Things I Would Change About The TALARIA STING R MX4! || 2023 Ebike 

This bike is great in so many ways. The things I talk about in this vid are more so personal annoyances and personal preference type subjects. Other than that, never had an issue and the thing runs forever (range) haha.

@@Randumbly I was looking at the talaria xxx as a bike because it’s cheaper with similar power. If not that I would also like the sur ron ultra bee

@@mackendles Also a more than great option! Idk that Ultra bee is a beast! Ultrabeast! lolll Just make sure you make a decision off what YOUR needs and preferences are. I'm sure you'll make the right decision!

@@shanew7361 well i really think im gonna go with the xxx because unfortunately im still fairly young and only have time to work over summer to save up. so in a few months i'll probably be getting the talaria xxx for the price. the only reason i was looking at the ultra bee is because im going to be riding off road. i have to get something (because im still young im stuck with my parents and they want to start riding trails in their SxS) and i really don't want to go with a four wheeler (what they wanted me to get)

@@shanew7361 im actually on the verge of changing my mind. when i looked at how much the surron light bee could be upgraded i didn't realize that just about everything can be changed to make exactly what you want. also i don't see a belt drive conversion kit for the xxx

That's exactly what I been doing haha. Good advice. 👍

Yo I appreciate that input for sure! Yea I've heard stories about certain crappy stock parts on good or decent bikes being swapped for better ones. I was looking for an "x-ring" chain to try out. Do you know if DID or RK makes a 420 x-ring? I couldn't find one. That's crazy you say that about the chain guide because I was actually trying to see if there were a way to attach one, or some kind of tensioner, but I feel like that's doing too much lol. I just gotta man tf up and deal with it tbh 😅.

That last part. Sometimes it would annoy the crap outta me lol.

Consider the talaria xxx that just came out…

Well, I still haven't seen anything yet on any "actual issues" with the MX4, neither on my bike or on RU-vid. I say "actual issues" meaning like, something that would prevent the bike from actually functioning properly or at all, or like the bike not turning on, or something like that. Also, I'm not part of any of those "facebook groups" or "forum groups" or whatever they are lol. I'm sure any one of those people in those groups would have answers to any questions or concerns you would ever have for your bike though. Everything I talk about in the vid is pretty much preference related such as annoyances or inconveniences. This bike is great hands down. I'm sure whatever decision you make you'll be chillin. 🤙🏾

@@Randumbly thanks! Great vids btw

@@term5708 Thank you! I appreciate you!

Get the mx4 you will get bored of the stock surron

Yea idk about newer models or anything, but from I've see and heard a lot of people have definitely had to pad/shim/wedge their battery to stay still lol. The included rubber pads were the first thing used and they worked fine for a bit then they kind of "slid" into a different position to where it wasn't snug anymore. So I got that air shim and it took care of it.

Considering how many mi. I've gotten without spending a dime on gas and no traffic, I'd say so 😂. Also it's just fun af! 🔥

Damn. When did you order yours? 1. I just use a little bit of 80w-90 gear oil. 2. Not yet, but have considered going up just a few teeth in the rear for some more torque. Maybe a 50t lol. 3. There's different results out there on that. For me the small chain would touch the frame, and if I adjusted it so it wouldn't hit the frame, well then it would come close to touching the actual chain. So I don't use the chain and freewheel, just the pedals.

@@Randumbly you're probably better off using bike chain specific lubricant.

I'll give it a try 🤙🏾.

This guy has good maintenance suggestions.. he seems to do motocross so he knows a bit about this kind of stuff.. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Ro64EsRo9HQ.html

1. I use Bel Ray super clean chain lube and RK roller chain. Both are awesome. 2. Went from stock 44 tooth sprocket (55 mph) to 48, then to 54 (42 mph), tried 54 with 14 up front (45mph), didn't like it and put the 13 tooth back on, now I'm running a 58 tooth with a 13 up front, tops out at about 40 mph, but gets there QUICK. Also running a Kenda Trakmaster 100/90 19 on the rear, awesome tire off road. Had Shinko 244s front and rear prior to this, very good all around, awesome on pavement, very capable for most off road, only lacking in really soft stuff like deep sand or mud. I ride 95 percent dirt so knobbies for me... I'm loving the 58 tooth but 54 is probably the sweet spot for most people if you ride 50/50 on/off road. If you get a 14 tooth for the front you can swap it pretty quickly and run the same chain, so there's that. 3. No pedal kit. Just no. Do yourself a favor, save a bunch of money, and get some nice grippy foot pegs. Much safer in my opinion. I have had no trouble from the law. Pedal kits for these bikes are useless and create a hazard, in my opinion. Ride fast! Ride safe! Have fun! Grease your bearings, seems they forgot to do it at the factory! Actually Renthal chain, sorry. But I've used RK in the past. Can't go wrong, just make sure it's non o ring and keep it lubed!

They're some cheap ones from amazon, you'll find em if you type "oskal bike mirrors" on amazon. They were like 8 bucks lol.

