Good review of the MR Ranger 300 thanks Rich. Great turn track too. I assisted re-jetting my mates 22 model 300 Ranger as it was running very rich from factory. With graduated testing (at sea level) we settled on 35 pilot, 135 main and standard needle second clip from top. We verified the 135 main jet with plug chop, it was spot on and not too lean. The needled was lowered one clip position to clean up the midrange. This engine runs clean now at 50:1 and has a linear power delivery with lots of bottom end torque; more torque than my 21 model Beta X Trainer 300.
@@anthonygotschall9528 yeah the starters are for sure a weak point. Supposedly it's been fixed on the 23+ Rieju. Mine is set up for 24v and has the updated flywheel cover/bendix system from the 23+ bikes and works like a charm hot or cold.
@@IRCTireUSAMoto there is a "big" super rad community out there among the legacy GasGas/Rieju riders. Can't wait to see your thoughts on the whole lineup if possible.
Nice to see there is competition to the big brand - better for the customer. Looks good thanks Rich - look forward to more. Fantic is another one to test.
I have a mr200 ranger and my son has a 300. I absolutely love my ranger. About a 100 hours on both now. So far we did put a starter kit and clutch basket on the 300, but considering how hard it was ridden we aren't surprised. They come with 36 mil carbs on the rangers also. Big pipe and 38 mil carb makes a huge difference with high rpm.
Great seeing you testing the Ranger 👍 Many thanks. I use the NECx needles in all my bikes and if you compare them with oem needles, like the N1EF (used in the Rijeu MR Pro 300) you can see how much thinner the NECx' tip is, hence the small main jets. I always feel bad running the small main jets, but the the sound and my butt say it's just right 🙂
The ranger is really a beginner bike, great for someone going from 4 to 2 stroke, having said that mate of mine has competed all over Europe on his,really beat on it,and was very impressed with its usability and reliability, and that's someone coming from orange! I have the MR300PRO and it is without doubt a real pro bike,very aggressive on map 1 but very manageable on map 2 Simple well designed bikes,without the headache of too much tech like on the other euro bikes
I’m very excited to test the pro and racing models. I have heard that the mapping switch does make an enormous change! Hopefully we see more Rieju content on the channel. I’m working on it!
Hi!. A riejus rm 300 rider from Spain here. I love your videos. Just in case you didnt checked, look at how the valve is setted. If its something under 2 turns its imposible for that engine to run clean at the power band. I have setted mine at 1,5 and sound just like that at high revs and I know for sure the jetting its ok. I hope this help you.
dude I think the new kehin carbs are just different. Ive been working on my 125->150 KTM the last 12 months and being in california always been rich. 38 pilot 185 main with a stic and finally don't have spooge with 40:1 race gas and motorex. Love your vids thanks for sharing!
Many will try mixing less oil into their fuel to lean it out. Truth is doing that will make it richer if it does anything. Less oil will change the viscosity for lack of a better word, and let more fuel flow through the main jet.
I can't remember if it was TSP but someone who was working on them said they have too much compression standard and they run better once you set them up properly. I think most 2 strokes need to have the compression, squish etc properly setup. Jetting only gets you so far.
Very happy to see you testing the Rieju! On paper the mr300 pro is my dream machine but I have yet to get one. I have a 23 gasgas ec300 and I have put way too much time and money into dealing with all of its quirks and issues to replace it right now. Im not sold on the tpi. $1,000 on a get ecu and its better but not as good as a carb
My 23 ex300 tpi is meh too. Never has ran perfect. I got it 98% there with the idle screw mod and messing with the air screw and powervalve screw. The most amazing thing is it gets great gas mileage and uses barely any oil. I do a 3 hour hare scramble, about 65 miles, without getting gas. And I've got like 120+ hours on it with basic maintenance. Haven't even opened the engine up yet.
@@keshmo12 yeah they do good on fuel and oil consumption. I added 15% more fuel from 1/4 throttle to full throttle and it runs a lot better. I also did the idle screw. I can go about 50 miles of racing on a tank but when it was stock i had to do a top end at 35 hours. It was wayyy too lean. I have also had to upgrade the clutch to a hinson and the clutch hydraulics to brembo as it came with braktek stock. The master cylinder needed rebuilt after 50 ish hours but I could not source a rebuild kit so I just bought all new brembo.
I had the Ranger, and now the PRO 2022... Please test the PRO, very nice bike with top notch equipment. Only downside is the fuel consumption, but i went for the smartcarb ;) TY for the videos, top content!
Can't wait for you to get on the pro. I rode one with Collin Hicken at the Power Chicken test run. The best stock bike I've ever ridden. Definitely my next purchase. Also Collin just built one for himself to ride instead of the TM.
Try N3CH needle or a close equivalent of N3 needles family per your needs. It's torquey like the stock needle but way better at how it cleans when you give small twists on the throttle but need a bit different jets. Been using them to almost every gas gas and rieju my customers have. Nice to see you are giving time to this brand.
Ive put 500+ hours on my 18 and 19 ec300's, tanks of a bike with a really playful engine and planted feeling chasis. Got 25hrs on my 23 MR200 and loving it. It even did way better than I expected at the Iowan hard enduro. Would love to see your impressions of the little mr200 with tractor like torque that screams like a 125
Thanks, I also use NECJ and is quite rich mixture, will try with the original one few setups to compare... was looking forward for this review... love the GasGas engines.
