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    ISO WTB 5.4 shock spring

    Thx, that be awesome!!! 5.4 5.6 even I'm 5.0 and it could use more. Like 24mm preload and still I feel bottoms too much
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    ISO WTB 5.4 shock spring

    No, just one offer on FB but he sounded kinda sketchy. Real pushy and had photos of different springs than I was asking Even a package of RC car springs LOL
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    Links and crossover on main page

    It appears the aftermarket pars, crossover parts manuals etc on the main page are no longer working?
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    98 EC250 front sprocket years?

    Wondering what years interchange with front sprockets for my 98? My chain and rear is still tight. But noticing some hooking starting on my front. I have a couple rear sprockets I change back and forth with to change gearing. But would like a new front for piece of mind/longevity. Dirt tricks...
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    let's see some Canadian gassers

    My 98. Here is the Shuswap BC.. Crap. I dunno why it went sideways
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    ISO WTB 5.4 shock spring

    Looking for a 5.4 spring for my 98 EC250. Ohlins shock, Present spring is 270mm long 57mm ID But, I can run other springs. I have a lathe and CNC Mill so I can make collars to fit larger Diam spring easy. I am located in BC Canada. Figured I'd see whats out there in the GG community...
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    What spring do I need?

    I have a 98 EC250. Prev owner was heavy kid. He had a 6.4kg-m spring. But also kept the 50Nm spring (5.09Kg-m?) which I have in now. But it's too soft. I am around 200Lbs in gear. I have about 16mm preload to get 115mm sag with me on bike in shorts, 175lbs. The spring on it now is ohlins...
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    98 EC250 45mm Zoke oil seals?

    I guess I should have asked as well, if anyone knows what other brands used these forks? Most places don't list GasGas I am finding. But I'm sure Marzocchi didnt make these just for GG.
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    98 EC250 45mm Zoke oil seals?

    Anyone got a good PN for seals? In a bind, need em quick and I am in Canada. Just need the inners. The dust wipers are fine. I messed up the inners.
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    What oil do you use?

    My 98 been 10/40 Synth and been good. I've even used 5/40 cause thats what I run in my truck and what I had. Clutch grabs if starting in gear, no biggie, Shifts smooth and never slips. But maybe I'll try some ATF mixed in??
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    '98 EC250 Tire Sizes?

    Running a 120/100-18 and 100/100-21 on my '98. 13/48 gearing. While a little high for real tight tech, Lots of clutchwork needed. It does the roads and old 2 track roads superb!. Still climbs the rocky crap great too. I tried looking fo stock rear tire and they pretty much dont make that...
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    Case gasket sealant?

    Was a comedic kit. Came with 2 case gaskets. I assumed thickness. I put the similar one in. But upon taking apart today I seen the counterbalance shaft hole was open to intake port. Just got all back in bike and bam. Not smokin like the wildfires here in BC!!!! And yes I did trim the...
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    Case gasket sealant?

    Just rebuilt my 98 ec250. And she is sucking in gearcase oil into crank case. Thought it might be been bad crank seal. I accidentally installed a little crooked. Replaced it, made a press bushing on lathe to press in perfectly flat using crank nut. So not it now. But should I have used sealant...
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    Complete list of bearing and seal size

    I put mine in without the crank, but still managed to mess up. I think I over drove it in and it went crooked. Any tips or words of wisdom to install new one with crank in?
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    Installing crank and bearings, best method?

    Just tore my 98 ec250 down for a munched crank bearing. As you guys all prob know, splitting the cases took some mallet force. The bearings are tight on crank and case. But they came off crank and were still in the case when finally separated. Just want to know correct procedure for...
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