| coopernicus |
02-13-2014 08:21 PM |
For those that did not see my results from the the 2014 300 E-start/2011 300 6-Days (non E-start) weigh in you can refer to the posting below from last December. I hope to make some easy changes to drop the weight closer to the 2011 even with the E-start (TuBliss and Pirellis will get the weight down a good bit along with a lighter battery). I do notice the fit and finish to be very good, and the airbox seems better than the 2011 style but I do have one edge to seal up if I decide to ride "Jakobi Style" through some stream crossings. In person, I like the looks of the '14 better than the '12/'13 and as much as the 2011 6-Days. On screen, I like the older models better...Go Figure!! I really like the "old" chassis with 48mm forks but the newer chassis style feels better for me since I am about 74 inches (1.83m) tall. So much for the love, here are the downers: The Enduro Engineering kickstand spring relocator probably won't work (crap!), I have what looks like a rubber strap to secure the kickstand when it's up but it seems like it's too small, I'm not crazy about the seat but I don't like any seats (it's no better or worse than the '07-'11 seats I have ridden on), and I don't care for crossbars on my handlebars. Nothing major so far...Overall, I really like this '14 after an afternoon of fitting air filters, bouncing up and down, and seeing the bike in more depth. Someday the weather will change and I will ride it...Some day!
http://www.gasgasrider.org/forum/sho...t=16085&page=9
Eric |
