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I have a 2014 OSSA Explorer (over 200 hours now) and have had excellent results. (See other threads) Parts are still around and I think OSSA will be back running. Lots of companies go into bankruptcy and return to service again. Plus they are trying to remove themselves from GasGas and back to on their own. Where are you located? I would certainly buy. 2014 OSSA. Mark

Lewisport is a BTWICE dealer, but they didn't have the leads for sale last time I checked. I'd give them a shot first if possible. I jut reset my TPS and did a slight baseline mix adjustment. Starts first kick after sitting for days! Still trying to get the a soph of my existing map before trying a newer one. I'm about 90 miles west of Seattle (or within sight of Victoria for our Canadian friends) and glad to help out. Mark

I rarely ride trials, but ride my trials bike a fair amount. I have 200 hours on it in about a year and a half. The place I like best is quite like a trials event for the route- but I mostly try not to ever fall down. Mark

Software and maps comes with it (well, a link to download) I still have not tried the newer map- I still want of get a copy of my current map first (since it runs quite well now) Mark

That is the one I have Works great!

There are newer maps that seem to help. A lot really is how you start it. 1. Do not touch the throttle!! 2. If no easy start,first kick a brisk one but not really try to start (wakes up the ECU and charges the cap) 3. Take up the slack in the starter and give it a fast, hard kick. Mine is newer (2014) with Easystart system and very rarely is hard to start. If the sparking plug gets old it is harder, if he aftermarket spark arrestor plugs up it is hard to start. Mark

It is different than the original factory setup I've used. This has everything in the USB end. Mark

Now they I look closer, I'm Not really sure the setup I have is BTWICE- I thought. It was, but it doesn't say it anywhere on the packaging etc. http://trialstribulations.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=31&products_id=2716 It is working well, although I have not written a new map yet. I'm waiting to get ahold of the map that is in there first, so I can return it if I don't like the new one. Mark

The idle speed doesn't affect mixture directly. BUT The system is setup so that at idle speed a certain voltage needs to be present for the TPS. This needs to be set and the ECU 'told' this is the idle setting. It not done correctly, the overall mixture can get messed up. This happend to me after a 100 hours or so. A quick adjustment and reset and all was good again. The BTWICE throttle body allows adjusting mixture thought messing with the throttle (it has a separate bypass). So if you want it different you can just Do a quick adjust anywhere and keep going. Mark

They are sold out again- but you can ask to have another.It was $290 US shipped to me in the States. (With exchange at the time) A bit more than I would have liked, but it works and if I have any issue (even a minors adjustment) I want to have them right here. I like a LONG way from the closest dealer (who has been very helpful) Lewisport is a dealer, but they didn't have any to sell- last I heard they were waiting for a different setup. But I got tired of waiting. Mark

The 2014 Factory edition is really nice. I think all but the really early 14's (like my Explorer) had the larger link rocker setup. My Explorer is at 168 hours.

I finally broke down and bought some of the BTWICE. Diagnostic cables. I got tired of waiting for the other ones I kept hearing about. I installed it on an old XP machine I have just for various diagnostics. Works great! It comes with software ( although I had to use a version of the KD-Scan I got from the dealer to make it install) and a bunch of maps. I have not tried another map, I want to get a copy of the one I have now first. The bike is running pretty darn well now so if I I didn't like the new one I'd want to go,back. The only place I could find them was Trials and Tribulations in England. The instructions for installation could be a bit improved, but I didn't have any issues. It is good to have a set here!

How did you find ones thin enough? Or did you bore out pieces. None seem large enough to enlarge to me and the bushes are very thin. I'm interested, Mark

I've replaced the bushings on mine a couple of times. They are cheap, but also wear fairly quickly in the mud and water (I trail ride mostly) I'd really like to have zerks. One guy cross drilled the shafts and would remove the end bolt, fit a zerk, push grease through and refit bolt. It would be nice to just leave the zerks in. Running grease through could push out water, mud etc. (I think) The suspension is pretty easy to dismantle, but I'd like fittings myself. Mark

If you still have it I'd be very interested in it- Be good to make up a full 'kit' to replace for if mine goes.

I certainly have that problem, both hands thought. Heated grips don't help me, since I try and keep a finger on each all the time. I've wrapped them with good results, shirk tubing works also. I wear nitrile gloves under my riding gloves when cold- much warmer. Once my hands warm up I don't like the movement inside, but better than cold fingers! I use a Clake 2- so that's my rear brake and clutch. I trial ride the bike most of the time and almost always have a finger of the lever. I also have Reynolds conditon, and that makes it all worse. Mark

I don't have any issue at all with My fuel pump, but just thinking ahead to eventually needing one. So I can get a KTM pump? Anyone know which model? Since it is a fair amount of work to remove, I wouldn't mind sourcing one now to have on hand. Tom, have you don't anything toward working on your old pump? Mark

Sorry- 2stroke EFI works flawlessly. I have one in my garage. Have you ever even ridden one? More complicated? I don't think so, but I find it very rare for people to really understand how a carburetor works. Even more so EFI of any sort. I'm very much sold for a trials bike. 1. Packaging. Easier to get components in better locations. 2. No fuel leakage/flooding when tipped over (let's not talk about crappy OSSA Explorer fuel cap) 3. Multiple MAPs available. Easy switch to change how the bike runs. 4. Automatically adjusts for temperature and elevation. 5. Better running consistently (just my experience) I understand those that don't want it. That's ok- but it does work.

