Opinion of Changes to US GG line for 2012

[silversleeper]

Hello Clay,

Can you tell me if this is true or not.

in California the 2006-2011 EC250/300 were sold with Green Stickers. USED the loophole not enough units sold in USA so they were exempt from EPA Regulations?
Thanks,

Tim

Originally Posted by Clay

I know I'm taking the risk of starting a thread here that could run 50 pages!
For this thread, please don't get bogged down in the details. I want to limit it to the broader model range topic.

For 2011, we have four 250 2T models and five 300 2T models. Of course, the Nambotin is unique and not really pertinent to this discussion.
I am thinking of the following models for the US :
Keep the standard 250/300 with kick start and 45mm Marzocchi fork/Ohlins shock. Price would stay about the same...$7599/7699.
Keep the 250/300 e start with 45mm Marzocchi fork and Ohlins shock. Price would stay the same...$7899/7999
Combine the Six Day (6D) and Race models into one model with the 48mm Marzocchi and Ohlins shock. This bike would be called the Race model and have the components that both models have now. The rad braces, skid plate, Galfer rotors, brake cooler, etc from the 6D and the Race kit from the Race model. This unit would prolly be $1000 higher than the standard model..... $8599/8699.

For 2011, we have a 6D and Race 125 and 200. This combination model means we would only have one of each.

All of this is contingent on the factory being able to deliver this model early (August/September of 2011) and not later like the Race model this year.

What do you think?
Clay

[Clay]

Originally Posted by silversleeper

Hello Clay,

Can you tell me if this is true or not.

in California the 2006-2011 EC250/300 were sold with Green Stickers. USED the loophole not enough units sold in USA so they were exempt from EPA Regulations?
Thanks,

Tim

Not that's not correct. Even if one unit was sold, it had to meet the green sticker emissions and regulations to get a green sticker.

[twowheels]

Originally Posted by silversleeper

Hello Clay,

Can you tell me if this is true or not.

in California the 2006-2011 EC250/300 were sold with Green Stickers. USED the loophole not enough units sold in USA so they were exempt from EPA Regulations?
Thanks,

Tim

Being exempt from EPA regulations doesn't really mean much in California - they're really BIG BROTHER out there. CARB sets the more-stringent-than-Federal standards for left coast equipment.

[Darkside]

the 06 300 I had was green sticker

[silversleeper]

Hello Darkside,

2006 EC250/300 Reason I ask is that I am looking at a few here in California and they were apparently sold as Green From Day one from the Dealership. What is odd to me is that a 2003 EC250 that was sold up in San Rafael was sold as RED from day one, so that's why I am a bit confused.

I just notice your from the SF Bay area, so maybe you saw the 2003 EC up on Craigslist in the Sunset area? I spoke to the guy and his is Red Sticker.

Thanks,

Tim

Originally Posted by Darkside

the 06 300 I had was green sticker

[swazi_matt]

Originally Posted by silversleeper

Hello,

Does anyone know if something is missing from the Valve Cover Circled in Yellow?

if so what is it and does it effect the bike without being there?

Also I looked at the GASGAS parts list and didn't see anything except for the the actual Valve Cover

You have an oversized pv cover (not oem) which is why it looks different
The larger pv cover gives stronger bottom end - nice if you like to chugg and have gnarly hill climbs

[swazi_matt]

Originally Posted by swazi_matt

You have an oversized pv cover (not oem) which is why it looks different
The larger pv cover gives stronger bottom end - nice if you like to chugg and have gnarly hill climbs

PS I think your front brake hose should be routed on the other side of your fork leg

[hamilton]

Where your arrow is pointed there should be a drain plug on the bottom.

[silversleeper]

what does PV mean? cause on the parts list it's listed as Valve Cover? Also how does the PV work that give it stronger Bottom end?

Thanks,

Tim

Originally Posted by swazi_matt

You have an oversized pv cover (not oem) which is why it looks different
The larger pv cover gives stronger bottom end - nice if you like to chugg and have gnarly hill climbs

[Vindicator]

Originally Posted by swazi_matt

PS I think your front brake hose should be routed on the other side of your fork leg

Urgently !!!