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October 2019

Wrench Tip Wednesday: Short Legs + Tall Bike

Wrench Tip Wednesday: Short Legs + Tall Bike When I moved up from a little TTR 125 to a full size 250, it was a shocker! My balance was bad and all I wanted to do was touch the ground. There are somethings a person can do to make it better but at my height 5’2, being able to touch flat footed on both sides is not going to happen. So, what do you do? ADAPT! You can lower the bike. It is recommended to lower it through the suspension instead of other options. 1 inch seems to be the most common. My current race bike, 2018 Beta 250 Race Edition is lowered 1 inch and I am personally glad I did it. It does help me in technical areas where I absolutely need to dab a foot. That much lowered only allows me tippy toes. Another option that many riders do is buy a Seat Concepts low seat. It does make you feel lower to the ground. BALANCE is key! The better your balance, the less you will have to rely on needing to touch the ground. I recommend doing balance drills on and off the bike often. It makes the difference. Pay attention! Don’t just stop and put your foot down. That will bite you more times than not, I know from experience. Plus, when riding with a group and you randomly fall over from not being able to touch is embarrassing. Try to spot places that are more even ground when you want to stop. Another thing that used to bite me often, not keeping my feet on the pegs when in motion! It was always in my head; I need to touch the ground for more balance but that is wrong. It led to many unnecessary wrecks. It took many times of being told, “Keep your feet on the pegs, your short little legs will not be able to touch anyway.” Being short, a big bike might be intimating and seem heavy to balance. Use your legs! Ryan Hughes posted a great video the other day and explained this well! “The weight of the bike is low centered not up by the handlebars so that means your control of the bike should also be low, your legs.” There is a lot more strength in your legs than your upper body, use it as much as you can. Lastly, be confident. Know you have the ability to ride a full-size bike. If you believe it, you can do it! More Posts Back To Blog Page

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Muddobbers National Enduro 2019

Muddobbers National Enduro 2019 This was our second time to the famous Cumberland Covered Bridge in Matthews, IN. Last year this place was one of my top favorites. There is nothing like riding through corn fields holding it wide open. Fast is thrilling! I was certainly bummed to sit it out this year but gave me “motivation” to continue to push through this injury. Saturday, Beta USA hosted a Demo for their new 2020 bike’s. The lines were LONG and the bike’s did not sit empty! Huck Jenkins had an eventful day. His race report follows: “Well the NEPG in Indiana was one for the books. We left Saturday morning seeing as it was close and arrived about 1 or 2pm. Set up camp and enjoyed watching some of the Beta Demo riders. Good night’s rest and it was on to Sunday race day! This time I was on row 18 with Scott Boyer and I had a blast battling him all day. Test one, my tire decided to come off the rim so I had to limp it to the end of the test. Nobody I knew had a tire or rim that would work. So, I’d like to thank the Beta USA crew who saved the day by loaning me a wheel!! I showed up late to test 2 and lost a minute or so. Test 3, I got lost with a group of other guys which put me late to test 4 as well. Although, they did scratch test 3, it was frustrating to be late to 4. On the upside, I got to battle with AM Pro Yamaha’s Rachel Archer the whole test which was super fun!! Test 5 and 6 were a good time, lots of sweet trail and passing between Scott and me. The trails there were so awesome I wish I could go back and ride them more. Again I can’t thank Steve and Tayler enough for putting up with me all the way there and back. Looking forward to the last 2 rounds. Oklahoma here we come! I really appreciate all the amazing help I’m getting!!! @bonecutteroffroad @betausa @bulletproofdesigns @shockzonesuspension @perfectpitchguttersystems” Huck finished 9th in A 200 on his Beta 125 right behind Rylan Frankford, who is also on a Beta 125. In the Beta Cup class, Rylan sits 4th and Huck sits 5th. Steve Bonecutter had a so, so day. Loads of mistakes and the bike spent a lot of time on the ground. He seemed to struggle navigating the tight, turny trail. He was on row 13 with Ron Ribolzi, the Eline guy, and they had a fun time battling each other! He finished the day 7th in A +50. Bonecutter Off Road Results: A 200 – Rylan Frankford 8th (BETA) A 200 – Huck Jenkins 9th (BETA) A+40 – Scott Boyer 5th (BETA) A+50 – Steve Bonecutter 7th (SHERCO) B+50 – Jeff Ellingsworth 6th (BETA) More Posts Back To Blog Page