Right on Rich! Bought a 23' Ranger 300 in November and now have 60 hours on it. It's been amazing for me.... intermediate+ rider. Other than a JD Jetting kit, spark arrestor and some accessories, there hasn't been a need to spend additional money "tuning" it. The JD Jetting kit is the solution for the carb... although it does recommend their 162 main and 38 pilot for the slc elevation. Broke it down at 50 hours to check bearings, fork oil and piston. Grease could have gone to 60 hours on factory grease. Fork oil needed a change. Piston looked good with normal wear. Will change the piston around 100 hours. This is the bike I've tried to make all my other bikes into.
@IRCTireUSAMoto i wonder if the jd jetting needle in combination with their bigger main is what makes it work. We have no issue like you are having and we are in slc and ride erda all the time.
I had a 2013 GasGas EC300 years ago. It was quite bulletproof. I sold it to my nephew at Starting Line Products and he has put countless hours on it with very few issues.
Original bottom end on my 05' EC300. Many Enduro's and Hare Scrambles on that bike, should probably do a 2nd top end job. Replaced clutch pack once (with factory Adige), back when I rode Honda 2-strokes I'd replace multiple clutch packs in a season.
Makes sense the pipe is so small and the silencer is huge. I bet put a little shorter more open silencer it will lean it out and it will Rev like it wouldn't on the hill climb
Great video as always! I see no reason that open cartridge forks are less good than closed cartidge, when setup is proper (KTM fails here). The open cartridge suffer more from basevalves that create too little backpressure in compression than closed cartridge does (cavitation effect). This means a stiff basevalve shim setup and more soft midvalve with proper float are key. Secondly closed cartridge are stiffer, as the compression system adds extra spring rate. Use one number harder springs in open cartridge and it behaves the same. Third important thing is to set the oil level right for enough resistance against bottoming. With these simple measures an open cartridge is equal in riding and much less complex, easy to maintain system.
Great video 👍. Question: no dealer is close to where im at. Is part availability a potential issue with these bikes? I do like them but concerned about ppl parts availability.
Central power sports distributing ( www.cpd-usa.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxqayBhDFARIsAANWRnSUdI34UKfu38YP4ZxAGtS6wCEmdBDXQuOFxjK8oYyww8nOvMuG4ZkaAuBVEALw_wcB ) has a full website and parts available to ship 👍 they import the Rieju and seem to do quite well with the majority of parts.
Hi Rich, I consider buying a new STARK VARG the next few months. Would it be possible for you to test one. I would love to see you on an electric dirtbike, doing some hard enduro :) br Daniel
I wonder how it would run with your current jetting with the full size MR pipe(if it fits). On my Xtrainer, the FMF Fatty really woke up the mid and upper powerbands without giving up much if any low end. My current Xtrainer jetting: NECW Clip #3 162 Main - 40 Pilot 1200ft. Might lean it out a lil now that it's starting to get HotAF in Texas. I might be interested the Ranger if Rieju had a dealer near me.
@@IRCTireUSAMoto was going to ask if the airbox is restricted...just got a 23 xtrainer and put the FMF Gnarly RR pipe, air filter cage and removed the PV spacer, went from 35/155 to 38/162 and RR needle (N2ZW) in the 3rd clip...it rips at 1000' 60-70 degrees. The air filter cage was sooooo restricted
Hey I looked for my fav IRC tire on Rocky Mountain ATV/MC does IRC not make the regular M5b anymore? My last tire before what I have on my bike now was the regular one and it was great I hear the M5b EVO is garbage too gummy wears out too fast. I loved the M5B and wanted to go back to it do they still make it ? If they don’t man they need to bring it back cuz cross country trails are cut around ridiculous obstacles that require gummy tires. Most people want something that will last and and provide adequate traction it’s whole life
try this spark plug ngk bpr8iex. probably has a 9 in it. going to yhe 8iex race plug will help keep it clean. the p in bpr just means the porcelain extends alittle farther to help it stay clean. also does this bike use a thermostat like the ktm's? if it does check to see if it has been removed or stuck open.
@@MkruzerNo i didn’t. I had been speaking with Alfredo Gomez at his begining with Rieju. He didn’t have a good feeling with the bike at this moment. He gave me his carb jetting and i tried it. Not so bad but still far from perfection. High rev were too rich.
Rich, if you don't get the jetting sorted with the stock needle, try the following: 165 main, 38 pilot, N3CH needle 3rd clip, and 1 1/4 out on the airscrew. Runs clean, smooth, and strong all the way through on my Ranger at 1300 feet elevation. Regards, Warren
165 Main made it much worse. The N3CH needle is richer than the needle I’m running. On this set up, it’ll be a 150 main 35 pilot N1CH needle second clip
I think you have another issue in that case. Have you checked float level? My bike is stock, runs much better than what's in your video. Just trying to help. Good luck.
@@IRCTireUSAMoto N1CH? Can't find info on that but 'H' could stand for too rich a diameter - hence having to compensate with a 35 pilot... But, if that combo works that's all that matters. An alternative to NECJ/W or JD red I'm about to try with a leaner tip is a single taper BEP.
