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Parts & Guards Used on Tayler’s Race Bike

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Parts & Guards Used on Tayler’s Race Bike I use what works. I trust the brands that work and help me perform at my best. With that being said, below is what my bike set up looks like! Let’s start with the handle bar area! I’ve been using Fasst Company Flexx Bars for four years now. They get rid of the rigid feel that standard bars have. With the added comfort, perfect bend for me, and help rid of some vibration, I refuse to go without. It’s uncomfortable riding without Flexx Bars. ARC levers are impossible to brake, help my small hands grab and feel the lever better, and the melmon version allows for extra flex in the lever. ODI Emig grips feel like a hard grip but ultimately do not make my hands/wrists hurt. I never get blisters. ODI Emig grips are also lock on which means NO MORE SPINNING GRIPS! For hand guards, I use Enduro Engineering full wraps and threaded bar end inserts. Threaded bar end inserts help keep the handguards in place after a wreck. Next up, exhausts! I take the OEM exhaust off to save for when I resell the bike. I choose to put a FMF Fatty on paired with FMF Powercore 2.1. It looks so rad on the bike but improves the performance of the bike. What about protection? As the years go on, I put the bare minimum needed for off road racing on. I upgrade the skid plate to Eline carbon fiber and an Obie linkage guard. I use Bullet Proof Designs radiator guards and rear disc guard. Some do not see the importance of a rear disc guard, but you are more likely to bend a rotor than you are to get a rock stuck in between it and the guard. I also upgrade from the OEM chain guide to a thicker one made by BRP. The case saver is upgraded to Enduro Engineering for better protection and easier cleaning. Plus, the handguards mentioned above. That’s it. I feel my most stable on the bike when using Fasst Company’s Impact Peg. The pegs are wider than OEM pegs and isolate the cleat from touching metal to metal making them absorb more vibration. The Impact Moto Peg also has the perfect tooth combo, I can remove my foot if I need to and not get “stuck”. I use the stock Beta seat foam; I actually prefer the firmness compared to a soft foam. I ditch the OEM cover and put a gripper cover on. Bike Graphix does all my graphic kits. They are the only company who I have found that has true Beta Red not Honda red! Bike Graphix also uses good quality material and has super-fast turnaround. My current tire set up is Dunlop MX33 on the front and rear. I use Michelin Bib Mousses. They make the tires not bounce as much on the rocks and absorb some of the bigger impacts. Plus, that means no flats ever! I get my suspension set up for me to handle 90% of the terrain I ride. I get the proper springs for my weight and have the valving tweaked to meet my needs. I am 5’2. I usually have my bikes lowered an inch but I am going to try to trust my skills and balance and not do that anymore. I keep the gearing stock. I adjust the powervalve to flush with the case and majority of the time, keep the stock jetting. I upgrade the stock cooling hoses to Samco or Boano to keep the bike cooler and eliminate the thermostat. The bike is designed a certain way so to make all this wild mods are not necessary for most riders. All of that gives me the best-looking bike, the best riding bike, and the most fun bike! More Posts Back To Blog Page

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2020 Beta 250 Race Edition Race Bike Build

