steviec

Just curious but does anyone know why Jack Challoner didnt ride on sunday?

Chewy You make some interesting points there. I have a 2010 250 and it does 'all of the above'. I have tried changing various jets as per advice on the forums but the bike still pinks regardless and wont tickover cleanly. I'd be interested in altering the timing but I don't have the expertise, if there is anyone in the sheffield area who has done this i would like to hear from you. I love the bike, it suits me perfect but i am loosing the will to live and it may have to go.

Ok gents, an update on the above. I've fitted the inline filter and shortened the tank breather at the same time. I've removed the carb and the pilot is already a 33, there was another jet that had 122 on it, is this the main jet? I attempted to drop the clip on the needle as Copemech suggested but I couldn't see how to do this, any suggestions? Also I was thinking if the timing was slightly out could this cause the problem? Cheers

Cheers lads, that's great. I'm using super unleaded which i think is 98 RON. I've done the fuel line mod but will recheck it and will also clean the pump out. I'm not sure what the pilot jet size is but the 33 sounds like a good option. I'll keep you posted as to the outcome. Watch this space as they say. Many thanks

Hi all, I have recently purchased a new 2010 250 and have been out a couple of times since. I have noticed what sounds like a 'clunk' or 'knock' when the engine is revved under load, say when climbing a hill. At low revs it seems ok. I've done the usual like check the mixture screw and made sure the flow from the tank is ok. Would appreciate your thoughts on this. Cheers

At the engine outlet.

Gents What's the potential running problems with the above problem. The exhaust is leaking from the header. Cheers steve

Has anybody tried to contact Kliponoff recently. I do know that the business has been sold on and moved to Nelson in Lancs I think but the telephone number was redirected to the new owners. I have tried in the last week and the number is now not recognised, wondered if anybody knew who or how to contact the new owners? Cheers Steve

Hi My advise to you would be not to bother with either. I'm assuming the 08 280 has a little more poke than my 05 280 but all I did was put on a slow action throttle and it works a treat. Hope this helps Steve

I had the same decision to make although mine is an 05 280, my advise to you is don't bother with either, spend a tenner on a slow action throttle, this will make a big difference.

Cheers lads Appreciate the comments, I have noticed that my bike kicks back every now and then, I'll take a good look at the areas you advised and hopefully nothing else will break. Steve

Hi I've recently bought an 05 280 Gasser after 12 months on an 05 250 Beta, I love the bike, especially the engine and the way it rides. What I don't like is parts breaking on me. I've had the bike 3 weeks and already the kickstart lever has broken and now the bolts in the clutch lever bracket have sheared when I tried to remove them. This is after a number of hours having break free oil sprayed on them. What I really want to know is, am I just unlucky or are there areas on the Gassers that I need to pay particular attention to? Hope you can help me Cheers Steve

Does anybody know what the figures are for the steering head angle and wheelbase between the GasGas Pro and Beta Rev3 250 are? Cheers Steve

Brilliant lads I'll give the shop where I bought the chain from a go first, if that fails it'll BVM. Glad you had the same problem R2W, I thought I was going nuts. Steve

Cheers for the replies lads Paul, not sure what you mean by the chain tensioner, isn't it on a spring which should put tension onto the chain. You've got me wondering now whether the chain tensioner is working properly Steve