huski Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 What does the future hold for Jotagas?I like the build quality and the way they ride but I'm a bit concerned if they can survive I realise no one has a crystal ball but what the general opinion about buying one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabby Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 but what the general opinion about buying one I would've bought one in a minute, however, I have been messed about something terrible in the last four weeks, when I had an order in. I have decided to take my business elsewhere, so things can't be that bad for them that they can mess the buying public about that is spending over five grand and not be too bothered about losing their business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasgas249uk Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Mick - Were you seriously considering buying one then ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadof2 Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 If you really like it buy it. Any trials bike (Mont / Honda perhaps excepted) will be worth less than 1/2 its new price in 2 to 3 years time, so your Jotagas will probably be worth about £2250. Even if the factory went you could probably still get £1500 for it. Parts availability will probably be no worse than any other marque, either still trading or gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted October 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 yes James I do want one but can't afford a new one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterh Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Huski - go for a 2014, you will not be disappointed or even earlier they all have their strengths. But heck, you lot up in the northen hemisphere are spoiled. Patience is a virtue when you live downunder. The slow boat from Spain does take a while and there are many ports and hands in between over which the importer and thus agents have no control. But since trials riders are well balanced people we take it all in our stride (or was that a dab). All good things come to those who wait - except for no-stop trials. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasgas249uk Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Peter H -- perfectly summed up What does the future hold for Jotagas?I like the build quality and the way they ride but I'm a bit concerned if they can survive I realise no one has a crystal ball but what the general opinion about buying one Mick -- They're good. Back in 2012 it might have been a worry but not know. You being an old woman . Put your waking stick away . They're not trying to up scale to GG size taking the debts that go along side this. They're a small , low over head company that make a small number of bikes and have excellent back up here via Steve Saunders . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabby Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Haha, how much you getting paid for all this pr bs ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasgas249uk Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Haha, how much you getting paid for all this pr bs ? It's the truth as I see it . I get paid nothing at all of any kind . Just putting the record straight . I know your not happy but it doesn't mean others can't be. It's a pity you've got no manners and can't resist knocking a national treasure on this international forum. Anyone decent would have said thier piece to him in person and taken their business elsewhere. Leaving it like that. But your the loud mouth who needs to shout out out like spoiled brat. You should be ashamed of yourself. You just damage. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabby Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Oh get oo'er yersell ffs. Treat the public poorly, expect the public to tell others how they were treated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Oh get oo'er yersell ffs. Treat the public poorly, expect the public to tell others how they were treated. i will agree the bikes are great but the back up is not up to scratch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telecat Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 i will agree the bikes are great but the back up is not up to scratch I disagree. The backup is first class. We have had problems in the past getting bikes from other makers. The importers are at the mercy of the factories which ever make they sell. More to the point the problems came after the initial launch. Face facts. The worldwide market for Trials bikes is minuscule. Most factories are just over "hobby" makers with firms like Gas Gas seemingly moving from one finance deal to the next to keep afloat. Hence they are down the list when it comes to parts they order in which affects deliveries and build plans. Yes I agree that it is frustrating when you have sold your bike to wait but you can choose to wait. Apart from a REV50 back in the day I have never been able to get a firm date for delivery on a new bike that has been met. It's not the dealers fault and sometimes it isn't the importers. They do not keep stock they cannot sell. That way is ruinous for most Trial dealers and the majority of importers. They are not all "big" operators like Lampkin and Shirty. Ebven they are Minnows in the "real" world. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 I disagree. The backup is first class. We have had problems in the past getting bikes from other makers. The importers are at the mercy of the factories which ever make they sell. More to the point the problems came after the initial launch. Face facts. The worldwide market for Trials bikes is minuscule. Most factories are just over "hobby" makers with firms like Gas Gas seemingly moving from one finance deal to the next to keep afloat. Hence they are down the list when it comes to parts they order in which affects deliveries and build plans. Yes I agree that it is frustrating when you have sold your bike to wait but you can choose to wait. Apart from a REV50 back in the day I have never been able to get a firm date for delivery on a new bike that has been met. It's not the dealers fault and sometimes it isn't the importers. They do not keep stock they cannot sell. That way is ruinous for most Trial dealers and the majority of importers. They are not all "big" operators like Lampkin and Shirty. Ebven they are Minnows in the "real" world. It was more the spares situation than bikes i was talking about, parts more readily available from abroad and delivered quicker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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baldilocks Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Good man hope you like it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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