I might buy a trials bike

Bendejo · 09-02-2009, 12:24 PM

Tell me about the Gas Gas TXT 280.

Model year 2000. How do I know if it's in good shape?

Thanks,

Trials n00b.

Tallboy · 09-02-2009, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Bendejo

Tell me about the Gas Gas TXT 280.

Model year 2000. How do I know if it's in good shape?

Thanks,

Trials n00b.

pm sent. thanks.

Lomax · 09-02-2009, 02:16 PM

I can help you look at it if needed and local.

Check normal things. Chain, sprockets, tires, steering head, swing arm bearings, Wheel bearings, etc. A 280txt should have awesome compression and even be hard to kick over. A good 2 smoke should always start on the first or second kick. If you have to kick the shit out of it then it probably needs top end work. Check the frame for cracks and gouges. normal dings are OK on a trials bike and you will put some in yourself.

Hold the bike upright and push down on the foot peg. The front and back should go down at the same time if the suspension is set up right.

Make sure the clutch will release and also that it will grab. There are lots of plates in there and they get a bit snippy some times.

That is all I can think of except maybe you need a 200EXC.

Marc

Bendejo · 09-02-2009, 02:43 PM

Thanks Lomax.

All good info except the 200 exc part. I don't need any more waffling help.

Lomax · 09-02-2009, 03:12 PM

And look out for Frankenstein rear fenders. But they all do that

Marc

AnnieGS · 09-03-2009, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Lomax

And look out for Frankenstein rear fenders. But they all do that

Marc

brewtus · 09-03-2009, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by AnnieGS

Wow. Very "artsy". And here I've been buying new 4RT fenders (at 200 bucks a pop!) like a sucker.....

NMTrailboss · 09-04-2009, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bendejo

Tell me about the Gas Gas TXT 280.

Model year 2000. How do I know if it's in good shape?

Thanks,

Trials n00b.

See what riding rocks and logs in Sipapu with Gordy got you in to!!

Go for it, you'll love it!!

Bendejo · 09-08-2009, 12:15 PM

Well, after all of the great advice offered here,

I bought a KTM200exc.

Thanks anyway.

BorisTas · 09-14-2009, 02:59 AM

[quote=Bendejo]Thanks Lomax.

All good info except the 200 exc part. I don't need any more waffling help.[quote]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bendejo

Well, after all of the great advice offered here,

I bought a KTM200exc.

Thanks anyway.

BT

09-02-2009, 12:24 PM	#1
Bendejo ^OP Movin' on up Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Far East Colfax Oddometer: 4,338	I might buy a trials bike Tell me about the Gas Gas TXT 280. Model year 2000. How do I know if it's in good shape? Thanks, Trials n00b.

09-02-2009, 02:16 PM	#3
Lomax Nanu-Nanu Adventurer Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Westminster Colorado Oddometer: 7,015	I can help you look at it if needed and local. Check normal things. Chain, sprockets, tires, steering head, swing arm bearings, Wheel bearings, etc. A 280txt should have awesome compression and even be hard to kick over. A good 2 smoke should always start on the first or second kick. If you have to kick the shit out of it then it probably needs top end work. Check the frame for cracks and gouges. normal dings are OK on a trials bike and you will put some in yourself. Hold the bike upright and push down on the foot peg. The front and back should go down at the same time if the suspension is set up right. Make sure the clutch will release and also that it will grab. There are lots of plates in there and they get a bit snippy some times. That is all I can think of except maybe you need a 200EXC. Marc __________________ 04 R1150RT,06 KTM 450EXC, 84 R100RS LE, 89 XL600V, 2012 Stelvio, 72 Guzzi Eldorado http://s22.photobucket.com/albums/b327/lomaxcm/?sc=3 Lomax screwed with this post 09-02-2009 at 03:18 PM

09-02-2009, 03:12 PM	#5
Lomax Nanu-Nanu Adventurer Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Westminster Colorado Oddometer: 7,015	And look out for Frankenstein rear fenders. But they all do that Marc __________________ 04 R1150RT,06 KTM 450EXC, 84 R100RS LE, 89 XL600V, 2012 Stelvio, 72 Guzzi Eldorado http://s22.photobucket.com/albums/b327/lomaxcm/?sc=3

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09-02-2009, 02:43 PM	#4
Bendejo ^OP Movin' on up Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Far East Colfax Oddometer: 4,338	Thanks Lomax. All good info except the 200 exc part. I don't need any more waffling help.

09-08-2009, 12:15 PM	#9
Bendejo ^OP Movin' on up Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Far East Colfax Oddometer: 4,338	Well, after all of the great advice offered here, I bought a KTM200exc. Thanks anyway.