chris west Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 So guys I am selling my 2002 gas gas which is going to fetch me a grand , so I've got a 4 grand budget for my next adventure ..... In your humble opinions .. Best bike for that mooney or save another 2? Grand and wait for the vertigo ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-shock 250 Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 There is no "best" bike. Which one suits your riding style the most? Pick a good example of that one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris west Posted January 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 2013,raga replica it is then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montesarepsol777 Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 Nothing wrong with gas gas,sherco or beta except everyone else has one so must be good. Montesa 4rt all good but heavy and not good value for money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris west Posted January 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 Quite like the look of the ossa.. It's same weight as gas gas too ... Tempting .. Need a test ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabby Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 Quite like the look of the ossa.. It's same weight as gas gas too ... Tempting .. Need a test ride I know someone selling a 2013 minted ossa that's done nothing but wobblers trials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montesarepsol777 Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 Ossa really easy to ride can't get my 13 year old son off our 280 so much so sold his beta 80. Got to be fitted with an easy start system most are now just a button on the bars. Great value for money 6 months old for £3000 The uk importer has a 2013 brand new at £4500 see ossa uk on google Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris west Posted January 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 Thanks a lot I take a look now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeporter Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 The dpf I would be interested in that ossa can you shed anymore info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabby Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 The dpf I would be interested in that ossa can you shed anymore info�� PM me what you need to know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telecat Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 (edited) My Son's Opinion's On the 300's Gas Gas - New shock is a bit "dead", needs spring winding up as they do not feel as lively as the Sachs/Ohlins versions. Not as enjoyable to ride as 2011. Buy if it feels good. Sherco. Rides well but the engine is not "fast" enough. Technically good but the Formula levers are a bit short and they do not seem to have any long ones. Suits clubmen as the delivery is predictable. Also a "small" Bike. Beta. Strong engine but the chassis overall is too compliant. "soft". Backup in the UK is excellent. Easy to turn as it has almost too much lock. Good in No-Stop as the suspension does not "surprise" you. Works well for a lot of riders. Montesa - Great if you can afford the New 260 or Future Models. Expensive and tricky to ride if you can't. Still the choice if you do not compete or do the "long" trials as they need little to fettle them. Difficult on the older models to get the engine delivery right. It either brakes too much or "snaps" at the rider. OSSA - Strong engine, good backup. Chassis components very good. Not quite there for My Son but seems to tweek well. New Samller engines aiming to civilise the power delivery for clubmen. Good if you like the older Gas Gas feel ie easy to throw around. Injection seems to have been sorted so why everybody else is still on carbs has to be down to cost. Jotagas - Strong Chassis, zippy engine. Knowledge of the Bike is a little thin on the ground but they do not seem to have the problems they had with the box since it was modified for the late 2013 models. Also easy to clean with fewer nooks and crannys. Again easy to throw around but balances well as well. His Choice 2014 Jotagas. Other observations. Early Formula hydraulics do not have the feel of the AJP's and some have been removed and replaced by AJP kit. BrakeTec is the New name for AJP and it seems to have mods to the "pins" and gaiters. Seems on par with their earlier kit for feel. How well it lasts is to be seen. Edited January 19, 2014 by telecat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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