Lectron Billetron First Impressions Review
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 10 мар 2022
- A review of the new Billetron carb from Lectron. This is my first ride on the new carb and I'm pretty impressed so far. After a warm up and initial adjustment the bike felt great throughout the day. More to come on this carb as I get more hours on it.
The Lectron carb is a self metering carburetor which means no jetting for altitude or temperature changes and because it is self adjusting it also gets better fuel mileage than a standard carburetor. This is important for me with the big mountain rides I like to do.
/ pnwenduro
/ pnwenduro 
Развлечения
Really looking forward to a direct comp to Smart Carb once you get it dialed!
Great video. I am looking at the new Billetron and the Smart Carb SC2. Leaning towards the SC2 because of toolless adjustments and no vent lines.
I just got my billetron. I haven’t installed it yet due to an injury but I can’t wait. As soon as I can move my fingers again it’s on.
have the older lectron on my sherco from my old ktm , no complaints didnt even have to adjust the metering rod
Look forward to your thoughts on the bottom end with the revised carb :-)
Took me a bit to get the Billetron dialed for my TE250, plus I had the "no start" issue with the first carb I was sent(Lectron's CS was very good). I just got back from a 3 day ride in the Hatfield-McCoy trails of W.Va. I'm very happy with how the bike ran, The Billetron had good fuel economy, significantly less low speed stalling, smoother power delivery with more grunt at the low to mid point. For tuning, I had to richen the metering rod 3/8th turn and lean the power jet 1/4 turn.
Glad yours is working well for you. I'm looking forward to getting more hours on mine.
Seems like the no start issue is pretty common on these. Mine just barely came back from lectron after having the same issue. Hopefully they fixed it!
@@austinshowsome Lectron's answer too me on the Billetron38 "no start" issue was that on the first production run, when the choke tube was pushed in it caused a burr to shave off that essentially blocked some choke circuits. This made perfect sense for the problem with the 1st carb I had. No issues with the replacement.
@@painsrides3616 right on mine came back with the same SN and no word or explanation from lectron so that info is interesting to know. Mine wouldn’t start without their vent line trick
@@austinshowsome I sent Lectron a video of from Highland Cycles where they had the exact same issues I did with a Billitron... even had to get the bike cold started in the same way, with a long tow. I also pressed for an explanation until they finally gave it too me. Its cool with me, these issues can happen in new production runs. Lectron found and fixed the issue in production. They were quick to replace or fix the effected carbs all ready out.
I'm happy with how my bike is running with the Billetron now, the power delivery feels great.
Amazing how "Pipe Bang" disappears when jetting is leaned out slightly.
Awesome!
Thanks bud!
🙂👍
Compared to smartcarb ? Interested to hear that
start problem when cold might not be your battery. my old 2019 ser 250 started really bad when cold. the problem is the grease sherco uses in the bendix and starter motor is really thick when cold (loto off friction when cold) if you remove it and use a thinner grease the problem disappears at least in my case.
Interesting, first I have heard of that. I know a lot of people do upgrade the battery and say it starts better in the mornings. Your solution would be a lot cheaper though! I have heard the 2022 models have a stronger battery in them.
@@PNWEnduro Maybe worth trying I've ridden close to 300h on in past 3 years until i sold it. Still had the stock battery in there. But i have to admit over here in the Netherlands it's not as cold as in the PNW. I used to have te problem when it was freezing and i transported the bike on a open trailer.
@@PNWEnduro oh and if you try that. I dont now if they have changed it yet but the stock o ring where the starter motor goes in the engine is to thin i had the starter motor needle bearing rusted stuck twice. I put in a .5mm thicker o ring and problem was solved. Did most riding in the dutch sand or french hills.
@HTAracing cool, thanks for the tips!
@@PNWEnduro
Another cause of hard starting cold is the original CDI mapping of the Athena GET CDI.
There's an update that the dealer should load in for you.
100% starts after no more than 2 presses of the button 👌
What’s it like mid to you end ??
Can you please give us an idea on prices of a NEW keihin ,lectron and smartcarb . Thanks.
Google!
Sounds like it runs better than the opposition carb 🤔
Interested to see the comparison.
Those trails are 👌👌
I filmed the comparison vid today. There is a clear winner.
@@PNWEnduro
Sweet. I'll keep an eye out for it.
On another note, I'm working on a project with my Sherco while I'm unable to ride.
Trying to 'cut carbs' if you know what I mean.
(Not me, the bike 🙂)
You wernt happy with the smart carb?
I have the opportunity to test this carb and compare them. I think it will be very interesting riding them back to back.
Sounds cleaner and crisper than the Smart Carb. I never thought it sounded right. I personally have never been impressed with the Smart Carb or Lectron. IMO the stock Keihin works great
The stock carb is fine but for the riding I do in the summer a self-metering carb with extended fuel mileage is a huge plus.
Jetted my sherco to 30C and its still going strong for winter lol. jet lean for baseline then they run wicked once you start climbing higher. Throw choke on for road lol
@@MitchOfCanada
Jetting off the Sherco chart is unfortunately not helped by the dud chart.
On the 22/22 models, start with the 2017 jetting chart from that manual.
It is a much better starting point 👌
Do you think maybe you could have jetted your Keihin better by trying a few different needles and still got the same result ?
No, you can jet the Keihin just fine but it does not have the ability to adjust for different elevations like these carbs do. This and the improved fuel economy are the reasons I run a smartcarb.
@@PNWEnduro I ride from 0 to 4600feet and cant pick much difference. What range of altitudes are you covering ?
0-12500’.
@@PNWEnduro I get it now. must be cold at times
What fuel ratio are you running?
50:1.
Compare to the Smartcarb.
Just curious, what premix are you using?
Just using up the last of my Motorex running at 50:1-60:1. Switching to Motul 710.
Found with any carb and 2 stroke bike you need to rev out motor out more and ride higher RPM keep motor from loading up. Helps with snap and bottom end too.
have the 21 250 sherco, carb jetted 3 leaner than book. and works mint. Rather be rich anyways runs cooler and better for piston and rings. more powaaa
A New Lectron Pre Billetron the cable didnt fit my stock cam so i just sold the lectron. Lectron claimed my cam was worn out at 60hr..
I would want more out of a $1000 mod than "pretty good".
Well at current gas prices the ROI is fairly quick lol
They're 600.00 . It's a lot but it isn't 1000.00 dollars to buy .
SC2 vs Billetron vs Keihin
A modified keihin? Or stock
@@KoltFin stock of course
another +1 for TPI and a TSP Head and tune!
another -1 for tpi after everthing ive been seeing !!
@@enduronorthnz6437 I’ve seen nothing but good !!
@@TheHuckHD Ive had sensor issues, but still even when a sensor goes bad it runs better than 50% of carbed bikes.CCPS is the weak link in the TPI. I still love mine though.
-1 for ongoing CCPS issues. We are in now the 3rd model year of sensor problems. Hope they sort it out when the TBI bikes arrive.
@@PNWEnduro that will likely be for the MX bikes I don't see them going away from TPI For emissions reasons. I think the CCPS issues are overrated just gotta keep them cleanish.