2024 Beta 300RR Race Edition | First Look | Episode #2 | Greasing everthing! | Highland Cycles

[@brutus6328]

Not sure about how others feel (would love to hear) but I truly enjoy the longer vids....for me, the longer the better!!!

[@highlandcycles]

Good to know!

[@brutus6328]

@@highlandcycles You should do a poll, I think you'd be surprised. I see this with guitar channels that I watch. They think people hate vids over 10 minutes and it turns out many enjoy getting a coffee, sitting back, relaxing etc. Sometimes I'm doing other things and listening in the background. Keep 'em long! LOL Put up choices 1) under 10 min, 2)10-12 min or 3) over 15 min. I'd bet #2 or #3 wins

[@Leick42]

Kick-start...WINNING

[@FamilyHomeComputer]

yz250x still winning and beating all these new fangled bikes for ages

[@bikejunky4816]

I enjoy detailed videos. I am a automotive tech myself so I like watching thorough, technical videos.

[@djantix1200]

Dang! That Beta is super nice! Great mods you've done! It sounds good!

[@brutus6328]

@6:05 That was a good one Morgan! hahahahahaha They're coming back! hahahaha J/K!

[@WillyD1]

Pipe looks awSome nice work Morgan

[@GATOROC1]

Thanks for doing these vids. Giving me some good ideas of things to do. I'm running a 158 main, but will try the 40 pilot and NECJ needle. I live in Co Springs and we're a little over 6k feet, so it should be similar to your elevation and riding in the mountains. Heading out to RAM today for my first "real" ride (besides riding around on the property), so it should be fun. Can't wait to get up to the mountains for some single track, hopefully soon!

[@elvispusley3515]

The Beta’s were known for electrical issues like 5 years ago. They promptly fixed the issue. It is important to point out that perpetuating old issues helps nobody.

[@highlandcycles]

My mechanic was a factory beta mechanic and his wife raced for them professionally and they said that greasing connections is important and that they still don’t have great harnesses

[@highlandcycles]

Did you race for them??

[@johnowens5988]

Still not great just had sator burn out after 70 hrs . And trying to get a new one is almost impossible looking into having it rewound. Was going to get a new beta in next few months but thinking twice about it now .

[@highlandcycles]

@@johnowens5988 yeah. The electrical stuff and the persistent crank bearing issues do worry me. But I have seen that the crank bearings have been upgraded this year and I hear that with some care and grease the electrical is good.

[@olliechristopher467]

@@highlandcycles I own a Beta and have seen a few torn down over the years. I not only did what you are doing doing but also rerouted some of the harness to keep it from pinching. Heck Morgan, you work on bikes day in and day out. You know there is not a brand out there without some kind of odd issue. BTW, I liked how you cleaned up the bars by ditching those huge switches.

[@Rickdoinglife]

Those Spartans are awesome Morgan! I have one on my Sherco and it is sweet- those Carapaks are on my bike now too- I just picked up a sweet 1990 XR 600 for 1200 🎉 God is good man!

[@highlandcycles]

Yeah!! Go XR!!

[@garyhenion9459]

Great vid Thank you

[@highlandcycles]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@garrettanderson7803]

The Sherco came with a decent little toolkit too

[@highlandcycles]

20 LBS worth hehehe

[@FamilyHomeComputer]

Is the Sherco alot heavier than the Beta? @@highlandcycles

[@highlandcycles]

@@FamilyHomeComputer yes. By 20 lbs

[@olliechristopher467]

What I would like Morgan is how good this Beta handles without a damper. I'm an older dude ex "novice" desert racer. I can't imagine having a bike without one. You seem to get along on various bikes without them (even in the rocks). I imagine it's all in the setup and terrain. Thank you for the detailed build.

[@highlandcycles]

I will let you know. I don’t plan on running one.

[@FamilyHomeComputer]

threse bikes vibrate alot if you come off a counter balanced ktm. like alot of vibes....but at least these don't foul plugs constantly like the new ktm tbi

[@flave932]

Put a separate hour meter on it. When you snag that speed wire off the fork leg will zero out your dash. Has happened to me twice

[@hello-dirt]

Need you find someone with a 23 300 race, Jet it the same, and test out any differences. Kelce's fancy heads suggest that things can be done to burn the head better, stronger/more.

[@highlandcycles]

I already did that. That’s where I got this jetting. They are identical feeling. The two plugs don’t make any difference in power

[@nickschoenly742]

​@highlandcycles I hate that dealers are advertising "dramatically improving overall performance". No it isn't.

