johnmc408 Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 I just bought a 2012 Explorer, but it isn't my only bike. I like "adventure trials" more than competing, so hope it fits my needs. I ordered the quick start system, so hopefully it starts easier. Other parts were available as well. It was missing a black plastic side piece, that I would like to buy, but no idea where to look (lewisport has looked). I might be out of luck on finding one though. Trying to get it registered this week and head out on the weekend! -john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotus54 Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 (edited) If Adrian doesn't have one, try 'Trials and Tribulations' in England. I could be persuaded to make some... Mine has been wonderful (2014) Edited February 25, 2016 by lotus54 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsiklonaut Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 The EFI system is the same as the Bombardier skidoos who can be used in very harsh conditions like cold weather (-50° C) so its is no question about the quality of the system. The problem with OSSA is that they did not sell the wiring and softaware to tune yourself your bike. They should have made sell it with the bike in big countries like Canada, Usa, Australia etc. where you are very far away from a dealer with knowledge or interest (not like jppowersport here in Quebec). Apart from the ECU I am almost sure you can find the others parts from a Bombardier dealer. Anyway the thinking behind this great motorcycle will not be lost. Things like the radiator protected from the mud, the high airbox who stay clean, the lightweight of bike and impressive engine are amazing in day to day use. Maybe they are not as good as perfectly tuned bike by mechanics for the conditions of the day of the race but I am curious to see what they could have done with it if they had a rider like Bou or Raga. A company need a lot of money to pay for that class of rider and OSSA do not have it. It is a great bike if you can start it and I am sure it will return on the market. Of what I have read from poeple who tried the new Vertigo who have a OSSA they still prefer their OSSA. Yes, would be very sad moment if such a great trials bike concept will go away from the market. No-one else has had balls to go that radically fresh minded approach and out-of-the-box in trials bike design recently, all others just slowly push on the classic design. Some say OSSA did try to get Bou, but weren't able to afford such a high-calibre rider as a very small manufacturer themselves. No doubt they'd dominated the scene if they'd have a true top rider riding their very capable bike with full factory tech backing. Actually the cables are very resonably priced if you get the non-OSSA cables. I got the cables from the guys who designed the OSSA EFI system (Kokusan Denki manufactured it), it was very cheap from them (120 EUR or so if I remember). Works superb and very easy to use, I just loaded the new EVO6 map for the Termignoni exhaust setup I installed, will try it when the snow melts away LOL. I've inspected it a lot and I would dare to say the OSSA EFI system is superbly well designed and made (in Japan) IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ric h Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Haven't seen the cables for sale anywhere on the interweb lately.Anyone know of a place to buy them?Could really use them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsiklonaut Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Haven't seen the cables for sale anywhere on the interweb lately.Anyone know of a place to buy them?Could really use them. Yes, they seem to be harder to get now. I got mine recently, but maybe it was a lucky shot - my dealer said it's even better than the original cable, but harder to get. OSSAs original cable cost rediculous 900+ EUR so it's pointless unless you run some (impossible) high-profit dealership. Third-party manufacturer Btwice did some medium-range cables, maybe some luck from there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canada280i Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 what are you looking to do Ric? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ric h Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 I'm going to keep my Ossa for a long time.Having the cables will be as important as being able to play with my Yamaha'a mixture screw.(well not quite i guess) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canada280i Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 Ok, sounded like something needed doing from your post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christianmoller Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 I feel the same way,it's Always good to have the gear and right stuff so you can fix it by your self. Has anyone contacted Btwice to see what they have to say? /Christian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotus54 Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 Try Trials and Tribulations in England. That is where I got mine. Works great I feel the same way,it's Always good to have the gear and right stuff so you can fix it by your self. Has anyone contacted Btwice to see what they have to say? /Christian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christianmoller Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 Out of stock unfortunally............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotus54 Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 Email them and ask to get one. That's what I did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christianmoller Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 (edited) Email them and ask to get one. That's what I did Did that but i don't want to push to much Cheers Christian Edited February 26, 2016 by christianmoller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canada280i Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 I feel the same way,it's Always good to have the gear and right stuff so you can fix it by your self. Has anyone contacted Btwice to see what they have to say? /Christian Fun to just tinker with the settings as well as trying the different maps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsiklonaut Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 I'm happy with the cables made by the OSSA EFI designers themselves (has also the 6-pin connector for the newest OSSA models): Also got a big library of different maps from my dealer on original OSSA branded USB stick You can do lots of things with this kit, from EFI map loading to TPS reset to diagnostics of different parts to a very handy work-hours count (one count is overall since the bike is new, the other two counters you can reset yourself so you can keep a service record for different parts). Idle speed, intentional mixture leaning or riching etc etc. Loads of detailed reports and adjustments you can't even imagine possible doing on a carburated bike. OSSA's really pushed the 2T evolution frontiers with this ingenious design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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