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As the title states... I'm rebuilding my 2005 300EC and need to know what the main bearing serial numbers are..I'm finding Gas Gas UK official prices a bit too expensive. If I can find the generic sizes then I can visit a bearing shop?? Can anyone asset please? Thanks in advance :) .

I've had a 46 tooth steel rear on my moto for almost 2yrs(just took it off due to hooking)...in that time I've gone thru' 2 front sprockets(turning them too) and 2 o ring chains...not bad for riding every week in both enduros,forest practice and the odd beach race.. :)

I'm using the KTM axle spanner that a buddy gave me... :)

I've ridden with one of these gear levers for about 2 years now and have had no problems..... The knurled tip is wearing nowadays...I'll buy another as they're OK for price...nothing lasts forever.... :)

...in the French Moto Verte magazine this year. The test was conducted in Mays edition. The magazine only really listed the first 3 motos Gas Gas 300EC then Yamaha 250WRF and finally the KTM 300EXC-E The rest of the motos on test were listed with a write up explaining differences here and...

2005 300EC..plastic

Normal ATF red oil..buy 20litr drums as cheap as chips from any motor parts store....lasts really well....been used in my 2005 300 since new.

I do mine by feel too......

All good stuff...I carry my tools much as mentioned though in an old CIF kicthen oval section cleaner bottle with the top cut off. A clean rag stops the tools from coming out. It helps stop the tools rubbing thru the bag in time.With this I can also wrap duct tape around it which means I can...

Tommy VERBAKEL is riding it in the Dakar.... list of motos is here www.dakar.com/2008/DAK/RIDERS/us/r3_8-engages.html Joel SMETS is driving a car also...a Bowler Widcat.

...:) can you replace the soles by screwing new ones on yourself,like my Sidi crossfire boots??

For info...I`ve been using Castrol fully synthetic scooter oil on my bike for the last 6 months with no problems...can buy it in supermarkets anywhere and is dead cheap....I was using Motul 800/Ipone fully synthetic(at 50:1 ie 2%) until I came across the scooter oil,read the API specifications...

For info i was using carbon fibre one stage reeds.......lasted about 2 months before the engine ate them ......still waiting on word from the makers to see what happened... :)

Tech Articles and Tips where forum members can post wee tips.....I have to search through General Discussion to get wee snippets and tips...a whole section could build up tips(like in ThumperTalk)and handy to scroll down through picking out which is relevant to what you look for.......or at...

A showman too....:D