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Haha. . Aging. . . I saw this thread and assumed that you meant a 99.
My 07 is still going strong. Wheels are expensive. Rims aren't. YouTube a wheel rebuild. I learnt by just doing it. Piece of Piss. Spokes are rugged if you haven't let them rust. Penetrating oil and electric screwdriver makes it even easier.
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2011 GG EC 300E, 1994 CR 250R, 1984 RM 250 E, 2022 Ranger 300 "If you stop eating donuts you will live 3 years longer. It's just 3 more years that you want a donut." ―Comedian Lewis Black "I think best when I have a wrench in my hands." Soichiro Honda "Dreams are messages from the deep." -Unknown Sardaukar |
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The cheapest bike to have is the one you already own. I relaced my front last fall with buchannans'
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Matt 1999 GG EC 250 Six Days 1999 Cagiva Gran Canyon 2001 Aprilia Falco 2001 Triumph Speed Triple for my 20 year old 2000 GG XC250 for my 20 year old 2003 Honda Rancher 350 for the wife |
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Well now I did it! Think I blew the rings on my last ride. Started to sound lean on the way back to camp, and eventually died. It sounds terrible when I kick it, but it still turns over! Now I have an excellent excuse to tear into the bike!
I will wait until I get moved to the new house before I start dissasembly, and I think I will remove the engine to give me full access to everything. Ill document the process if anyone is interested and make a few youtube videos too. Now to find a nice YZ 250 to ride for the summer while I gather all the parts and get the dull bits powder coated! I want this bike to look as cherry as it will run, and if I buy a backup bike it will be something I can find parts for anywhere... I only have the patience for 1 exotic at a time!
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One exotic or one old bike at a time is a good rule. Otherwise🤪🤪🤪🤪
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2011 GG EC 300E, 1994 CR 250R, 1984 RM 250 E, 2022 Ranger 300 "If you stop eating donuts you will live 3 years longer. It's just 3 more years that you want a donut." ―Comedian Lewis Black "I think best when I have a wrench in my hands." Soichiro Honda "Dreams are messages from the deep." -Unknown Sardaukar |
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Old GGs never die! We have nine of them in our riding group between the years of 98 and 04. They are the most reliable bikes we have owned. There are plenty of new and used parts available.
Although, presently we are in search of a frame for a 2000 EC200. My nephew often confuses his GG with a jet ski watercraft and the frame is severely rusted. One more thought on the comparison between the rebuild and a new bike. Both comparisons need to include the cost of additional guards, suspension and other personal fitment items to suit the rider. Those bits add up quickly. |
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Bet it will be the left crank bearing and everything else will be fine.
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The GGs are actually very tough.
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2011 GG EC 300E, 1994 CR 250R, 1984 RM 250 E, 2022 Ranger 300 "If you stop eating donuts you will live 3 years longer. It's just 3 more years that you want a donut." ―Comedian Lewis Black "I think best when I have a wrench in my hands." Soichiro Honda "Dreams are messages from the deep." -Unknown Sardaukar |
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That's what happened to my '01 XC 200. |
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