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Some gas gas questions?
I'm thinking of jumping ship from being a loyall ktm rider. The current
crop of ktms are nothing more than motocross bikes with 18" wheels. Gas Gas's have always intriged me. But before I commit I have some questions. 1) I have a gpr stabalizer. Can I transfer it to the gas gas. 2) I've read that gas gasers are real thirsty. How many miles can I expect to get from the stock tank. "de 300" 3) I will need to re-spring. Are springs readelly avail. 4) Is the ohlins front forks still avail? Are they worth the extra $$? 5) Are most of you satisfied with the stock flywheel weight. Slick woods rideing. 6) How much should I expect to pay for an 07 300? Ok so more than a couple questions. Thank in advance. |
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Yes. Jump ship.
1)Yes-with the GG mounts. 2)My 250 gets 65 miles per tank. 3)No. If you weigh 175lbs. Yes, if above. 4)Yes. Debatable. 5)Yes. Dual(switchable) mode ignition tames the hit. 6)$7,000+/-. Gas Gas will be offering financing for '07. |
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You won't be sorry if you jump to GG.
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Claude 2019 XC300 2010 Nambotin 300 sold '07 EC300 sold '06 EC300 sold '78 Suzuki RM250C2 '75 Yamaha YZ250B sold |
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Thanks guys. I suspect I'm just the gas gas kind of guy. Now the question is
250 or 300. I'm rideing an 04 450 mxc now. And rode an 02 250 exc smoker. Before that. I never really learned to love the 4 stroke. Electric start is awsome. Makes great traction but fast rideing in the tight woods I was defantly faster on the 250. My problem with the 250 was the lame lowend. I tried pipes, reeds to no avail. I'm a hard please. I want good lowend but just the right amount of power. My 450 has too much power. My 250 had lame lowend but perfect mid and upper. I should note I'm 210lbs no gear. Is the 300 going to be to much power for me? I like the fact that with a 250 I can race the 250 class. The open class is getting too full now days. Hows the lowend on the 250? |
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My friend has a KTM 250EXC and I know what you mean about no low end. His bike has an abrupt midrange hit that I did not like. My GG XC250 has a much better lower end and pulls very strong. My XC is like the newer DE's that are sold in the USA. These come with a smaller ignition which makes the bike more peppy. Flywheel weights are easy to add (spin-on nut style). I like a 10oz weight on mine. My bike feels like a hybrid... not XC and not EC but something in between. The FMF gnarly pipe and spark arrestor comes stock. This pipe helps the low end. Also invest in the LTR powervalve cover... another low end improvement.
By the way, GG's feel much lighter and flickable compared to the KTM. Both of my KTM friends agree. The KTM's feel longer which was confirmed when I had both my GG and the 250EXC loaded in my truck. The 250EXC was a least 1 to 2 inches longer in wheel base.
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Matt Current: 2009 Yamaha FZ1 Previous: 2001 GasGas TXT280, 2001 GasGas XC250, 2004 KTM 200EXC, 2007 GasGas EC250, 2007 Husqvarna SM610, 2008 Husqvarna WB165 |
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Now I need to convince the wife. I bought a new street bike this year
and she just can't understand the differance between street bike and dirt bike. All I get is "You just bought a new bike" Hey maybe she wont notice the differance between orange and red. |
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I feel your pain.
Just bought a new VRod this year, so the idea of a new GG is not going to fly well. Oh well, doesn't hurt to try. |
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Better to ask to be forgiven, than to ask for permission!!
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If yes, then hook up with jimmy (aka magellan) and I for a little ride. He has a 300 with the heavier ignition (kokusan 2k-3 ignition that also comes on some ktm models). He is now taking care of a newborn (his second) - maybe I can drag him out - if not, maybe I can borrow his bike... I am currently "gasgas-less" - just sold my '01 to "roostafish" here... The stock DE (250 or 300) will come with a kokusan 2k-2 ignition by default - four flywheel weights are available (one from steahly). For an analysis of the flywheel effect of the various options - look at the technical article : http://www.gasgasrider.org/html/flywheel_effect.html With the lighter ignition - my choice for "browns camp" slick clay would be a 11 ounce (steahly) or a 14 ounce flyweel weight added - but that is personal preference. Related to your question #2 above (gasgas being "thirsty") - it really depends on how you ride. Just as an FYI - Ron Black at RB-Designs (also in portland - actually in bonnie slope) modifies the head and dials in the squish band for better efficiency (cleans up running at bottom end and increases fuel mileage) Look in the tech articles of the website for details on this. jeff Last edited by jeffd; 09-25-2006 at 01:04 PM. |
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