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2020 Beta Race Editions & Other Models Review

2020 Beta Race Editions & Other Models Review Pictures of the 2020 Beta Race Editions do not do the bike justice. They support an all new sleek design which is astounding! When I seen the early morning release, I was literally shaking with excitement. KYB Forks, red plastics, red frame guards, redesigned stronger body components, counter-balanced engine; sounds like the ultimate Beta dirt bike! Unfortunately, all I got to do was drool over the bikes since I am still recovering from an injury. I did get feedback from my dad, brother, and a couple employees. Well it is not always about the looks. What about performance? The 250/300 with counter-balanced engines add extra smoothness to the two strokes and less vibration. The KYB forks work exceptional in stock form. Everyone seemed to very pleased with them. I am so stoked for all the changes for the 2020’s! As mentioned above, the suspension on the Race Editions is KYB forks and Sachs ZF shock. To save weight, the bikes are pre-mixed, no oil injection like the standard models. Special components on the Race Edition models include: front quick release axle pull, Vertigo hand guards, Metzeler Six Days tires, black aluminum wide foot pegs, red dual sprocket, red aluminum chain tensioner blocks, transmission oil cap, engine oil cap and oil filter cap in red anodized aluminum, and special racing graphics. The two-stroke race edition model lineup consist of 125, 250, and 300. The four-stroke race edition model lineup consists of 350, 390, 430, and 480. These ranges give a model for everyone to ride. The four strokes have a new electrical system making it more performing with increased battery capacity. Like the RR-S models, the Race Edition 4T, also have the completely redesigned engine, with the aim of reducing the weight and bulk of moving parts. It was achieved by raising the clutch and moving the crankshaft back. Moving the center of gravity closer to the swingarm pivot allows for better handling. An overall weight reduction of 2.2 lbs was also achieved. New water pump system that improves flow-rate, making the efficiency of the cooling system’s ability to transfer heat, keeping average temperatures lower, improving performance, and providing a more simplified cooling hose system. The Xtrainer supports a stylish blue look and received the counter-balancer. Since being released in 2015, Xtrainer has been a fan favorite and still will be. The bike performed well on the gnarly terrain in Ohio. The Xtrainer received updated internal valving to the front forks and rear shock for improved handling. A longer swingarm provides a more stable ride. As stated in the release of the Beta 2020 RR’s; new frame, subframe, and body components making it more durable. Counter-balancer in the 250/300 CC engines. A new battery charging system making it more efficient and reliable for the four strokes only. These bikes are all new and redesigned for a new Beta generation. Beta sticks to their roots, keeping the dirt bikes easy to ride and reliable. – Rideability If all these updates and changes don’t excite you, find a Beta Demo Day near you! Go to www.betausa.com and see where they are headed next. You will not be disappointed. RR-S, Race Editions, and Xtrainer available starting in November! 2020 Models MSRP: 125 RR – $7,999 200 RR – $8,699 250 RR – $8,799 300 RR – $9,199 Xtrainer 300 – $7,699 350 RR-S – $10,599 390 RR-S – 10,699 430 RR-S – $10,799 500 RR-S – 10,899 125 Race Edition – $8,399 250 Race Edition – $9,099 300 Race Edition – $9,499 350 Race Edition – $10,499 390 Race Edition – $10,599 430 Race Edition – $10,699 480 Race Edition – $10,799 ​TAKING ORDERS NOW AT BONECUTTER OFF ROAD! More Posts Back To Blog Page

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