Forks Too Stiff? Sherco 300SEF
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- Testing out the 2023 Sherco 300SEF after getting the forks revalved. The stock setup was way too stiff for me causing a lot of defection. After the revalve the forks are a lot softer and are performing significantly better. I'm not 100% satisfied yet but I'm making a few more adjustments I think will stabilize the front end even more.
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Both the Sherco 4T & 2T have such pleasant exhaust notes. Neither sound harsh or obnoxious.
Grunty bike that lugs well. Love my 2023 300SEF. Came from a WR250f and the Sherco doesn't flame out like the Yamaha did. Great bikes and look forward to getting the 24 model that claims to have a whole new motor.
New model has a bigger Throttle body for top end oriented performance. Smaller TB/Carb = more torque. Compression increase will also mean more flameouts and poor low speed behaviour. This is where yamaha and the XCF's have gone wrong.
Do you prefer your SEF over the WR? I have been eyeing a Sherco for my next purchase, but Yamaha has great engineering. How did the front suspension valving compare? What year was your WR? Thx!
Had a 21 and 22 WR 250 F. Suspension was fantastic as is the Shercos. I just found in tight slower riding the WRs would stall really easily and take a couple of jabs on the button to fire up. The Sherco never seems to flame out the same and seems happier for my kind of riding.
@@stevegoatley560 Thanks for the feedback Steve! I will have to try one sometime. If you ever feel like, or have a chance, it would be super cool to document and film that 2024 model! No pressure! 😅
I'm trying to buy a bike tomorrow and I'm down to 2 bikes for everyday single track. Sherco 300se or 23 KTM 250 xc. You are the man with the correct answers! Thanks for all your input sir
Both great bikes. The Sherco will be better in the more technical terrain while the ktm will be a bast on faster trails. I’m not a fan of the air forks on the 2023 250xc, the new forks on the 2024 model are a big improvement. The ktm has the advantage of being lighter but you will need to purchase a fan for it. Downsides of the ktm are weak stator and no lights or trip computer. Ktm warranty 30 days, Sherco 6 months.
It always seems to be a long journey to get everything working right...
The SEF has to be riidden a little faster and higher revs to really appreciate how good it is. Leave the putting around to the 2t
I kept saying I'd revalve my TX eventually... now I'm at 220 hours 😂
Closed chamber forks aren't realy designed for that type of riding. The frame isn't really a good match either. Lighter springs decrease stiction which can help (even lighter ICS springs). But you need more flex/absorbtion and cushioning. Running flag style gaurds will help bars flex more, also some bars flex more than others. Running say a 90/100 GT216 or other more cushioning front tyre will help heaps, same goes for the rear, ie a kenda equilibrium trials style tyre with a high sidewall. This is why alot of people preferred the Sherco that came with the WP open chambers. KYB are pretty stiff no matter what.
Great camera angle, FYI, when your seated, but when you stand, we are looking at the ground. Are you starting to prefer the 4T? Great video, keep em coming 👍
I think the camera angle is just about right, I like to always have the fender in view and bars/hands visible at times, any higher and you wouldn't see that. My videos going forward will be with a different camera that has a slightly different FOV. So far I'm pleased with how it's working out. I'm enjoying the 4T a lot, I just pick the bike that best suites the terrain I'm riding that day now.
Nice trail. Just curious if your 2 stroke is the same or better ? Maybe weigh differences between the two ?
2T forks still a bit better but I'm getting closer. The 2T is actually a few pounds heavier than the 4T.
Follow-up on your last fork changes. For twitchiness you said you lowered the forks in the clamps & added more sag. Lowering the forks makes sense since it will add some stability & smoothness. but adding more sag lowered the rear which made the front end lighter, didnt it? I think that would add the twitchiness back, less planted in the front.
Yes, what you are saying makes sense for sure. I still feel I needed more sag for better traction though, so far it feels better overall.
if you can just hit everything faster
strange but it works
I’m experiencing the same twitchy feeling with my 23 300sef. I will try lowering the forks and adding a bit more sag. Did you notice a difference going forward when you did this?
Yes it did help. I also rolled the bars forward a bit and that helped a lot. Bike feels way better now.
@@PNWEnduro Are you still running the stock bars or did you change to Astra yet?
Stock. I like the Astra but can’t justify the cost for a non essential upgrade for now.
5:03 not required, you're was faulty.
None of the 3 Shercos I've owned had any tank issues. Better to leave the factory tube on 👍
It seems like a common part to fail, I’ve seen a few.
@@PNWEnduro none of the 20 odd guys I ride have them fail 🤷
I'd be more concerned about a fire in a tip over with the cheap Chinese vent. Just me?
I dunno, it was a cheap $10 fix that worked for me. The dealer I bought my bikes from uses them on all his bike’s as well.
@Danger_mouse okay the tusk one failed on me last ride. Back to square one. Just running the hose with no check valve for now.
@@PNWEnduro
My check valve is open to atmosphere both ways (blew through it after our chatting the other day)
It has a rattle ball in there that blocks off flow if upside down.
Perhaps your original one was fitted incorrectly by the dealer 👍
buddy what chin mount do you use ? as i find most are rubbish at fitting on a mx / enduro helmet ?
Proshot chin mount 👍
@@PNWEnduro thanks 👍
Still deciding on 2S or 4S for my next bike, I have 2S 300XCW, like it, but I wonder if a 4S will be worth it where I ride in tight, rocky stuff. Great video,
If you are in 1st and 2nd gear most of your day the 2T will probably be better for you.
In New England we just don’t have a lot of smooth flat open spaces to enjoy a four stroke. Thanks for the feedback
2т для молодых гонящихся за результатами и рекламой, 4 т, ддля тек, кто не спешит и кайфует от покатух
What front tire do you have on for this ride?
IRC VX30
Did you have the shock done as well?
No, I don’t feel the shock needed any work.
so why did you get rid of the Hero11?
I will be doing a video explaining that soon.
who did your re valve this time
Suspensionwerx. They are the only local company I'd consider using for suspension work.
I did the opposite, throw away the tusk fuel vent and went back to OEM. Lost a race because of it the tank almost explod Lol
I guess they can all fail, I've just seen it a lot on the stock ones.
Yep, Tusk one failed on me last ride.
@PNWEnduro yeap, I had another one in my sheeco 125, also failed 2 weeks ago, 3 out of 3 from Tusk 👎👎👎