Recent content by gasmonkey

It's so obvious it's not a 11 model.Probaly a 06,07 by the look of frame and suspension combo or even 05.To answer your original question,no you were not ripped off.It was mispresented as a 2011 but ripped no. Take your frame numbers to the po po and if its clean go ride it.

The man is doing well.Also check the weld between the shift shaft and 'bottle opener' with a magnifying glass for any hairline cracks.It's a known weak point.

Looks very familiar.Do a search for my thread ' ec250 implosion 'back in 2010.Was repaired with new bits and has been ok since.Hasn't had much use thou. Once you get ya head around how everything works,it's not all that complicated really.

Check the wiring and connectors around the steering head and headlight.They may 'look' ok but not work.The loom there is way too large and complicated,using half arsed connectors to be twisting back n forth.

I'd buy a compression gauge before a coil.Probaly cheaper.

Sounds like the selector/selector drum has selected another gear without deselecting the original gear,ie is in two gears now hence lockup. If it's done under full power the tranny implodes.I know I've seen it done. Very expensive.

Stick to getting some bike fitness and ride one bike well.

Gasp;too hot.

Yes,an easy fix.The copper washers are sealing washers.

I've got a 06 450 with the suspension done.No problems,good smooth power all the way through.Good bike but a 4t.Would I buy another?Na.

Just get a JD jetting kit for your bike and carby.They suit 80-90% of riders demands.Comes with instructions/needles/jets to play with.

It doesn't have to be a fse one.Any 2st one will fit 05,06 maybe others.The spring rate was up a notch though.Ime.

I have a set of standard springs,45zooks888oh you can have for postage only from NZ. pm if you want them.

Oh no not again.This thread is turning into a dick waving contest. PICS OR IT DIDN'T HAPPEN.[bikes and sig other]

Hard to beat the mitchy s12 in our conditions.