Opinions on a 2011 EC250

[julian5000]

Originally Posted by Jakobi

It looks pretty tidy, but I'd be asking why there is a new cylinder and piston in it?

I'm in Australia, and I think the price might be a bit steep for a Gasser.

And finally, the side stand in the pic looks after market The tab on the frame is known to snap off if owners let the stand return under it's own force too often.

Cheers all. I'll definitely ask about why the cylinder was done.

Regarding the price, there just seems to be bugger all bikes for sale in NZ at the moment, maybe everyone can see a glimmer of summer and are hanging on to them?!

And yea, definitely aftermarket side stand haha. Is that something that can be fixed, new tab welded on etc?

[julian5000]

Originally Posted by Neil E.

The 2011 is a good "average" bike. Not really a light bike, it's heavy for a 2T.

The best feature is that it's a bit more compact than other bikes.

Do you have to go later model to get a light-feeling one? There are a few new 2015 ec200s around here for about $9k - that would take some sweet talking to get past the finance department but....

[Jakobi]

New tab can be welded onto the frame without too much issue.

The 2012+ Gassers are both heavier to push around, and more stable feeling on the trail.

[julian5000]

Just went and had a look. I think it's an honest bike, but it shows all the signs of its hours and age. Bumps and scrapes, fork seals were weeping a bit, the plastic part where the tank mounts at the top missing a section.

No stand, but apparently it didn't come with one?

But I rode it and I'm sold on getting a GasGas, felt at home straight away. The ergonomics are made for me.

I don't think he'll take what it's worth unfortunately. Might need to go see a new EC200 just to see what they're like

[julian5000]

Oh yeah, he said he did the barrel at the same time because it needed a bore and it was cheaper to buy the kit (piston, rings, cylinder etc), than it was to buy a piston kit and get the bore done.

[Jakobi]

Originally Posted by julian5000

Oh yeah, he said he did the barrel at the same time because it needed a bore and it was cheaper to buy the kit (piston, rings, cylinder etc), than it was to buy a piston kit and get the bore done.

Unusual that it would need to be recoated at 145hrs unless it's had a failure or ingested some dirt.

My tank cracked up the top mount too, but no missing section.

If you've got the coin for a 2018 EC250 I think you'd make many of us here very jealous! I'd avoid 2012 models (first year new chassis, few niggles). 2013 refined and is rock solid. 2014 saw some updates to the engine and chassis to better improve on the 13 even more. 14-17 are essentially the same bike dressed differently.

[julian5000]

I wish I was looking at a 2018!!

- there seems to be a few new 2015s around over here, 200s and 250s, the 200 seems like a good price but I can't find much info on what they're like:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/mot...1432018339.htm

Any good?

[Jakobi]

The 200/250/300 all run the same chassis, so no substantial weight savings on the scales. The 250 and 300 share the same bottom end, but 200 has it's own setup.

Barossi on the forums is from NZ and has been rackin up hours on a 200. He'd be the man in the know. I've tried 250 and 300 and prefer the 250.

[Anders]

Originally Posted by julian5000

I wish I was looking at a 2018!!

- there seems to be a few new 2015s around over here, 200s and 250s, the 200 seems like a good price but I can't find much info on what they're like:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/mot...1432018339.htm

Any good?

Yes it is. I have one, and love it.
If you have the chance, you should try to get a test ride. The chassis is somewhat different from the 11, and gives you more room in the cockpit. I am 182cm and it fits me perfectly after I lowered the footpegs slightly.

[tonyraft]

Here's a good one !! https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/mot...1435215848.htm