SteveCullis

Point well taken apriljo, relying on others on a new to me forum with a random post can be a very sketchy way to do research for parts or information. I have learned a great deal more from this thread posting than I knew before.

“ finding a piston for it call around and see” ok, I will be more direct. Where does a person call around for parts fitting older Gasgas bikes. I am concerned about mechanical parts affecting functionality way more than plastics. I am very seriously considering on buying this machine, but have reservations about being able to keep it up, especially if spares of critical parts are scarce. Quite frankly, the 270 engine size seems to NOT be a popular size, making it an oddball?.. I don’t know,,, those who know tell me.

Ok, thanks,two answers for 1997. I see 97 in the serial number. so are parts available to freshen up the top end? Or other psrts if I find something else when I go and do an inspection before I buy… what I am asking,,,,since it is quite a few years old,, is there still parts support?

If the compression is poor are the parts still available for freshening up the top end? And where do I learn about upgrading the front brake

Newbe here, I’m interested in buying my first real trials bike. I’m 64, and been dirt riding for 54 years. I raced scrambles in ‘72 and ‘73… but competing in that form wasn’t my cup of tea, I preferred finding a difficult gulley or steep gravel pit walls to learn technically challenging skills instead of all that fast stuff. Did all that stuff on run-of-the-mill dirt bikes, now I have a chance to buy this machine, and want to learn as much about it before I do, ,,, so tp start off, what does the serial number tell me about this machine