South Africa
 

Hello fellow GAS GAS riders, would like to hear from other gassers in sunny S.A.! I know there is not many of us here, thats why we must stand together and kick some cone butt! Waiting to hear from you!

Hi there Gasser

I've been on Gas Gas since 2001 (01EC300 sold, now 06EC300:) and 06FSE450:) :) ). What bike are you on? There are more bikes than you would think. I stay in Benoni and know 10 guys around here that all ride Gas Gas. I've been on the other (smackover) forum for a while now, but only registered here today. These forums are awesome for setup tips, technical tips and good advice. My number is 0834504652, give me a buzz and we can hook up some time.

SA
 

Hey Guys

Give me a shout if you need anything for the GG's

If you are ever in Durban/Hillcrest, give me a shout.

Cheers
Mark
0845569659

If you guys want your own "South Africa" forum - just let me know....

jeff
Webmaster
GasGas Riders Club

No don't do that. The government will pass legislation insisting on demographic representation on these forums and that the site owner will have to take a previously disadvantaged partner :p

Thanks Jeff

I find it strange that more people in SA have not found this site.
GG is strong over here.

Let's give it a try. Once there is a South African forum, the traffic may pick up.

Thanks
Mark

Tim, let's hope it never gets that bad.http://www.gasgasrider.org/forum/ima...ons/icon12.gif
Wink

Hi Mark,
Per your request - a regional forum for South Africa has been created. Enjoy! :)

Jeff
Webmaster
GasGas Riders Club

Might be an idea to leak info to www.e-dirt.co.za.

Really? Not much in CT. I know that once a gasser owner always a gasser owner and a lot of people buy gassers just to piss off Butch. Who's the agent in KZN Brains?

Did you ever meet Dion?

I think the main reason for people finding thi site is when they are frustrated beyond belief by the technical support (or lack of) from Mitaka and don't know where to turn. That's how I found this site and Talking Smack, the other good one. The attitude and approach to running the business that Mitaka has is absolutely crap. For an off road motorcycle dealer not to have a mechanic working for him is in my opinion unacceptable. I bought my '01 300from Dion Belcher and he looked after me until 2006, even though he was no longer involved and he had a less than amicable split with Mitaka. March 2006 and my 300 arrived, Wynand sorted me out and was very helpful, even though he ws trying to race, repair and sell bikes at the same time. June 2006 when my FSE450 arrived, Wynand was just leaving and that's when my headaches started. Both bikes have run awesome, but things get super expensive when repair time comes. A 1000km service on my 450 was ZAR850, a base gasket set for the 300 is ZAR320. A similiar service on a Husaberg is around ZAR550. This is because Mitaka sends their Gas Gaswork out to independents, who charge what they want. Every single gasket between the cases and barrel/head/intake/exhaust only cost ZAR150 from Mitaka!! Be warned if you use them for repairs! The bikes are absolutely fantastic, I just wish that the level of support from the importer matched the quality of the bike and the fanaticism of the owners.

Surprised nobody asked what somebody in NZ is doing on an SA forum?

Yeah, what is someone from NZ doing the SA forum ?
:)

Sarcie git! Sunny Hawkes bay? Better than bloody Auckland.

I'll be down your'e way later this year Kim. For the national trials.

Trails, I see. Might be there if time permits, have you got the dates.

Will be in Africa in October, riding part of the Paris Dakar track and some other stuff in Morocco on a KTM450, should be good fun.:D

I'll dig out the dates Kim and let you know. A mate of mine from Cape Town has ridden 3 Dakars (and finished none). Might be an idea for you to get hold of him if you want to know what to expect.

Kim, Oct 20/21/22. Napier.

Bugger, with those dates. Will be on my way home from Africa.
We go over there in Sep and get back in late Oct.

Thanks for the offer of your mate who has done the Dakar 3 times, he's da man. We will be focusing on the Atlas mountains and some serious sand dunes, so I guess rocks and sand is to be expected. However we are there just for fun and there are 5 of us going from HB. Should be a hoot.:D :eek: :D :eek:

Kim

TooFastTim

Are you staying in Taupo for the weekend, we are staying at a house in Western Bays, there might room for more people if you need some accommodation.
Cheers Kim
:D

Hey Kim
 

Sorry missed you last post.

But have a look at this: http://www.cape-enduro.co.za/viewtopic.php?t=866

BTW mail address is fulchers at xtra.co.nz

Hey Tim

Sorry this is really late, I don't stop by here much.

In KZN it's myself and Derek (DGI) - oldest dealers in SA
I'm on 0845569659

Cheers
Mark

I would like to host a GG day, social with the best bikes in the world :rolleyes:

Lets get some data base of owners going.

Count me in. Maybe bike year and models, town where we live and phone number would be a good start
Here's my details so long: '06EC300, '06FSE450, Live in Benoni, Phone number 0834504652
A Gas Gas Owners Club in SA would be a great idea. Let's see where it goes.

Howdy

Martin

Durban SA

07 GG EC300 (Sorry Brains, got her for less then book, some accessories and a trade-in on the X)

082 926 2698

Martain

No problem, as long as you are riding a GG, I'm happy.

Basics that worked for me @ 68kg's

Normal rule of about 100mm difference to set up rear shock.
All clickers were set at 1/2 way.

Perfect 1st time.


Have fun ridding the best bike in the world.

ps still need my subscription to EW

My details

Mark Ford
Durban/Hillcrest
EC 300
0845569659