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  7. Should I Buy An Ossa Explorer?

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    Posted · Edited by lotus54

    A note on the conversion

    KTM sells a reusable sealing plug for the injection hose that goes to the upper tank.

    They call it a 'washing plug'

    I'll try to post the part number.

    Definitely need that.

    So,far I have had no issues with the Explorer stuff for trials, but like I mentioned, I'm just a novice and nothing that hard. Sometimes I find it an advantage- like super slick hills that others (of my skill range) are having problems with- I can sit down and get very controllable traction and make it right up. Or seat bouncing double logs from a stop.

    This is just because I have a LOT of years riding sitting down and pretty new to trials or standing all the time. I can balance my weight better for slick hills sitting (getting better when standing)

    Plus even if I have to 'paddle' for a rut deeper than my footpegs I can make it. Without a seat I couldn't. (Plus only a 3 not a 5)

    Guys better than me could stand on the 'seat' portion of the trials bodywork- but I'm not that good.

    Others could just wheelie all the way. I'm not that good either.

    For that matter, I'm plain not that good!

    Mark

  8. Should I Buy An Ossa Explorer?

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    Yes, ROX 2" risers.

    It worked with stock bars as well, but he TE bars really help on the rough trails and a quicker pace.

    I ditched the stock rear damper and installed the Ohlins. Much nicer, but cost too much.

    I think Adrian has another option that is cheaper.

    The stock was ok- but Ohlins a lot nicer.

    I'm using Maxima Extra4. 0w10

    100% Ester.

    This is what Adrian said I should use. I change about every 10 hours or so.

    I run Motorex full synth Cross Power 2T oil at 100:1

    Lots of great rides near me also- check out some of my vids if you want.

    Always happy to show you around if you get this way.

    (Too hot east of the mountains now for me!)

    Mark

  9. Should I Buy An Ossa Explorer?

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    Posted · Edited by lotus54

    If I had just a few extra bucks ( and bringing into the US would be such a hassle) I would buy it myself foe that much!

    I have bar risers and twisted engineering flex bars on mine.

    Yes, you need the TR plastics and move the Easystart box. The cables are long enough to mount on bars.

    Yes, I thing the lower, stock bars give better control, but my kneck hurts on long rides and I'm just a novice trials rider that has only gotten to one even this year anyway.

    Not a very good pic

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    But I'll be happy to show more if you like.

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  10. Should I Buy An Ossa Explorer?

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    I'm just over on the Olympic Peninsula in PA- I have the software/cables to do the TPS and other electronics.

    Also have some spares.

    I did buy a few things to have, just in case. But the bike has been really reliable.

    I did break a suspension part once, but that was my fault.

    The linkage bushings are higher maintenance than sealed needle bearings, but they are cheap and easy to service. (Wish they had zerk fittings)

    I ditched the stock rear brake setup, I kept bending the rather heavy caliper mount. The TR one works a lot better and is a lot lighter to boot.

    Starting is easy 99% of the time. If the plug is too dirty, aftermarket spark arrestor clogged or you give it throttle it doesn't start easily.

    Conversion to full Trials is easy- maybe 15 minutes one you have the parts and make a mount foe the easy start box (assuming you leave on the headlamp).

    Oh yeah, the stock rear brake pedal is awful, but the TR one bolts right on and is great.

    Mark

  12. Should I Buy An Ossa Explorer?

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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

  13. Btwice Ossa Diagnostic Leads/adjustable Throttle Body

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    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

  17. Thinking Of Buying A 2013 Tr280I

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    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

  19. Btwice Ossa Diagnostic Leads/adjustable Throttle Body

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    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

  20. Btwice Ossa Diagnostic Leads/adjustable Throttle Body

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    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

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  21. Btwice Ossa Diagnostic Leads/adjustable Throttle Body

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    Posted · Edited by lotus54

    How much were they from the uk? I did not see them on their website

    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

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  23. Btwice Ossa Diagnostic Leads/adjustable Throttle Body

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    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!

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  24. Suspension Greasing

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    Replaced all my bushes with sealed needle rollers.... Big difference.

    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

  25. Suspension Greasing

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    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

  
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