2012 300 Race Pics

[Clay]

Originally Posted by HuskyDude

I thought I heard somewhere it was going to be a 37mm carb on the 12's???

Guess not.

We found out that was a mis-print.

[Clay]

Originally Posted by shark4465

hey clay did the 300's make it here yet

No but they are due any day now. The 5th was three weeks and that is usually how long it takes.

[SpeedBlitz]

It's in French, but good video footage of the EC300 Racing:

http://www.motoverte.com/site/video-...ing-64561.html

Not much content to pass on. The test rider liked the bike, he thought it was more aggressive then before and the suspension was stiffer also, but with some adjustments, got it where he liked it. Basically, the feeling I got was that if the 2011 was equal to a KTM XCW, then this one is closer to an XC based on his impression.

I was looking at a french forum and someone got their bike last week (the EC300 Racing) and provided good feedback after 3 rides. Here is my rough translation:

Positives:

• Improved fit/finish.
• Good Stability
• Chassis feels more rigid
• Better ground clearance
• Improved traction (or tracking?? not sure what he meant)
• Engine performance same as before, which he thought was a positive.

Negatives:

1. The steering stops don't allow the same steering range as the 2011, but sounds like he was able to replace the stops to get it to about the same as the 2011.
2. Need to remove the battery box to access filter
3. Carb jetting was significantly off
4. Seat is too hard
5. Radiator shrouds pop out
6. The plastic frame protectors don't last
7. The headlight is always on (no switch)

Overall he seems to like the bike a lot and he said it was a good improvement over the previous year.

I'm just translating and have no experience with GGs. I'm just following the posts to learn about GG because I'm interested in a 2012.

The French forum link is below for anyone interested (page 19):
http://www.gasgasman.org/viewtopic.p...0430&start=270

[Clay]

I had a set of Bulletproof Design radiator guards here that I bolted on. They fit perfectly. Looks like the rads are the same as in the past couple of years with one exception. There is a .275 inch spacer between the radiators and the frame so I had to use slightly longer bolts than provided by Builletproof. Or...they could be left off and the radiators would be tucked in a little tighter.

Also, Rekluse EXP clutch form my '11 went right in, too, on the '12.

[gasgasman]

Another test........
http://translate.google.se/translate...012-provkoerda

[thumperrider1]

Originally Posted by Clay

I had a set of Bulletproof Design radiator guards here that I bolted on. They fit perfectly. Looks like the rads are the same as in the past couple of years with one exception. There is a .275 inch spacer between the radiators and the frame so I had to use slightly longer bolts than provided by Builletproof. Or...they could be left off and the radiators would be tucked in a little tighter.

Also, Rekluse EXP clutch form my '11 went right in, too, on the '12.

Awesome!

So, when are you going to get it dirty?

[desertgasser300]

Originally Posted by Clay

Also, Rekluse EXP clutch form my '11 went right in, too, on the '12.

Is that the core EXP or just the EXP? I asked because talking to Rekluse they where not in developement of the EXP 2.0 for Gas Gas unless something has changed for the 2012.
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[GasTimppa]

Originally Posted by Clay

I had a set of Bulletproof Design radiator guards here that I bolted on. They fit perfectly. Looks like the rads are the same as in the past couple of years with one exception. There is a .275 inch spacer between the radiators and the frame so I had to use slightly longer bolts than provided by Builletproof. Or...they could be left off and the radiators would be tucked in a little tighter.

Also, Rekluse EXP clutch form my '11 went right in, too, on the '12.

Recluse news were geat to heard! I've waiting both new 300 Race and new Recluse. I just ordered and trusted that they'll fit together

This forum rocks

[Clay]

It was a Core EXP.
I hope to get to ride tomorrow.

[thumperrider1]

I had a core exp 2.0 in my 2011