250 motor

[fullthrottle]

What do you think would be a good thing to use my 06 ec250 2t for, im not sure i want to put the money into the rest of the chassis to bring it back upto spec but i have a soft spot for this motor would almoost like to put it in something else any ideas

[nknudsen]

I think a shifter cart would be a blast!

[jhendr3702]

Originally Posted by nknudsen

I think a shifter cart would be a blast!

^^^^ agreed....

[nknudsen]

Originally Posted by fullthrottle

What do you think would be a good thing to use my 06 ec250 2t for, im not sure i want to put the money into the rest of the chassis to bring it back upto spec but i have a soft spot for this motor would almoost like to put it in something else any ideas

What's all wrong with the bike?

[fullthrottle]

Subframe, needs most bearings replaced brake pedal,wheels are square I could go on...

[fullthrottle]

Ok it has been decided that i am going to revive the old girl, transformation kit and other parts on way

[nknudsen]

Originally Posted by fullthrottle

Ok it has been decided that i am going to revive the old girl, transformation kit and other parts on way

Good choice! I didn't figure it should be retired yet.

[Anders]

Originally Posted by nknudsen

Good choice! I didn't figure it should be retired yet.

Agree. I did the same to my 2006 EC200. I also swapped the fork for a KYB SSS and am very happy with the overall result.

[fullthrottle]

Originally Posted by Anders

Agree. I did the same to my 2006 EC200. I also swapped the fork for a KYB SSS and am very happy with the overall result.

Im interested what was involved with that?

[Anders]

Originally Posted by fullthrottle

Im interested what was involved with that?

There are several threads here about this conversion. For all the details, search around in the forum, or start at this thread:
http://www.gasgasrider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=14850

In my case, it involved a unused pair of legs from a 08 YZ250F, secondhand triple clamps, caliper bracket, and front axle from a 2010 YZ250F.
With other steering bearings the YZF triple clamps suits the Gasgas frame well.
To make the Gasgas front wheel fit, you must either use a custom made caliper bracket or a custom made brake disk. I chose to make a 250mm disk for the GG wheel. You also need to turn some spacers / replace wheel bearings to suit the Yamaha front axle which is thinner than the GG. If you use a complete front end including wheel from the YZF its even easier (although more expensive).

In addition, you should make some sort of steering lock, and you might need to make up a bracket to adapt the GG fender to the Yamaha lower triple.

To wrap it all up, I installed Racetech Gold Valves in the forks, tuned to suit my weight, age and (lack of) speed.