, and oil pump sprockets. The 450 4T has a new cam chain for reduced friction and noise. The 125 two-stroke has an adjustable height power valve giving more options for settings.To improve the wear uniformity and stability a new piston profile was created for the 125 2T. A new engine map on the 125 for improved high-speed performance. More insight on the different Sherco models available: The racing model is Sherco’s basic model. It is a nice bike for the price but does not come with some of the sweet features the Factory and Cross Country models come with.Factory Edition UPGRADES (Standard models don’t have) are blue anodized wheels, white plastics with different decals, Akrapovic Exhaust system on 4t, full FMF on 2t, and a cooling fan.Cross Country UPGRADES (Standard models don’t have) are MX number plate, Dunlop tires, stiffer suspension settings, blue anodized wheels, white plastics with different decals, Akrapovic Exhaust system on 4t, full FMF on 2t, and cooling fan. 2020 Sherco’s will be hitting the states sometime late this summer. In the meantime, we have two 2019 300 SEF. These won’t last long, so don’t miss your chance! CALL – EMAIL – FOLLOWBONECUTTER OFF ROAD More Posts Back To Blog Page

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Cherokee National Enduro 2019

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Cherokee National Enduro 2019 Round 4 of the NEPG was this past weekend in Greensboro, GA. This enduro was one of my top favorites from last year. I live in Missouri and it has been nothing but run for weeks along with lots of flooding. I was definitely looking forward to get out of all the rain into a more “drier” place. Let’s just say, my bubble was bursted as the Georgia monsoon moved in Friday-Sunday. When we woke up Sunday morning, the field felt pretty solid, so that was very promising. Sadly, more rain was in the forecast. I did not have a “well planned out” pit crew. So, I put one gas can with some people from Illinois, a gas can on the fuel truck, and loaded my fanny pack and camel pack down with snacks, gloves, and goggles. A few of the tests, had some of the sections taken out here and there, so those ended up just over 5 miles. Test one was super tight and technical, very demanding right off the bat! It had lots of slick roots and the dirt was slick too. A popular thing in the southern states is riding across wood bridges and they are always slick. I came up on two riders on one of these bridges. One rider along with his bike was 6 feet down with the other rider wrecked on the bridge and his bike taking up the entire bridge. It was one of those moments where I had no idea what to do but thought I better be patient because I don’t want to end up not on the bridge! The rider on the bridge had to lift his bike up with the front wheel off the bridge and hold it while me and 5 other riders went by. Super sketchy situation that could ruin anyone’s day fast! Test two was much better. It was a tad bit drier and was faster and less technical. We had a 8 mile highway transfer to get to test 3 and that is when it started to rain. It was a battle to see while trying to ride down a highway at high speeds. I had mesh goggles on and my eyes were burning. Test 3 was my absolute favorite. I am pretty certain it was the exact same as one of the tests last year. It flowed really good and was fast. I don’t really remember much about test 4 except for it was cut short and gave us 45 minutes of time to kill before the start of test 5, that’s after we rode a 10-mile highway transfer with more lack of vision. Of course, this is when the hard rain hit. The only thing comparable to the amount of rain we received in a short amount of time would be the 2015 Ozark 100 miler Friday race. It literally rained like someone was pouring out buckets of water on me. Since I did not have good pit arrangements, I had to sit out in the pouring rain. I was soaked and cold for the start of test 5. I was glad it was the last one of the day. My last test was my worse one, being dripping wet, boots full of water, and some soreness from a wreck earlier in the week started to have a negative effect on me. The trail had running water, deep ruts, mud as slick as ice. It was my least favorite section of the day and I was beyond glad to be done!! I ended the day in 4th in womens elite. Great job to all the Bonecutter Off Road riders! A 200 – Broc French 2nd (Beta) A 200 – Huck Jenkins 5th (Beta) A +40 – Scott Boyer 1st (Beta) A +50 – Steve Bonecutter 6th (Sherco) Womens Elite – Tayler Bonecutter 4th Action Shots Photo Credits: Shan Moore More Posts Back To Blog Page

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Wrench Tip Wednesday: Hour Meters

