2013 Pics

[Fred1956]

Originally Posted by Jim Cook

The 250 and the 300 have essentially the same top end power, but the 250 is much easier to control in the rooky and rooty tight woods where traction is not as plentiful.
I personally think that the 300 is better for a lazy rider and the 250 is a better race bike.

I Love the ignition switch. In tight gnarly trail, I normally ride in the MX (sunny) setting, unless the terrain is really steep and I'm not being aggressive with the throttle. In the open, I always ride in the MX setting, because it carries the front end better with the higher and longer rev potential.
But... when I screw up and lose all my momentum on a climb, 1/2 second later the thumb hits the switch to "rainy".

Robby,
When you get the new bike, are you going to bring it over so I can ride it? Please!

Good Riding!
Jim


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Come ride my '10 Jim !

[bkrjohn]

I have rode and owned many different bikes as well. Husky, husabergs, ktm and jap bikes. I had never been on a gasgas untill about 5 months ago. Thats when I jumped the gun and bought a new 2011 250 six days. After that first ride, the spark was back. I thought I was tearing it up and having a good time on my old bikes. Not like this. Everything about the bike fits me like a glove. And the right out of the box, stock. I am sold on gasgas. Parts are easy to get, support is great and to top it all off its just a great bike. I will own gasgas from now on. Just like everyone on here says, "you just need to ride one and you will understand"

[Boomhauer]

Originally Posted by Jim Cook

Robby,
When you get the new bike, are you going to bring it over so I can ride it? Please!

Good Riding!
Jim


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You know I will. You & Uwe are the reasons why I got hooked on this darn brand!

[eff]

Originally Posted by bkrjohn

I have rode and owned many different bikes as well. Husky, husabergs, ktm and jap bikes. I had never been on a gasgas untill about 5 months ago. Thats when I jumped the gun and bought a new 2011 250 six days. After that first ride, the spark was back. I thought I was tearing it up and having a good time on my old bikes. Not like this. Everything about the bike fits me like a glove. And the right out of the box, stock. I am sold on gasgas. Parts are easy to get, support is great and to top it all off its just a great bike. I will own gasgas from now on. Just like everyone on here says, "you just need to ride one and you will understand"

Glowing endorsement for the GGOR site!

[Jim Cook]

Originally Posted by Fred1956

Come ride my '10 Jim !

I have at least another six weeks before the doctor releases me to resume normal activities after the shoulder surgery, so that I can ride again. After that, I may just take you up on the offer.
Do you have a vintage or post-vintage bike? The ADR is putting on the next 2-Day qualifier style event in the AHRMA cross country series up (down for you) at New Blaine. It's going to be a fun one.

Good Riding!
Jim

[Clay]

Here is the answer on the seat height thing:
We are declaring that we have reduced 10 mm so the current height of 960 mm becames 950 mm.

[BtodaB]

Clay, do you know if the spring sizes have been changed. What weight rider is the 2013 bike set up for. DirtRider said that if you weigh over 160lbs. you need new springs front and rear.

[twowheels]

Originally Posted by BtodaB

Clay, do you know if the spring sizes have been changed. What weight rider is the 2013 bike set up for. DirtRider said that if you weigh over 160lbs. you need new springs front and rear.

Don't believe everything you read in Dirt Rider They couldn't figure out how to jet the bike either.

Dealer information suggests springs haven't changed. Depending on your weight, speed, riding style, color of gear etc the stockers (0.42/5.2) may suit riders through about 190#.

[GMP]

The stock springs seem good to me so far, at 176 lbs. nakid. I anticipated having to go up a rate but now I'm thinking maybe not. The '07 bike with a range stiffer F&R actually seems softer and rides a bit lower in the travel, probably due to the PFP fork and different linkage. DirtRider is good for putting under your chain while you lube it as not to make a mess on the swingarm and garage floor.

[Boomhauer]

After reading all about the 12's suspension I think I am just going to change out the front and rear springs and leave the valving alone and see how it does once I get the 2013. The stock springs are too soft for my fat ass!