[@highlandcycles]

@@nickschoenly742 nope

[@tonn333]

​@@nickschoenly742false advertising?

[@Mostviews111]

Interested to see how that headlight holds up I want one on my xcw.

[@ptft4]

Why do you remove the thermostat? I know many do so, but you run the motor too cold on many occasions, and it heats up slowly. I ride in Thailand on KTM 300TPI and with the thermostat and it newer boils even though it's 30 to 35 Deg C here all the time and I ride technical enduro in slow pace.

[@highlandcycles]

It’s a fail point.

[@ptft4]

I understand, but especielly on fuel injected biked you risk to run constantly in "cold mode" with extra fuel if it cant get over the temperature limit when the temperatues are low@@highlandcycles

[@highlandcycles]

@@ptft4 my XC never had a thermostat and I’ve never had an issue. And like you said, it’s way less of an issue with a carb bike.

[@highlandcycles]

@@ptft4 check this out on my XC with FI and no thermostat kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnnSipSDo9SAl7Msi=2N900MaTEqnD1Ed5

[@richardorr4114]

My 23 200 race came with another front sprocket also

[@highlandcycles]

Nice

[@richardorr4114]

@@highlandcycles where did you say you got the clickers from for the suspension

[@highlandcycles]

@@richardorr4114 langsoffroad.com/

[@fmtnic]

It's probably part of the homologation kit. They come with a radically different expansion chamber and different needle to meet emissions requirements. The different gearing is to match noise/ emissions to a given speed (I think). Also a paper air filter. My dealer kept the expansion chamber to send back to Beta.

[@nickschoenly742]

Thanks for the video! Right at the end you said you're "biased against Beta". It seems like you're really pumped about having the bike, so I'm curious what your concern is

[@highlandcycles]

Oh I’ve not seen the best of stuff from them and have always just been a little meh about the brand.

[@nickschoenly742]

I just picked up my first beta, 2022 300re. Don't know anything really about their older bikes but the quality/detail looks on far with my ktm so far. Time will tell!

[@window2time]

I wish you would do deep dive content on the '24 XCW like you have your XC and now the Beta

[@highlandcycles]

It’s not my bike is the problem. I bought it for my mechanic

[@randytidwell5836]

is that the magic suzuki rm250 needle or different one? i think you will like the beta i ride one a while back and it was very nice. everyone i heard that have eide one really liked them.

[@highlandcycles]

It is

[@brutus6328]

I have to say....because I too like to be 100% honest and truthful, I'm not crazy about the handguards. They sure look burly and I have no doubt they'll do the job, but from an aesthetic standpoint, I wish they were shaped a bit better as opposed to just flat. They remind me of the SXS ones Slavens uses. I'd throw on a nice set of Acerbis or Cycras

[@highlandcycles]

Yeah. I’m not loving the look of them either

[@brutus6328]

@@highlandcycles Glad you agree. I really didn't want to be a dick or offend you but I also want to be honest (as you always are). I just wish they would shape them a little. However, my guess is they do their job well as they look like they would knock down trees! LOLOLOL

[@highlandcycles]

@@brutus6328 yeah. I like the EE guards on my KTM better for looks but they aren’t as tough. We will see if I can handle looking at these 😂

[@jamesgoodfelow8263]

What is the tray over the center of the frame?

[@highlandcycles]

XC Gear tool caddy

[@brendonchase9460]

The muffler looks so much better than the longer version that looked to long, and mako looks dope. Can you explain a little about the mako and why you like it. Looking forward to the new plastic install and everything else but this beta transformation is awesome. Let's go 👌

[@highlandcycles]

The Mako is next level comfort. Dampens vibrations and softens hits.

[@brendonchase9460]

Thanks for your reply 👍

[@brutus6328]

That Mako definitely looks awesome on the Beta!

[@robwhiting1924]

I love watching your videos mate. Top stuff really help me out on my Suspention on another note beta 390 gearlever why are they so short or is the foot peg close to the end of the lever or if you guys call it shifter sorry I’m from the UK.

[@highlandcycles]

I don’t know. It’s crazy short

[@TheTobse82]

Would love to see a SC2 in there :-)

[@highlandcycles]

Hahaha. I like the kehin

[@masterbeta343]

i am extremely curious what the squish band clearance is on this bike. based on what the inside of the head looks like its very large. i think probably around 2.1mm. id love to know how close i am.

