gasgasboy Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 After 1 year struggling with my previous bike it was time to change and a Scorpa will do the job nicely.I like the idea of an exhaust that wont burn my leg and no suspension linkages to grease.The handlebars are higher as well.Ill do more testing this weekend and post more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpa3 Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 I must say, the Scorpa's soft power delivery certainly flatters my very limited riding ability. Let us know how you get on with yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasgasboy Posted September 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 Hi Scorpa3 What an easy to ride bike.Its suspension sticks to the ground and stays on line.The motor purrs like a pussy cat and i can learn to live with the imprecise gearbox.It also seems easier to balance as well.Im happy and cant wait to ride again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpa3 Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 I'm pleased that you are getting on with the new bike ok. I really like mine, as I say; it flatters my limited ability. The '05 I have now is the second Scorpa 250 I've owned, in between I tried a Gas Gas and a Beta but although both bikes were better than me, I seemed to always loose more marks than on the Scorpa. That said, in the Midlands we rarely see a rock. It's always cambered banks and tree routes around here. Maybe things would be different I I lived further North. My only gripe is the difficulty in removing the carb. It really isn't a job I'd want to do at a trial unlike the Gas Gas and Beta's where you could whip the carb off and back on again whilst waiting in a queue for the section if required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwilson Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 GasGasBoy, I have an 03 and love it. Get a carbonfiber rear exhaust guard. Mine cost me about $99 and is worth every penny. Before I got it I went home with blisters on my leg a few inched below the top of my boot after every ride. The big, thick, flat bash plate is another good investment Ciao Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpa3 Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Water pump guard also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldcake Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 how are you all doing with your '05? i'm thinking of changing from my sherco 290 as it's to touchy for my standard. been toying with maybe the '06 any thoughts or opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasgasboy Posted September 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 Hi Coldcake.The trials shop i dealt with had an 05 sherco 290 in stock.They said it would be to much like my 04 raga 300 to ride and i would be no better off.Go and get the scorpa and enjoy riding it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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