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Old 03-06-2019, 02:36 PM
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Haha. . Aging. . . I saw this thread and assumed that you meant a 99.
My 07 is still going strong.

Wheels are expensive. Rims aren't. YouTube a wheel rebuild. I learnt by just doing it. Piece of Piss. Spokes are rugged if you haven't let them rust.
Penetrating oil and electric screwdriver makes it even easier.


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Haha. . Aging. . . I saw this thread and assumed that you meant a 99.
My 07 is still going strong.

Wheels are expensive. Rims aren't. YouTube a wheel rebuild. I learnt by just doing it. Piece of Piss. Spokes are rugged if you haven't let them rust.
Penetrating oil and electric screwdriver makes it even easier.
If your spokes are shot, order a set from Buchannans, they are the strongest spokes that you will ever find and you can get them with a stainless finish. Good stuff.
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Old 03-11-2019, 06:07 AM
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Haha. . Aging. . . I saw this thread and assumed that you meant a 99.
My 07 is still going strong.

Wheels are expensive. Rims aren't. YouTube a wheel rebuild. I learnt by just doing it. Piece of Piss. Spokes are rugged if you haven't let them rust.
Penetrating oil and electric screwdriver makes it even easier.
No kidding. I have a '99 and '00. I am doing the '99 top end now. no problems. Getting a full grease on all the bearings as well as new silicone hoses.

The cheapest bike to have is the one you already own.

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If your spokes are shot, order a set from Buchannans, they are the strongest spokes that you will ever find and you can get them with a stainless finish. Good stuff.
I relaced my front last fall with buchannans'
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Old 03-11-2019, 04:47 PM
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Haha. . Aging. . . I saw this thread and assumed that you meant a 99.
My 07 is still going strong.

Wheels are expensive. Rims aren't. YouTube a wheel rebuild. I learnt by just doing it. Piece of Piss. Spokes are rugged if you haven't let them rust.
Penetrating oil and electric screwdriver makes it even easier.
Haha, no its not that old... In this case its more of a matter of how hard the miles were as opposed to how many miles. Judging by the spare parts it came with, and how chewed up the swingarm and linkage guard are, someone had a good time with this bike!
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Well now I did it! Think I blew the rings on my last ride. Started to sound lean on the way back to camp, and eventually died. It sounds terrible when I kick it, but it still turns over! Now I have an excellent excuse to tear into the bike!

I will wait until I get moved to the new house before I start dissasembly, and I think I will remove the engine to give me full access to everything. Ill document the process if anyone is interested and make a few youtube videos too.

Now to find a nice YZ 250 to ride for the summer while I gather all the parts and get the dull bits powder coated! I want this bike to look as cherry as it will run, and if I buy a backup bike it will be something I can find parts for anywhere... I only have the patience for 1 exotic at a time!
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One exotic or one old bike at a time is a good rule. Otherwise🤪🤪🤪🤪
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Old GGs never die! We have nine of them in our riding group between the years of 98 and 04. They are the most reliable bikes we have owned. There are plenty of new and used parts available.

Although, presently we are in search of a frame for a 2000 EC200. My nephew often confuses his GG with a jet ski watercraft and the frame is severely rusted.

One more thought on the comparison between the rebuild and a new bike. Both comparisons need to include the cost of additional guards, suspension and other personal fitment items to suit the rider. Those bits add up quickly.
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Bet it will be the left crank bearing and everything else will be fine.
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The GGs are actually very tough.
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Bet it will be the left crank bearing and everything else will be fine.
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That's what happened to my '01 XC 200.
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