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My hebo's seem ok in the toe box - but shy in the calf room dept. I think you really need to try several brands and see for yourself about the best fit.

+1 on the filter advice. Change the fluids (including the fork oil and coolant) and you should be good to go. Great bikes.

The only bike that doesnt require "spannering" is a new one that is never ridden. My GG crashes really great. Its ME who doesnt crash so well.... But seriously, You will do alot better on a bike that is easy to ride. (Crash less, not break as much - body/bike) The 250 is a better bike for a beginner and most all riders who dont need to do 2 and 3 meter splatters on a regular basis.

You got that right!

Speaking of specialists in tank welding...theres a guy in the US that makes these. http://www.gasgas.com/products/tank_seat.htm Most folks around here that want extended range carry a liter (or 2) of fuel in a fanny pack or mount one of these to the front of the bike: http://www.trialspartsusa.com/images/For-bike/Tank1L.lt.jpg

I agree - the valve noise off that bike in this video certainly doesnt stir the soul - as great as Jordi is, the sound track ruins it for me.

The piston should be at TDC on compression stroke. Did you check this?

and they have been telling us all for years that 4 strokes are no good for trials. I believe the GG position was that heavy 4 strokes were no good ...... The fact that the video was viewed a couple months back more times than a Paris Hilton clip may explain the lack of response...

did somthing happen (like a crash) to precipitate the problem?

Hi Tom, The value of trials bikes is mainly determined by year and condition. Without photos and a better description of the "bits" that need fixing, its really hard to say. I would guess the average Easy bike this age would fetch around 800 to 900 pounds. If the bike were museum or basketcase condition, the number would change dramatically.

Im glad to hear that you like them.

BC: Did you ever sort out what forks are on the bike?

Looks like he did a wild shave job on the ft tire. That lower tripple clamp setup looks pretty beefy. Did he have to switch to a mechanical ft disk brake ?

Let us know what you find out about the forks and how you like the bike - some detailed fork leg/tube photos would be great if you get a chance.

I think the above point about sharp edges primarily refers to damaging the rim when running too low a tire pressure - at least it does in my case. If I go much below 4 psi, I better be really carefull - especially on a long rough loop with alot of sharp rocks.

Theres a few places to go for "some" info and pictures. Motocrossdigital just did a very short reviw of the raga replica - more about the 300, but they are close enough to wet your appetite. http://www.motocrossdigital.com/ Todotrial has several articles on them - there is an english version available on the site. http://www.todotrial.com/ttactual/indexttactual.htm The gasgas usa site has the some info - same as found in some of the todo articles but in english. http://www.gasgas.com/trials_home.htm The PR department at GG does a very poor job in conveying acurate and timely information to its customers. Good thing they make nice bikes.

AJP dosent always do a good job at cleaning out all of the metal filings after machining the master cylinders and they can destroy seals /clog vent holes. - I would consider swaping out the master for another as well as flushing the whole system. - BTW: good time to switch to DOT 5. Had a buddy that went through a couple of rebuilds before figuring this out. Also - make sure you have plenty of lever free play.

The MX Digital article has alot of wiggle room in the descriptions/use of the sachs fork - seems odd they used it in specifications list after all the conditionals in the article. Poor choice by the editor or great insight??? The quoted list prices seem off as well. Given that Raga rides with the M forks - the Sachs would be a let down for many customers right off the bat - even if there great forks.

The sacks are supposedly specific to the 300 - thought you had a 250 (Sweet bike) and would get the Zokes.

Wow! sorry I asked!!! I didnt realize they were that much.

I have not seen any published prices on the 300 kit for the Beta - about how much do they run? Is it a warranty item or strictly race kit? Will Beta offer a 300 in 09? Everyone seems to like the Sherco 320 motor - seems they have really improved it.

In general, trials bikes tend to be clunky shifting bikes. They tend to be hard to get into gear, but also dont tend to pop out of gear either. What you describe could certainly be a sign you need an adjustment - you will need to try it to find out for sure. There are a few threads in the GG forum that explain the procedure and what to look/listemn for. I think JON did a write up on this, but not certain. Also, on pro models, the 1st gear and 4th gear shifts are especially clunky. You can find a Pro model transmission power transfer diagram here and makes it clear why it would be the case. http://www.trialspartsusa.com/diagrams/Pro...ion%20gears.doc In terms of it being a relatively new bike - things like this can happen (especially with this sort of item ) and are one of the roles the dealers play in the supply chain.

The TODO site had an write up that mentioned the color scheme was to be based on displacement. My best guess is this will be the new color of the 200. I like the look of the red frame - dont like the white.

Maybe he does ride a 125 if the sections are at sea level. Not the case in Co.