[@jrdumond8999]

Excellent vid as usual, I am a Beta 250 race edition owner, 2018 and love the bike. I am wondering if you’re gonna get Ann opinion from RK Tek on what he says about the dual plug and what his angle will be on an aftermarket head ( one or two plugs) Also do get a secondary hour meter on asap for when the stock one gets messed up.

[@highlandcycles]

I rode today. The dual plug makes zero difference in performance

[@jrdumond8999]

Well then if nothing else u have an extra plug and coil if there’s a problem. Does seem silly tho

[@819jt]

Any ideas on what the wattage output is on this for GPS, phone charging, extra lights, etc?

[@highlandcycles]

I don’t know but I know it’s big.

[@philipsmith6152]

Be interested to see what you think of the stock KYB valving? AND that front tire is rubbish, it will deflect off everything !

[@highlandcycles]

Funny you say that. It actually did well today. I have mousse balls in it

[@curtismoore7084]

Thank's for the great videos. I was curious if those start/kill switch kit from extreme parts was plug and play or did you have to splice the wires? Only switch kit on their site I found was for GasGas/Husq. I appreciate all the great content! I pick up my 24' 300RR Race next week and excited to do a lot of the same upgrades you're doing. Thank you!

[@highlandcycles]

I wired them in

[@curtismoore7084]

Thank you for the info!

[@ssteveo313]

How do you install the hand clickers? Seems like a great upgrade.

[@highlandcycles]

They drop in and have little Allen screws that you tighten and they push little pins out. Super fast and easy

[@Parzival795]

What’s the part number for the start stop switches. Can’t seem to find them

[@highlandcycles]

1sttrackmoto.com/?s=Switches&post_type=product

[@brutus6328]

@10:23 AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHh You made reference to ME!!! The OCD guy! I'm famous!!! 😂😂 Unless someone else mentioned it too! LOL BTW, where did you get two red buttons from? I used a black marker to cover the green start from Nihilo! They actually told me the black buttons had failures. Not sure why the color of the plastic makes a difference but I specifically asked if they could get me a black or grey start and they said NO.

[@highlandcycles]

Extreme-parts.com

[@brutus6328]

@@highlandcycles Are they plug and play like Nihilo? THANKS!!!

[@highlandcycles]

@@brutus6328 mine weren’t

[@brutus6328]

@@highlandcycles Which weren't? I 'm assuming the Extreme -parts? Your Nihilo should have been as my SX-F is the same as your XC...isn't it? If it's the Extreme ones that weren't plug and play, how hard were they? Also, have you seen the Ride Engineering two in one that bolts directly to the housing? Leaves lots of room on the bars. And it looks like it could never break in a crash. I hear the buttons are great too. I was thinking about trying it.

[@highlandcycles]

@@brutus6328 the extreme parts ones I used on this bike. They were individual switches I wired in. My nihilo were plug and play

[@coltonswift2983]

I tried to look for those start/kill buttons on the extreme-parts website. They didn't show up for me. Did you buy the KTM model ones and modify them to plug into the beta? I really want the buttons on mine, but don't want the whole race harness. I'm not qualified to do a full rewire at this time haha.

[@highlandcycles]

I just wired them in.

[@Chris-uh3cm]

More details the better

[@Parzival795]

Are the extreme switches plug and play? Or will I need to do some wire splicing?

[@highlandcycles]

They have a plug and play version I believe. Mine required some soldering

[@lollerroller]

Would be interested what do you think about the KYB forks and their valving and how does that compare to the WP6500 cartridges? Think about eithet updating my KTM or swap it for a Beta. Great content btw, cheers

[@alanzammit750]

Would love a Beta but the main bearing issues I see worry me 🤷🏼 Is it still an issue?

[@highlandcycles]

I hear that they upgraded them this year

[@reineherrera8897]

Did you do that lengthy re-build on the KTM...to only sell/replace it with this?!?!? Congrats on it though since we know it was a birthday present to yourself. New bike is a new bike.

[@highlandcycles]

No. I have it for my fast bike. This is my rock bike

[@reineherrera8897]

Ahhhh cool cool. So you got this specifically for 1st/2nd gear slower tech riding. Gotcha. Those things are supposedly purpose built for that stuff. Wish they were a little more geared for fast XC/Hare Scrambles. The cockpit seems to be more set up for smaller riders and stock KYB is never a bad baseline.

[@fencelinerider]

If you don't like it...I'll buy it!

[@gaborgabor2098]

You mentioned you would keep the original dash in order not loose the hours. Are you aware that Beta hour meters only count when the front weel is spinning? It's not a rumor it was confirmed for me by Beta Italy. Kind of weird, but true.

