They fixed the side stand for 07 and beyond. No kickstand of death! My shins appreciate it.
The PV cover isn't necessary, it just adds bottom end for those of us that like a little more down low. Chain guide isn't necessary either. The stocker works very, very well. FIM doesn't like it though, so I tossed an LTR one on for tech inspection. That said most Gassers passed with the stock one.
I haven't done the squish on any of my bikes and they run just fine (well, the 250 is lacking compression at the moment :S).
No bike is perfect out of the box. No matter what I always have to add:
-bars
-steering damper
-rad guards
-skid plate
-bark busters
-usually get suspension done
-anything else for ergos
I rarely do anything to the engine. Maybe the LTR powervalve cover and jetting. That's it.
Oh, and the stock GasGas pipe is great. I've also used the FMF gnarly but prefer the stocker.
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