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Irc are good if you ride mud,Michelin are better on rocks

Sounds like its way too rich,does it have a temperature sensor failure sending an incorrect message to the ECU,does it have fault code information on the system or is it too basic for that

Not on for the organisers to check for stolen bikes even if they could.maybe if the register of stolen bikes was available to all bikes could be checked at the point of sale.I don't know anyone who would knowingly buy a stolen one,I think the expensive ones mostly are generally taken by professional thieves and go abroad very quickly,others by local scum and end up being ridden illegally and quickly thrashed to death Its not just trials bikes,all bikes are at risk,wish the authorities pursued these scum much more,but there's not enough police to target these people

It will rebound quicker and will have less traction unless you increase the damping to suit

Remove the remains of the kickstart gear and oilstone where the bits were.Ive done this and it worked fine,no noise and free as well

Was great,thanks for the effort

Easier to sell the 125 and buy the bigger one

I think the main reasons the Spanish are better are the cycle trials background,practice and event venues that are more like current world round venues,and the support from their governing body.Our lads need to practice/ride on the same going which means spending a lot of time abroad,which without support is impossible for them. I also think the Spanish factories prefer Spanish riders,unless UK can produce riders as good as Doug Lampkin to get them interested

How about putting it back on with a hinge

Motors not going to last long trying to breathe in all that c--p.Was that after a muddier than usual event?Looks like the mudguard broke behind the air box so it should still seal,or am I wrong?

Be alright with a slow action twistgrip.Condition is very important when buying secondhand trials bikes,if it's that good and the price is right buy it .They were considered poky back then,but bikes have become more powerful since then.My son started off on a2002 270 Beta at 15 after a ty80 and was fine

Don't know how many hours,but about 70 trials.Felt better than you might expect after that use,the build quality other than the parts I mentioned (which have been upgraded on the later ones) is good,it still looked smart too.The bike is great,it's the attitude from the factory that's the problem

Definitely make sure you can get spares.Clutch covers crack allowing the hydraulic fluid to drain away,gear change shafts break,both failures would make the bike unusable if you can't get replacements.I replaced both of these without stripping the engine,neither job is difficult on 2014 I had,bought the parts easily and cheaply from U.K. Importer,but I'm not sure if he is still involved with the brand.Dont know if the factory would deal with you direct,worth asking them They're a great bike,only sold mine as I was unsure about the future for Jotagas

Is the slide returning to the bottom completely,you should hear it if so.If the slides going down enough to close off the airflow it must be drawing air in from somewhere.As suggested check the carb over,or maybe borrow another one

I had a 2014 250 which was a great bike,but not without a few niggles,such as air box lid that didn't seal so had to be duct taped which looked awful and it was easy to stall at very low revs.The pluses were grip,excellent suspension,linkage well sealed and long lasting,very good clutch and in my view great looks and steering.Only sold it through lack of faith in the company to be there in the future,Haven Trialsport had the few parts it needed in stock and were very helpful.Resale value is not good which makes them an expensive choice,I feel the TRS is not greatly different and is the better choice now

Seldom use the stand,as it often sinks into the ground and the bike falls over,The venues I ride have plenty of trees so I use them

Wonder if they have the shock set up properly?Ohlins are usually excellent

Is the air screw on the carb wound in too far,wants to be about 1/1.5 turns out?.If not take it back,assuming the supplier is local enough

Don't buy a 4 year old trials bike without seeing it,generally if it's advertised cheap there's a reason.300 factory Sherco is a bike for a good expert,the Beta you mention would be a better choice,maybe £200 too dear though

£2000 sounds too much for one of the last ones that had some of the problems sorted,let alone an earlier one.The main thing is do you think it suits you and do like riding it more than another brand ?Your budget should get you a Beta or Gas gas 2012 which is what I'd be looking at for a private sale.If you really do prefer the Ossa make some enquiries about spares availability other than from the vendor

Could be a good choice ,as above really on what to look out for.If it does need anything check out the cost,can turn out more than you think.Clutches on them range from good to awful,but there's a lot of talk on here on improving them if you're mechanically minded.Ride the bike,making sure a Beta suits you is what matters

Squirt a can of tyre sealant in it.,might seem a bodge but it works and it's quick and easy

Lot of bike for the money,but if you need parts that are Ossa specific you could be stuck with a bike that's unrepairable and worth very little .Id choose something more mainstream ,too much of a gamble,One day you'll want to sell it,which will be a problem for any decent money

Certainly looks like James will be on Beta,but not sure whether that means Uk as well,he didn't with GasGas

Mountain biking is good,fun too,builds your legs and lungs,also does more for your upper body than you might think