[@highlandcycles]

Oh yeah. Just like the KTM ones. I know it’s not super accurate. I’m sure I’ll put a real hour meter on it too.

[@gaborgabor2098]

KTM actually measures running time without the wheel spin, but Beta doesn't. Get out with some mates who's riding KTMs and compare the ART after the ride, you'll be surprised 😂 Of course this matters only if you go for a hard/extreme ride where the front wheel is unlikely to spin a lot.

[@highlandcycles]

@@gaborgabor2098 not on the XC-W’s. My 2018 XC-W broke the wheel wire and it quit accumulating hours. When I replaced it about a month later, it was at the same hour.

[@gaborgabor2098]

​@@highlandcyclesWow, I wasn't aware of that. Thanks for the info 🤘

[@highlandcycles]

@@gaborgabor2098 may be different on newer W bikes but the carb ones were like that

[@Soft_Enduro]

Can you share which start/stop switch you used from Extreme-Parts?

[@highlandcycles]

I used the individual ones and wired them into the stock harness

[@travishansaker]

Where did you get the start/stop switches?

[@highlandcycles]

Extreme parts.

[@onthethrottle7104]

The Beta Race Edition bikes remind me of a girls bike. The colors are so bright and girly. Great bike though, very nice! Your touches are making it more manly for sure.... The stock flags are wimpy and I'm not sure what Beta was thinking. As far as feedback on the videos, I like them a lot and watch when I'm doing work in my shop. Definitely would like them at least 45 min long, like the last two on the new Beta. I'm excited to watch when you ride the bike and you always provide honest feedback. Even going slow and technical, I don't see how it's going to out perform Loretta the Game Changer.

[@FamilyHomeComputer]

the Beta Cross Trainer is in fact a GIRLS bike designed for girls!

[@onthethrottle7104]

@@FamilyHomeComputer Ouch to those that have Cross Trainers. Regardless, I just looked at Morgan's updated Beta and it looks fantastic! The new guards and other stuff really look good. He's making that thing look so sweet!

[@husaislander4838]

Enjoy the new whip. I hope you like it. 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@deseos74]

May I ask if Cutting the silencer.... does it change the performances of beta?

[@highlandcycles]

Not as much as I cut

[@deseos74]

Grazie Maestro!

[@Zombierippa]

What Maxxis rear tire is that please?🤘

[@highlandcycles]

It’s called the enduro. That’s all I can find on it.

[@danielseibert4082]

are you going with an IMS Tank?

[@highlandcycles]

Not right away. I’m really trying to make this thing a “hard enduro” weapon. More like light to moderate enduro for me. But I want to keep it light so I have less to pick up off the ground and that style riding doesn’t burn much gas.

[@jaxstackhouse4703]

Please excuse my ignorance I’m coming from a 2019 CRF 250f and just picked up my 2024 beta 300rr race edition yesterday. The dealer told me to run 50/1 fuel ratio. I’m curious why you said you were going to run 40/1? Would 40/1 be better? I just don’t want to mess up my bike and get the most reliability out of it I can.

[@highlandcycles]

I like 40:1 because I have run lots of different ratios in different bikes and to me it’s the best for longevity and performance

[@norcalendurorider7458]

I would still put a headlight switch. The ladies working the check gate get upset with headlights blinding them as they read your number

[@highlandcycles]

Good point

[@juderoberts9513]

How do you like the beta vs the ktm?

[@highlandcycles]

Very different. Don’t think one is better. Depends on what you want to do and what your riding style is.

[@jonnoMoto]

i swear they used that headlight on early 2000s gas gas'

[@bradleymuha4861]

When you say you put dielectric grease on the connectors, what do you mean exactly by that? Do you put the grease inside the connectors or just on the outside so its sealed + easy to unclip????

[@tonn333]

Nonconductive grease in the connectors will prevent water ingress and help against corrosion.

[@highlandcycles]

Sorry, inside the connectors.

[@williamcrotts7054]

How was the tool kit different than a Ktm's?

[@highlandcycles]

KTM doesn’t have one anymore. Like ZERO

[@williamcrotts7054]

I just bought a 24 Hard Enduro and it certainly came with a tool kit, 30mm axle wrench etc. Your dealer must be selling the tool kits on the side. LOL@@highlandcycles

[@highlandcycles]

@@williamcrotts7054 my straight XC came with the dongle for the PV and that’s about it. I know them and they didn’t steal anything

[@highlandcycles]

@@williamcrotts7054 the hard enduro is a “special” bike I think.

