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Enduro Suspension Tuning & maintenance of Enduro forks, shocks, etc |
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Ohlins Shock
I have an 08 DE300. It has the Sachs shock on it.
I can't come to terms w/ the shock. It's OK, just not great. Does anyone know if the Ohlins shock off my 07 TM EN300 will fit?
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09 Husaberg FE450 08 GasGas DE300 07 TM EN300 07 GasGas TXT Pro 280 |
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Thanks. I'll check out both.
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09 Husaberg FE450 08 GasGas DE300 07 TM EN300 07 GasGas TXT Pro 280 |
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The Sachs is great when valved to your liking. I know for a fact that Fred Hoess preferred the Sachs when he was with GG.
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I talked w/ Les. He's going to fix me up.
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09 Husaberg FE450 08 GasGas DE300 07 TM EN300 07 GasGas TXT Pro 280 |
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Good to hear.
Of topic but how does the TM compare to the GG as far as build quality and engine power? THANKS!!! Nere seen a person with both a TM and GG.
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2002 Gasgas EC250 (gone not forgotten) 2012 Ktm 300xc 2001 Gasgas EC300 Lifes journey is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body, But rather to skid in sideways totally worn out shouting holy cow what a ride !!!! |
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Here's a quick review I did on another site. Quick comparison between the 07 TM EN300 and the 08 GG EC300. I ride mainly single track, the more rocky and technical the better. Engine TM – The bike hits hard. Extremely fast. Loves to be on the pipe. Way too much engine for a novice rider. I have nothing but confidence in this motor when attempting hill climbs. One of my favorite hill climbs is a fairly long and steep hill w/ not much of a run @ it. The last 10 feet is a vertical cliff that requires you to jump to the top. The TM makes this look easy. Much more so than my 4 strokes. Engine GG – Initial power was too soft everywhere. I put in the LTR jetting kit and this woke the bike up. The power is now near perfect. Overall preference – GG, because late in the day the TM has no mercy. Suspension TM – I weigh 160 – 165. Ohlins front and rear, completely stock. Best suspension I have ever ridden. Typically Factory connection and Stone Works does my suspension. Bike stays planted. Rear shock is just magical in rocks. I can ride this bike through rocky terrain, up on the pegs, and very rarely get a surprise. Suspension GG – Not enough time on it yet. Marchozzi front Sachs rear. Forks seem busy, and can't come to terms w/ shock. Overall preference – TM @ this point. Overall handling TM – this bike just flat out handles. Suspension and turning is incredible. Overall handling GG – very very good. This bike turns like no other bike I have ever ridden. It’s like it’s reading your mind. Overall preference – too early to tell. Brakes TM – bike came w/ oversized rotors. Best stock brakes I have ever ridden. I’m VERY VERY picky about my front brake and usually have to make some mods. Brakes GG – good, much better than KTMs. I put on the Galfer wave rotor and the front is good, just not quite TM good. Overall preference – TM Fit and Finish TM – everything top of the line. Not crazy about the seat, but I’m 6’ 1” and had to make a Guts tall seat work. Fit and Finish GG - everything top of the line. Rear brake pedal looks cheesy. Seat seems to work for me. I may add a tall seat. Overall preference – toss up. I truly believe I will like the GG better. The TM is an absolute incredible machine, but getting after market parts is a pain. Skid plates, seats, radiator guards, etc.
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09 Husaberg FE450 08 GasGas DE300 07 TM EN300 07 GasGas TXT Pro 280 |
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Nice write. Thanks.
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Thanks for that.
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2002 Gasgas EC250 (gone not forgotten) 2012 Ktm 300xc 2001 Gasgas EC300 Lifes journey is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body, But rather to skid in sideways totally worn out shouting holy cow what a ride !!!! |
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