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And statements like the one above don't help.... I (almost) weekly ride a Vertigo and have done so the last 3 years. Had one small issue on my first Vertigo (2017 model). The current one starts and runs faultless. Do you plan buying from Andre (Nonstop)?

Busto replica??

Thanks for sharing! I have similar experience regarding reliability: in three years just one small oil leak (shaft cover just in front of the sprocket).

Yep, the semi-axes slide out. The 'tool' makes it just a bit easier.

Tool is used to remove the semi-axes, which have M20 thread.

The German magazine 'Trailsport' did a review of the 200, 250, 280 and 300. Their verdict is that the 280 feels softer than the 250. The 280 feels as it has less power than the 250 and behaves more tractor-like; more grunt as a 250 but not very lively. The 300 was described as a wolf in wolf's clothing...A bit too much and too quick for the reporter. (by the way: tricky to translate and summarise from German into English..) Upcoming in the next months (depending on Covid-19): the R version of 2020 models, the mandatory Lampkin replica and a Busto replica. So enough to choose from

The search help on this page would have pointed you to a topic from 2017 with virtualy the same title....: And also check 'Vertigo `suspension' started March 6, 2020 (5/6 topics below yours)

Don't forget to include the half link. And a chain with 2 mm. plates (de standard Regina has 1,8 mm. plates) will eat part of the chain tensioner bolt. Don't ask me how I know...

Not only kick down, but also a bit to the back of the bike. And what Dabster said: swift kick from the top. What does help me when I am tired: put the baseplate on a log or stone.

Apart from the obvious (rear wheel...) I always remove the brake master cylinder and the chain. It is not required, but makes it a bit easier. Then the dogbones, shock lower mount and finally the swingarm semi-axles. Regarding removal of the front bolt that holds the dogbones: first take out the bearing sleeve on the right hand side. Then (only) loosen the M10 bolts that hold the triangles (left and right), remove semi-axles and pull out the swingarm. Assembly of the semi-axles can be a bit fiddly. What I do: first mount the triangles, rocker-arm and the semi-axles without the swingarm. In this way it is much easier to line-up the the bolts that hold the semi-axles. When all lines-out: tighten the two bolts (L&R) that hold the triangles and remove the semi-axles. Then put the swingarm in with the brake line (check routing) and the brake master cylinder, put the semi-axles in place (this is the fiddly bit..). Mount rear brake master cylinder and re-assemble dog-bones. Regarding the special tool: M20 threaded will do (there is a photo in an earlier thread).

A Vertigo doesn’t have a CDI box

The last decades 99 percent of cars and motorbikes use these fuel systems and reliability these days is no issue. But fuel filters do need maintenance. And for the majority of people carbs are not that simple, tricky to maintain and rather difficult to adjust properly. For a trials bike a carb does have advantages, but in my opinion definitely not regarding reliability and ease of use.

No, not a two stroke, but probably an old antiquated four stroke ? I wonder if the 'new' 301 RR will have any features from the Repsol works bikes; especially in the engine department? Thinking of dual spark, updated clutch, different gearbox and crankshaft... In other words: a completely different engine.

@sergioNMD: thanks for the update. Good that it now runs like it should. ?

Other thingy that crossed my mind: the air filter might be clean, but if the filter has too much oil in it, the motor will also run rich.

Thanks!

As I am considering to buy the Wificom as well: does the device allow to make settings that could damage the motor (too lean, too much advance for the ignition)?

A M5 Helicoil might do the trick. You will need to enlarge the hole to 5,2 mm. Go to a mechanic if you're not confident with a repair like this! Alternative is to glue 15 mm. of threaded rod into the hole with Loctite 638 and use a M5 nut to close the cover. And do not use silicone, but use something that stays flexible (like Hylomar blue)

The breather box is on the left. And I know that the filter needs to be changed...

@sergioNMD; I followed the tube that is going from the crankcase to the airbox. Just remove the airbox cover and you will see the box.

Check page 21 of the book (that is the page with the crankcases on it)

Page 21 of the parts book shows a breather box (number 27). That box is mounted inside the airbox on the left hand side. Would be good to investigate first why there is lots of oil in the airbox... Most likely reason would be that there is too much oil in the gearbox. But I assume that you are using the sight glass to check the level. I normally fill just under max level; leaving a small air gap in the sight glass.

On my 2017 Ice Hell there is no temperature sensor in the cylinder head, just a brass bolt. Of course the sensor can be loosened to get the air out

The price difference between TRS and Vertigo could account for the difference. And I think that TRS is taking a substantial part of the GasGas market. And then there is the common belief that a trials bike with carburator is much more reliable... On the looks of the Vertical R: JSP made a good point as the yellow fork hurts my eyes as well.

Same here, but colours can be different in real life. And it's mostly 'sticker color', which are easy to replace.