steveo

Had a 10 minute ride on a 250 and was quite impressed. These are a couple of observations. It felt very nice but being pretty much brand new all bikes feel good. Most noticable was the on / off clutch engagement, wasnt bad but very snatchy with nowhere near the feel compared to my 250 Gasser. The power was tame compared to my 250 as I was expecting it to be a bit more aggressive with the 28ml OKO flatslide, I must add I only rode it at low revs popping around. It was just as responsive in the suspension department to a Sherco 125 I had ridden just the day before and quite easily hopped the bike around. They are thin on the ground over here in Australia as well, the few that have landed have been snapped up quickly. Definitely needs tarting up a bit in the cosmetics, look forward to another ride when it has been sorted.

Well put Martin, but I must say what I find meaningless is the decision to ride group A. Look at the figures. 2 laps of 15 sections with a 5 for every section by 3 of the 4 riders gives you a maximum 450 points that can be lost for the trial. USA finish on 330 points for an average of 3.66 marks lost / rider for every section, and that takes into account the worst ride being a non counter. In comparison Spain lost .27 of a point, thats one quarter of a point per section. Waste of time travelling all that way and step up from your nominated B group to attempt riding sections that are way beyond a teams skill level in my view.

Any news on womens TDN ?

Yeah, same here. Since I tie her up it hasnt been such a problem!

So you got a wrecker yard over there Mark, wouldn't see many of those good car Biff deals in, they seem to just go forever!

Had five new Scorpas SY 250s from when they were released till I changed to Gas Gas and all had the whine. The same can be heard in the 90s Yamaha TYZs that this motor was originally used in. Dont be to concerned, if you had been around to hear the whine of the Aprilla Trials bikes you wouldnt give yours a second thought.

You dont ride with ND do you?

The Raga comes with a keihin standard. I found the motor responce to quick for me and have fitted a standard 250 carb, and I am much more comfortable with the package now.

Sorry Mark, yes they are #659. The Raga reed block is different to a non Raga. The petals thet I removed were not split, but a one piece type with the serated end as used in the ealier Gas Gas models. Was advised by Mike that even though they are different this was the right # for the machine. He was right, the difference is very obvious immediately.. Steveo.

I'd eat KFC if they had drumsticks like those non Canadians Mark.

Cause their different, try a set in your Sherco and it may then feel like a well tuned Gas Gas !

Have the Boyesens now fitted to my Gas Gas. All the correct information and very prompt service from Mike Husband at Moto Merlin in the UK. Highly recommended Trials Central members and particularly overseas members to keep this name in mind when looking for parts. Steveo.

When a bike is the best, who cares what it costs. You can even find ways to personalise your Raga but no matter how much money you spend on a non Raga it will never be a RAGA.

Thanks for your reply Jon. Still trying to find the # required for a 2008 Raga 250. They have a different induction to a non Raga 250. In my previous 2006 Gas Gas 250 the Boyesens # was 659 and was brill. Any help out there ? Steveo

Anyone recommend a supplier of these who will post to Australia ?

Would you recommend her ? Do you know if she needs an apprentice ?

Little Johnnie's neighbour had a baby. Unfortunately, the baby was born without ears. When mother and new baby came home from the hospital, Johnnie's family was invited over to see the baby. Before they left their house, Little Johnnie's dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears. His dad also told him that if he so much as mentioned anything about the baby's missing ears or even said the word ears, he would get the smacking of his life when they came back home. Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely. When Johnnie looked in the crib he said, "What a beautiful baby. The beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands, a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes". "Can he see?" Johnnie asked. "Yes", the mother replied, "we are so thankful; the Doctor said he will have 20/20 vision." That's great" said Little Johnnie,"cuz he'd be fu%ked if he needed glasses".

How could he when hes 6 foot under !!

Well are you saying you prefer a bulge under the ....ehhh...bonnet.

Thats the Brazilian or non Brazilian option.

Any known suppliers of bare rims (no spokes) that come already anodised to suit latest trials bikes.

I'm so glad I have a 2008 Raga.

Im way out off my league here , I thought a wiki was what Cope thought looked huge with his bi focals on !!!

Whats Andy got to do with it.

Anyone know where you can source those gold bar holders.