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Agree on the Tech forks,don't feel the Reiger shock was better than the Ohlins on the Raga Rep which I think was the best bike available,and notably better than the standard model

2016 ,if and when produced wouldn't be much different from the 2012.The differences in between didn't make it a better ride,just cheaper to produce.Still one one of the best out tho

Get the wolf brown leather ones and neatsfoot oil them,they'll take a bit of breaking in,after that they'll be fine and you ll have saved a few quid.If you can't can't be doing with that the formats are fine straight away

Get proper trials boots,motox boots are too heavy,soles are designed to slide on the surface,you want the opposite when you dab,they're not flexible enough and don't allow you the necessary feel.When you get a pair you'll realise

Whichever brand you feel the best on.All the above points about the Beta are true and is the head over heart buy,but only if it suits you .Youve got to try them both in some sections,do you know anyone who would let you do that?Its very easy to buy the wrong one and regret it,I think most of us have at least once

Reckon the TRS is more than enough for the majority of riders.Vertigo has a higher spec and is more complex,which will attract some but could possibly also frighten others off,All modern bikes are more capable than about 95% of riders if we're honest about it,but good to see more choices for us .Hope they're both a success

Much the same but with a better rear shock and Keihin carb

Put it in 5th gear before starting it ,sit on it,pull the clutch in and rock the bike to and fro,you'll feel the clutch free.Return to neutral and start it

Safest buy is aBeta or a Sherco.Gas gas are meant to have an announcement on 18 October regarding their future,spares are ok at present.Jotagas have a new importer(Haven Trials) who report good spares availability.I have a2014 250 and rate it highly,no problems at all.Really you have to test ride them all to decide,but they're all far better than the riders.When you 5 something it's not the bike.

How often did you change the gearbox oil?it lubes the main bearings on these.Did hear rumours that others had a problem with some suspect quality bearings being used at this time,which given their problems which have subsequently come to light may or may not be true

Crank cases are different,gearshift shaft exits further back.Clutch cover looks the same,as does the head and barrel which I think are S3

Does the noise diminish if you pull the clutch in with the engine running?Its possible the gearbox bearings have been damaged by the watery oil if it's been run like this for some time .If it goes quieter with the clutch in the problem is in the motor not the box.Could you post a video so we can hear it?

The only people who know a what a top rider earns are he who earns it and those that pay it ,anything else is a guess

Does seem an odd move just to avoid tweaking the carb sometimes.Would have thought you could get as Ossa very cheap though,not sure about selling it on when you next want to change but hope it does what is wanted

Any news on when they will be available?If they're about a month away it could work out very well,couldn't have timed it better.Gas Gas future is still uncertain ,Vertigo aren't ready yet,not sure when the other 2016 brands will be here

The announcement is going to be 16 October,not September

£5000 then,competively priced,should be suceessful

Haven do say they are working on their website but it's taking longer than you would expect

Reckon Adam felt the chance of gas gas returning and being able to give him what he wanted wasn't going to happen.He must feel the TRS is competitive and have the budget to sign for 3 years

Might take him a while to adapt ,great move for TRS to have the second best rider in the world to develop and prove it.Hes the only guy that can beat Toni,reckon he had offers from the completion too.Should fill the gap in the market left by Gas Gas and possibly indicates what future Gas Gas are facing.Good luck to him

Seems strange to make 2 bikes virtually the same except for colour

Seems strange to make 2 bikes virtually the same except for colour

Perhaps Haven are also the importer?

Does this thread hold the record for going furthest off original topic

Price has come down then