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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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Friday Facts: Sherco History

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Friday Facts: Sherco History Sherco is a family ran company, founded in 1998. Marc Teissier, owner, has a strong passion for trials. This led to Sherco trials line to be born. Trials models are built in the Spain factory and the enduro models are built in France. The dirt bike range started in 2003. Sherco is an INDEPENDENT brand allowing the company to manage their own growth and development. Sherco believes it is important to participate/race in most riding disciplines to truly test the quality of a bike. Over the years, Sherco rider’s have done trials events, hard enduro, enduro gp, Dakar Rally, and now major USA events like GNCC. Graham Jarvis brought the brand lots of success early on. He started on a Sherco trials bike in the early 2000’s and then moved onto the Sherco enduro range. In 2008, he won the Red Bull Romaniacs. Sherco has had more major accomplishments since but we are going to fast forward to current day. Summer of 2019 Ryan Young Products took over being the Sherco enduro model importer/distributor in the USA, he was already the Sherco trials distributor. Sherco USA has worked really hard to get a top-notch off-road team established. Eight riders make up the FactoryOne Sherco USA Team, Cody Webb, Steward Baylor, Grant Baylor, Louise Forsley, Nick Fahringer, Quinn Wentzel, JT Baker, and Grayson Gonsalves. As a team, they have made a statement at the start of the 2020 season. Steward Baylor gave Sherco their first GNCC XC1 podium finish with a 2nd place. Cody Webb won King of the Hammers. The results go on and on and the statement of how well the bike is built has been made. Currently, Sherco offers enduro models ranging from 125cc – 500cc to suit most skill levels. The most popular has been the 300 four stroke. Bonecutter Off Road has been a Sherco dealer since 2017. We have become very familiar with the bikes and know most of the ins and outs to them. Growth of selling Sherco dirt bikes has grown since, 2020 models being our best seller yet. Even though Sherco has been in the states for a while, a major customer concern is part availability. My advice, don’t stress it. There are no issues with getting parts. There might not be as many after market options as KTM but sometimes OEM parts are that much better. With the new FactoryOne team and a growing brand, in the time to come, I am sure there will be more aftermarket parts available. Do not let that stop you from buying a French Beauty! We have 15 Sherco’s in stock and 250+ Sherco parts. More Posts Back To Blog Page

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Sherco 300 SEF Racing Bike Build

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Sherco 300 SEF Racing Bike Build With all the Sherco buzz going on right now, one will notice that most people are buying a 300 SEF Factory instead of a 300 SEF Racing. The main differences between the two are suspension and exhaust system. Factory models have KYB suspension and Racing models have WP Xplor. Factory models come with an Arkapovic exhaust system. We are here to show you how Steve built his 2019 Sherco 300 SEF Racing. With a good suspension guy, any problem can be solved. Steve like’s his suspension to handle fast pace but feel like a marshmallow. Inserts were put into the WP Xplor forks. Shock Zone Suspension did the suspension work on this. He also owns a Sherco and knows the bike’s well. Like any bike, when its brand new, we do preventive work to the bike. Most new bikes come from the factory without much grease on the bearings. The swingarm and linkage is removed and lubed well. Anti-seize is applied to the plastic bolts, chain adjusters, and brake pins. Loctite on all guards. Racing models do not come with a fan. A cooling fan is not a must have but can be nice when you are working your bike hard. Steve put an aftermarket generic one on his bike, allowing for an on/off switch. Everything else about the cooling system was left alone. The coolant was drained and replaced with Engine Ice. The over-flow coolant reservoir was left on the bike. The fuel tank vent line was rerouted. It goes all the way down to the skid plate. If this is not done, the bearings could get “washed out” or the bike could vapor lock. Steve started out with the Racing exhaust system and mapping. He came across a good used Arkapovic exhaust system. It was installed and remapped with the Sherco diagnostic tool, all Sherco dealers should have this. It is important to have a good battery in all EFI four strokes. Steve replaced the stock battery and installed a better one with higher cranking amps. Bonecutter builds his dirt bikes with comfort and making them easier to ride in mind. Seat Concepts wide comfort seat is an absolute must. Fasst Company Flexx Bars for the extra give and relief on the hands and wrists paired with Risk Racing Fusion 2.0 grips. Upgraded from the stock chain guide with a BRP chain guide. XC Gear Spurz foot pegs to keep him stable on the bike with less vibration. Finishing off with guards necessary to race off road, Bullet Proof Designs rear disc guard, Enduro Engineering radiator braces, Enduro Engineering slave cylinder guard, and Enduro Engineering handguards. Steve mounted his wheels with bib mousses and put a Bridgestone M59 on the front and a Dunlop MX33 on the rear. This Sherco 300 SEF Racing is proof that the hype should not just be about the Factory models…. I mean look at it! More Posts Back To Blog Page

