Would you buy another Gas Gas? - Page 12

Jakobi · #**111** 03-25-2012, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

I have a lot of seat time on my riding partner's '05 EC300 and '11 300 Six Days. Gas Gas suspension simply doesn't compare. I admit the Gas Gas can turn in a bit tighter on trials type terrain, but can't hold or change a line like the Honda at speed. I bought the CRF as a play toy; primarily for the EFI, but it is now my main ride.

Fair call too! There is no doubt Honda know how to make a bike that handles. Can't really go wrong with the Showas.

MrBlah · #**112** 03-26-2012, 07:02 PM

stock hondas are better, but after a revalve I prefer the 45mm's

Clay · #**113** 03-26-2012, 07:04 PM

And the 48's are very, very good.

jhendr3702 · #**114** 03-26-2012, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Clay

And the 48's are very, very good.

you ever rode a bike with a set of the 50's...

mrkartoom · #**115** 03-26-2012, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jakobi

. . . Can't really go wrong with the Showas.

You must have never ridden the 89 USDs on the CR250! lol

Jakobi · #**116** 03-26-2012, 08:48 PM

Haha! I sure haven't and sounds like I don't want to!

Steve ROC · #**117** 04-03-2012, 12:40 AM

Ya, I can see me on another Gasser but I mean hey, at the end of the day it's my cash, my choice what I ride. I don't race and only get out a couple times a month. But my '09 300 ec has been trouble free and I like the Sachs suspension, works better than any of my previous WPS bikes. Parts aren't a problem for me, the big 5 in town don't carry much so you end up ordering it any ways. If money wasn't a factor, I'd like to try a Service Kawasaki KX500, just to have that "old school" big bore 2t feel again, but in the aluminum frame and updated suspension. But ya, I could see me on another GG.

mrkartoom · #**118** 04-03-2012, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Jakobi

Haha! I sure haven't and sounds like I don't want to!

Harshness defined, with a little 'without warning' high speed tank slap thrown in just to keep you honest.

bukwheat · #**119** 04-03-2012, 07:25 AM

Would I buy another GasGas? ....in a heart beat!

timlh · #**120** 08-06-2012, 06:24 PM

I love my 2001 GasGas XC300, However I've put a lot of miles on it and its time for a new bike. I'm tried of fixing things and even though I can still get parts sometimes they substitute parts for newer years like my airbox. I had to get a new one after a tree branch harpooned the original now it doesn't fit right anymore. I have to remove the subframe every time I touch the carb other wise I have gaps around the carb to airbox mount. As it is my carb to Reed valve rubber connector is dry rotting and its not listed as a spare on any of the websites, the part is there with no price which means to me its not available. Just finished new bottom and top end last year.

Looking for a new bike but no solid dealers that are close to me and the dealers I've found don't show any current year stock. This tells me they will likely leave the brand soon.

Probably

I live in the North Eastern part of the USA live in NY and ride in PA. I'm really leaning towards KTM now. Hate to switch as I know my Gasser handles way better. Worst experience is last year I bought all new plastics and Graphics, I had to purchase them from the uk. Unfortunately the Graphics don't fit the plastic well. Thick graphics material and doesn't conform to plastics.

I notice very few posts from this part of the USA unfortunately as good as the bike are they just don't seem to have a strong following here.

The only used ones I see are the trials bikes.

Anyone have know solid dealers in this part of the USA please let me know.

Thanks, Tim