2012 EC300 e-start walk around video, pics, etc...

[Vindicator]

Originally Posted by AZRickD

I have to remark on the GG e-start.

Over the last two weeks I've watched five different videos on the 2012 GG with e-starts. Every one of them seem to start in a split second after touching the button.

The KTM 2T e-starts tend to go "wakka-wakka-wakka" before lighting up.

I hope this is not just mental sample bias on my part.

No it's not. GG E-start has a simpler setup than KTM's, that's why it's faster. I also think it will last longer.

[Jakobi]

The starter motor itself on the GG range is larger than the ktm counterpart also. Neither will be happy if the bendix isn't making good contact though.

[thumperrider1]

Originally Posted by Rider_wv

Thanks for the info Clay and jakobi. I may pull the needle out f the Yz and see which one it is, it's been a long time since I had it out. I will dive into the suspension and jetting threads and start reading.

I guess I need to go on a diet, I really didn't want to respring but if I have to that's not a big deal.

Jakobi I don't have an accent, you guys down under have an accent hahahaaha!

for the NEDJ I used a 42 pilot and 172 main.

for the N3CJ I'm using a 42 pilot and 175 main.

[Rider_wv]

Originally Posted by thumperrider1

for the NEDJ I used a 42 pilot and 172 main.

for the N3CJ I'm using a 42 pilot and 175 main.

Thanks man, I ordered both needles today, I will probably try the NEDJ/42/172 first.

[AZRickD]

This jetting information would be of more worth if your elevation (MSL) and temps are included.

In Phoenix, in the winter time it's usually 50 or 60 and we ride around 1,200 feet and climb up a grand or two above that. In the summer we drive up to Flagstaff where we start at 7,000 and climb to 9,000. Temps are a chilly 70 to 85, usually.

[Rider_wv]

My elevation is 500-1800 ft at my normal riding areas. Winter temps are 20-50, summer temp 65-95. I have to tweek jetting depending on season and sometimes month to month.

Today it was 70 and low humidity, Sunday will be 92 with decent humidity. July and August will be 90? and 95% humidity.

Oh how I wish it was 55-60? all the time with very low humidity. I hate high temps.

[john01]

Sweet! Thanks for the walk around and ride videos. Enjoy your new bike.

[thumperrider1]

Originally Posted by Rider_wv

My elevation is 500-1800 ft at my normal riding areas. Winter temps are 20-50, summer temp 65-95. I have to tweek jetting depending on season and sometimes month to month.

Today it was 70 and low humidity, Sunday will be 92 with decent humidity. July and August will be 90? and 95% humidity.

Oh how I wish it was 55-60? all the time with very low humidity. I hate high temps.

I'm in VA and our jetting should be close. He might get away with a 40 pilot or maybe just airscrew adjustment with the 42.

[eviljim]

Sorry to ask a stupid question. How do you know it is running rich?
Like the vid by the way.

[Jakobi]

Originally Posted by eviljim

Sorry to ask a stupid question. How do you know it is running rich?
Like the vid by the way.

Loads of spooge, excess smoke, blubbery wet sounding engine note under throttle (aka 4 stroking). Black sparg plug, poor fuel economy. Mostly its the noticable feeling. If you start to give the bike some throttle and the revs start to break up and go blah blah blah blah blah and doesn't clear up until the throttle is opened more or closed, then take note of the throttle position as thats where you're rich. The stock needle is very rich at lower throttle openings but cleans up nicely once you're into the throttle. Not much fun if you're riding ST though.

If you want to experience it turn your air screw in till its almost closed and feel how it runs at lower throttle openings. Drop the clip 2 positions on the needle and go for a quick ride. Bump the main up 5 - 10 sizes and ride. You'll soon get a feel for it.