Hi Jeff B,
I was told that if I ride the TRS often that the battery will stay charged so that's my plan since I no one seems to use a trickle charger on them. As for the bike itself I'm liking it very much. My previous 4 or 5 trials bikes have been Gas Gas and this bike feels pretty close to them as far as geometry, balance, etc. I like everything about it, brakes, suspension, power, etc. I originally was ordering the Raga model but they were coming in later so I test rode a standard R One and it was fine. The Raga has a touch more power but I figure if I ever want to add more punch there is a high compression insert which brings the compression to that of the Raga. The rear shock on the Raga is supposedly an upgrade too but the stock shock is working fine for me. I love the button! I'm 68 years old and I used to get tired of kicking the GG so this one is really nice. Since it's new it starts first kick as well so I try to kick it a fair amount as well but the button is great when you are off-camber or in some other awkward position.