New EC 300 Owner

[Gregarious]

After lurking for a few months, I just pulled the trigger on this dealer demo from Halls:
http://www.halls-cycles.com/Bike%20I...C300-VALIN.htm

I swore off 2 strokes after owning a KDX200 for a season. Nothing wrong with the bike, I just didn't seem to make peace with it. I went to a DRZ400S and was actually faster, smoother, and more comfortable on the trails even with the 40 (or 50) more pounds -- but it feels like 90. So call me crazy to try another 2 stroke.

I decided to relagate the DRZ to pure dual-sport work and get a dedicated trail bike. A smart man, knowing my experience with the KDX, might have gone for another 4 stroke. Somehow I was lured back to the 2 stroke world after reading this forum and riding with some KTM 300 friends. I'll give it a season and see where it goes. Wish me luck. I'm sure I'll be asking all sorts of questions soon.

Greg

[PEB]

Sweet bike! You will love it as will all your ktm riding buddies. Tasky thinks he should get the dealer stuff going soon, or at least he did a couple weeks ago when I talked to him. Hopefullt the title/mso on the gg comes to WA devoid of any orv mention, Keep us posted.


Paul B
02 300

[bens25au]

I hopped off my 05 DRZ400 onto my 07 Gasser 300 and have never looked back. The bike still surprises me as to how much more fun it is to ride. I swore never to own a 2 stroke again but these gassers are awesome.

[AZRickD]

"$4,895"

I hope to find a deal like that (or better this summer). And maybe with armor, etc.

I've bumped into a disproportionate number of rides who either can't afford, or have decided not to buy a steering dampener.

How do the EC line of bikes do without that device?

Rick

[Gregarious]

Originally Posted by AZRickD

How do the EC line of bikes do without that device?

I'll keep you posted after the EC arrives. My DRZ does have a steering damper, and I'm pretty sure I'll move it over to the EC eventually, but I'll have to figure out the ergos first (bars, risers, etc.)

[jyellard]

I've been lurking over that same bike, only to call today to find out that it was sold 2 days ago! Let me know if you don't like it, I'll be buying as soon as I find a deal like that one.