lotus54

The bike is outstanding. I like it more than I thought I would. The clutch is a big deal for me, I think it is much more capable and just plain fun due to it. here is a short video of the first ride, buddy brought his along, so two Escape R bikes! https://youtu.be/f-q1mOAHtUI

No, buddy in town also got one.

Just got it! Too rainy/dark to try it out tonight. Sure looks nice.

Mountain pass weather delayed pickup from dealer. But should be Monday or Tuesday (16/17). Can’t wait!

From what I’ve been hearing the last couple of years of the EM- they are quite reliable and take very little maintenance. Well, the usual wheel bearings, brake pads etc. but engine is almost nothing (so I hear anyway). I will know more in a year or so of owning one.

I think only the ‘Race’ (and new Escape R) have a real clutch. I cannot help on state of batteries. I think ‘Inch Perfect Trials’ in the UK is a good place to ask. Although I have not received any response to my question to them.

Latest word, through customs and probably shipped out to dealers this week. A long wait, but it should be loads of fun.

https://www.thehellteam.com/xiu-racing-kevlar-clutch-set-fr-st-ossa.html

Last I heard, Savannah Oct 24th. Slower than I hoped...but it will get here. I ride all year long, so not as critical as someone that cannot.

Thanks! That would be great info to know- I can pass along for others looking too.

I’m working on a 2014 280 (Explorer)- inner O-ring is bad so I need new ones. The ones I got are too large. I think they are 82 mm and 104mm (have to measure diameter). Does anyone know the correct size and if any GasGas O rings are correct? Otherwise I guess I’ll have to source some Vitron O rings at Granger or something (States).

I most certainly will be doing some videos. I’ll try it out on the super tight/slow ‘trails’ I like along with some more open ones, even a bit of road. Range will be interesting too.

On the way

To adjust properly, you need the software/hardware. Check to see that the throttle plate is closing all the way- and no air leaks. Checking with software to see ignition timing may be good too?

I ride that sort of stuff all the time. Much is very slow, tight lots of obstacles. Like 1/2MPH type speeds. Lots of steep hills- although almost all are the very tight, twisty type- NOT the loose, high speed type.

No, I have not gotten it. BUT it is reportedly crated and enroute now- so hope to get it by the first part of October. There were delays and I was hoping to have it before now. But the bonus is I got a ‘standard’ model with 21 upgrades, not a ‘one off’ Clutch model Escape that I originally ordered. As soon as I get it I’ll be doing some videos on it with how I like it. Not likely to do any trial competitions until after the first of the year (I rarely do them now), but should get lots of tight trail riding in.

I guy that I did work on his Explorer was looking into fitting something. He is a fabricator and I suggested a spare head to do any work on. I’m not sure where the coolant jackets are on the head. I have not heard if he ever did it or not. I found by fitting my ‘super easy start’ setup, the bike was a lot easer to start (tiny LiPo 12V battery fitted with momentary switch to activate, power up fuel pump and ecu)

There is a test for the master relay also if I recall. the person I sold my Explorer to had the fan quit. I had him hook up the software, and the fan would run just fine in test mode. Turns out the temp sensor in the head was bad. I do not have any resistance readings, but Lewisport had new ones. He replaced and it works great. I did have a fan fail a few years ago- I believe the same SPAL fan the GasGas uses on one of its models. I suspect either wiring, connections or the main relay if the fan works by directly connecting to power.

Some delays (not surprising)- but supposed to be enroute to the States now. Can’t wait!

I suggest connecting diagnostic software. Not only will it run the fuel pump (with 12V battery attatched) and make sure primed, but it is a really quick way to discover issues. The error ‘tab’ will show historic errors.

I ordered a ‘special order’ Escape with clutch almost 2 months ago. In the meantime, they have decieded to make a regular production ‘R’ and now they have released it. I will likely get it in a month (in the States, shipping is slow). Can’t wait!

This place in Europe says they can repair https://nonstopmotoren.com/product/gearboxrp-gearbox-repair/

I carefully reinstalled the gearbox this morning. Along with clutch, side cover and a few other things. Fired up in just a few kicks, shifts great! Glad Adrian could fix the customer up at a reasonable price. Now to connect the computer and fine tune it, and make sure I got the list of other stuff fixed. Oddly, one that that didn’t work is the taillamp. It was wired up incorrectly- sure looked like factory to me. I could pop the pins out and fix. This bike has only 27 hours on it. good to get another OSSA back into use. Mark

Adrian at Lewisport had everything- I just had him do the work, since he has done a bunch and has jigs etc.

Thanks!