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Old Lady on a Sherco with New Skills

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Old Lady on a Sherco with New Skills Here is my mom’s (Missy Bonecutter) race/weekend report from the Lead Belt National Enduro. “While this old lady has been racing dirt bikes for about 7 years now, it was her first time at trying the NEPG circuit. Was not sure what to expect as I have never even ridden at Park Hills. So, I had the brilliant idea to walk one of the sections. I filled my water pack, grabbed my phone, and off I went walking test 3. The trail was plenty wide with lots of up and down hills, but I just wasn’t seeing anything that I thought would be above my skill level. Before I knew it, I was 3 ½ miles in. Having only raced the local races I was just sure I was going to pop up out of the woods any time. Sure enough, in a couple more miles I came to a black topped walking path, but do you turn left or right. Afraid of getting lost I thought I better keep following the orange arrows. Now 6.4 miles down the trail, legs shaking and just a sprinkle of water left I am beginning to wonder if I should call for a rescue. I have been saved! A few guys and a couple of UTV’s were sitting at the top of the next hill. PLEASE, don’t move – wait till I get up there. Sure enough my prayers were answered. I explained I thought I was a bit lost, but they assured me I was still in Missouri. They said as the crow flies, I was only a couple miles from camp, but you know in the woods you don’t fly like a crow. These young men were kind enough to offer me a ride back. I certainly did not turn down that offer and in about 15 minutes they had me back to civilization! Moral of the story is I got plenty of good exercise and felt comfortable with the lay of the land. Off to the sign-up trailer to get registered. Most people are smart and pre-register the month before, but for the last-minute decision makers, you will get the back of the pack. This particular National had 110 rows available with 5 riders in each row. By the time I signed up I was placed on row 103, which was not a bad thing for me because there were only about 15 riders behind me that got around me pretty quickly and then I was just out there riding alone. No STRESS, No PRESSURE, No WORRIES! I cruised along on test one with only one mistake. Tried to tackle a tree a little bigger than thought and totally destroyed a bark buster. I wasn’t sure at all how this test stuff worked, but there was a group of people at what I believed to be the end of test one writing down numbers. I was told to keep following the orange arrows to the next test start. Got there with 3 minutes to spare before my row was to take off! Test two was a little scarier than test one. A lot of off camber hills and a lake that appeared to nearly swallow the trail in a few spots. My fear obviously caused me to go even slower than normal. I was late to the next test by 7 minutes. Between test 2 and 3 I should have been able to take a quick break & fuel up, but did neither and darted off to test 3. I made decent time on test three and came in with 2 minutes spare before having to taking off on test 4. My time on test four says it all – nearly 70 minutes for just 1 test that was 11.5 miles. I noticed my fuel light came on with about 1 ½ miles left of the test. I let a sweep rider know and he was kind enough to ride behind me to the finish just in case I ran out of gas. My total combined time was 3 hours and 24 minutes of straight riding. I know I am slow and do not have a lot of skill, but am still proud to say I FINISHED my race! I have learned you are never too old to try something new and out of your comfort zone. In the long run you will be a stronger person. I also have to say I love my SHERCO!! Just give him a little throttle and he would climb the hill. Thank you Steve Bonecutter for getting me all set up and continuing to keep my Sherco in top running condition.” More Posts Back To Blog Page

