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April 2020

PDI – What does it mean?

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PDI – What does it mean? When we sell a new bike at Bonecutter Off Road, we go through a list of checks. As an official dealer for Beta and Sherco, we feel like it is our duty to send out a bike that has gone through proper set up. First our technicians do a pre-delivery inspection, making sure nothing is obviously damaged and all parts are there. If all is good, it is time to get the bike ready for the soon to be new owner! The linkage is now pulled apart and water proof grease is applied to the bearings. Same with the swingarm bearings. From the factory, all bikes not just Beta and Sherco, do not come with a lot of grease on the bearings because if a bike in customs has one tiny grease spot under it, it will be held up at port and might not even get to ship. To prevent this, minimal amount of grease is applied from the factory. The next task is to drain the shipping oils and the refill the engine oil and gear oil. On the oil injected bikes, the oil tank is filled. Front and rear brake fluid levels are checked. Coolant level is checked. The air filter is oiled and a thick bead of grease is applied to the outer rim and properly installed. All hoses, cables, and wires routing are checked to ensure no rub or unnecessary issues occur. The throttle cable is made sure it is adjusted correctly. The chain tension is adjusted. Tire pressure is set to 12 PSI, all spokes and rim locks are tightened. Every nut, bolt, and clamp on the bike are then checked and made sure it is tight. Battery is serviced and charged. Now it is time for the operation test! The bike is fired up which is considered a cold start. Heat cycled a few times through, allowing the bike to get up to operating temperature. Throttle ease and response is then tested along with the clutch. Steering is made sure it is normal along with working front and rear brakes. Engine idle is adjusted if needed. Suspension working is ensured. The engine stop switch is checked to make sure it does kill the bike. Horns, lights, turn signals, ODO computers, cooling fans are checked for proper working order. Now, the bike is checked for any leaks. After it cools down, the coolant is rechecked. So, when a customer goes to a dealership with the best prices, is the customer really getting the better deal? Or is the proper setup worth a couple hundred?   More Posts Back To Blog Page

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Should you be using VP Fuels?

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Should you be using VP Fuels? Have you removed the winter blues off of your dirt bike yet? If you use regular pump gas, it can go bad within a few weeks. Let it sit for even longer, it could be bad news. The fuel can thicken and clog up fuel lines and anything else gas flows through in the engine. The carburetor will also most likely be gummed up and disgusting. Prevent this by draining the fuel tank or adding fuel stabilizer like Sea Foam.. Or better yet, use VP! VP T2 is premix fuel at 40:1 and is great for two stroke dirt bikes. It has many benefits. T2 has higher octane content preventing against detonation and oxygenation to increase overall power. It can give your two stroke crisper and noticeably stronger top end power. T2 does NOT contain ethanol. This increases hours between rebuilds and extends the life of your engine. We have witnessed this first hand! Steve has took multiple Beta’s apart with 60-70 hours rode by A/AA rider’s and have all engine components look brand new still..most of those hours were race ones. Bottom line, T2 smells amazing burning in your two stroke dirt bike but it also lowers your long-term costs, keeping your bike in tip-top shape and makes more power than pump gas! 5gal – $7354gal drum – $674 VP T4 is designed for four stroke engines, stock or slightly modified. It is unleaded and ethanol-free. T4 is a direct pour-in replacement for premium pump gas. While riders facing extreme conditions are forced to add octane boosters or race fuel to increase the octane of pump gas, T4’s 97 octane rating (R+M/2) provides greater protection against detonation. T4 offers 2-3% more power and better throttle response across the entire RPM range. 5gal – $73 54gal drum – $674 Bottom Line – VP Fuels give the avid rider/racer peace of mind knowing their fuel is good. It eliminates the risk of purchasing bad fuel on the road and saves more money in the long run. If VP is not in the budget, I strongly recommend using ethanol free fuel. Ethanol likes water and ethanol-based gas draws moisture out of the air. The longer you leave ethanol based fuel sitting around the greater chance you end up with not only bad gas but bad gas mixed with water. So, always use ethanol free gas to eliminate a lot of issues. If you cannot find any ethanol free gas, try to at least purchase from a busy station to reduce the chance of moisture already in the fuel. We have even experienced, bad gas causing a hanging idle and overall make bad performance in the bike which can make intense riding or racing frustrating. We recommend the use of VP Fuels and are an official dealer. More Posts Back To Blog Page

