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The bike hasn't needed anything else, but the odd clicker change and the jetting's a bit rich. Big deal. First bike I've had that I haven't wanted to spend hundreds of $$ on the suspension. Not sure how you guys are managing to fill the airbox with water when you wash your bikes?? I only use a garden hose BTW, never a power washer. The bikes are good. IMO, folks should ride them more and spend less time looking for things to futz about.........Jus' sayin' Last edited by 3beejay3; 06-30-2013 at 08:00 AM. |
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I, for one, am glad to hear some good things (and reports) about the Gas Gas bikes. I have been really wanting a new Gas Gas and have been worried about whether I'm making the right choice or not lately............ My dealer really likes Gas Gas and has helped me big time with my questions and "concerns" making it easier for me to make the decision that I face. I appreciate everyones thoughts, but, I will say that my dealer (who I respect very much) echos the same good (positive) things about the Gas Gas brand as has been attested to in this thread by various owners and users. Thank you for helping me retain my enthusiasm for a Gas Gas! The Kid
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I just read the article, it sounds like a completely different bike to mine, my 2013r weighs 250lb full of fuel with full ADR wiring and front blinkers and rad braces. Thats exactly the same as the beta when it's got 2 gallons of fuel.the beta does have e start though. Also my suspension does not blow through the stroke unless you jump off a 3 or 4 foot drop off. Really different.
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I paged thru the Dirt Rider issue in question. One thing I noticed, besides the GG weight, was a letter from a reader noting that in the past D.R. had given the Cannondale 440 the "Bike of the Year " award. About 10 years later it made the D.R. list of the worst bikes ever, also noted by the same reader. It appears that even the faithful D.R. readership are questioning their judgement. Perhaps some of the older readers will recall a D.R. 250 enduro Shootout from 1989. The Yamaha yz 250wr was all new, likewise the Suzuki 250RMX, Atk, KTM, Hus/Cagiva and maybe a few others. D.R. proclaimed the Suz. 250 as the best, the winner. It was later found out that the Suzuki they "tested" was a preproduction model and it was only ridden by US Suzuki employees during the time it was at D.R. Maybe its just me but even tho I enjoy reading all the good things and the honest appraisals, I really question the "winner's" qualifications. How many of us have seen a tall/huge rider do extremely well on a Husqvarna, Husaberg or some other tall machine. Other times we've seen someone on a 125 or an old Honda XR give the "Big Boys" all they can handle. It seems that Clay has the right idea/direction; get the machines into the hands of the BUYERS, not the writers. Which would you rather do, sit home and read a magazine or go to a Demo Day and get to try out a new machine? Just some food for thought. Jim
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I could give a rats crap what some mag says about my bike, it is paid for and ready to take all the abuse I can throw at it.
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DR Evaluation
Big deal. I dumped DR 20 years ago.
I have been riding and racing motorcycles since the age of 15, off-road, and at 18, on the pavement. I am now 57. In the words of the "hippies" of my generation: "if it feels good, do it". My 2011 EC300E is the best turning, handling, tractable two-stroke I have ridden. It has no lights and no wiring harnesses. I don't care what it really weighs, because I can clamp it between my legs, swing my hips, and put it anywhere I want. My KLX450R is more powerful and takes less rider attention, but the only time I ride it, is when it rains. This has not happened in north-west New Mexico, for 3 years. Damp traction is the only time the 450 will turn. I have this bike down to 242 pounds. No lighting, wiring, and carbon-fiber, and other tricks. My next off-road motorcycle will be another two-stroke. It will be number 47 of a misspent "youth". My wife says "motorcycles" is a disease. You die with it, or from it. She rides also, and she is always right. Current rides: 1996 ZX11; 2001 Nomad 1500; 2008 KLX450R; 2008 KLX140; 2011 GG EC300E; 2008 Teryx; 2005 New Holland ZTR mower. Cheers, Steve |
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Opinions are like....apples
Whilst reading these 11 pages I realize (now consciously) that I value the opinion here on GGrider far more than any magazine opinion. In other words I would much rather sit down to read "new posts" on GGrider than any magazine that comes in my mailbox. I love my gasser, and it's nice to hear that that "love" is not a freak accident
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Here is my shoot out, my bike rocks ill keep riding it. DR can shove it.
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At risk of being banned from this awesome forum, I can honestly say I was never so glad to be done with a motorcycle. The day I shipped off that 2012 Gasser was cause for celebration.
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