2001 ec200 Rod Bearing Kit

[mattholew]

I have seen posts stating that the CR250R Rod Kits will fit GG Bikes.

Can I get you guys to confirm that for my 2001 ec200, a 19XX-XX CR250R Rod Kit will fit my engine?

[mattholew]

Well, Pro-X does not list the 200 on their site at all, so that is not a good sign.

[gasgasman]

The 200 has a shorter stroke. So the CR 250 rod won't work.

Any reason why you can't go with the Gas Gas rod?

[mattholew]

No, i tried to call gofasters today to find out what one would cost, they didn't answer, but like most everything else with the gas gas name on it, i am afraid its gonna be expensive.

So i was just trying to find a cheaper more readily available route to the same goal.

[Rick]

I think an OEM is Vesrah??? Could be wrong.....someone will chime in if..... I'm out of whack!!

[noobi]

My parts manifest(07) lists the 200 and 250/300 as having the same part number for the rod kit, ME25612100, so my logic tells me that means their the same, thus if a CR rod fits the 250/300 then it will fit the 200 also.
I guess the different stroke must be in the crank not the rod.

[mattholew]

The parts bbooklet that came with my 2001 lists a rod kit for a 200 but does not list one for a 250 or 300. Unless that means it shares the same one.

Its the same part number as you listed.

ME25612100

[jostby]

The 200 should be the same as the 250. Here is an explanation on the GG numbering from a previous post....

Originally Posted by wannabe

I will try to clear up what parts fit on what years by giving the insight to the codes within the part numbers.

Generally: the first 2-3 digits are letters to determine what part of what bike.

BT=Chasis Trial
MT=Engine Trial
BE=Chasis enduro
ME=engine enduro
MFS=engine 4stroke
BFS=chasis 4stroke

The next 2 digits are numbers specifying model used. If a part on a 200 shows the "25" number then it is a universal part used on the 200 and 250, in other words all parts that are used on more than one bike is given the generic "25" code.

12= 125
20= 200
25= 250
30=300
40=400
45=450

The next 1 or 2 digits specify which year first used. With the last 5 digits being the part identifier itsels

ME25"6"44000 means that the part has been used since 1996, even some parts today are from 1996. ME25"03"44000 would mean it has been the same part since 2003. So if you have a 2002 and you want to order something that is a part with an 03 code in it, it more than likely will not fit on your bike. If you have a 2010 model and it shows a part number of ME25644000, it means that part has been the same part since 1996.

Now to through a monkey wrench in this system GasGas has changed the parts numbering in 2008 to have the year and model description at the END of the part number. So "BE915002508" is still a chasis enduro part number that has started being used on a 250 in 2008.

As far as what other brands fit the gasgas? I'd prefer you bought OEM originals from your local dealer!

[mattholew]

That is some excellent information. I really appreciate your help with this. That really clears things up.

So I guess I am going to buy a 1984-2001 CR250R Rod Kit and give it a whirl.

[gasgasec200]

Originally Posted by mattholew

That is some excellent information. I really appreciate your help with this. That really clears things up.

So I guess I am going to buy a 1984-2001 CR250R Rod Kit and give it a whirl.

Hey mate... How did it go for you? I have the same lame problem!!!!

Doess really the cr 250 rod fit??

Take care man..

and the other guy, nice explanasion (bad english im swedish)...