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Hi I did hear that some of the SSDT bikes had problems with 6th gear seizing which was thought to be due to slightly too tight machining clearance/shim settings in the box, which led to them seizing when being used on the higher speed, longer road sections-the explorer engine architecture is the same as the trials bike so wondered if this problem has carried on into the new model. Suggest returning the bike to the dealer as I'm sure the box would be replaced without question. One thought is if you do a lot of road [as opposed to green lane/off road riding], put an extra 50ml of oil in the box as that may help it just to be better lubed an run slightly cooler Great bikes though, I love my 2012 factory trials model Will-in-the-mud

Hi all This is NOT for the faint-hearted.... After many bruised knuckles and lost fingernails, I was looking about the workshop for inspiration and my eyes alighted on the oxygen bottle of the welding set. Ah ha thinks I, and quick as a flash the appropriate tube was attached [i wouldn't use the acetylene for this as exploding back tyres are apt to frighten the observers] and it popped out a treat, but you do need a deft hand on the regulator....... Best wishes all Will-in-the-mud

Hi Had a 2011 TR 280 and have just replaced it with a 2012 Factory R model. I think they are a fantastic bike! Had a 4RT before the Ossa, and the Ossa seems to weigh half as much, is a LOT easier to ride and grips better than anything else I have ridden to date [think I've been able to try pretty much everything]. They do take a little fiddling to get right initially [especially the mapping and fueling-they are VERY sensitive to mapping-for example my 2011 bike was perfect with map 10, but when we tried map 11E it just would not run cleanly off the bottom, no matter what we did, but back on 10 it was excellent. For me, I can't imagine anything better but I should say that I'm a 50 something Novice in it purely for the fun of it, so it may be that an expert might find a few things different, although Guy Kendrew seems to go pretty well...... My advice would have to be try one [if you're in the N East-England, that is-you're welcome to have a go on mine] and if you like it get one cos they definately grow on you. Hope this helps Happy trialling Will-in-the-mud

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Here's a thought. I suppose the problem with no-stop now is that the bikes are so good that you need the technical aspects of the modern rules in order to test rider skills, whereas with no-stop, the sections would have to be, of necessity, dangerous to be testing? I don't know it thats true or not, but I'm sure riders like Ben and James etc would be able to give a knowledgeable answer...? Will-in-the-mud

Hi Ben Very refreshing to hear the views of someone who actually rides the sections. I'm a 50 something who does it for fun cos I love the sport [don't think I've won a trophy in my life] so it matters not a bit whether I ride non-stop or hippity hoppity [can't do that either] BUT it did seem ill-judged, to me, that the British championship should have different rules to the World rounds. We clearly have some of the best riders in the world, but how can they hope to develop and compete if their domestic championship walks a different path. It may have been the case that the entries were dropping off, and that may have been because the riders were perceiving the sections were too hard, but I can't see that knee jerking back into no-stop was the best-judged solution. Would it not have been better for the ACU and riders representatives to try and come up with a formula that still allows the best of our riders to be tested as in world trials, whilst the next levels down can still feel able to complete. Incidentaly, the point about being fair to the observers is especialy well made-it is SO-O-O difficult. [i have only observed once and would NEVER do it again after the abuse I got from some of the riders.....] All the very best guys Will-in-the-mud Ps 2012 Ossa factory replicas rule!!!!

Hi Andy Thanks for clearing the mystery. Keep up the good work on this great website Very best wishes Will-in-the-mud

Hi all Apparently, there was a thread on here for about a day which had a link to details about forthcoming changes to the 2801 for 2013 but I can't find it. Anyone know where it is? Thanks Will-in-the-mud

Hi Bully Please please please please can you post some pics of the bike as it sounds awesome!! Best wishes Will-in-the-mud

I'm sure I must have missed this, or am I the first to notice Adam Raga's new bike has "Tech" forks? Is this a precursor to a change from Marzocchi for production bikes as well...? Any thoughts out there? Anyone "in the know"? Best wishes Will-in-the-mud

Hi That's probably too "hard" a plug, so may be difficult to start when cold, may not run cleanly at low engine speed and more likely to foul. [i use 8/9 grade plugs in my Maico 490 MX bike]. 5/6 grade plugs are what you need in modern trials engines. Hope this helps Will-in-the-mud

Seems to me this is an excellent illustration of the importance of the phrase "caveat emptor" [let the buyer beware].

you'll find full details on the ossa canada website-the bike looks awesome, can't wait for it to arrive [ordered it "blind" but looks to have been well worth the wait] Cheers Will-in-the-mud

Greetings Done both of mine over the years [once trialling, once motocross-oh how I loved that 490 maico...] and both healed well after 6 weeks in plaster-was quite ironic being that I'm a GP.... Suggest just follow the fracture clinic instructions and hopefully you should be fine but don't be tempted to do anything too soon because non-union of the scaphoid [which can happen if you try to use it before it is healed properly] would probably stop you trialling. Hope this helps and best wishes Will-in-the-mud

Hi It might be more money than you want to spend, but I'd look long and hard at the new Ossa explorer which is basically their OUTSTANDING [oh yhus, I am biased but I just LOVE it]trials bike with a seat on to make it livable with. Sounds like it would be perfect for what you want, but as only going to be new for a while, then might be too much to spend [good info on the Ossa Canada website] Best wishes Will-in-the-mud