I'll bet anything that that oe torque pipe is holding the engine back from breathing to it's full potencial .From a advanced riders perspective I'm pretty sure that a pipe swap will let you have your cake and eat it too but that's not really what the bike is intended for, is it
I'd like to see you test ride some cheap bikes.. Entry level beginner bikes that new riders can afford. Maybe start with the cheapest of the cheap? What should a new rider start with if they want a new bike?
Rich in slo-mo action on his bike, just awesome. But I notice you talk alot about the carburettor, seems as that's a science of its own. Would it be alot simpler if you'd use the injection systems KTM and Husky use on their 2-strokes? I mean, I do like the carb-bikes but I'm not nearly as into the tuning as you are.
You can tune a carb m.. you can’t really tune a modern tpi with out hundreds of dollars of tech. The modern fuel injection two stroke, plain and simple doesn’t run as good as a properly jetted carb. The Rieju was perfectly jetted the next day after filming this video. Took 5 more minutes of adjusting. More on the final setting coming soon.
@@IRCTireUSAMoto I hear you. Well then, I only wish I knew a bit more about carbs. Now I want a carbed 2-stroke, but I don't know how to tune it like you do.
Definitely understand the mystery behind it at times. I’m lucky to have rode so many carbed two strokes that sound and feeling makes it much easier to tune. Thanks for watching!
@@IRCTireUSAMoto I totally get that, the motor is like a musical instrument to you. Like a violin or guitar, analog. I can hear that 2-stroke smooth regular buzzing sound that you like. If you'd give the bike to me I'd tune it to sound like a drunk drummer on uppers with occasional spasms.
Im looking Reju next. Curious to see how the 2025's turnout. Bought 6 Shercos and was brand loyal. Then I had an issue two of my 2022's cracked in similar places * gas tank. I was told by Sherco USA *Cludio that France was aware of these issues and it would be warrantied. *They will warranty for up to two years. tHEY DENIED MY CLAIM, told me I crashed and that my bikes were out of warranty being 2021 models. As mentioned my bikes are 2022's!!! So im a bit at war here trying to get proper help. Thats over $70k ive spent and theyre calling me a liar. lol
@@IRCTireUSAMoto New motors, They say FI and possibly a lighter chassis.. so they say.. Also been hearing Shercos will have a Carb OR TBI option.. we'll see. Kind of pissy with them at the moment lol *Those Rieju Pro Editions are pretty damn sick tho!
Always a bad idea to screw a customer to save a buck. The company I used to work for was bought by a large company ran by accountants. I had to leave because they ruined the brand that I helped to build over 22 years. Hopefully they come to their senses and recognize that they are ruining their brand. Try contacting someone higher in the company if possible.
@@Madtigertv and the bike is one of the lightest... do not compare written specs.. put it on weights and you will see... my 22 Racing is few KGs lighter than EXC 24
Hi Rich, Please try a current Xtrainer. And Maybe you can get also a Version with Updated Suspension Setup to compare where a xtrainer can be modified to. I stay with Beta for long time. Super fun reliable Bikes, spare parts every where availlable and affordable. Wish i had an Training ground at my house or near, so Hard to Train here in germany😢. Love your channel, We made such good efforts last weeks ❤
@@Mkruzer you can spend money for different Kits... A full kyb fork is here in germany about 1500€ and a damper 800€...yes a lot of money. But i think of someone starts with a xtrainer and tunes it step by step, you can create a real nice agile smaller hardenduro. Standard Suspension from a 300 rr is ok, but it could be so much better...gets even better with the right oil and some shims, wondering how the racing kyb line rides. Its Maybe to Stiff for amateur Enduro
@Max-dj5qj an extra €2300. The Ranger suspension could tuned for a lot less. Both bikes offer an engine upgrade path with their pipes. While the 20lbs and 7/8 size may make a difference the nice thing about the ranger is all of the Race and Pro model parts are bolt on for the Ranger if you want. I respect the xtrainer but ultimately bought the Ranger. There were many more advantages, for me, with the Ranger.
@@Mkruzer no dont get me wrong Please. I dont want to compare ranger to xtrainer... Just the xtrainer OEM vs a tuned Version :).good to hear that you are happy with your rieju
i guess we go about carb tuning differently because i tune almost completely backwards to your process ya have goin...... i tAke a handfull of new plugs and a range of jets with me to a open dirt road.... make it start and run dont stress idle or mid yet .... install a new plug start it and run it to top end or close as you can , with it still wide open chop throttle pull clutch an kill it all same time coast to stop pull and read spark plug for rich/lean .... repeat making necessary changes till ya git top end dialed..... now start on transitiion from mid to top ( needle clip ) .... now do idle why do i do it this way? well because ya dont spend endless irritating days second guessing dyour last adjustment side note.... only make one adjustment at a time and write down every change along with temp and conditions of the day.... keep these notes
@@IRCTireUSAMoto i do it that way to prevent having to backtrack and change what ive already done .... working from idle to top end is backwards if ya think about it.... it goes along with the idea of only changing one thing at a time so you can be sure what change actually did the most or least versus makin several changes and guessing..... its just easier and faster especially for a person working in a bike shop on comission.....
The fucking jetting issues are why when I buy a 300 it’s gonna be fuel injected. I’ve got two carbed bikes right now and I’m sooo sick of messing with jets and a metering rod on a lectron.
In my opinion, if you know how to het you can make a carbureted bike run better than fuel injected. Currently on the husky 300 TBI the stock mapping is terrible compared to a properly jetted carb. Good enough for most but I want better.
