Have just had my EC300 08 lowered by 55mm front and rear.
Did a short ride and it seemed not to bad. On the weekend on did a long ride and found that i could not ride fast and had to slow for large bumps. It feels like there is no travel and front wheel scrubs on the pipe. Ride is much harder...
So how much rattle is too much?
This is my first modern 2 stroke - at low to mid revs mine sounds like a chain slipping over a cog (not loud though)
Is this the norm please?
My 08 EC300 also had slop - a washer was placed between the bearings - and no binding happening (told the guy that did it about #39 missing - he didn't notice, but thought it needed shimming, so did the above)
Yes, sounds are hard to describe. it does change to a loud sharp crackle like a motor cross muffler. my concern is that it stays that way for a couple of minutes even after pulling up and just fettling the throttle.
the power valve was shimmed when the jetting was done. mechanic said it had a...
Excuse my ignorance if this is normal please!
Have just had my 08 EC300 jetting sorted.
The bike actually gets on the pipe now, and very easily - talk about a different bike.
Opon my first ride on the new improved machine, i noticed when on the pipe and staying on it the exhaust note changes...
1/ Using 98 ron fuel with motorex @ 50:1 - carb is a bit rich and will be getting a needle and jet kit soon - hope it doesn't take away the down low.
bike runs perfect and i like the power delivery from stock.
2/ i had thoughts about the chain rattling - but it does it under power and seems to...
Thanks
operation of the clutch is great. clutch has no drag - put into first and bike does not want to creep at all and clutch is very responsive to slightist release of lever (idle does decrease though when put into gear) clutch was bled by dealer before last ride.
is there any comment on the...
I have a new (350kms) ec300 2008 - my clutch does not engage when the motor is not running - ie. put in gear, pull clutch in and try to push bike.
Is this normal please? some dealers have said yes and others are not sure.
Also the bike is very hard to find neutral when warmed up. lever just...
Am about to purchase a new 2008 EC300
I am 60kgs and about 159cm (5'3") tall
Could i please have some advice on getting the seat height down and also what rate springs i would need for my weight.
I will chop the seat also - as i mainly ride standing (trials rider and habbit from riding older bikes)