guy53 Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 What are the pros ans cons off buying a 2013 Ossa 290i Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 You're buying a bike that's no longer made,so Ossa specific spares might be a problem.The efi system has many different maps that can be downloaded to the bike if you have the IT knowledge and leads to connect it up.Check out the Ossa forum on here before you buy it.Personally I'd choose a more mainstream brand 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canada280i Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 Spares can still be had, it depends what you need. I have never broken anything major, just consumables, sprockets etc, which are common across a lot of bikes. If the price is right I would consider it. Mine has been a great bike, my 2013 is my second. It's only a 280i, not a 290, is it the one on kijiji? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleanorbust Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 (edited) Could be worth the risk if you can get it for a good price. I think the fi Ossas took quite a hit in value when production stopped, so you should be careful not to overpay even if you like the look of it. Could be a bike which you get stuck with when you want to move on to something else. Edited September 17, 2017 by cleanorbust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canada280i Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 Having the diagnostic leads and software also makes life easier, maybe find out if someone local to you has a set before you decide otherwise it could be an issue for you down the road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy53 Posted September 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 canada280i I found the one on Kijiji this weeckend, it's a bit more expensive then the one ( I hope it's not the same ) I was offered. I don't fell '' the love ''. Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotus54 Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 Great bikes, but indeed- not made at this time. I've had great results with my Explorer (over 360 hours). My Factory 300 has pretty low hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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