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  2. 4 RIDE ADVICE PLEASE

    in Montesa

    Posted · Edited by Elnonio

    2 hours ago, woody1970 said:

    Oh that’s great then, thought it might be pushing the limits. I’ll have to find out about whether the car ( Alfa Giulia) is ok with it

    Well, getting a hitch receiver in the States from Alfa for a Giulia is impossible, but I hear in Europe they can be found.  UHaul has their own models though. 

    That car can tow a small, unenclosed utility trailer with a trials bike, no issues.  It's been said the 2017 Giulia towing capacity was 1700kg, but I don't think I would want to tow that heavy a load, and I certainly would not want to tow anything with a any significant frontal area.

    (2019 AR Giulia here too)

  7. 2020 model Gasgas 300 TXT starting issue

    in Gas Gas

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    On 12/25/2020 at 2:09 PM, mercuryrev said:

    Yes it was the S3 head and insert and yes I did it myself. It isn't a particularly difficult job, unless you catch one of the head o rings and then fill the cylinder with coolant (don't ask how I know). So just be careful with that.

    I'm not sure on years but the later bikes need a new head and insert, early bikes could just have an insert fitted I believe. Mine is an '17 Racing. ....

    Hope all that helps.

    Yes, thanks.  I misread the year on your, and since I found a workshop manual, sounds, like I too would have to get a separate head to also install a low comp insert.

     

  8. 2020 model Gasgas 300 TXT starting issue

    in Gas Gas

    Posted · Edited by Elnonio

    22 hours ago, mercuryrev said:

    I managed to get some riding in last weekend and with the new head and insert, the bike is definitely easier to start. Until I get tired I can now start it either first, or second kick. However it never starts if the throttle is opened, it has to be closed or it refuses to start.

     

    Did you do the work yourself, and I presume those were S3 head and insert?  If so, can you confirm whether the S3 low comp insert would actually fit the original head?  I'm reading and getting conflicting info.  Since we have the same bike (2020 TXT 300) your experience should be dispositive :)

 
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