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Wrench Tip Wednesday: Hour Meters How many legitimate hours are on your bike? The only accurate way to know is to use a hour meter vs mentally keeping track. The problem with mentally keeping track is, did you really ride for 2 hours or was it really 30 minutes ride time and talk for the rest. Hour meters do not lie. There are two types of hour meters: Wireless, which runs off engine vibration. When transporting a bike, sometimes a meter can vibrate and add hours to it. Now, PC Racing makes a meter that can be locked when not riding. Wired, the wire attaches to the coil or spark plug Most of our bikes have wireless ones on but we do still have a few wired ones on and no complaints on either. Most new bikes come with a speedometer on it and is capable of tracking hours. If we keep it on our bikes, we always put an hour meter on just for a back up and peace of mind. A rider should keep track of the hours because it helps a ton with maintenance intervals. It will also accurately let a person know how many hours they are getting on a top end or a clutch. So, instead of breaking down during a race, pay attention to the hours and write down what you have replaced along with when (hours and date) and why. Keep the bike manufactures workshop manual handy. Most have set hours and recommendations of parts to replace or check. More Posts Back To Blog Page

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Huckle – Beta Cherokee NEPG Race Report

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Huckle – Beta Cherokee NEPG Race Report Huck Jenkins tells about how Rd 4 of the NEPG went after returning from an injury making him miss Rd 3. Huck currently sits 5th in the NEPG Beta Cup Challenge. “This past weekend the Bonecutter Off Road crew went to Greensboro, Georgia. It was raining almost all the way down. So obviously the race was quite muddy. Of course, the way down was very relaxing and lots of movies was watched. We stayed the night just over the border in Georgia. We arrived at the race site at around 10am. We stood under the EZ – Up and in the box van while it was raining cats and dogs. I did little things on my bike to prep it for mud. Sunday rolls around and it’s still raining. Ugh. I was on row 23, with an NEPro 2 rider. After Test one, I learned there is no way I can even come close to keeping up with him, not even for a second. After test one, I am not doing so well because of the extreme humidity. Test 2 was also not great. Test 3 was super short due to all the rain, the NEPG staff cut many tests short. They even cut test 7 out completely. I rode alright the rest of the day. I was not really prepared for the Georgia red clay. I tell ya, when that stuff gets wet it’s like a skating rink. Sheesh, I’ve never ridden in anything that slippery. I ended up 5th in 200 A, 73 overall. I’m ready for some dry weather. After the race, I got to see my older sister Robin, Brother in-law Alex, and my niece Mary. That was very nice. We then headed home. For the first part of the drive I fed Steve PB sandwiches and gave him drinks. Took a short nap and switched to the front seat so Tayler could take a nap. We drove through the night. So my job was to keep Steve up from 7- about 1am. Then when we hit Missouri, Tayler drove the rest of the way to my house. I live 1 mile into the woods on a dirt road. Sooooo they dropped me off at the end. I rode my bike to my house, grabbed mom’s car and drove back to get my stuff. All at 2:40 am. Was in bed at about 3. Yuck. But hey, it’s’ worth it! My Bonecutter Off Road Beta 125 was awesome!! Can’t thank all my sponsors enough, Bullet Proof Designs, Shock Zone Suspension, Bonecutter Off Road, Perfect Pitch Gutter Systems, and Tayler and Steve for putting up with me for the national enduro’s.” More Posts Back To Blog Page

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Beta USA Demo Tour – XX Speedway

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Beta USA Demo Tour – XX Speedway For those of you who do not know, Beta USA has been traveling the country in their new rig, hauling 25 Beta dirt bikes and trials bikes with them. It is free to anyone who signs up! The demo is split into two session, 3 hour AM and 3 hour PM. Be sure to check out the demo tour schedule to find a location closest to you. This is the absolute best opportunity a rider gets to test all the new models, including the 200 RR. It was not a surprise that the 200RR was the hottest item at XX. It never had someone not on it. Steve Bonecutter, my dad, didn’t get to ride it until the very end of the PM ride. His thoughts about the new models are, lightweight, manageable power, you don’t have to be on it to make it go and overall a very nice handling bike. It has the standard of Beta’s quality and rideability. Steve’s next favorite would be the 350 Race Edition. Last year, he raced a Beta 430 and did well on it. He even finished 2nd in the NEPG A +50 class! Over the winter months, he has been on a Beta 390 but defiantly missed the 430 feel and power. The 350 power compared to those models felt more manageable and the bike felt lighter and handled the terrain extremely well in stock form! Beta USA is putting an excellent demo program out there, take advantage of the opportunity. If you ride a Beta, I am sure you will fall in love! We hope the tour comes back to Missouri next year. Thanks to everyone who signed up and demoed. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us. Happy riding! More Posts Back To Blog Page

