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LOL. It is a bit annoying though. I don't think I ever used my 13mm wrench before this bike. For some reason I really hate 13mm. Honestly...I curse every time I have to grab that wrench or socket. I may need to see a shrink about this.
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The only problem that we notice with the 5 sp is the gap between 4th and 5th.That would obviously be better on the GG.Although the motor on the 08 has enough torque spread to ignore the gaps in the transmission. One has to ride the 08 in hard trail conditions to appreciate the E start.There is a definite advantage .Bottom line!! I believe from what I'm reading that the suspension and handling on the GG is better.My biggest concern is the bottom low down grunt of the motors in comparison.Does the LTR power valve cover help the GG ? How about a Gnarly pipe ? |
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Grunt? My 2000 XC300 has grunt. My '05 EC300 had less grunt, but the EC head has less compression. No problem. Have the head cut properly for under $100 at RB design. My '05 now has plenty of low-end grunt. I went down 1 tooth on the rear sprocket and chose a CCK needle for it's smooth linear feel.
I'm a poor GasGas pimp. I whore it out to other riders for test rides all the time. Most riders really gush about the bike. The riders of newer bikes don't want to like it, but they do. |
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As I had posted on another thread, the '08 seem to have gone to more 8mm hex head bolts then earlier models so it will make for easier wrenching. Not that they need much. It sure is nice to be able to get at the carb to jet then my old 300EXC.
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The 250 has plenty of grunt, in fact thats why I like the 250s as the 300 is a bit much for me. If you want more the bikes can be tuned for it eaisly.
Despite what you may think about the GG fuel capacity, the milage is outstanding compared to a KTM. My KTMs were gas hogs as is my friends 300. He just had the head modified by RB Designs in an attempt to correct this. |
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All great info ! The 300 ec has my interest for the obvious reasons ,handling ,suspension ,gearbox. I'm sure the motor can be tuned for more bottom if needed. My 2 main complaints with my xcw300 is the race gas dependent and the suspension could use a little more work. I did the head ,piston mod on the bike and the fuel mileage with JD's needle is very good.70 miles to reserve on hard trail riding. The 08 isn't jetted quite as crisp and it goes on reserve at 55 miles in the same conditions.The 08 is way less finicky for temp and altitude.I'm sure the 08 could use a little compression help also but it runs too good on straight premium to mess with.The suspension needs work before anything.
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