canada280i Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 Ha!.....sorry Dabster but you are absolutely incorrect! I did buy my new bike bike from the importer, as I did my first Tr280i, but that is as far as my connection to Borus goes. So for everyone else, just to correct Dabster, my view is unbiased (apart from being the bike owner and very pleased with it!) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 280i, Good to hear our so pleased with your new bike. I suppose its not until you actually have a ride on one that you really get to know what a great bit of gear they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 (edited) So no one is in any Doubt 280i is the importer of these bikes into Canada, I believe, so his views are not completely un biased. Certainly have some constructive post at times dabster, but Its a bit sad that your so quick to stick in your misinformation and unfounded, smart aleck comments on a subject that has little relevance to you. An apology to the young fellow would'nt go astray either. Edited July 4, 2013 by steveo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nechakoriver Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 I bought my 2011 TR280i earlier this year and totally love it! This is my first trials bike and I've had nothing but fun with zero issues. It does have a few quirks such as the air filter removal procedure, slightly involved but still quite easy oil change, kick starter that bottoms out on the foot peg and shock adjustment knobs that are tricky to get at. These aren't really what I would call problems but may annoy some people. I know starting has been an issue with some bikes. Mine has the 9v system and sometimes it will start on the first kick. I love the FI system and how clean it runs. It really looks and feels like a well built machine. As a total trials newbie, I love my bike and couldn't be happier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Certainly have some constructive post at times dabster, but Its a bit sad that your so quick to stick in your misinformation and unfounded, smart aleck comments on a subject that has little relevance to you. An apology to the young fellow would'nt go astray either. its not sad its a mistake. Borus is the importer not 280i, whose view is valid insomuch as "my bike is best". whether this subject is relevant to me or not, you are the judge now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Yes Borus is the importer, and from Ossa related experience with him, I'm sure Canadian customers will be very well served by him. if you had a new Ossa and had a bad experience, then maybe your negativity at every opportunity would have some relevance 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbastard Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 I sold a 9 month old Ossa 280 2012 last week for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canada280i Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 its not sad its a mistake. Borus is the importer not 280i, whose view is valid insomuch as "my bike is best". whether this subject is relevant to me or not, you are the judge now? But that is exactly the point, Steveo asked for "my" impression of my new bike which is what I tried to provide, of course I think my bike is best!, why would I own one otherwise? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 (edited) I sold a 9 month old Ossa 280 2012 last week for £2700 that had 2013 map, new bearings, chain sprocket etc. . So as above don't go paying over the odds . Did you buy another? Edited July 5, 2013 by nigel dabster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadof2 Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 I don't own an OSSA and have not ridden one of the FI models. Watching them they seem to go as well as the opposition. However a friend did have one and does not have a good word for it and neither do several other owners or ex owners he has talked to. Depreciation certainly is an issue I would not buy one because of the depreciation and the stage its development is at. Far better wait a year or two until the problems are sorted. FI and 110:1 oil mix ratio might seem like a good idea, but so did invading Iraq and the Ford Edsal initially. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canada280i Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 So there you go, both sides of the story. This was never about how good or bad the bike is, it was me expressing my opinion as to what I thought of my bike. As I have already stated in other strings, my 2011 model also had early starting issues that were corrected by a combo of the battery assist and me improving my initial crap starting technique. Once I had everything down it was all perfect, certainly a huge improvement for me over my 1997 mont 315' plus I got a good deal from the dealer. I have always stated that at least 20% of the reason why I bought an ossa was the dealer service and I cannot fault that. Parts for the mont had to be ordered from lewisport in California, about 3000 mies away, parts for the ossa are a 20 minute drive from my door and always in stock, yet another reason for me, and another reason why I did not hesitate to buy a new model. I also think the situation in Canada is different than the UK, the limited supply and availability of used bikes probably keeps the resale value higher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbastard Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 Did you buy another? Emmm No back to a Beta again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpatic Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 I have had a 280i since 2011. There were some initial starting issues, and mapping changed that. It now starts with one to three kicks from cold, no 9v system required. I had some clutch drag issues that have been resolved. And a noise at high torque low revs. All fixed. That said I now have an excellent bike, reliable, light, lively, balanced and planted. My friends envy my effortless loading and unloading. Mind you they are all Montesa wielders and huge musclebound weightlifting men. (ahem) I love this bike. Would I buy another? In a heartbeat. They continue to improve and look even better. BUT. Depreciation IS an issue. Most trialsters I know are not rich men, they require some return to step up to a newer model. This is a problem as the bikes have been perceived as problematic, but frankly every other bike I have ever owned has given me more grief than my OSSA. A lot of it is down to brand loyalty and resistance to new ideas and products. Some of it is snobbery and some plain old fashioned jealousy. It is a handsome, light, nimble, powerful little ******* of a bike and I love it. Thats my 2 cents worth. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie_lejeune Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 they sound like TY175's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotus54 Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 For the air filter, there is a kit available from OSSA to make the air filter change a snap. Newer bikes come stock with it (I think from 2012?) My Explorer has been delightful and no issues. It seems that early issues have been addressed and solved. I'd post more, but I've already gone on and on in other threads. Very happy owner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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