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Can't see it happening. They couldn't do an adequately "good" one when fourstroke was going to be mandated by the FIM so why put resources into developing one now in the small market we represent when their current bike is (presumably) doing well enough. Much as I would like to see them do so.

We don't widely know yet how much different/better the 300 is but at least the 260 is readily available.

As above but I find it is difficult not to contact the footrest. Standard footrest and the lever tends to jam against the front edge of the rest requiring it to be folded up to release the kickstart.

I suspect that power will be of the Rolls Royce variety.

How does it sound/go with that thing on the end of the silencer?

I think you will need to give a bit more detail than "cut" if anyone is to offer sensible advice.

How about a compromise? I can let you have a 125 SWM☺

True, I spent a while sliding tbe forks out tbe yokes of the Beta to fit it in to an Astra hatchback when my trailer gave up tbe ghost, but it is a bit hard on the back lifting it in and out. And it's not really what you want to be doing at the end of an event.

I think you are a bit over the top there. I see no hate, only reasonable responses to Craig's original request. Personally I was delighted when the new Ossa was announced as I had a MAR in the day and recognised the value of the technical advances and fresh approach (though a plastic bush instead of a wheel bearing seemed dubious at best) and hoped to get one. I had a go on a 300 and probably a 250 would have been fine for me. I would never buy the first batch of any make's new model and by the time the Ossa was properly sorted (map 15 I think?) the moment had gone. I have to say the marque did itself no favours, you would hardly have known they existed; to say that promotion in the UK was low key would be to overstate the level of publicity. I would have no criticism of anyone who bought an Ossa now but opinion was sought and accordingly given.

Plus a day to get the sumpguard back on

Fiat Doblo or Citroen Berlingo will both, in my experience, be ideal. Not sure what the range offers in terms of models but those I have/have had offered good cruising speed and driver comfort with economy. Bike lifts in no bother and comfort better than any "normal" car I have had.

I carefully drilled (so as not to contact the sealed bearing behind) then used self tappers to pull it out if I remember correctly.

I would wonder about whether or not certain spares are now/were ever available, let alone in ten years time. Comparison with mass-produced motorcycles, with widely available spares in their day, from decades ago is not valid.

If you don't clean it now you won't know if the problem continues or not?

Lean the bike on its side, unscrew the "glass" plug and clean it out with brake cleaner or whatever. There are some ribs in it which prevent use of a cloth or the like.

Sounds like you may have removed the seal on the sealed bearing rather than the crankshaft seal. Was there one?

Not sure what was in my 09 when I got it, some sort of Rock Oil I believe and the clutch was fine. Only three trials on with the Silkolene certainly but no noises or action problems so far.

Try using masking tape round the twistgrip barrel and then contact cleaner to lubricate the grip as you put it on. Once dried the grip won't move.

This can also happen just due to a build up of condensation. i have experiencec it over the years with no leaky pump casing.

No external leaks so I'll probably spend the next week trying to get the sumpguard back on

A Bobber? Let's hope the BSA Owners Club is more tolerant than the VOC http://www.champ.org.uk/bikes/images/vincentchop.jpg

It will do in the gearbox but totally unsuitable for the motor. Nip to the Tesco forecourt and get a litre of Castrol fully synthetic bike oil. Can't remember the full name, and can't get to the oil cupboard to check, but folk on here recommended it and for some strange reason Tesco are a fraction of the usual price. Just checked posts - think it was Power 1.

You may find the X ring wants to carve a groove in the crankcase. Trials bikes tend to run a close clearance round the sprocket.

Dealer weasel words do not deprive you of your statutory rights. You may wish to consult citizens advice if the dealer does not play ball. I've never heard of a Rev 3 with a cracked frame.

Or you could pay twice that for one currently falsely advertised on TC as a Pro.