OK guys only had the bike a few weeks now if that. Done about 5 hours on the bike and tjought it was time to get the oil changed. So out the back I went and warmed up the engine. To my shock and horror when the oil started to come out it was a yellow/green colour. I also got a quantity of say around 1.5 litres .
So how does this happen, is it the Water pump seal etc. If so anyone know where to get it and how much.
The power isn't the problem, it just feels likes its made from chewing gum compared to the scorpa. I do prefer the feel of the gasgas but I can quickly change the scorpa to suit. A little play with timing and I will take a little off the flywheel at work bit by bit until I get the response I want.
Well only 10 days into my trials career and the gasgas 280 pro I bought a few weeks ago let me down for the last time (3 times in 3 rides). So I looked at every ad known to man and found a mint condition 2006 sy 250 fully registered and even taxed. I have had 1 brief shot and although it doesn't feel as snappy as my gasgas it certainly feels made like a Jap bike in every department. The suspension fit/finish and the Uber smooth power well seems different class to my crappy 280.
OK guys my new purchase 03 280 has a broken shock. Only moving about 1/4 of the stroke . Are these rebuildable and are replacements expensive. This is my first second hand bike in years and I am all ready regretting it, had to pull the flywheel off yesterday to clean the insides out(full of crud) due to a weak spark.
Looks like a tidy bike, check if the rear tyre is rubbing on the silencer.
Can't help you with getting it on the road.
I've always run my Gassers on 50:1 fuel/oil using a good mineral 2T oil.
When you drain the gearbox, re-fill with 450 to 500 ml 10 weight mineral oil, or an ATF rated to Dexron III. Do not use synthetic.
I always run with a 10T g/box spkt and std 42T rear, the standard 11T is too high for my liking.
Remove the gearbox to frame mounting bolt (Under the s/arm mount) and check if the frame lugs match up to the engine case holes. If these are out, it stresses the cases. Solution is to drill out with a 10mm drill and refit the bolt.
Invest in an oversize rubber airbox flap, it fits over the top of the shock, Shirty may have these or you may have one already fitted.
Bye, PeterB.
Cheers Peter. Will take it out on it's maiden voyage tomorrow.
Well I have finally dived into the world of Trials with an 03 280 Pro. I have bought it of Ebay for a fair price in my eyes. I know these can be a bit of an animal but I crave power (19 years of mx). It's registered as a 52 plate ut has no MOT or tax. Whats involved with getting these machines road legal and where do I get insurance from. Roll on the weekend for its debut.
Now a few other questions, what gear oil, premix and ratio do I use. I currently use Rock oil for me 2 strokes and Silkoiline 10-40w semi for the gearboxes on both my 125 and 450f.
Any other tips would be much appreciated guys. Cheers Kev
Hi guys looking for a bit of advice. I am looking just now at both a 2001 and a 2005 SY 250's and was just wondering how much difference is there performance wise between these. This will be my first trials m/c. I am not a novice in terms of riding a motorcycle (19 years of mx) and have done some mountain bike trials over the past 6 or 7 winters. Just wondering would I feel the difference and is there any mechanical reason ie better suspension that I should get the newer machine.
Cheers. I think the Scorpa will be the bike for me to get. Need something bulletproof to learn on. A moto numpty trying his hand at finese. Can't wait, now need to find a bike.
Rear brake pads tend to go fast as you will learn to drag the rear brake to control your speed when turning. You may have to replace them every 3-6 months. You may want to use nylon screws or bolts to retain your plastic bits. The nylon will break or pull out saving you from having to buy a new fender every now and then. Zip ties work but not as well. If you keep the air filter clean and well oiled and change the transmission oil at least twice a year the bike will last nearly for ever.
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I go through a set of rear brake pads in a couple of weeks at the minute and 1 weekend if the weather is wet(wrecked a set this moring in 3 x 15 min motos practicing). As for filters 3 a day and oil change every hour (filter every 2)so I reckon this is going to be a very cheap sport to compete at except for the initial outlay.
Now the GAS GAS bikes are mean looking how ever I have been warned about there reliability. So looking at Scorpa for bombproof engines, what about Beta and Sherco. Any major problems to watch out for when buying. I am looking for a 2005 and newer bike. So any buyers tips would be appreciated.
Cheers for the reply zippy. If its basic stuff like fork seals and an occasional piston etc then fine. I don't want it to cost a fortune for a second bike hobby thats all.
Well I am 27 years young from Ayrshire in Scotland. I currntly race mx and have done for oh 19 years now so bike experience that way is not a problem. I have also practiced pedal trials for around 7 years. I have good natural balance and decent bike skills both pedal and the engine powered kind.
Anyway to cut a long story short I was practicing the other day getting ready for racing this weekend at Drumclog then due to lack of entries the race was cancelled. As motocross is such an exspensive sport and the fact that this year I have not gained any speed tells me that maybe I am ready to take a back seat on the mx thing. Thinking of trading in for a new 08 125 to keep for a good few years and just enjoy play riding again.
Now the competative side of me wants something else and remembering back to I think 2000 was my one and only shot of a trials bike (gags gas 250) which I managed to get up and over a wrecked Volvo estate. I balanced (trackstand if thats what motor trials calls it) without any problems. Now being used to motocross maintenance ie piston every 10 hours clutch kit every couple of months, rebuilding my suspension twice a year along with tyres etc is trials a lot cheaper to compete at.
The only local dealer I have is Mortons in Sorn which he has a couple of tidy Gas Gas 06 250 and 300 going for around 2100. Are these worth it. They have been trialed but look very fresh.
Well only 10 days into my trials career and the gasgas 280 pro I bought a few weeks ago let me down for the last time (3 times in 3 rides). So I looked at every ad known to man and found a mint condition 2006 sy 250 fully registered and even taxed. I have had 1 brief shot and although it doesn't feel as snappy as my gasgas it certainly feels made like a Jap bike in every department. The suspension fit/finish and the Uber smooth power well seems different class to my crappy 280.
Price Of New Scorpa's
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Just wondering what sort of price a new 09 sy250 and 250 4banger will be.
Fancy a new machine for christmas.