Recent content by prentice

At this point in time, I'd go with the Sherco, no question. In part because it is a very good machine, which is the most important thing. And also because of the extraordinary helpful customer service from the knowledgeable person who is current Sherco distributor. I speak from personal...

In 2008 I moved an 01 300 engine into an 04 frame, and did several early 2008 posts about that, and how I made it work, with excellent advice from forum members. Reviewing those posts may be of some help. Now the initial question here in this post is about moving 01 parts into an 05 frame, not...

Gassers visit Gifford Pinchot My wife and I were equally surprised to see 3 Gassers on the Gifford Pinchot trails this past Tuesday. Our first visit as well, and met no other riders. What are the odds of that? :) Regards, Prentice

lowering methods Some years ago I had the same situation -- my wife could not touch the ground with the GG 300 vertical. We first tried the lowering links and raised the forks in the triple clamps. That helped about an inch or so. Did not try lower profile tires or shaving the seat, those...

04 looks good Your 2004 looks good with the new stuff. A couple of questions, as I've an 04 as well. Was it difficult to get the 08 radiator shrouds to fit? I'd understood the plastic changed around 06 or 07, but I don't know. Maybe the new 08 shrouds fit the 04 nicely and easily? (I'm...

When the e-start retrofit kit came out a few years ago, I attempted to purchase it right away from Mark at GoFasters, who was very helpful. But I could not get the kit for many months, due to several difficulties including shipping difficulties (from Spain) and US Customs inspection delays that...

On my 2004 EC 300 I've been using No-Toil filters, their #1243. Anybody know the No-Toil air filter number for a 2011 EC 300? I'd like to purchase some of the right filters for the 2011 EC 300. The GoFasters parts fiche shows two different parts numbers for a 2004 vs. a 2011; there is one digit...

same experience as yours with jetting changes at that elevation Last September I had the same experience with main jet changes at those same 6000 to 9000 foot Idaho elevations, in the Stanley area. On a 2004 GG 300, started with a 172 main, and after trying a 170, a 168, ended up likewise with...

No problems found after installing, about a year ago, Tubliss on two sets of well used DID "U" Dirt Stars. Pirelli MT-43 trials on the rear, knobbies on the front. Will try the Slime stuff soon, thanks for the idea. Prentice

DSLR vs compact camera Choosing whether to use a DSLR or compact (meaning roughly credit card sized, thickness varies) camera usually depends on what type of pics you anticipate taking - mostly fast action pics where the subject is moving or mostly landscape pics where the subject is...

Stock Gas Tank from 2004 or 2001 available I've a stock tank from a 2004 available, and a 2001 model stock tank as well. Not sure my tanks fit a 2002 model. Have you checked to see what years your Clarke tank fits? If yours fits a 2001 or 2004 model, let's talk further. How much will...

ordered the e-start kit today Thanks for the post about the recent availability of the e-start kit. I ordered one today from GoFasters, and might have it in a couple of weeks. My wife, who has trouble kick starting her GG 300 once it "stops" on the trail, is very much enthused. Previously it...

problem fixed - pic attached I hope Thanks GMP. I'd hoped I could fix my mistake without having to take the clutch off again, but it was not to be. Had to take the clutch off again. I took a pic to remind me how to correctly reassemble in the future, if I do this job again. Pic attached...

On my 2001 GG 300 engine, I'm in the process of some routine winter work like a new top end, greasing the linkage, etc. I decided to replace the starter ratchet spring, the starter ratchet, and the starter pinion - these parts are shown in the diagram on page 53 of the Workshop Manual which I...

Spacers Added to Swingarm Pivot/Frame connection GMP's comments seemed well taken to me, and another experienced person was also concerned about the "slop" between the 01 swingarm pivot shaft, and the 04 frame, even with the correct torque on the swingarm pivot shaft nut. The diameters of two...