Sketchy! haha

Yea for sure man, you got some really good points here. For me personally overall, it's mainly the battery not being easily removable that's the main thing for me on the xxx, I just need it with me for peace of mind I guess, and then there's other little things here and there. Coming from the R, I just want that soft suspension on the Surron again haha. The R is chillin but imo, the Surron just felt more comfortable. It also felt like a much more solid unit, like it has little things figured out like little rattles or whatever. I say that fully knowing how new these Talarias are as well. Yea there's the whole sacrificing power, battery capacity, higher price, "older bike", etc. but for me I'm willing to do that. I know others wouldn't and would just go Talaria all day. Idk, everyone's different and rides different so it's just dope that we have this wider range of these style bikes to choose from....Whichever bike you choose you'll for sure enjoy it dude haha. Just be safe!! 🤙🏾🤙🏾

@@Randumbly Thanks man, I definitely agree with you. All of these bikes are intriguing in their own way, I originally wanted to just upgrade a Surron but I realized how expensive it would be and how much knowledge I would need first. I might just save up and pull the trigger on the Sting R but definitely more convinced I should wait for a newer model by Talaria to see if they improve more as they did with the Sting R. I guess I'm power hungry and I think they might be the next best thing they just need to fix up some flaws. But yeah you be safe too brody, love your videos, keep it up. You've definitely helped me learn more about the bike since there isn't a lot of information on it.

It's like it's a good thing to have this wide range/selection of bikes to choose from, but then it also just makes it harder to choose 😅. I'm indecisive af too lol. Also I think the availability on the R has settled down and is ready to order, so that's dope.

@@Randumbly I'm super indecisive too lmaoo, I always think in my head while I'm trying to choose "am I gonna regret this choosing this?" I guess it's nice to know I'm not impulsive but it feels like a gift and a curse lol

I just bought these ones to match the black square ones on the bike.... www.amzn.com/B0BHN5MTF6

I just threw some of that footage into this video but I may make a little short on it or something.

If u would I would appreciate it man

www.amzn.com/B0BHN5MTF6 I got the "4 pin connector black" option. If you got a GritShift one, you should contact them so they can add you to the list of people they're going to be taking care of. I don't know what it is exactly they're sending, but I'm thinking these. But they'll have proper instructions and a proper tutorial. I don't want to be responsible for anyone possibly messing something up on their bike lollll. 👍

no, at least not in public

You gotta wait til you 18 man! lol. I'm not sure ha, I'm not the guy to be asking this. Ask your parents!

Actually all "motorized vehicles" in CA require a license except scooters and e-bikes (both speed limit of 20mph)...even mopeds (speed limit of under 30mph) require license. The info is in the DMV motorcycle handbook, starting at page 5 or 6.

@@Randumbly loll nahh cus i saw kids ridin this and i rly wanted to get one cus it seems hella cool but anyways thanks

Yes u can. Im from SF and I ride my surron everywhere. Oakland, sanjose, daly city, richmond. Just dont stop for the cops lol. They wont even bother to chase you

👉 I've also thought about that. At this point though I'm like whatever now 😂. I've begun to just let it go loll.

@@Randumbly Haha I get it. But I will never let it go until all hope for a quieter bike is lost. One of a few reasons I went Talaria was noise. Talaria is just quieter. Solve the chain noise and it would be so nice.

Hahaha. Right you are. You just said though. It would be so nice!

It's just a "pedal kit" that you can get for these bikes. Multiple reasons why one would get em lol. They be lookin funny sometimes though.

@@Randumbly thats what I figured! gonna have to add those to my list of "upgrades" lol thanks for the reply! keep up the good content my man!

Stick with pegs. Safer.

I'm pretty sure the farthest trek I've made so far was maybe a little over 25 mi., and I remember when I got back I still had a decent amount of battery left. You'd probably need to be chillin in eco to make it there and back without any worries of the battery running down to 0. Not entirely sure though lol.

that’s honestly pretty good. my bike should be shipping out soon and the offer still stands im working again on saturday mornin

Yea that's one of my favorite things about this bike is the range. But yea I'll see what's up the Sat. May have to swing by ha.

Nope. But I'm kinda slowly getting into them.

@@Randumbly right on man 🤙 a lot of the things you list as odd are real common on full sized motorcycles and have advantages in performance 🫡 you're in good hands it's a well thought out bike 🏍 💨

Yea looking up and then not finding anything on this bike kinda forces me to learn about it on actual motorcycles or dirtbikes lol I appreciate that 🤙🏾 Stay safe!

Padding for the battery? I actually did put those on, that was the first thing I used when I first got the bike lolll. Matter of fact, I still use the triangle one that goes under the lid. I show it in the video. Thanks for watching!!!! 🤙🏾

Haha Thanks. I know you're excited af. The wait is definitely worth it! 🤙🏾

@@Randumbly lol. Hell yea.

Lol I'll look into it 🤙🏾....

@@Randumbly Kawasaki KLX300 or the Honda CRF300 dual sport are both great first dual sports and they don’t cost much more than these electric bikes. $5399.00 street legal too.

​@@fastdude2002 Problem with dirt bikes is their limitation. People are more likely to call the police for a dirtbike than an electric bike.

@@kbeans8155 okay. Unlike these electric bikes a dual sport is actually street legal. I have ridden my Suzuki DRZ400 for years here in California and have never been stopped once by police. Of course I don’t tear up public property or ride it on bicycle trails. Where I live I ride it on all city streets, dirt roads that go up into the mountains, BLM land, National Forest roads, etc. never had a problem with police. I do get the difference between a motorcycle and these electric bikes. I just think you get more bang for your buck with a dual sport. You can actually ride 70 mph on the freeway which is nice. If you live in a big city maybe the electric bike would be a better fit but I live in a smaller town, more rural area with lots of open spaces for a faster, more powerful dual sport.

@@fastdude2002 You're right, for you dual sport is for sure better. Unfortunately in Chicago, you have bike paths and forest preserves and if you want to offroad its an hour drive unless you goto the forest preserve. Completely agree with your assessment

😂 Oh trust me I do lollll.