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Dirt Bike Diaries: FT. Huck Jenkins

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Dirt Bike Diaries: FT. Huck Jenkins Once upon a time there was a young lad, named Huck Jenkins. Let’s explore into Huck’s racing background. Four year ago, the Jenkins family got into riding and racing dirt bikes. Huck was not happy in school. His parents sat him down and had him write one page about where he wanted to go with himself. Huck included things like being honest, a man folks would trust, kind, and helpful. This made his parents realize they needed a different path, homeschooling. Which then led to building a go-kart in the evenings. That project ended up being too much trouble. So, it was decided to buy a kids-size SXS and fix it. That ended up being expensive. Huck had been helping his dad in the evenings with a ’51 Mercury. This would get him enough money to buy THREE old dirt bikes. One for himself, his little brother James, and his dad. Huck got himself a Honda CRF 100 before moving to a KTM. Huck moved through the PeeWee Pro ranks with this dirt bike. He started to dislike this bike and hated his dad for making him continue to race it, almost more than he hated going CRF 100 slow! His dad made sure to give him the opportunity to race it even longer to help him be as grateful as possible. The next ‘victim’ was a very well used KTM 105. This was Huck’s last “junker” before moving on to “real” bikes. By 2018, Huck was in the B class. That year he even won the class in the MORE series. In 2019, he moved up to the A class but also started a new adventure. We gave Huck the opportunity to travel around the country with us racing the NEPG. He participated in the Beta Cup (5th for the year) and A 200 class. (6th for the year). After bringing home multiple 1st place finishes in the A class, Huck moved up to the Pro class in the 2019-2020 Hillbilly GP Series. Here are some questions we asked Huck about racing and the upcoming 2020 season: What is your all-time favorite race? “My all-time favorite race was definitely Lu’s Place in the HBGP last fall. There is no feeling like racing your first Pro class racing and battling for the lead with those top guys!!” What makes racing enjoyable for you? “I’m not going to lie; I really like the speed. The tough competition is also a ton of fun for me. I really enjoy that it’s something for me to constantly work for year-round and there is always room for improvement!” What is your most memorable moment? “My most memorable moment was my first race for sure. I was in Pee Wee Pro C and I just did my thing and then at the end I pulled up to my brother and dad and I was like “well I have no idea what place I was in but I bet I didn’t win lol.” Then James burst out and told me I won! That was a really cool feeling. I had no idea what to expect from that race and winning was completely not what I was expecting.” What is your current bike? “My current bike is a 2020 Beta 250 RR.” Why do you like your current bike? “I like my current bike because I think the power is super smooth. I feel like it does what I want when and how I want it to!!” Favorite place to practice? “My favorite place to ride is probably St. Joe. I really like the variety of tracks. I can go hit some sand Moto’s then right away go ride the tight woods. I feel like the different changes in tracks really helps riding stay interesting.” Once the 2020 season picks back up, what are your goals? “So, once the 2020 season picks back up one of my goals is to finish in the top 3 of the National Enduro A 250 class. Then I would really like to get an AA/Pro championship in Missouri.” How have you been spending your “free-time” since there is no racing going on? “Well my day to day life has not change a ton because of my dad’s business is an essential business service, so I’ve been working a lot for him. I’ve been doing off the bike training a little more seriously than normal. I do a lot of mountain biking which is a ton of fun for me.” Good luck this year Huck! Huck Jenkins Bio Huck was born in 2004 outside of St. Louis, MO. He has two younger brothers and two older sisters. Music playing abilities run strong in his family. Continuing on with the tradition, Huck started playing violin at age 6 and practices it daily. The dirt biking adventures started in August 2016, racing a few of the last round for MHSC and MORE. In 2017, Huck finished 2nd for the year in 85A in the MORE Series. For MHSC’s Junior class, he finished 2nd. Combined for both series, Huck had four 1st place finishes! 2018 is when things got serious. In the MORE series, he placed 1st five out of the six racing in B Long making him the class champ! In Sportsman Intermediate, he was 2nd. The winter of 2018-2019, Huck moved himself up to the A Class for HBGP, finishing 2nd for the year. For the 2019 season, NEPG was the main focus. He finished 6th in the A 200 class. For the local series, MHSC and MORE, he missed a few rounds to be the National Enduros. In MORE, he finished 2nd in A class and 4th in Sportsman Expert. In MHSC, he finished 2nd. For the 2019-2020 Hillbilly GP series, Huck made his Pro/AA debut, finishing the year 2nd. In four years, Huck has moved from the PeeWee ranks all the way to the Pro class! More Posts Back To Blog Page