If yours was rich, mine is millionaire 😂😅 with NECJ on forth clip from the top, 48 pilot and 178 main...but it runs ok, dont have faulty plug... the o ly complaint I have is 60km range😅
suspension out of the box is better on the Reiju. Electric starter is way more reliable on the Beta. If it wasn't for the crappy Spanish GasGas estart I would buy one! It only comes with the kicker because it needs it!
Not true, my Rieju Ranger Bendix failed after 20 hours and I'm not the only one. Yes they put bearings in the case, factory wet mod etc to help, but the components that fail have not been touched and are still pressed on gears with little/weak loctite. Having said that, I still think I've chosen the better bike.
@@HarduroSK 22 ranger. Yes a lot of people had good experiences with the 2018 gasgas with 300+ hours too. I just wanted peeps to know that Yes Rieju made changes to the cover but it doesn't look like they addressed the Bendix and gears that were a headache for the "older" bikes. It's an easy fix with a tig welder anyway.
Suzuki needles diameter don't work with the plugged up trails type motors. The needle diameter and relying so much on main jet doesn't work well. They need a JD or different needle trust me been there done that lol. Getting the 3/4-1 throttle on a small pipe motor with ne needles won't work well. It won't feel like expansion chamber bikes.
Spain isnt even better.... Why do they have a Kickstarter? Because they need one. Take a beta out of the Box and have fun, you can hear how miserabel this reju engine runs... And what about spare parts?!
@@Max-dj5qj they have kickstarter just for the same reason why beta offers kickstarter kit... the bike in vid needs just good jetting, just like stock beta... all parts are available in europe withou any problems.. I have one rieju and 3 betas in garage and had more problems with betas bendix not engaging than the one on rieju
We won't even get into the beta main bearing failure fiasco. Or their wiring harness issues. I like beta but their quality control seems to be spotty as hell. At least with the Rieju I can fix the starter and everything else seems to be pretty bulletproof...
This carb work took me two minutes. After this video I put a 150 main on which took me another two minutes and now the bike runs perfect. I’d say four minutes of work for a dialed bike ain’t too bad. I’m still trying to get my TBI to run right.
Your dog is the best. Great content as always! Thank you Rich.
This is the most informative understandable test ive ever seen.
Thanks for giving the Rieju some time in the spotlight.Would love to hear about the 200 race or pro. Thanks.
Great, instructive video! Great rider. Love the honesty of showing the crash. :) Definitely part of the game.
I hope these guys and BETA (and the few others) keep the carbs going FOREVER. I love my BETA and its Keihin. Simple, consistent, dependable.
That was super awesome. Looks like a great machine!!!!!! You obviously ride it like a pro.
“Let’s see if we can get a splatter” proceeds to essentially olly on to the slab. Yup, nailed it.
Good review of the MR Ranger 300 thanks Rich. Great turn track too.
I assisted re-jetting my mates 22 model 300 Ranger as it was running very rich from factory. With graduated testing (at sea level) we settled on 35 pilot, 135 main and standard needle second clip from top. We verified the 135 main jet with plug chop, it was spot on and not too lean. The needled was lowered one clip position to clean up the midrange. This engine runs clean now at 50:1 and has a linear power delivery with lots of bottom end torque; more torque than my 21 model Beta X Trainer 300.
That sounds exactly right to me!
150 main was the ticket here! 🙌
The Rieju has such a great great sound!!!!
Love a carb!!!
I have an 18 GasGas XC300 which is basically what the MR 300 Racing is. I love it, its still the best bike I have ridden.
My brother has a 2019 ec 300 and the starter hasn’t worked from day one
@@anthonygotschall9528 yeah the starters are for sure a weak point. Supposedly it's been fixed on the 23+ Rieju. Mine is set up for 24v and has the updated flywheel cover/bendix system from the 23+ bikes and works like a charm hot or cold.
Love hearing the old gas gas is still alive!
The 18 gas gas 300 is an awesome bike! My buddy got one and its super fun.
@@IRCTireUSAMoto there is a "big" super rad community out there among the legacy GasGas/Rieju riders. Can't wait to see your thoughts on the whole lineup if possible.
Good looking bike. Thank you for the honest review!
Awsome vid. I always liked these bikes . I really like that 200 rieju makes
Nice to see there is competition to the big brand - better for the customer. Looks good thanks Rich - look forward to more. Fantic is another one to test.
I have a mr200 ranger and my son has a 300. I absolutely love my ranger. About a 100 hours on both now. So far we did put a starter kit and clutch basket on the 300, but considering how hard it was ridden we aren't surprised. They come with 36 mil carbs on the rangers also. Big pipe and 38 mil carb makes a huge difference with high rpm.
Great seeing you testing the Ranger 👍 Many thanks. I use the NECx needles in all my bikes and if you compare them with oem needles, like the N1EF (used in the Rijeu MR Pro 300) you can see how much thinner the NECx' tip is, hence the small main jets. I always feel bad running the small main jets, but the the sound and my butt say it's just right 🙂
The ranger is really a beginner bike, great for someone going from 4 to 2 stroke, having said that mate of mine has competed all over Europe on his,really beat on it,and was very impressed with its usability and reliability, and that's someone coming from orange!
