2010 euro spec 300 Race model??

[trailridernut]

I after being away from modern bikes for 3 years I commited to a '10 euro spec 300 race which is different than the US race model as it has ohlins front/rear vs. sachs (?). It has the heavier ignition. Full euro light kit/controls,etc.

Anybody know more about it? Problems, concerns, suspension issues... just looking for feedback.

Thanks!

[blanc]

It is the best bike that GasGas do think of an ultra trick Six Days with harder suspension. You will not be disappointed

[Jakobi]

Yep!

I got a 2010 EC300 Euro! Couldn't be happier!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OASJPTTT_kE

[NSE.ONE]

Me too, couldnt be happier. Great bike.

Hate to be the bearer of bad news though, unless its different spec again to the AUS version, they still have Sachs on the front, but they are a different spec again from the 2010 US race version. No external preload and different valving.

Still alot better than the Zokes IMHO.



Funny though i thought AUS was the only ones to get this model. Does it have EURO stickers on the forks and small ones on the airbox covers?
Like on this one..... Shameless pic whore
Basically the US Race version, with a few different bits, mostly gold bling

[bukwheat]

Originally Posted by NSE.ONE

Me too, couldnt be happier. Great bike.


Still alot better than the Zokes IMHO.

So you like the Sachs forks better than the Zokes? I've never ridden one with Sachs so I don't know but I sure like the Zokes better than the WP on the KTMs. The Zokes on my 06 were excellent to me. Why did you like the Sachs over the Zokes?

[blanc]

IMO fast riders and or open GNCC riders seem to prefer the Sachs above the zokes. Zokes work best for the average clubman/woods rider.

[NSE.ONE]

Originally Posted by bukwheat

So you like the Sachs forks better than the Zokes? I've never ridden one with Sachs so I don't know but I sure like the Zokes better than the WP on the KTMs. The Zokes on my 06 were excellent to me. Why did you like the Sachs over the Zokes?

Had Zoke Shivers on my 07. Never revalved them but did put heavier springs in.
Just never geled with them. They seemed to blow through the stroke and deflect quite alot on sharp hits. Some people have had success revalving them but, then to jump on my 10 EURO, wow what a differance. Im on the heavy side 100+kg geared up and so far i feel no need to respring them. The rates seem spot on for anything bar big MX flat land jumps and even then its not too bad with a bit of clicker fiddling. Im definately not super fast, but i do race here and there so i dunno they suit my needs alot better.
From what my shop (Scotties DB) thas said these are the best spec valving on the Sachs that came out, so far. We still get Sachs on our 2011's over here too.
And if you dont likem well you can just slide in Ohlins TTX cartridges


Id still like to know if it is the same bike as mine. These were limited edition of 20 over here in AUS and from what i know they were a sell out.
Trailridenut can you confirm its the same EURO.

http://www.transmoto.com.au/publish/...300-Euro-Model

[trailridernut]

[QUOTE=NSE.ONE;59092]Me too, couldnt be happier. Great bike.

Hate to be the bearer of bad news though, unless its different spec again to the AUS version, they still have Sachs on the front, but they are a different spec again from the 2010 US race version. No external preload and different valving.

Still alot better than the Zokes IMHO.


Yup... blinkers and all, it was imported via Euro as a non US version... no Ohlin forks?? I really want the Ohlins forks over anything... I loved my 06 but really HATED my 07 due to changes they made in the ignition(heavier) and the forks... odd as both were Zokes... Hoping this 10 is vastly improved!!!

Might have to reconsider with Sachs upfront...

[trailridernut]

Originally Posted by Jakobi

Yep!

I got a 2010 EC300 Euro! Couldn't be happier!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OASJPTTT_kE

Nice, where is the trail?

[Jakobi]

Originally Posted by trailridernut

Nice, where is the trail?

North East Coast of Australia. Been alot of rain lately, not to mention that cyclone that shook things up a while back!

Should have some more footage to share in the vid section later in the week!