EC300 which year to buy?
Ok so I’ve been very happy with my ‘02 EC200. Much prefer it to the EC250s I’ve ridden (Too aggressive for a muppet like me).
But I made the mistake of riding a mate’s EC300 (think 08 or 09 with ohlins & flywheel weight). That was easy to ride & didn’t feel like a big bike. Ok so I’m saving money, I’m not going to afford new, here in New Zealand the new ones are a bit dear for my budget. So my question is; which year is best bang for buck? 2006 = Blue & Ohlins shock. Later models went Red & most with Sachs from erm 08?. When did the dual ign switch become std? I’ve kind of been warned off the Six Days versions as being super aggressive on power & hard on suspension (from an older year 300 owner). Are there any other changes or would a low mileage 06 be as good a bet as an 09? (which I just might stretch to). Should I (can I?) swap my Ohlins over? |
The '05 got the dual map ignition and new frame. '07 got the new subframe and plastic. As far as I know, '07-'08 are the same, with the '09 getting a Sachs fork instead of the 'Zoke Shiver.
A low hours bike of any year is probably pretty good. |
Look around for an ISDE model 07 I think.Had the Ohlins forks & shock,race pipe & tinkered with by the GasGas factory guys.
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I haven't had alot of experience with different year gasgas, but I got a 08 ec300 and its great . I'm 54 years old mid pack c rider in hare scrambles.
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thanks for answers so far guys. So what was the subframe change? |
There is a Mint looking 2005 EC300 on TradeMe for $4500.00. Looks like a very nice deal if you are keen. Got Ohlins and nice pipe. LOL, just checked as I was typing this - its SOLD :(
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-316138427.htm |
Ohh bargain.
There’s an 06 waay down in the ‘Gill that’s been on for ages at $5k. I have that much but waiting for some more to come in ‘cause there’s some of that earmarked just in case. |
You could call Halls ,they had a new 08 ec300 on their site for $4999.00 I think. Don't know if its still there or not.
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You do not list where you are from so this may not be helpful.
Bill at Motoworks in Grand Prarie Tx. has a brand new 09 300 he would make a good deal on. I am guessing from your post you may be from Aus, or NZ. |
he says "here in new zealand", therefore i would assume he is from new zealand
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