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Well after a final oil change and a full days ride the oil is crystal clear so I think the shaft and seal replacement has done the trick and oil the cruddy oil is flushed out! Happy days!

Well after a final oil change and a full days ride the oil is crystal clear so I think the shaft and seal replacement has done the trick and oil the cruddy oil is flushed out! Happy days!

Cheers barryb1973, I'll check that!

Ok that's great thanks. First oil went milky. Next change is ever so slightly discoloured so hopefully next change will have it all out. Cheers all for your help and input!

Thanks again Jim, I've got it fitted the correct way for certain then. 2nd question is after water contamination, approx how many oil changes after running to temp each time will it take to stop going milky/cloudy?

Haha zippy, I don't know what I've started! And still no consistent answer! The joy of trials bikes

This is not my pump but is how my seal is fitted. Is this the correct way or wrong way?

Thanks cbutler will try pm'ing him. And biffgasgas that is in contrast with what the gasgas UK tech guy told me, he said open/spring side facing engine. But manual looks more like how you said it should be. Thanks for the fitting tip also! Cheers guys. Most helpful!

Haha cheers for pointing that out, I need to update my bike, it's a 07 txt pro. Yep manual shows open side to water, and I spoke to gasgas and they said opposite so no idea. Shame the Jim snell video got removed! Cheers

I know there will be some residue left in until a few changes but it's just the oil went from crystal clear to custard in a matter seconds like it suddenly leaked. So if the open/spring side should be on water side then it sounds like mines been fitted incorrectly since I got the bike. The last ones did say the seal had just been changed. Can anyone confirm this? Cheers

I was wondering if its on the correct way, i just put it back how i found it after the first leak. Only bought the bike in spring. thanks for video link but thats the old txt, mines a pro so want to b sure. Can anyone confirm which way it goes in? i've put it so the flat face backs onto the impeller (water side) and the hollow/open face faces the engine/ oil side if that makes sense? Also i'd flushed with deisel, then two oil changes prior to running in the hope that most the residue of contaminated oil would be gone, cheers.

Hi, i'm desperate for help, I got water in my gearbox oil so replaced the seal. On inspection the shaft was worn so replaced that to, yet after 15 min running the oil contaminates with water again! the coolant level hasn't seemed to have dropped. Is there anything obvious i'm missing? In fairness I haven't replaced the O ring seal on water pump so don't know if that is letting water in when I ride in the wet/ wash the bike? could this be a cause? I'm running out of ideas now so any help would be great. cheers, Al

Hi mate, where in North West are you. I'm just starting out in trials after a failed attempt last summer... Bikes engine died! Getting new bike this sunday and joined Macc club along with a mate. First trial of the year on the 31St. I'm from Culcheth, Warrington. Also looking for local places to practice around Warrington if anyone knows of anywhere? Cheers, Al

Hi guys, nit spike on here for a while, I had a disaster back in Aug before attempting my first Frodsham trial. I went with a mate for a day out in Llangollen at kynnistons farm (#awesome place) but my engine wburnt the rings and scored the piston and died. Still not managed to find parts to fix it. But next week I'm picking up a 2007 gasgas txt pro 280! So was seeing hoe you are all fixed for riding these days. Where you go etc? I'm looking at joining macc trials club due to variety of terrain and events?!? Happy new year and hope all are well! Cheers. Al

nice one cheers guys!

Well I found a great condition Gasgas txt 280 pro for a good price. One question, in the owners manual from gasgas website it says run a 2% (50:1) fuel oil mix. does this sound right ? Also does anyone have experience with this bike? any pointers etc? Picking it up next week so want to get everything ready. Cheers

looks mint, proper job well done!

sorry to hear that mate, there are no words to describe the scum that rob peoples things, hope you get back on two wheels soon!

Cheers Oni nou! much appreciated advice!

cheers guys, can anyone advise places to buy them other than ebay or gumtree. they seem to offer 05/06 bikes or older for my budget, cant see any 08/09/10 bikes for £1500?

Thats great help guys, many thanks! will start searching!

Cheers again pal, yeh the confidence from buying from a dealer is worth the extra ££££! As I mentioned my first gasgas died after 3 months so not best pleased and the age of it is making finding parts difficult which may explain my concerns about parts. But thanks for sharing your thoughts, very helpful and happy riding!

cheers drumfada! yeh there are a few on ebay/ gumtree 06/07 250 shercos that look great. do you know much about maintenance cost of shercos? parts etc?

Hi. After getting into trials with a 2001 gasgas txt 250 which subsequently died/knackered piston and barrel I am looking for a newer bike. I am after advice as to what to look out for. I have around £1500 budget. I like the look of the sherco st290 05-07 age. But don't know much about them. Alternatively a 05 gasgas txt pro. Does anyone have any advice regarding either or usual problems to look out for? Cheers. Al

Thanks for the heads up Aircooled4ever! checking it out now to confirm that it will fit my txt 250 as its listed as being from a tx 250. Don't know if there is much difference. Cheers, Al