RonH

A lot of those Gasgas 300s have been returned because there’s too much power the rider can’t control. That’s why you’ll find them for such a great deal. Totty79 gave you some valuable advice. I have a 2023 Gasgas 250 TXT and had to lower the compression and put a flywheel, slow throttle and taller (11 tooth) front sprocket on it before I was comfortable. It’s now basically a clubman bike. Also, I got my 250, brand new, on sale for $4,999. If you look you’ll find a good deal too. Try Motohunt: https://motohunt.com/motorcycles-for-sale?q=Gasgas+250+txt&sort=a and search for least expensive. I just saw this one https://motohunt.com/l/7046299/2024-GASGAS-TXT-Racing-250 for $4,999. I don’t know where you are but if you’re in the states you can have it shipped for a reasonable cost. I had mine shipped from Georgia to Oregon for $300 through Uship. Good luck!

I couldn’t find any when I last looked. Most trials pants don’t even have pockets. I got some MX pants instead and have been very happy with them. They don’t have built in pads but do allow room for knee and shin pads. They also have leather patches at the knees to prevent burns from the exhaust. As far as hip pads go, you’d likely have to buy shorts with padding sewn in and wear them under your pants. They make them for mountain bikers and other active sports. There are both summer lightweight MX pants and fall/spring pants. There’s a much wider selection of MX pants out there than there are trial specific ones. Bonne chance! P.S. - If you do buy padded shorts or separate pads I’d recommend D30 type non-Newtonian liquid pads and not just foam. https://www.d3o.com/partners/solutions/ https://g-form.com/collections/baseball/products/elite-sliding-shorts

AI bent Toni’s forks.

I grew up around Yellowstone, Cody, Wy. actually, and know about having the crap scared out of me too by bears.

https://www.thehellteam.com/brake-caliper-rep-kit-hebo-4p?srsltid=AfmBOopyq1w-7_-_H7ZJ41c2BBUTtNh2BAzMRGIADtm-L99l4MaROWy_ https://trialssuperstore.com/products/hebo-brake-caliper-piston?srsltid=AfmBOop738U4hM-MFl32cY7ZF5E-t010trpDNStAFOUEMrQ2BH6JsF8I https://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/224240631710

Thanks lemur! After thinking about it, I agree with you, that I don’t want to risk it. I think it’s just up to personal preference on how much one wants to spend. I’m a firm believer in “you get what you pay for” but it’s tempting to save a few bucks. I don’t need the bearings yet but know now what I’ll be purchasing in the future. Cheers!

Awesome! Thanks for the puller photo also! I’ve got everything to build one.

Lemur, what brand of bearings do you use?

Rich, I really need to apologize for saying there was no sticker on my bike. I just took a closer look and found it behind the light shroud. I’m sorry but I never noticed it before. Anyway, here it is. I hope this helps. Image obviously rotated 90°.

Rich, I have a 2023 TXT 250 and there are no stickers/stamps for competition or emissions on it. Usually, off road vehicles don’t have to meet these standards so I did a quick Google search to confirm. Below is what I found. Customs should obviously be aware of this already. Good luck! “Generally, imported trials motorcycles do not need to meet US emissions standards, provided they are not motor vehicles as defined by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). NHTSA defines a motor vehicle as a vehicle manufactured primarily for public street, road, and highway use. Trials bikes, which are primarily used for off-road competition, typically fall outside this definition and are not subject to the same regulations as on-road vehicles.”

Konrad, thanks for all. The lever is moving freely and it’s all extremely clean so that’s not the problem but I’ll give the gravity bleed idea a go today. Hadn’t thought of that. Thanks!

Thanks Alan! Yes, the bleed valve is clear and undamaged. It leaks small drips of fluid when open but I’ll take it off and check again. Cheers!

Need advice. I was washing my bike on the lawn and the kickstand sunk in into the soil and tipped the bike over jamming the front brake caliper. The lever, afterwards, would not spring back. I took the caliper off and forced the pistons open but the lever still had not sprung back. I then took the master cylinder apart and freed the piston. I inspected all the parts and they had no damage whatsoever. Then I tried bleeding the brakes, both by reverse and from the reservoir, but I cannot get the system to take any fluid at all. The ports in the master cylinder are open and clean. The pistons in the caliper move freely. I’ve checked the cable and it is free of clogs also. I’ve tried six times and failed. Any advice is welcome and appreciated. Thanks in advance!

It’s great to hear you’re still riding at your young age. It’s very encouraging and gives me hope for myself. Keep at it!