Well finally got the time to get out and get that Beta ridden and broke in. After a very wet Spring and having to go to Idaho t with my other bikes, to find sunshine LOL
Mod’s to the bike are as follows; Thanks to “wwguy” putting me in touch with AMP my suspension has been modified with Aaron’s work. I now have compression adjustment on the forks as well as having the bike an additional 1 in. lower. FMF Q type silencer, Seat Concepts 1” lower seat, JD Kit in carb, set for 4000 – 8000 ft. The normal things like pipe protectors, bark busters and skid plates, frame and linkage.
I took the bike out for a short ride, because the dealer wanted the fuel in the tank to be used by itself, for break in. So, I road about twenty miles with that fuel and got a feel for the bike. As all of you know, the bike feels like a 125cc bike with a 300cc motor crammed in it! After the short ride, refilled the tank and took it out to sort out the suspension. I was very impressed with what AMP (Aaron) had given me. Being brand new, it was a little stuff, but with just a click or two I found the sweet spot at least for my test location. I’m a 240# guy and with the right springs and Aaron’s re-valving it is on Velcro through my terrain. I have a final test location that is very Rocky, rooty, and either very up or very down, with its of trees and single track.
As proof of Aaron’s work, I’m within 1 click front and rear on rebound and 5 clicks front and rear on compression. I’d say that is on the mark. If you have an XT and are tired of not having control of the front especially the give AMP a call. I was also pleased with the price. Aaron is very inexpensive as suspension go’s!