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2020 Beta 250 Race Edition VS 2020 Sherco 250 SE Factory Review

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2020 Beta 250 Race Edition VS 2020 Sherco 250 SE Factory Review How about this Spring weather? Dad and I took advantage of primo dirt this past weekend to test a 2020 Beta 250 Race Edition and a 2020 Sherco 250 SE Factory back to back. The 2020 Beta 250 Race Edition is my new race bike. So, it is set up for me! The suspension has the proper springs for my weight, lowered an inch, and tuned by Jim at Shock Zone Suspension. Beta Race Editions come with KYB forks and a Sachs rear shock. Other things I feel like I must have on all my bikes are Fasst Company Flexx Bars, ODI Emig grips, ARC Levers, Rekluse Radius CX Clutch, FMF Fatty and FMF Silencer. The Beta comes equipped with a great set of tires, Metzler Six Days. I have already worn them out and put on my favorite tires, Bridgestone M59 on the front and Dunlop MX33 on the rear. Also, have Bib Mousse’s in both. Pretty much this bike is set up for what I feel is necessary for me! The 2020 Sherco 250 SE Factory has been strictly a demo bike. The suspension was tuned by Jim at Shock Zone Suspension and has the stock springs in it. The Factory models are equipped with KYB forks and shock. This bike is mostly in stock form. It has XC Gear Mako 360 bar mounts, wide foot pegs, and guards on it. We put a Bridgestone M59 on the front with a Bib Mousse and a Shinko Cheater on the rear with a Bib Mousse. From the factory, Sherco comes with a FMF header, cooling fan, Dunlop tires, solid rear disc rotor, and Brembo brakes. MSRP – Beta 250 Race Edition $9,099 MSRP – Beta 300 Race Edition $9,499 MSRP – Sherco 250 SE Factory $9,799 MSRP – Sherco 300 SE Factory $9,899 Some background information – I am 5’2” and 120lbs. My dad is 6’ and 180lbs. I hopped on the Sherco first. I wanted to ensure I had an open mind and did not want to have any preconceived notions by riding the new Beta first. Sherco is taller than a Beta and a lot taller than my bike. I rely on my balance but sometimes that’s not good enough lol. The geometry of the bike is quite a bit different than a Beta. I feel like I am up high and on top of the Sherco instead of down in. I do not notice it near as much between the new Beta and the new Sherco but the Sherco does feel tall. The power was extremely smooth. I was kinda shocked. The Sherco is not counterbalanced. The higher up in the RPM’s the more of the two-stroke power band hit and the more radical it got, still controllable without a doubt. Power delivery is great though. The clutch worked amazing and is a bit more forgiving than other brands. I usually run a Rekluse clutch in all my bikes but I would not need one in a Sherco, the clutch works that good. Overall, I was impressed with the Sherco engine. Next up the Beta. I haven’t ridden this bike in a month and definitely forgot about how much power it has! Beta made a lot of changes to the 2020 250/300’s, adding a counter-balanced engine and changing the frame. The geometry of the bike is completely different but really suits me well. It keeps me up on the tank easier than other bikes or even older Beta’s. I can corner the bike better than any other and overall feel good doing anything on it. The power of the Beta is Super Smooth and continues to be smooth higher up in the RPM’s. It is pretty crazy; you don’t realize how fast you are going. The suspension is amazing. I have always felt like my Sachs closed cartridge forks (used on Beta Race Editions in previous years) have worked great but the KYB’s are working even better for me. All in all, I was super impressed with both bikes. I truly believe anyone would be ecstatic about either bike! My dad, Steve, thought both bikes performed exceptional. The suspension on the Beta was on the softer side (it is set up for me) but other than that it handled well and the power is smooth. The Sherco suited him better but he could without a doubt rip both the Beta and Sherco. The taller feel of the Sherco along with the power delivery worked amazing. Steve also agreed both bikes were smooth and not a ton of difference between the two, power wise. Both bikes have amazing lugging capabilities, it is not always about going fast. Tight trees, technical creeks, and huge logs put the 250’s to the test, both handled incredible, along with the low end power making it not feel like there was too much to handle Now it is up to you, what is your pick? Stay tuned for a full review and riding clips in video form to be posted on our social media accounts. Facebook – Bonecutter Off Road Instagram – @bonecutteroffroad More Posts Back To Blog Page

