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2014 EC300 Model and changes
Opened up the crate last week on our 2014 and started to write the list of changes over the last couple of years to the bike! I am sure the thread was started before, but here is a refresher! GasGas has had some struggles in 2012, the 13 bike was an improvement, and the 14 hits it!
Some key things over the competition for the same price if not lower?.(i am sure i missed a few) AXP Skid plate comes stock FMF Stealth spark arrestor 48mm marzocchi forks Reiger shock (this is a very nice shock with long durability and a solid history) Polished hubs Excel Rims Galfer Wave rotors front n rear Nissan brakes New engine cases (lighter, smaller) New cylinder (consistent performance) New cylinder head New water pump housing for better cooling (GasGas has always been a very cool running bike) Vforce 4 reed system (upgrade from vforce 3) Many smaller items as well Bigger oil sight glass New rear brake pedal with bearing system, works better Front axle pull New outer clutch cover (better oil flow) Side plates have access to exhaust Double wall handlebar (renthal copy) New footpeg design with removable brackets
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Very nice.
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Mark, Thank you for posting the photos. Any word about the 200's?
Were can I get one of those GG floor mats? |
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Love the extra hole in the side panel to access the exhaust mounts!
Sounds like a good list of revisions. No doubt the rags will still find something to bag though. Like the pink shock I'm interested to see/hear what the changes to the head have been. Hopefully they've taken advantage of the improved tolerances in the cylinders and will be shipping with less head to piston angles and a tighter squish band. |
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Thanks for the report. Not much 'Real' info on the 2014's as of yet.
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Early reports would suggest that the 2014 GGs have turned the corner. I sure would like to see/hear about the fit and finish of the 14's. As much as I might not like aspects of the orange bikes, they are well put together. What I've seen of the Sherco's and Beta's recently has also been a step above the Gassers in this regard. I'm due for a new ride in 2015. It will most likely be a GG, but definitely so if the fit and finish matches the Euro competition. |
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That is a sweet looking bike!
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They sure know how to make a visually appealing bike. Even with the ugly shock.
This is just torturing me.
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Blanco Current ride: 2009 WR450 Previously owned: 12 Gas Gas XC300R, 06 WR450, 06 YZ250, 05 Gas Gas EC250, 05 KTM 450EXC, 02 KX250 w/EG310 kit, 03 YZ250F |
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Anyone know when/where the first Demos for these bikes will be?
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Walt Kidd 2011 EC 250 2011 NAMBOTIN 2015 Beta 300 2016 Beta 300RE 2016 Beta 350RE |
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In my best Fat Bastard typing voice (lol):
Dead Seeeexy I'm really hoping to convert my wife to a 2T (she's on a KTM 250 4T right now). I don't want to get banished or flamed, but I think an ideal bike (even for me) is the KTM 250R Freeride, though who knows if we'll ever see it in the states. That said, I think the seat height, planted feeling, and overall package of my EC200 is the perfect trail bike and I look forward to seeing what's what when it's time to pass this one down. |
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Are the radiator hoses still the same?
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