I got an email back from Ossa today, they are now testing a NiMh battery and there is no ETA. I don't know if there was issue with the Lithium or they are looking for a more economical or better packaged solution perhaps.
The dealer is saying to start the kick with your foot away from the lever so you kind of strike at it to ensure its starting from the very top of the stroke. I can get them to start using this method however it doesn't feel very mechanically friendly on the starting mechanism or my foot for that matter.
One of our bikes has less than 1hr on it, the other one is used and I don't know how many hours are on it but probably only 20hrs or so as it looks like new..
I don't care what the ISS pack costs, I want two of them :-) The dealer said they should cost about $200 each but obviously that isn't confirmed.
The dealer insists that starting is all in the technique - I don't know how many different ways I can kick but I've tried a fair few methods. The event we are doing this weekend will have another Ossa rider there so we are hoping he can show us how to swing it.
I think I'm getting a muscle imbalance in my right leg :-)
I called our dealer and found out that both my bikes have Map 13 already. I don't know how hard they are to start on the Map 11 and 12 but it must be pretty bad if this is an improvement.
Took me about 10 kicks to start them last night. I'll keep practicing but we are desperate for the battery packs. I just emailed Ossa from their website to see if they would help as the distributor doesn't have much info on the battery packs as yet.
I had to cut the lower mounting tab off the kick starter side on the 2012 bike as the clearance is tight and the kick starter was rubbing on the lower part of the seat as this is spaced out a little due to the frame protector. This was causing the kick starter to not return. Added a 2nd zip tie to hold it in place, also had to file the frame protector down a little to allow enough space for the kick starter to return as it was rubbing on another spot as well.
Didn't have to do it on the 2011 bike. Still happy with the product but a few trial fitments and they could iron these issues out for the buyers.
the ISS starts wont be out for another couple of months, what years are
you bikes as the are sometime easier to start once they have bed in,
mine is just a bugger from cold and it takes 7 or 8 kicks once hot its ok
but if you leave it a bit to cool down its back to 7 or 8 kicks
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We have a 2011 and a 2012, they are both supposed to be on the 12 map although I havn't verified this with my own eyes.
Can anyone confirm if the 13 map is a significant improvement in starting?
I started mine tonight and it took at least 10 kicks, it was dark by the time I got it going so I didn't get to have a ride and in the end I kept kicking just to make sure it would start...
It did start with me standing on the ground though, every other time I've had it leaning against something which allows you to give it a better kick.
There has to be an easier way though, we are doing an event this weekend and I'm worried Dad will need me to start his and I'm going to be knackered if I have to get them both running!!
Ours are about 5-6 kicks from cold, first kick when hot or when left to sit for less than an hour. After starting mine, and then my fathers I'm ready for a rest!! Soon as anyone can get me two battery packs let me know as I'm desperate to order them and don't really mind where in the world they get shipped from.
This starting gizmo is not a freebie if you want it you have to pay for it, this info came from the factory.
Any idea when and where we can order the battery? I can start mine but its not easy and by the time I start my Fathers as well I'm ready for a cup of tea and a lay down!!
We just ordered two of them, a new 2012 and a 2nd hand 2011 with the updated map. I have to wait a week for them to arrive which isn't much fun but I am sure they will be worth the wait!!
Looks fantastic, can you tell me about your upper and lower fork protectors? Are they an off the shelf item or have you modified something for the upper?
Ossa TR 280i hard to start
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I got an email back from Ossa today, they are now testing a NiMh battery and there is no ETA. I don't know if there was issue with the Lithium or they are looking for a more economical or better packaged solution perhaps.
The dealer is saying to start the kick with your foot away from the lever so you kind of strike at it to ensure its starting from the very top of the stroke. I can get them to start using this method however it doesn't feel very mechanically friendly on the starting mechanism or my foot for that matter.
One of our bikes has less than 1hr on it, the other one is used and I don't know how many hours are on it but probably only 20hrs or so as it looks like new..