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Throwback Thursday – 2017 Hardwood Enduro

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Throwback Thursday – 2017 Hardwood Enduro All racers have their stories, some exaggerated and some the complete the truth. This story is taking us back to 2017 at the Hardwood Enduro in Mansfield, MO, one of my last races on the Beta Xtrainer. Hardwood Hills Ranch is one of the rockier places on any Missouri race series circuit. The trails are established single track full of rocks, hills, and creeks. It is tough but can be made fun. This race was an enduro with restart format. That is similar to a NEPG. Pretty much, there are 4 people on your row, not necessarily anyone in your class but if you are lucky, it has your friends. Each row takes off every minute. I was on row 3, so my first test started at 9:03. Each test is anywhere from 3 miles to 12 miles long. If you are ahead of schedule, you might get a little break in between each test. I have done harescrambles at HHR but never an enduro. I signed myself up on row 3 with Megan Kennon and Carley LeRette. It kept it entertaining. All of us signed up in the Open C class. The conditions were ultra-dry, making those rocks loose and extra sketchy. I felt good all day long. I was not wrecking a lot or really struggling but most importantly having fun! I was not real sure what place I was in or how I was actually doing. The last test, I felt like I slowed down a lot. With a mileish left of that test, the CRAZIEST thing happened. I was on the trail and I knew I was almost finished so I picked up the pace a little bit. I hit a log that was on the edge of the trail and it LAUNCED me like a rocket ship, off the trail and over a barbwire fence!! Like WHAT?!? I landed it and came to a complete stop. Proceeded to freak out! How am I going to get back across? What am I going to do? BREATHE! CRAP! How’d this even happen? My mind was going faster than I rode my bike lol. I rode along the fence and couldn’t find a hole or a way back so I turned around and went back to where I went over it. By this time, some fellow riders seen me on the other side and were throwing their hands in the air, like what are you doing! I am reexamining this fence. My mind is still racing. So, I thought OK, I am going to try to wheelie and just launch it over this fence. Of course, that was not a bright idea. I got my rear wheel waded up in barbwire. So, now what! I FREAK OUT EVEN MORE! I had just went by Meg’s dad, Doyle, right before this happened, so I started yelling. HELP ME! Lol. He came along with Kevin Henslee. Which was perfect. It took both of them to get me out of the fence. Doyle had been timing since I went past him and I lost around 2 minutes there. Trust me, it felt like 30 minutes. Anyways, I was on my way to finish the last mile, shaking and riding recklessly. I finally finished. After I finish, I tell my story to everyone I see on my way back to my van lol. I make it back to the van and someone shows me the results…. I got 2nd place by 20 SECONDS! That literally crushed me! My fence jumping trick gave me a 2nd. I was disappointed but dang I have a cool LEGIT story to tell. Have you ever jumped a fence on a dirt bike without a pile of dirt being there?   More Posts Back To Blog Page

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