Bit of a weapon to start off with but a very good bike in it's day you will probably need to calm it down with a slow action throttle and an extra base gasket on the barrel
Use an atf bottle with oil of your choice and lift the front wheel as high as possible so making the filler hole vertical I put the front wheel on my bench and put the bike in gear to stop it rolling back
Maybe uk market and bike preference isn't representative of the global market.The bike the average Uk rider wants to ride in slippery uk conditions is not the same as one for firing up grippy rocks in Spain for example .Our 20 per cent VAT doesn't help bikes that are dearer from the factory to start with .UK riders seem unwilling to try the newer makes even though the newer ones maybe better . I feel it's an uphill struggle to succeed commercially even for the established makes there doesn't seem to be enough riders with deep enough pockets to spend £5500 on a new bike and lose £1500/2000 in a year
All modern bikes are capable far beyond what the majority need which wasn't the case when the mono Yam came out Most people that bought one found that their results significantly improved (till your competitors had one) Don't think that many riders can cock up a section and blame the bike these days even at wtc level .Some will buy the Vertigo whatever it costs but it's power output will intimidate most I can see that using the least aggressive maps will calm it down but you might as well bought something less powerful
I do both and motocross is more fun but there is a greater risk of injury .Trials is very skilful and takes a long time to learn and can be frustrating but conversely very satisfying when you get it right .Minor bruises an grazes are normal but you'd be very unlucky to be injured enough to need time off work You can be slow at motorcross and still have fun but if you're poor at trials it's hard work and frustrating till you improve
Looks something special not sure if 4 different maps and 31 hp might be too much though Any news on price looks like a bike for very talented riders with deep pockets
What does the future hold for Jotagas?I like the build quality and the way they ride but I'm a bit concerned if they can survive I realise no one has a crystal ball but what the general opinion about buying one
Do air filter every trial gear oil every 6 70/1 oil mixture is fine with a good synthetic oil any more just causes more smoke, it won't wear out more quickly
You don't need to drill them they're just pushed in you can tap them out with drift of smaller diameter than the pin then tap them back with a small hammer when you refit them
If it's a Raga it should have a limited edition plaque by the steering head Was it advertised as a Raga ? It doesn't have the Reiger shock or Keihin carb so isn't full Raga spec irrespective of what it left the factory as
Before you start it engage 5th gear pull clutch in and sit astride and rock it backwards ,you'll feel the cluch free Put it back in neutral and start it it won't jump forward Its kinder to the gearbox this way