I have the MR300PRO and it is without doubt a real pro bike,very aggressive on map 1 but very manageable on map 2
Simple well designed bikes,without the headache of too much tech like on the other euro bikes
I’m very excited to test the pro and racing models. I have heard that the mapping switch does make an enormous change! Hopefully we see more Rieju content on the channel. I’m working on it!
Great thanks heaps,keep up the content love it.
I chose the 200. I was a little disappointed in the upper rpm power. Put a FMF Gnarly system on and it really woke it up. Love the bike.
Good video sir, you are a professional, greetings from Spain..
Hi!. A riejus rm 300 rider from Spain here. I love your videos. Just in case you didnt checked, look at how the valve is setted. If its something under 2 turns its imposible for that engine to run clean at the power band. I have setted mine at 1,5 and sound just like that at high revs and I know for sure the jetting its ok. I hope this help you.
dude I think the new kehin carbs are just different. Ive been working on my 125->150 KTM the last 12 months and being in california always been rich. 38 pilot 185 main with a stic and finally don't have spooge with 40:1 race gas and motorex.
Love your vids thanks for sharing!
Many will try mixing less oil into their fuel to lean it out. Truth is doing that will make it richer if it does anything. Less oil will change the viscosity for lack of a better word, and let more fuel flow through the main jet.
Yep
Nice to see the Roamer out there!!! 🦮
Awesome vid Rich. Can You Come teach a week in Australia please?
Love your channel Rich, great content I learn heaps, I have a beta 300 rr what would you run for jetting.
Thanks for the support!
I run a 38 pilot NeCW needle on 2nd clip and a 165 main
I can't remember if it was TSP but someone who was working on them said they have too much compression standard and they run better once you set them up properly. I think most 2 strokes need to have the compression, squish etc properly setup. Jetting only gets you so far.
Very happy to see you testing the Rieju! On paper the mr300 pro is my dream machine but I have yet to get one. I have a 23 gasgas ec300 and I have put way too much time and money into dealing with all of its quirks and issues to replace it right now. Im not sold on the tpi. $1,000 on a get ecu and its better but not as good as a carb
My 23 ex300 tpi is meh too. Never has ran perfect. I got it 98% there with the idle screw mod and messing with the air screw and powervalve screw. The most amazing thing is it gets great gas mileage and uses barely any oil. I do a 3 hour hare scramble, about 65 miles, without getting gas. And I've got like 120+ hours on it with basic maintenance. Haven't even opened the engine up yet.
@@keshmo12 yeah they do good on fuel and oil consumption. I added 15% more fuel from 1/4 throttle to full throttle and it runs a lot better. I also did the idle screw. I can go about 50 miles of racing on a tank but when it was stock i had to do a top end at 35 hours. It was wayyy too lean. I have also had to upgrade the clutch to a hinson and the clutch hydraulics to brembo as it came with braktek stock. The master cylinder needed rebuilt after 50 ish hours but I could not source a rebuild kit so I just bought all new brembo.
I had the Ranger, and now the PRO 2022... Please test the PRO, very nice bike with top notch equipment. Only downside is the fuel consumption, but i went for the smartcarb ;) TY for the videos, top content!
Can't wait for you to get on the pro. I rode one with Collin Hicken at the Power Chicken test run. The best stock bike I've ever ridden.
Definitely my next purchase.
Also Collin just built one for himself to ride instead of the TM.
Awesome video, as always! It seems like nothing can beat the new ktm closed cartridge suspension and TBI power delivery
Honestly… I couldn’t disagree more
You can't be serious
Try N3CH needle or a close equivalent of N3 needles family per your needs. It's torquey like the stock needle but way better at how it cleans when you give small twists on the throttle but need a bit different jets.
Been using them to almost every gas gas and rieju my customers have.
Nice to see you are giving time to this brand.
Ive put 500+ hours on my 18 and 19 ec300's, tanks of a bike with a really playful engine and planted feeling chasis. Got 25hrs on my 23 MR200 and loving it. It even did way better than I expected at the Iowan hard enduro. Would love to see your impressions of the little mr200 with tractor like torque that screams like a 125
Thanks, I also use NECJ and is quite rich mixture, will try with the original one few setups to compare... was looking forward for this review... love the GasGas engines.
JD Jetting kit has been amazing on our two rangers.
Can wait for mr300/250/200 :)
🙌🙌
Great content Rich! Could you do the same kind of test with Yamaha wr250f 2020+? Do you have plans to come to Brazil at some point? Tks my friend!
Right on Rich!
Bought a 23' Ranger 300 in November and now have 60 hours on it. It's been amazing for me.... intermediate+ rider. Other than a JD Jetting kit, spark arrestor and some accessories, there hasn't been a need to spend additional money "tuning" it.
The JD Jetting kit is the solution for the carb... although it does recommend their 162 main and 38 pilot for the slc elevation.
Broke it down at 50 hours to check bearings, fork oil and piston. Grease could have gone to 60 hours on factory grease. Fork oil needed a change. Piston looked good with normal wear. Will change the piston around 100 hours.
This is the bike I've tried to make all my other bikes into.
Glad you’ve been enjoying the Ranger! I’m excited to test it more! that’s interesting. That JD recommends a 162 I found that way too rich.
@IRCTireUSAMoto i wonder if the jd jetting needle in combination with their bigger main is what makes it work. We have no issue like you are having and we are in slc and ride erda all the time.