The trail between sections is something to consider for cross checking also. A trial I did last year one of the Marshall's knew me and mentioned he was glad I was there- for doing observing for the afternoon, higher grade riders. He knew some of the novice would have problems with done of the loop trail- but knew I would really enjoy it. Indeed, some guys had a very hard time even making the loop- I had a blast doing it, since it was like lists of the trails I like to ride. I certainly didn't clean them, but some were pushing.... I guess I should really appreciate our club- they really consider the Novice and kids riders and make it fun for all. Plus all really helpful without a bunch of ego getting in the way. Mark

I just started last year. I rode all year in Novice, did very well. I didn't want to move, since I felt I wasn't getting the really tight turns right. Lots of times I noticed the intermediate had less tight turns and Geiger obsticles. I could clean lots of sections in novice and usually 1st or 2nd place. So this year I thought I'd give intermediate a go. Only one trial so far, I did struggle the first lap a lot. After that I started getting into the groove better and improved. I still was down the list and could have rides better- but I'm very cautious and don't lime to fall down (or perhaps get hurt). I think it was the right move- I'm feeling a lot better about tight turns (still need to work on it) and the obsticles are good practice. Loads of times I would put a foot down- just to be safe. But most importantly I had lots of fun. One of the guys I rode novice with last year also moved up, so it was fun to ride with him and talk about how we saw it. Our club does a very good job of keeping Novice safe and resonable for a Novice I think.

Yes, if you look in the OSSA exhaust outlet on the cylinder it sweeps up to clear the transmission. The actual port is lower and like mentioned, works great. Having both EFI and carb two strokes, give me a good EFI any day. I think they have it down pretty well now. I remember when everyone said CDI was un-repairable in the field and better to stick with points. I remember points too well! (Still have one bike with them). OSSA was a pioneer in CDI. They got it to work with almost never a failure. Do CDI units fail? Sure! But points/condensers failed a LOT, LOT more. I certainly understand where those that are skeptical are coming from. I wasn't too sure either until I got one. Getting close to 160 hours, runs wonderfully !

Are are essentially describing the OSSA system. Add a small Rechargable batt (AAA in this case) and solves the start issue. It works very well. What could they do better? Have a BTWICE setup for idle adjustment. Have a cheap cable diagnostics setup, maybe even with a 'bare bones' version for people that don't really understand. I have setup a couple of them, they are very easy. There is a 'rich/lean' baseline adjustment you can do also. I've never changed it because the bike runs so well. Mark

I have 4EEEE wide feet. The Gaerne oiled balance fit me really well. A LOT less protection and MX boot. Like not much more than walking boots. So I wear them for trials (where I've already seen where potential toe jammers are) or sometimes for certain slow trails where I'll also be walking a lot. I trail ride my OSSA mostly, so use my Gaerne SG12s. Not much feel but I'm always hitting hidden stumps. I'm new also- just riding the bike taught me loads- it will tell you if you are wrong in a hurry. The local club members are really helpful- giving lots of good advice without making me feel like a dope. (Well, anymore than I usually am anyway)

I have a 2014 OSSA Explorer (same bike as the TR with some more junk added on) FI has been wonderful, much less hassle than the carbs on my other bikes I've had/had. I did have to reset the TPS at around 100 hours- took about 5 mintues. Still trying to get the aftermarket cables (I have the software)- the factory ones are way too much $$$. I borrowed the dealers cables to reset it. I have around 150 hours on it, it always runs great, freezing, 90f, sea level to about 8k feet. It starts very well (unless you touch the throttle, it doesn't like that) and I like the way it wokrs better with a one step hotter sparking plug. On the OSSA, the injector goes directly into the crankcase- points right at the rod bearing. (So some call it 'semi-direct'). Mine is street legal and works just fine on the road, quite smooth actually. Not much fun with 3psi in to be tyres and sitting- but for connectors and getting to the local trails I like it. I don't know how much the fuel pump costs, I've had no issues and I believe the importer has not sold any. Pain to get to it though. I know they has issues with some of the earlier bikes- but the map I have is quite nice. I've never has issues with my FI street bike (2005 Ducati Multi), or my cars since way back I the 70's. (My Lotus is due for new injectors, I have the ira box) I ran the APT Smart Carb on it 300 KTM, it took some fettling (I had a rather earlier one) but once sorted it worked really well (better mileage also). I think they have a 27mm also. The OSSA is very, very linear in power- I don't know how much the injection has to do with it. I'm quite happy with it. Mark

I lived right near there for a few winters - hoping to make it there. I've never seen a world trial. Heck, I've never even been to one before I competed in a club even a year ago. From what I remember, try to stay on the west side of 295 and 95 for least traffic. I see a number of motels listed.