[@williamcrotts7054]

Morgan, checked my 23 350 XCF and you were right, no tool kit, we did however get a handy dandy air pump for the forks. Btw, a friend just picked up a 24 Husky TE 300 and it came with a tool kit. Keep up the good work.@@highlandcycles

[@Doublee2020]

Nothing compared too the beta, but what are your thoughts on a Suzuki rmz450?? I love the motors, wanted ur honest opinion

[@highlandcycles]

They are good bikes. I have no use for one since it’s a 450 (too much power in tight stuff) and a moto bike but they seem to be great

[@whiskeythrottledave]

The Race Editions in Canada are quite a bit more money than the KTM's where I live. I had a 2021 300RR which was a good bike, but hard on fuel. Maybe the two spark plug will make it more fuel efficient. Doubt it but maybe lol.

[@FamilyHomeComputer]

You want to know a bike thats hard on fuel? The new TBI husky! Good gosh almiighty everytime i ride with the tbi bikes one of them is out of fuel at the 30 mile mark.

[@woodysrockspyro6436]

You guys need to go to sherco... 70miles per tank. Stock. Both my 300 and 250 were that thrifty ​@@FamilyHomeComputer

[@dlremotemechanicaloz314]

A honest comparison to the ktm would be interesting.

[@highlandcycles]

That’s coming. I am keeping my ktm

[@ste_t]

If you were running it “stock” shouldn’t you of maintained the exhaust length? I read that the long tail pipe aids in torque and smooth power delivery 🤷🏻‍♂️.

[@highlandcycles]

Yeah to be completely stock I should have but to be legal I have to have a spark arrestor and I didn’t want to set it all up and then pull it apart and do it again.

[@highlandcycles]

But the amount I cut off doesn’t make a massive difference in delivery.

[@FamilyHomeComputer]

I can't believe these bikes don't come with a bag of needles, mains, and pilots for jetting adjustments....... whats up with that!?

[@highlandcycles]

Agree.

[@d.brayman3165]

I believe most of us would watch your videos no matter how long they are...just saying. How does the size of the bike compare to a YZ? I'm starting the search for a bike that isn't 20 yo. Maybe even something that doesn't start with a "Y".😁

[@highlandcycles]

They are small feeling. I’ll let you ride mine.

[@d.brayman3165]

@@highlandcycles Thanks.

[@kerm9807]

Great channel But camera flips around alot

[@highlandcycles]

I’ll try to edit better

[@jeremymullen5378]

🔥👊🔥🏍🔨⚙️⚠️

[@highlandcycles]

🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@joelbroad1865]

That computer works great for 5 minutes

[@highlandcycles]

That’s what I hear. Already gone

[@chongorlz9716]

Get something to protect the computer screen. I cracked mine the second time riding.

[@highlandcycles]

For sure

[@love2ride0]

It would be nice for you actually to get out and ride the bike and really get used to riding it cuz I don't think coming straight off of the KTM you can appreciate the bike for really what it is the good over rev those bikes are fast they will handle speed you just have to get used to it

[@highlandcycles]

I just did. Settle down. And it confirmed my thoughts. It’s better at fast than I thought but not as stable as my KTM. That’s not bad it’s just different. I know you can set them up for speed but I’m not going to. I want it for the nasty stuff and the KTM for fast. Everyone gets so bunched up when I don’t think exactly like they do. That’s what’s wrong with the world right now. It’s ok to disagree. Everyone is different

[@love2ride0]

Look forward to videos of the beta

[@GasSoakedRag]

Man that is pretty sad you have to do that much work to a brand new bike (bearing grease, connector grease, etc)

[@barnescycle]

Did you know that Beta is a Debt Free company??

[@barnescycle]

Feel free to fact check me

[@highlandcycles]

I believe you. That’s cool. I wouldn’t waste a minute of my life fact checking that 🤣😂. I don’t really care. Just want a good bike. I know a bunch of debt free drug dealers and crack heads.

[@barnescycle]

@@highlandcycles 😆

[@onthethrottle7104]

@@highlandcycles 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@seamarsh3756]

def not billions of lumens haha😂

[@highlandcycles]

Hahahaha

[@glahut93]

My 2024 Rieju mr300 pro is better bike

[@highlandcycles]

Doubtful

[@PrimalEnduro]

Maybe is some regard, but certainly not the electric starter or resale value when you are ready to freshen up.

[@stevedouglas1654]

Nope 👎

[@onthethrottle7104]

What makes you say that? KTM still the BOSS!

[@jamesking4225]

Lmfao