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2020 Beta 250 Race Edition Race Bike Build If you spend a lot of time at Bonecutter Off Road or around my family and I, you will hear the following statement often! When purchasing a new bike off the showroom floor with a racing intent or even the die-hard weekend warrior, a lot of things should be done to said bike to make it “ready”. This goes for all different brands of dirt bikes; no bike comes off the floor completely ready to ride. With that being said, a key secret to successful bike setup is knowing when to start riding and stop tuning. My new bike is a 2020 Beta 250 Race Edition. Most of the things done was what we felt like was necessary, but also personal preference. In the past, I have had a 2015 Xtrainer 300, 2017 Beta 250 RR, 2018 250 Race Edition, and a 2019 Beta 125 Race Edition. For 2020, Beta without a doubt upped their game! All new stronger body style, redesigned frame, counterbalanced engine, longer swingarm, KYB forks paired with a ZF Sachs shock. To me, it sounds like the ultimate dirt bike! As soon as the bike arrived to the Bonecutter Headquarters, the first thing done was removing plastics, tank, and exhaust. Older Beta forks was put on the bike so it could be moved around. With a new bike, I recommend springing the suspension for your weight, but no other changes until you have tested it out. This is based off your weight, your correct weight not a fantasy number. Suspension can make or break an opinion on how a dirt bike feels. Not everyone needs the KYB (closed chambered forks). Being aware of that is crucial. The RR models with open chambered forks work really well. If you are unsure about which forks would be better for you, we strive to assist our customers with making that decision. With that being said, I dropped my forks and shock off at Shock Zone Suspension to get the correct springs and I went ahead and had it lowered an inch (I am 5’2”). Coming back from an injury, I felt like I would be more comfortable with both those things done before I tried to ride it. Next order of business was removing the linkage and swingarm to grease ‘em up. Most manufactures do not use a lot of grease on their bearings in the factory. By addressing this when the bike is new, the life of the bearings is prolonged. There are times when Loctite is necessary and times when anti seize is necessary. Anti seize was applied to the chain adjusters and brake pins, helping to ensure upon removal, down the road, they would not strip. On the engine mount bolts, anti seize was applied to the bolt and Loctite on the nuts. Another crucial place for anti seize is on the bolts holding the plastics on, especially the tank ones. Strip out the tank and that’s no good. A couple “pro tips”: On the rear brake caliper, the brake line can be knocked loose, to help this issue, it is tightened to the inside and then wire tied. The front brake line is also prone to loosen up and get into the spokes which can destroy the brake line. It is very important to watch this and keep the fork guard clamp tight and position it accordingly. We also wrap gorilla tape around this area for extra protection. All Beta’s are able to dual sport. In return, they come with extra wires to make that possible. My bikes are considered race bikes, so the wiring for the lights, horns, etc are unnecessary to me. We did notice that in 2020, Beta cleaned up the wiring. Eliminated a lot and everything had a nice home. We almost did not install the race harness but I already had it, so we did. This eliminated some things. My map switch is no longer on tank but is on the handlebars. All the wires and CDI were rerouted to the right side of the bike for extra protection and less likely to receive excessive water damage. Make sure the CDI is pointed downward. In Missouri, the stock jetting is usually good. So, we leave that alone until there is an issue. From factory, the carb vent tubes are located at the bottom of the bike. This can allow dirt, sand, or water to be sucked up. Go ahead and prevent this, a carb vent kit is installed, relocating the vents to under the seat. For under $25, you will be saving yourself a lot of future wear and tear. Time to address the cooling situation. Never in my life have I overheated a Beta two stroke. The thermostat located in the cooling hoses is proned to leaking. Before it is a problem, a Boano hose kit is installed. This deletes the thermostat and also keeps the bike cooler. Samco hoses are also a great brand. The OEM coolant is removed and replaced with Engine Ice. We do this because when in a pinch it can be mixed with water unlike many other brands. We keep Engine Ice on hand, so it keeps it simple. In 2020, Beta redesigned the air box and air filter for easier install. Similar to the newer KTM’s but it is not exactly the same. REMEMBER, a THICK bead of grease is applied around the rim along with filter oil applied to the filter. This is a MUST every time an air filter is installed. Otherwise, the filter is not properly sealed and will allow dirt in the carb, which may result in premature engine issues. Time to install guards using blue Loctite. In the off road world, guards are pretty important. While the Loctite is out, be sure to Loctite the frame to subframe bolts and the seat bolts. For the rear disc protection, I chose a blue Bullet Proof Designs guard. In the past,

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Building a Race Bike According to Bonecutter’s