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Wrench Tip Wednesday: Preparing for a Mudder

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Wrench Tip Wednesday: Preparing for a Mudder I have mixed feelings about racing in mud and I mainly dislike it because the cleanup takes forever. Sadly, if you are chasing a series for points, it is hard to pick and choose which races a person attends. It has been a very wet spring for Missouri, so here is some tips on how to get a dirt bike ready for the mud. Skid plate foam is a must! Use it anywhere it will fit and stay. Load the skid plate up with the foam because mud packing in under the engine is not good and will result in the engine getting hot. Plus, it will add a ton of weight. Another good place is on the brake pedal. If you don’t put foam there, mud could potentially pack inside the lever and keep it pushed down which would result in brake loss. You might also consider foam between the shifter and the engine. On a Beta, we add foam around the grab handles to prevent mud and water going into the airbox. Put screens over the radiators. You will still get airflow but make sure you clean them every time you stop. Although, it is not necessarily needed, bigger radiators and a higher-pressure cap will help ensure the coolant is kept in the radiators. A cooling fan will also help keep the bike cooler. Many bikes come equipped with a thermostat in the radiator lines, remove it. The type of coolant a rider runs could make a difference as well. We use Engine Ice and a lot of our customers use Evans. If you know it is going to be a mudder, put a new set of brake pads on. Mud will eat away at the pads before the race is over. A solid disc rotor is also a good idea. On a standard rotor, sticky mud can get in between the holes in the rotor and that will cause the brakes to burn up. If the brake fluid has not been bled lately, do that! If not, it is almost a guarantee your brakes will get hot and will be racing without them! A high-temp brake fluid is a good idea, look into Motul 660 and Castrol. In a enduro race scenario, if the bike is getting hot take the time to try to cool it down in between tests. A dirt bike can drop at least 15 degrees by riding it up and down the road, getting air flow to it. Wouldn’t hurt to scrape off as much mud as possible. Keep the radiators clean! Remember, if you are not a fan of mud, keeping a positive attitude is an absolute must! Smile, have fun, and enjoy the free facial!!! Cover photo credit: Holeshots by Cara More Posts Back To Blog Page

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Okie Sprint Out Run the Pack Day 2

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Okie Sprint Out Run the Pack Day 2 This weekend was a make-up race for the Okie Sprint series with a change of location. Most of the races have been right off of I44, around the Tulsa area, this one was in Poteau, OK at Big Fox Run which is near Fort Smith, AR. Usually at a sprint enduro there is no practice but Saturday you could pay to do practice. Which was great but I had to fit it into my schedule. Beta USA Demo Tour came to Missouri this weekend and even in our neck of the woods, so I could not miss that! I attended the morning session but I left early to head south to get my practice in. I will talk more about the Demo in a different post! After what felt like the longest drive ever, I got to the Big Fox Run just after 5 which gave me a hour or so for practice. With the type of terrain this place had to offer, a rider would be at a massive disadvantage if they did not do practice. The cross test was going to change a lot by race time but it was going to change for the better. On the enduro test, it was on a ridge above a creek with constant up and downs. If you over jumped one, you would risk the chance of not being on the trail anymore and about 50 feet down. I played it safe and just rolled them and got speed in other areas. The enduro test offered a bit of everything, hills, off cambered slopes, mud puddles, mini EnduroX track, roots, it had it all. Both tests were super-fast. Sunday morning, I was still kind of sketched out about the trail but as soon as I got on the bike, that feeling left me. The long course had to do each test four times total. This time, we got to do whatever we wanted in whatever order we wanted. Since I knew the cross test would be better at the end of the day, I started with the enduro test. I made a few mistakes in the first go at it. But I was ready to go faster at the next time on that test. I felt really good and smooth. After I finished all four on the endure, I took a little break before heading to the cross test. The cross test is mostly field. Most of the field was under water with some mud and a few good drier spots with good corners. Let’s just say, if you saved the cross test for last, you might have been at an advantage. Corners got cut and it got faster. I felt good all day and finished 2nd in B. I always enjoy the Sprint Enduro formats and I always have an absolute blast. I find it fun going fast and trying to shave seconds off every time out! If you have not yet, go check out an Okie Sprint, the series takes a break for the summer and picks back up in the fall. Not including myself, there was only one from the Bonecutter Off Road crew raced this one. Steve Leivan finished 5th in Pro on his Sherco! More Posts Back To Blog Page

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