I had a 2013 GasGas EC300 years ago. It was quite bulletproof. I sold it to my nephew at Starting Line Products and he has put countless hours on it with very few issues.
Awesome! Good to hear they are reliable!
Original bottom end on my 05' EC300. Many Enduro's and Hare Scrambles on that bike, should probably do a 2nd top end job. Replaced clutch pack once (with factory Adige), back when I rode Honda 2-strokes I'd replace multiple clutch packs in a season.
Makes sense the pipe is so small and the silencer is huge. I bet put a little shorter more open silencer it will lean it out and it will Rev like it wouldn't on the hill climb
Great video as always!
I see no reason that open cartridge forks are less good than closed cartidge, when setup is proper (KTM fails here).
The open cartridge suffer more from basevalves that create too little backpressure in compression than closed cartridge does (cavitation effect).
This means a stiff basevalve shim setup and more soft midvalve with proper float are key.
Secondly closed cartridge are stiffer, as the compression system adds extra spring rate. Use one number harder springs in open cartridge and it behaves the same.
Third important thing is to set the oil level right for enough resistance against bottoming.
With these simple measures an open cartridge is equal in riding and much less complex, easy to maintain system.
Im waiting to see result after u rode this bike and maybe dial and share what are u change thanks
Great video 👍. Question: no dealer is close to where im at. Is part availability a potential issue with these bikes? I do like them but concerned about ppl parts availability.
Central power sports distributing ( www.cpd-usa.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxqayBhDFARIsAANWRnSUdI34UKfu38YP4ZxAGtS6wCEmdBDXQuOFxjK8oYyww8nOvMuG4ZkaAuBVEALw_wcB ) has a full website and parts available to ship 👍 they import the Rieju and seem to do quite well with the majority of parts.
@@IRCTireUSAMoto thanks!! 🤙
Also hope to see maybe a special guest appearance from either Quinn or Alfredo in atleast one of the Rieju videos. Maybe even both at Erzburg??
was considering a Ranger before I purchased a beta XT. Did end up with a fork insert (mtx lucky) and Lainer rear shock. but sill like the ranger.
Right on!! 🙌🙌
Ktm 300 and 36 kiehin only way I could get NECJ to work was leave it on #1clip position ALWAYS.
Spanish Machine!!!! Awesome!!!!
Hi Rich, I consider buying a new STARK VARG the next few months. Would it be possible for you to test one. I would love to see you on an electric dirtbike, doing some hard enduro :) br Daniel
I wonder how it would run with your current jetting with the full size MR pipe(if it fits). On my Xtrainer, the FMF Fatty really woke up the mid and upper powerbands without giving up much if any low end. My current Xtrainer jetting: NECW Clip #3 162 Main - 40 Pilot 1200ft. Might lean it out a lil now that it's starting to get HotAF in Texas. I might be interested the Ranger if Rieju had a dealer near me.
I would be willing to bet with a bigger pipe, possibly a different airbox you could run the same jetting!
@@IRCTireUSAMoto was going to ask if the airbox is restricted...just got a 23 xtrainer and put the FMF Gnarly RR pipe, air filter cage and removed the PV spacer, went from 35/155 to 38/162 and RR needle (N2ZW) in the 3rd clip...it rips at 1000' 60-70 degrees. The air filter cage was sooooo restricted
Hey I looked for my fav IRC tire on Rocky Mountain ATV/MC does IRC not make the regular M5b anymore? My last tire before what I have on my bike now was the regular one and it was great I hear the M5b EVO is garbage too gummy wears out too fast. I loved the M5B and wanted to go back to it do they still make it ? If they don’t man they need to bring it back cuz cross country trails are cut around ridiculous obstacles that require gummy tires. Most people want something that will last and and provide adequate traction it’s whole life
The m5b evo is NOT a gummy tire. Try it. Most hearsay is not correct.
Cool video
I like the Rieju bikes.
So far me too!
try this spark plug ngk bpr8iex. probably has a 9 in it. going to yhe 8iex race plug will help keep it clean. the p in bpr just means the porcelain extends alittle farther to help it stay clean. also does this bike use a thermostat like the ktm's? if it does check to see if it has been removed or stuck open.
check the chock circuit. make sure it's not partly still open when it's closed.
What boots are you rocking here?
E great if you could test a 24 Beta XTrainer Rich, and show it's capabilities.
Would be interesting to compare
My Son's MR Pro 300 runs just like my 05' Gas Gas EC300 with flywheel weight, only better. And that's a great thing👍👍
I had a MR 300 pro 2022. Loved it so much. Especially the quality and chassis. Just a nightmare to make a good carburator setting.
Hopefully I get the carb perfect. Not to far off I feel
Did you try the JD Jetting kit?
@@MkruzerNo i didn’t.
I had been speaking with Alfredo Gomez at his begining with Rieju. He didn’t have a good feeling with the bike at this moment. He gave me his carb jetting and i tried it. Not so bad but still far from perfection. High rev were too rich.
Great review, Instead of putting smaller main jet in it, Why wouldn't you drop the needle ?? Thanks
Because the main jet controls wide open throttle
@@IRCTireUSAMoto Thanks -:)
Rich is my hero❤
You’re my boy b soup
I love my 300 pro
Can’t wait to test it!
