Recent content by timlh

Just a thought did you just visually check the fuse or use a continuity tester ? I have found many a blown fuse that looked good. If you don't have a meter or continuity checker then just try replacing both fuses. The bigger question is if its another blown fuse what is the root cause ?

Hi, I have an 2001 XC300 and one of the shark fin tabs broke off the swing arm. I would like to put one of the ones on that's part of or bolts to the carrier instead. But I only see them listed for 2010's and up. Has anyone used one on an 01 is it just a matter of different wheel spacers?

Ron, I had the exact same problem. My Power valve was working backwards. I took it apart and put it back together and it worked correctly. I still don't know what changed or was assembled incorrectly the first time. But when I reassembled it. It worked correctly BTW it was my 4th top end rebuild...

2001 xc300 Same problem on my 01 XC300. The original air boot fit better, not great but better. Unfortunately it got harponed by a stick.The original was hard to make sure all was sealed, but after I worked it a bit it always gave a satisfactory seal. I replaced it with a new one from...

Glen, Thanks for correcting my error. I edited my original post. I thought I had re-read to make sure I had written it correctly. However I typed the exact opposite of what I meant to state.

I had a similar problem with my 01 XC300. It turned out that although the power valve was opening and closing when I checked it. It was actually working backwards. It was right after I did a total top and bottom end build. Make sure that the power valve is in the most CLOSED position when the...

roostafish, Your post brings up a question I've been meaning to ask. Does anyone have a good way of mounting their smart phones or making them quickly accessible without the risk of loosing or damaging them. I currently carry mine in my Camelbak in bubble wrap inside a foam beer cozy. I maybe a...

Hi, Is it a normal practice for New GasGas bikes to arrive at the dealer without all the graphics applied. If so is common pratice in the industry? IE: Do the Japanese brands arrive at the dealer without all graphic's already applied? Not a deal breaker for me just seems odd for a product that...

PM sent Thanks, Tim

I do this on my trials bike it also helps to hold the front brake on and turn the front wheel as far as you can to either side. Balance with your legs and arms. Large corrections are done by your legs minor corrections by press on the handle bar. Hope this helps.......Tim

Hi, Where are you located

BlackBird Graphics sikwitit, Wondering if you can give me some advise on how you went about applying the BlackBird Stickers the ones I got are a very thick material and I couldn't get it to conform to the plastic and stick. Any tricks used like heating the Graphics and or plastic or both...

Be careful if you lay the bike on its side to remove cover Not sure if this applies to all years but it does apply to my 01 XC 300. When laying the bike on its side to remove clutch cover check. First check to make sure the shifter is not resting on the ground. If it is put something under the...

Where are you located? I might be interested in buying the bike out right.

I'm interested in the Gas tank if it will fit my 2001 XC300....Tim