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Diffference between 300ec 2001 & newer models
I need some advice on purchasing a new Gasgas. I have 2001 300ec that I really enjoy riding , but am concerned about the age and relliability. I have never ridden a newer model Gasgas and I wondering what the differences are. I get conflicting theories about the Gasgas relliability and wonder if anyone could shed some light on the subject?
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Seems to me that there are a lot of folks riding older GasGas' and reliability is not an issue.
I think the new bikes are always evolving and getting bettter, look newer and are just down right sexy. I know I didn't answer your question but it's really up to what you "feel" like doing and what your wallet can support.
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Thanks for responding so quickly. But the information I am looking for is like the climbing ability , the suspension, power curve and so on. At the moment my 2001 model is the best bike I have ever ridden and I am woundering if the newer models will be as good as or better.
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I own both an '01 XC300 and an '03 EC300. The bikes are very similar despite minor changes between the two models. The '01 has over twice as many hours as the '03, thus a laundry-list of parts have been replaced. I've also owned a '98 EC250 which I rode and raced for over 5 years.
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The biggest change is in 2005 the frame geometry was changed. The 05 and newer Gassers turn better yet are still super stable. The rear shock has high speed compression damping adjustment (started in 03? I think). There hasn't been too many changes to the engine since 01. The only change I can think of is the dual stage ignition.
For reliability, GasGas is on par with Honda XRs. I have an 01 EC200 with well over 1000 hours on the top end and it still runs just fine. Compression has dropped a little but it's still a great little bike. I have had a few issues with the frame and subframe though. These do have a fatigue limit and unfortunately they're starting to show it. I broke off both footpegs last season (on the same day, no less) and the subframe has needed some repairs (broken off tabs, cracks, etc). Other than that the bike is rock solid reliable. |
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Thanks for the advice guys! I have just taken delivery of a very new 2007 300EC GasGas. I still have the 2001 300ec and finding it difficult to advertise and sell it. Is this a gasgas problem, where once you buy one you like it so much that you buy another and still keep the old.
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malcom: i did the same thing as you last spring! i had an 01 ec 300 that like speedy's had over 1000 hr's on the engine before i did a complete top and bottom rebuild. that said i heard of a low hr 04 300,so i bought that and started to ride it. if you didn't look down at the plastic, it was hard to tell the difference in the bikes! they are both great! i sold the 01 to a friend and i'm still lovin' my 04. these bikes are damn fine machines.
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