Rich, if you don't get the jetting sorted with the stock needle, try the following:
165 main, 38 pilot, N3CH needle 3rd clip, and 1 1/4 out on the airscrew. Runs clean, smooth, and strong all the way through on my Ranger at 1300 feet elevation. Regards, Warren
165 Main made it much worse. The N3CH needle is richer than the needle I’m running.
On this set up, it’ll be a 150 main 35 pilot N1CH needle second clip
I think you have another issue in that case. Have you checked float level? My bike is stock, runs much better than what's in your video. Just trying to help. Good luck.
Float height is good. I’m about 4000 feet above where you are. I put a 150 in and it runs perfect
@@IRCTireUSAMoto N1CH? Can't find info on that but 'H' could stand for too rich a diameter - hence having to compensate with a 35 pilot... But, if that combo works that's all that matters. An alternative to NECJ/W or JD red I'm about to try with a leaner tip is a single taper BEP.
A jetting workshop!
Got that right!
I'll bet anything that that oe torque pipe is holding the engine back from breathing to it's full potencial .From a advanced riders perspective I'm pretty sure that a pipe swap will let you have your cake and eat it too but that's not really what the bike is intended for, is it
You need to change the pipe , not the jetting 😊
👍👍👊
I'd like to see you test ride some cheap bikes.. Entry level beginner bikes that new riders can afford. Maybe start with the cheapest of the cheap? What should a new rider start with if they want a new bike?
Just me or sounds little like a 4 stroke(just how throaty it is)? Still sounds like a 2 stroke but just a Different sounding 2 stroke.
So the Beta 300 is still your most favourite bike ?
Yes as of now
Are you in idaho?
Can you tell me what wrist support that is your wearing?
Mobius wrist brace
Rich in slo-mo action on his bike, just awesome.
But I notice you talk alot about the carburettor, seems as that's a science of its own. Would it be alot simpler if you'd use the injection systems KTM and Husky use on their 2-strokes? I mean, I do like the carb-bikes but I'm not nearly as into the tuning as you are.
You can tune a carb m.. you can’t really tune a modern tpi with out hundreds of dollars of tech. The modern fuel injection two stroke, plain and simple doesn’t run as good as a properly jetted carb.
The Rieju was perfectly jetted the next day after filming this video. Took 5 more minutes of adjusting. More on the final setting coming soon.
@@IRCTireUSAMoto I hear you. Well then, I only wish I knew a bit more about carbs. Now I want a carbed 2-stroke, but I don't know how to tune it like you do.
Definitely understand the mystery behind it at times. I’m lucky to have rode so many carbed two strokes that sound and feeling makes it much easier to tune. Thanks for watching!
@@IRCTireUSAMoto I totally get that, the motor is like a musical instrument to you. Like a violin or guitar, analog. I can hear that 2-stroke smooth regular buzzing sound that you like. If you'd give the bike to me I'd tune it to sound like a drunk drummer on uppers with occasional spasms.
Im looking Reju next. Curious to see how the 2025's turnout.
Bought 6 Shercos and was brand loyal. Then I had an issue two of my 2022's cracked in similar places * gas tank. I was told by Sherco USA *Cludio that France was aware of these issues and it would be warrantied. *They will warranty for up to two years. tHEY DENIED MY CLAIM, told me I crashed and that my bikes were out of warranty being 2021 models. As mentioned my bikes are 2022's!!! So im a bit at war here trying to get proper help. Thats over $70k ive spent and theyre calling me a liar. lol
Yes, I’m curious how they’ll change the 25s?? I have the same thought about. Hopefully I can test them both side-by-side!
@@IRCTireUSAMoto New motors, They say FI and possibly a lighter chassis.. so they say.. Also been hearing Shercos will have a Carb OR TBI option.. we'll see. Kind of pissy with them at the moment lol *Those Rieju Pro Editions are pretty damn sick tho!
Always a bad idea to screw a customer to save a buck. The company I used to work for was bought by a large company ran by accountants. I had to leave because they ruined the brand that I helped to build over 22 years. Hopefully they come to their senses and recognize that they are ruining their brand. Try contacting someone higher in the company if possible.
@@Madtigertv no changes to chasis on 25s.. no FI... just counterbalancer coming.. they do not want to change what does not need to be changed
@@Madtigertv and the bike is one of the lightest... do not compare written specs.. put it on weights and you will see... my 22 Racing is few KGs lighter than EXC 24
Hi Rich, Please try a current Xtrainer. And Maybe you can get also a Version with Updated Suspension Setup to compare where a xtrainer can be modified to. I stay with Beta for long time. Super fun reliable Bikes, spare parts every where availlable and affordable. Wish i had an Training ground at my house or near, so Hard to Train here in germany😢. Love your channel, We made such good efforts last weeks ❤
How much are the suspension updates?
@@Mkruzer you can spend money for different Kits... A full kyb fork is here in germany about 1500€ and a damper 800€...yes a lot of money. But i think of someone starts with a xtrainer and tunes it step by step, you can create a real nice agile smaller hardenduro. Standard Suspension from a 300 rr is ok, but it could be so much better...gets even better with the right oil and some shims, wondering how the racing kyb line rides. Its Maybe to Stiff for amateur Enduro
@Max-dj5qj an extra €2300. The Ranger suspension could tuned for a lot less. Both bikes offer an engine upgrade path with their pipes. While the 20lbs and 7/8 size may make a difference the nice thing about the ranger is all of the Race and Pro model parts are bolt on for the Ranger if you want.
