Gio Beast Limited REVIEW

northerndad · 08-27-2011, 03:19 AM

Hello Everyone!

I created a video review of the Gio Beast Limited - it is quick-n-dirty - I made it, edited, and posted it this evening.

Enjoy!

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MICRider · 08-27-2011, 07:30 AM

Excellent review! Very nice camerawork and it looks like you have some beautiful riding country there! Makes me wish I had the Limited instead of the regular Beast, they did some really good upgrades on the Limited!

Weldangrind · 08-27-2011, 11:38 AM

Thanks for the review. Regarding the front shocks, have you tried filling them with nitrogen? That might provide the damping you're looking for.

northerndad · 08-30-2011, 08:54 PM

Thanks for the feedback guys,

No - I haven't tried putting gas in the shocks - I'll go look for some and try it.

I had this weird thing happen - it was idling after a small ride, then just stalled. I could't get it started again, after much trying it did start again, about 15 mins later. Kinda worried me, wouldn't want that to happen in the bush (I'd just got back form the most remote trail ride yet with it, though it was a short ride).

Weldangrind · 08-30-2011, 09:51 PM

Are you using a fuel filter? I can't recall. If not, I recommend that you buy a North American filter. Perhaps something got stuck in the carb.

northerndad · 08-31-2011, 12:11 AM

There is a filter on the fuel line, though I can buy a north american one. I took it for a ride today, and it was fine.

Weldangrind · 08-31-2011, 01:26 AM

BTW, you can usually get nitrogen at the local tire shop for cheap (or free).

northerndad · 09-02-2011, 02:04 AM

Thanks again for the tip Weld, you are a bottomless well of china bike and general mechanical tinkering know-how!

Weldangrind · 09-03-2011, 09:15 PM

That's the nicest way anyone has ever told me I'm full of crap.

SpudRider · 09-09-2011, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

That's the nicest way anyone has ever told me I'm full of crap.

Spud

08-27-2011, 03:19 AM	#1
northerndad Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hazelton, BC, Canada Posts: 109	Gio Beast Limited REVIEW Hello Everyone! I created a video review of the Gio Beast Limited - it is quick-n-dirty - I made it, edited, and posted it this evening. Enjoy! [/url]
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08-27-2011, 11:38 AM	#3
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Thanks for the review. Regarding the front shocks, have you tried filling them with nitrogen? That might provide the damping you're looking for. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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08-30-2011, 09:51 PM	#5
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Are you using a fuel filter? I can't recall. If not, I recommend that you buy a North American filter. Perhaps something got stuck in the carb. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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08-31-2011, 01:26 AM	#7
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	BTW, you can usually get nitrogen at the local tire shop for cheap (or free). __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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09-03-2011, 09:15 PM	#9
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	That's the nicest way anyone has ever told me I'm full of crap. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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08-27-2011, 07:30 AM	#2
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	Excellent review! Very nice camerawork and it looks like you have some beautiful riding country there! Makes me wish I had the Limited instead of the regular Beast, they did some really good upgrades on the Limited!
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08-30-2011, 08:54 PM	#4
northerndad Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hazelton, BC, Canada Posts: 109	Thanks for the feedback guys, No - I haven't tried putting gas in the shocks - I'll go look for some and try it. I had this weird thing happen - it was idling after a small ride, then just stalled. I could't get it started again, after much trying it did start again, about 15 mins later. Kinda worried me, wouldn't want that to happen in the bush (I'd just got back form the most remote trail ride yet with it, though it was a short ride).
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08-31-2011, 12:11 AM	#6
northerndad Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hazelton, BC, Canada Posts: 109	There is a filter on the fuel line, though I can buy a north american one. I took it for a ride today, and it was fine.
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09-02-2011, 02:04 AM	#8
northerndad Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hazelton, BC, Canada Posts: 109	Thanks again for the tip Weld, you are a bottomless well of china bike and general mechanical tinkering know-how!
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