Need advice on trials bike

 Since JayC's postings convinced me to avoid GasGas, I'm looking
for another make. I don't want it for competition, just something
to handle the steep grades and rough terrain here in the British
Columbia (Canada) coastal mountains.

What I'd like is a modern equivalent to my '85 Yamaha TY350 which
I recently sold to finance another project. It was reliable, simple
(ie, air cooled 2-stroke without lots of plumbing), light weight
(approx 100 kg) with power to spare. Any help appreciated.

TIA, Sean_Q_

 What he said plus   http://www.rypusa.com/   is Ryan Youngs website.
the other heavy hitter in the trials scene.

   FWIW- In March I bought a used 04 GasGas 300 Pro. I have little that
needed done on it. The rear tire was not sealing right, got that fixed and
the hydraulic clutch needed to be bled.  I have ridden it without problems
besides those things.  Haven't put a ton of time on it but I have enjoyed
it.

                             Rex McKinney

 
Don't let Jay C's ranting fool you. His problem wasn't primarily that
he bought a GasGas, it was that he bought a used 125 that was clapped
out. In no way should the GasGas line of trials bikes be avoided
simply due to Jay's experiences with his POS 125.

 
Don't let Jay C's ranting fool you. His problem wasn't primarily that
he bought a GasGas, it was that he bought a used 125 that was clapped
out. In no way should the GasGas line of trials bikes be avoided
simply due to Jay's experiences with his POS 125.