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2020 Sherco Product Launch

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2020 Sherco Product Launch Last week was the Sherco 2020 product launch. My dad, Steve Leivan, and I attended along with a select few who got to ride the only Sherco 2020’s in the states! Ryan Young Products took over the Sherco enduro range in the United States a few months ago and is now moving forward as Sherco USA! Good news, this week roughly ninety 2020 Sherco 300 Factory’s 4T and 2T are arriving! So be on the lookout to see these beauty’s in person soon. First ride impressions: My two favorite bikes were the Sherco 125 Racing (even after having one of the hardest wrecks ever it’s still one of my top picks) and the Sherco 250 SE Factory. The 125 was a running machine. You could hardly tell it was a 125 by the amount of power it had. Lightweight and loads of torque made this an all-around fun dirt bike along with being by far the easiest 125 to ride. The Sherco 250 SE is a strong running machine. It wants to go fast and hop over rocks. The faster I went on the better the entire bike as a whole felt. Stock KYB suspension worked remarkable compared to other stock suspensions I have tried. The 250 was very peppy but still a manageable power that could go fast if you want but also slow with lugging capabilities. I also hopped on the 250 SEF Factory. The power is there and smooth but I am not a four stroke person whatsoever. My dad, Steve, top picks were the 250 SEF Factory and the 250 SE Factory. Both these bikes are equipped with KYB suspension. Steve noticed at slower speeds, it felt stiff but the faster you went the more awesome they got. The 250 four stroke had plenty of useable power and ran well. This is a lightweight 4 stroke that holds the standard the well sought after Sherco 300 SEF has set. So, if the 300 is a bit too much for you, the 250 is exceptional! Steve’s thoughts on the 250 two stroke was about the same as mine. He made a point to go slow on it and the throttle response was great. A little burp of the throttle instantly made the bike easily hop over logs and other obstacles! Steve Leivan’s top picks were the 300 SE Factory and 500 SEF Factory. Leivan has never been a huge 300 two stroke fan because his riding style likes a bike that can pull him out of a corner. After riding the new 2020 Sherco 300 SE Factroy, he was highly impressed. The bike has a similar feel to that of a 250 2T, but with more power available. The 500 was just an all-around impressive machine with had loads of power. Leivan also stated, the Sherco 125 was a fun bike to rip and made him feel like a kid again! Sherco in the USA is heading in the direction of growth! Lot’s of bikes will be available throughout the year. As of now, we have Sherco 300 SE and 300 SEF Factory’s coming in the next few weeks. In a month or so, you will find a Sherco 250 SEF Factory sitting on the floor. After riding all the bikes, we will be ordering a Sherco 250 SE. We plan to also pick up the Sherco trials bike line. Be on the lookout for these amazing machines hitting our floors soon. In the meantime, we do have two 2019 Sherco 300 SEF Racing sitting on the showroom floor. 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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Is Sherco just a fad?

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Is Sherco just a fad? The name Sherco derives from combing two words, Bultaco & Sherpa…SHER-CO. Sherco was born in 1998 due to Marc Teissier’s passion for trials. The Spanish factory was first opened and only produced trials bikes. In 2003, the French factory opened their doors welcoming the enduro dirt bike range. Sherco motorcycles is the only active French brand. An independent company making their presence known by fifty countries selling their brand across the world. Fun fact probably only known by the enduro enthusiast. In 2008, Graham Jarvis won the Red Bull Romanics. OK that is common knowledge, but what bike did he do it on? It was a history making day being it was the first time ever a rider won on a four stroke… Sherco 450 at that! Jarvis had been riding Sherco trials bikes from the start of production to the early 2000s when he made his switch to enduro riding and racing bringing the Sherco enduro line victories. Bonecutter Off Road has been selling Sherco since late 2017. The first initial thought from us and the public is how pretty they look! There is not a lot of set up from the showroom to racing, just do not forget the basics. A good amount of 2018 Sherco’s came out of our shop but when the 2019 Factory and Cross Country models got released with KYB suspension it was a door opener! The number one concern that we always hear is, what is it like to get parts? Getting parts is not an issue. We keep the basics in stock; air filters, spark plugs, brakes, levers, etc. We have a few odds and ends gaskets and oil seals, clutch plates for OEM engine parts but at this point in time if we have not broken it or needed to replace it, it is most likely not in stock. With that being said, we can order anything at any time but it may take 3-7 days at most to get it here. You will not be able to get many aftermarket parts if any. That means you will get to support your local dealer! Over the last few years, we have witnessed Sherco bikes being raced by top riders putting the bikes on top! · 2019 Revlimiter Extreme Enduro – 6 Sherco’s in the top 11 · 2017 & 2018 The Ozark 100 Miler – Nick Farhinger 2nd on a Sherco · Steve Leivan – 2018 NEPG A+40 Class Champion · 2018 TKO – Mario Roman & Wade Young went 3rd & 4th · Chris Cassil – MORE A Class Champ The list could go on and on but I think the point has been made, this is not just some “fad” Sherco is here and building their name so believe the hype! Photo Credits: Shan Moore and mjsmotophotos More Posts Back To Blog Page

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