So I rode it as above and so far love it. Perfect middle ground for MX / Enduro. Gets a bit harsh on nasty braking bumps but my technique was sloppy and I was tired by the time they appeared.
I've bought a second gasgas (2002) with the same suspension. It has 0.47 springs up front and 5.4 on the rear and has been revalved to suit. Looking at the forks the baking is very heavy mid and base valve (I'll post next time I'm at the pc!) But I'm doing a mandatory strip and rebuild of everything before I ride it, will be interesting to see if lighter springs and heavier valving feel better than heavy springs and light valving. And just howucj difference a mid valve makes!
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2006 EC300 Enduro - Ignitech CDI - 38/NECW#2/165 FMF gnarly, FMF shorty, .50 front 5.7 rear
2016 RM-Z450
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