New 2012 or wait for 2013

[Clay]

Originally Posted by Diggs345

Hi clay

To turn a 12 race model into electric start how much of the kit would be needed , can this be ordered from the factory .
I have asked gas gas uk but as yet had no answer.

Thanks for any help

Chris

Chris,
I'm not sure about that. The kit for the '11 was about $950 US but that included a subframe. The '12, obviously, does not need the new subframe. Let me ask Mark at Go Fasters.
Clay

[Diggs345]

Originally Posted by Clay

Chris,
I'm not sure about that. The kit for the '11 was about $950 US but that included a subframe. The '12, obviously, does not need the new subframe. Let me ask Mark at Go Fasters.
Clay

Thanks clay
Im almost decided now , 2012 300 race , unless they release the 2013 in the next few days lol

[Jakobi]

I hope they get your bike ready and delivered in time I had the same mind set for a 2012 200R with the coins in the bank to back it all up. The bike just never arrived.. Maybe next year

[Diggs345]

I got a reply about the electric start kit , it's ?500 or $780us
Then the race over here is ?600 or $935 more than the standard ec , that means I'd be paying $1700 to get the marzocci forks , I know there are other extras on the race but that is a big stack of cash .
Do you think the Marz forks will be night and day better or just marginal .
Sorry for all the questions , I just want to be sure before I put my order in on Monday .
So it comes down to starter , or forks for $900 more

[GMP]

Make sure what ignition you will get first. Mine showed up with a 2K-2 that cannot be used with estart, at least not with stock parts. Could be just a USA Race model thing, or a parts availability thing, only GG knows for sure. Are the Euro Race models like ours with just a head/tail light, or the full Euro setup like they always have been?

[Diggs345]

From what i understand its got all the euro kit on , but thats a good point to check up on , i do have a on the road price though so im assuming it will be ready to go.

[Jakobi]

Even if you end up with a 2k2 i'm sure you'd have no problems finding someone who would swap you for a 2k3

[GMP]

If the Euro Race Model has the full lighting and harness then most certainly it will have the 2K-3. I do not believe the 2K-2 has the capacity to run all the Euro gear.

[Diggs345]

Well they told me the full kit was ?500 so id hope it included everything .
Looking at the pictures it has front signal lights and the cable and pickup for the speedo.
The specs for these bikes is lacking in detail a bit

[Jakobi]

Originally Posted by Diggs345

Well they told me the full kit was ?500 so id hope it included everything .
Looking at the pictures it has front signal lights and the cable and pickup for the speedo.
The specs for these bikes is lacking in detail a bit

Thats Gas Gas for you. I was told my 2010 EC300R (euro) had the lighter ignition (2K2) and it turned up with a 2K3, which makes sense really as it also came road registered for Aus with full lighting kit. High/Low beam, all indicators, brake lights and best of all, a horn

If you are buying one that includes on roads then for your dealer to pass the road worthy it will have to have all the bits on it, which you'd assume means for your country all will come complete (as they do in Australia). The US of A get a different fit out based on what they have negotiated, and then being a Gasser you always get the odities where some have this and some have that.. Mostly aways due to supply issues.

Its a tough call mate. Almost sounds like it'd be cheaper to buy the E start which you know will have everything you need, get the Sachs set up and if you can't get along with them then consider some better boingers once the pennies have built up some more.