I respect the xtrainer but ultimately bought the Ranger. There were many more advantages, for me, with the Ranger.
@@Mkruzer no dont get me wrong Please. I dont want to compare ranger to xtrainer... Just the xtrainer OEM vs a tuned Version :).good to hear that you are happy with your rieju
I want a 300 pro
That’s a seat bounce double haha. Looking forward to see what you think of the MR Racing/Pro
She was a bit cupped out!
Never mind all this ancient carb talk- Electric is what is exciting and new. 2 smokes will be illegal soon enough.
Stir that pot!
Do you know what slide is in it?
7.0
i guess we go about carb tuning differently because i tune almost completely backwards to your process ya have goin......
i tAke a handfull of new plugs and a range of jets with me to a open dirt road....
make it start and run dont stress idle or mid yet .... install a new plug start it and run it to top end or close as you can , with it still wide open chop throttle pull clutch an kill it all same time coast to stop pull and read spark plug for rich/lean .... repeat making necessary changes till ya git top end dialed.....
now start on transitiion from mid to top ( needle clip ) ....
now do idle
why do i do it this way? well because ya dont spend endless irritating days second guessing dyour last adjustment
side note.... only make one adjustment at a time and write down every change along with temp and conditions of the day.... keep these notes
I use to do that before I could feel what the bike wants
@@IRCTireUSAMoto i do it that way to prevent having to backtrack and change what ive already done .... working from idle to top end is backwards if ya think about it.... it goes along with the idea of only changing one thing at a time so you can be sure what change actually did the most or least versus makin several changes and guessing..... its just easier and faster especially for a person working in a bike shop on comission.....
The fucking jetting issues are why when I buy a 300 it’s gonna be fuel injected. I’ve got two carbed bikes right now and I’m sooo sick of messing with jets and a metering rod on a lectron.
In my opinion, if you know how to het you can make a carbureted bike run better than fuel injected. Currently on the husky 300 TBI the stock mapping is terrible compared to a properly jetted carb. Good enough for most but I want better.
Looks like we're spoiled for choices in new bikes this year.
Absolutely!!
I would call that first part of your track the Non-rhythm Section.
😂😂
If yours was rich, mine is millionaire 😂😅 with NECJ on forth clip from the top, 48 pilot and 178 main...but it runs ok, dont have faulty plug... the o ly complaint I have is 60km range😅
Who makes these bikes?
Spain
making difficult look easy...
Thanks so much for watching! Glad you enjoyed it!
... yeah, that's a stupid log. Just burn it! 😂
If you like ranger this much, you will buy PRO immediately after testing it
I have a 23 Xtrainer. It looks like Xtrainer is a bit better than this bike overall
suspension out of the box is better on the Reiju. Electric starter is way more reliable on the Beta. If it wasn't for the crappy Spanish GasGas estart I would buy one! It only comes with the kicker because it needs it!
@@PrimalEndurostarters are reliable since 2022... absolutely no problems with them
Not true, my Rieju Ranger Bendix failed after 20 hours and I'm not the only one.
Yes they put bearings in the case, factory wet mod etc to help, but the components that fail have not been touched and are still pressed on gears with little/weak loctite.
Having said that, I still think I've chosen the better bike.
@@jakehill9174 22 or up? I have 22 racing withou any issues with starter
@@HarduroSK 22 ranger.
Yes a lot of people had good experiences with the 2018 gasgas with 300+ hours too.
I just wanted peeps to know that Yes Rieju made changes to the cover but it doesn't look like they addressed the Bendix and gears that were a headache for the "older" bikes.
It's an easy fix with a tig welder anyway.
Suzuki needles diameter don't work with the plugged up trails type motors. The needle diameter and relying so much on main jet doesn't work well. They need a JD or different needle trust me been there done that lol. Getting the 3/4-1 throttle on a small pipe motor with ne needles won't work well. It won't feel like expansion chamber bikes.
I'm not sure why jetting engineers will know why.
Dirt bike Jesus hitting us with another first ride review.
It is interesting on what some of the better Chinese companies are doing.
This bike is made in Spain
nothing on that bike is from china 😂
Spain isnt even better.... Why do they have a Kickstarter? Because they need one. Take a beta out of the Box and have fun, you can hear how miserabel this reju engine runs... And what about spare parts?!
@@Max-dj5qj they have kickstarter just for the same reason why beta offers kickstarter kit... the bike in vid needs just good jetting, just like stock beta... all parts are available in europe withou any problems.. I have one rieju and 3 betas in garage and had more problems with betas bendix not engaging than the one on rieju
We won't even get into the beta main bearing failure fiasco. Or their wiring harness issues. I like beta but their quality control seems to be spotty as hell. At least with the Rieju I can fix the starter and everything else seems to be pretty bulletproof...
To much carb work,and no diling!
This carb work took me two minutes. After this video I put a 150 main on which took me another two minutes and now the bike runs perfect. I’d say four minutes of work for a dialed bike ain’t too bad. I’m still trying to get my TBI to run right.
Interested in the bike and its capabilities. Not you and lack their of. Disappointing to blame the bike.
I never blamed the bike. I jetted it wrong 🤔