GasGas Contact 2015

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Very small article in the April edition bike magazine, the Gas Gas Contact

I'm struggling to find anything online though, as every search I do takes me to pages for the contact details for bike dealers

anyway, I like the sound of the specs, weighs under 70kilos, 2 stroke "dual purpose" trial/trail bike

anyone got any links to more info? I fancy one as a toy in addition to my CRF

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Okay, managed to find a smidge more info.

Looks to be really impractical and no good reason at all to own one, other than fact that I really really want one

https://www.gasgasuk.com/gas-gas-contact-passport-fun/


https://www.gasgasuk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2015-contact-RH-threequarter.jpg




Single ignition map
• Ollé suspension and shock, the latter with adjustable preload
• Single cylinder 250 cc two-stroke engine
• Updated graphics
• Hydria ignition
• Dellorto carburetor
• New exhaust curve
• Larger fuel tank capacity of 3.5 liters
• Swingarm with progressive link system
• New standard seat
• Brake and clutch levers in aluminum color
• Anodized wheels and galvanized spokes
• Galfer Disc Brakes[img][/img][img][/img]

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You can get 'long range' options for a variety of bikes.

I'd like one of these for my Beta:
https://www.beta-uk.com/index.php/component/virtuemart/beta-factory-parts/002012816000-detail?Itemid=0
You get a tank and high seat in one unit which fairly quickly detaches for doing more serious trials stuff.
Don't want to pay new prices, however!

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G that is awesome news!

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Oh and should note that plenty of people have DIY'd it - some extra foam, maybe on a bit of wood to raise it up a bit and a couple of 1l metal fuel bottles that can be emptied into the tank.

[RideLimousin]

This one would be better for trail riding : https://www.ossausa.com/motorcycles/ossa-explorer-280i/

7.6 litre tank as standard, 74kg and 280cc engine!

https://www.ossausa.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/ossa-explorer_1/explorer_2014_03_low.jpg
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cool, that does look the business.


I've just started buying TMX paper from WHSmiths, I'm hooked with this off road malarkey.

I'm crap at it too. I'm like someone who watches premiership football on the sofa on a Saturday, then plays for losers united in the indoor 5 aside league on a Weds evening.

Great fun though.

[RideLimousin]

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maybe next year then

I'm off to NZ in a few weeks, using all my annual leave and taking some unpaid leave too

already booked in here;

https://www.puredirttours.co.nz/

and here

https://www.kapitifourx4.co.nz/adventures.html

[RideLimousin]

Looks fun how long you going for?
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[RideLimousin]

Heres the video from the other page of the noobs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWM5GLe6Uws
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I have revised my opinion, the bike that I am now aiming to get is the GasGas TX 200 Randonne


https://www.johnleemotorcycles.co.uk/gasgas/new-gas-gas-trials-bikes/gas-gas/Dual%20Sport/2014ggtx200randonne/technical-specifications.htm#eq1

[RideLimousin]

What's the tank range though
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well, whatever I end up getting, (current budget £3.5k) my Honda CRF250L was officially retired from green lane duties yesterday.

Spent a day riding it on green lanes from into Essex and back, survived.

Will get road tyres put on it and use it as transport. Won't really get looked at again until June now.

So scouting around for a lighter more capable trail bike, maybe one that I can use on pay and play sites too.

GasGas, Beta. Second hand KTM, oh the agony of choice.

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Personally, I'd go for a KTM EXC 2 stroke (200 for fun, 300 for 'easy') and a road legal trials bike with long range stuff for more 'trialsy' stuff, though consider a Pampera.

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Actually, I always say KTM because I've always had them, partly because a lot of their parts are compatible with each other across loads of models.

But for value, normally the Gas Gas EC range is a bit cheaper.

The 300s usually provide loads of low down grunt, making for a very tractable ride.
You do lose out on the use of engine braking on the 2 strokes, but gain on being very light.

[Dischord]

3.5 litre fuel tank is a joke, no matter how comfortable they make it you wont be going far with only 3 litres of fuel

I can fill my EXC and spend the day in the mountains without even worrying about fuel, plus if you get good you can throw the 100kg enduro bikes around just like a trials bike just google Graham Jarvis or Jonny Walker
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If I get good?

Well three years ago I was absolutely flipping hopeless, now I am just very bad. Good is way off in the distance yet,

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[stuartt]

as far as i know there £25.000.000 in dept & haven't made a bike this year , they've only been selling spares .

the last i heard there still hoping to get there finances sorted .