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Building a Race Bike According to Bonecutter’s Okay, so you have taken the plunge and purchased a brand new dirt bike. Fantastic!! Now, is this new bike that you have just rolled off the show room floor “race ready”? Sure you can go straight out and race it, but you are fore warned there is serious risk of doing real damage to your new investment. I recently started riding a 2018 Beta 250 Race Edition. As you continue to read I will share all the things we have done to get my bike race ready and set up with all my personal preferences. Strip the bike down. Remove all the plastics, tank, and exhaust. This will allow you to get a good view of all the important stuff you are about to work on. GREASE. From the factory, bearings have a small amount of grease, but with what we ride you need a lot. We started with the linkage. Remove the linkage from the swing arm and grease the heck out of the bearings. This step will prolong the life of the linkage bearings by keeping the water and dirt from grinding away at them. Don’t get Loctite crazy. Some places it is best to use anti-seize. Chain adjusters and brake pins are a perfect place for anti-seize, keeping you from striping them the next time you are removing them. The bolts that hold your plastics on is another recommended place for anti-seize especially on the ones in the tank area. Loose lines can end a race in a hurry! The rear brake line coming from the brake caliper runs a good possibility of being knocked loose. The best way to help prevent this from happening is to have it tightened to the inside of the brake caliper and then tie it down with wire. A loose front brake line could end up in your spokes and then we all know what happens after that. Solution – always check your fork guard clamps for tightness and proper position. A cooler bike is always better. No, not referring to looks, Beta’s already have that going for them without extra help! This reference is to modifications to the cooling area. Consider installing oversized radiators as they allow the coolant more opportunity to keep your bike at a cooler temperature. Many bikes come equipped with a thermostat in the radiator lines. Totally unnecessary for our kind of racing, remove it. On my bike a Boano silicone hose kit was installed, deleting the thermostat. The header sits really close to the Water pump hose, we add an extra piece of hose around the outside of it for extra protection. Another optional item is the oversized water pump kit. It also helps the bike stay cooler so of course we installed it. Engine Ice is our choice for coolant. Up for a little dual sporting? Beta is your bike, as all are dual sportable, for this reason the Beta is equipped with a ton of extra wiring. If your plan is to hare scramble it is best to remove the OEM wiring. This can be accomplished by installing Beta’s race wiring harness. The picture shows the difference in size between the two, CRAZY! Think how much weight you just lost. My new harness was rerouted along the frame and removed the throttle cable from this route. Purpose is to free throttle cable so no kinking or binding occurs. In addition the CDI was moved behind the right side cover by the battery facing downward. This will provide more protection for the CDI and helps with water that may come in contact with it from causing issues. Jetting – to do or not to do. Check the jetting and needle in the carburetor, we base all of ours off JD Jetting’s chart. Beta’s stock jetting is actually perfect for Missouri, but on mine we did change the needle to blue. Also, the throttle position sensor was removed and a TPS plug was installed. Take a look at your carb vents. Do you see they vent out at the bottom of the bike where all the dirt and dust is billowing about? Solution – carb vent kit, this will relocate the vents to under the seat. Proper air filter installation is super important! Literally apply filter oil to the filter. Always use a THICK bead of grease around the rim. Doing both are a MUST every time an air filter is installed as dirt in the carburetor is NO good. Make sure your filter is seated snug against the filter box so there is not any leaks. Blue Loctite time! Super important on your new Beta, if nothing else is Loctited, at least take the time to Loctite the frame to subframe bolt and the seat bolt. We do recommend to Loctite all aftermarket protective items that you have purchased to add to your new bike. The line up on my new 2018 Beta 250 Race Edition is as follows: TM Designworks rear disc guard, BRP chain guide (thicker than OEM), IMS oversized tank – no pitting (OEM tank will not make last for a 2 hour race), TM Designworks skid plate (sides are high enough to protect water pump), Obie linkage guard, Bullet Proof Designs radiator guards, and Enduro Engineering full handguards make great tree deflectors. Feel the need for more power? Exhaust system might be on your list to change. It is suggested to zip tie around the seal that lies between the silencer and header. This will help prevent oil seepage. You may also want to consider installing a pipe guard to lessen the number of dents your pipe is sure to get. P3 makes a very durable guard. Do you prefer soft or stiff? Suspension, in my opinion, is the game breaker to the way your bike rides. Beta’s suspension varies between models. Beta RR models have open chamber forks, more suited for trailer riders to C class riders. 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