I was going to buy a new 250 but im told that there will be a months wait for one from the place I wanted to buy from (due to bike production being halted because theres no forks!).

Im thinking about getting a 300 instead as I can get one straight away.

Im told that they are a great bike and if they are found to be a bit of a hand full you can soften them up a bit, how true is this?

Any info on them welcome.

All the best

Tom

Hi Tom,

The fork story is true.

I prefer the 300 over the 250/280, the motor responds slower than the 250 but with more power. It can be a handfull if you are fairly new to trials but there are many things you can do to make the motor more manageable. There is a list of things to do in another posting on this site - fairly recently but can't remember the title, anyway here are some suggestions:

Fit extra 0.8mm base gasket

Slow action throttle (Black tube)

Retard ignition by slotting the holes in the pick up sensor, external to the flywheel, and rotate counter clockwise.

Try a D34 needle, not as lean as a D36 at the bottom end and slows things down a bit. (Assuming you have a standard 300 and not a Raga)

Fit a 10T gearbox spkt.

Bye, PeterB.

Thanks for the reply pete.

ordered the bike along with red anodised wheels and sump guard (couldnt help myself)

spose the best way is to suck it and see hehe, ive always liked torquey bikes and dont ride in many places where theres no grip so should be manageable i think. soon find out hehe.

Thanks again!

Tom

I have the 300 and change to slow action throttle to which made the bike alot better for me. Its not over powerful but is smooth with great bottom end. I would buy another as ive never suffered with the power and feel it is as said not to revvy.

Before o bought my bike I rang Gas Gas uk and spoke with sorry forgot who, but helpful chap which said that a decent novice/inter should be ok with a 300.

Best to try one first if you can.

I also spoke to one of the mechanics at gasgas UK and he said it should be fine for the clubman, either way, it can be softened out if it is too much so nothing to worry about really.

Tom

I was going to buy a new 250 but im told that there will be a months wait for one from the place I wanted to buy from (due to bike production being halted because theres no forks!).

Im thinking about getting a 300 instead as I can get one straight away.

Im told that they are a great bike and if they are found to be a bit of a hand full you can soften them up a bit, how true is this?

Any info on them welcome.

All the best

Tom

hi after reading this item about the 300 i went put a got my self one yesterday its only a 2003 pro , im used to the old txt270 98/99 model mmmmmmmmmmmmm what a power different : it came with a fast action throttle but i think ill have to change it back to the slow and will have to take a few tips off you guys about adjusting the timing and changing the front sproket ,im a commercial mechanic my self but there is a bit of a diffrent between then ,just need to know if its a quick job to adjust the timing and how its done .................... (by the way im new to this forum)

Hi cymroboi,

My sister has recently just moved out of Wales and into Oswestry somewhere, nothing to do with setting the timimg though!

On the PRO motor, there is an ignition sensor mounted external to the flywheel. It is mounted on a bracket, you can slot the bracket holes and rotate the sensor anti-clockwise to retard the timimg, (Or advance the other way if you need more) it doesn't take much. I really like the motor with a Hebo flywheel weight fitted, it's an extra 750 gms, easy to fit, just need an M8 x 1.25 tap and 6.8mm tapping drill. Instructions are in the box, complete with plastic cover spacer and all mounting screws.

Best to set the gap between the sensor and the flywheel to approx 8 thou.

You can file the holes in-situ with a rag over the important bits of the motor, doesn't take long at all.

The standard throttle is a white tube, is that what you call a fast one?

Ta ta, PeterB.

Hi cymroboi,

My sister has recently just moved out of Wales and into Oswestry somewhere, nothing to do with setting the timimg though!

On the PRO motor, there is an ignition sensor mounted external to the flywheel. It is mounted on a bracket, you can slot the bracket holes and rotate the sensor anti-clockwise to retard the timimg, (Or advance the other way if you need more) it doesn't take much. I really like the motor with a Hebo flywheel weight fitted, it's an extra 750 gms, easy to fit, just need an M8 x 1.25 tap and 6.8mm tapping drill. Instructions are in the box, complete with plastic cover spacer and all mounting screws.

Best to set the gap between the sensor and the flywheel to approx 8 thou.

You can file the holes in-situ with a rag over the important bits of the motor, doesn't take long at all.

The standard throttle is a white tube, is that what you call a fast one?

Ta ta, PeterB.

hi pete

just been out today for a quick ride it was like giving a monkey a gun waaaaw what a power different ,so now ill have to adjust the timming like you said and go on from there, to tame the beast down a bit and thanks for the tips