'07 ride report??
- Thread starter GMP
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i have own a 2004,2005,2006 and 2007 ec300.
as present i have a 2006 and 2007 ec300 and biggest differences between thos are
2007 has a very narrow and hard seat
2007 does not vibrate so much that 2006
2007 has much more rigid rear section of frame
2007 is more quiet than 2006
2007 engine is smoother than 2006
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as present i have a 2006 and 2007 ec300 and biggest differences between thos are
2007 has a very narrow and hard seat
2007 does not vibrate so much that 2006
2007 has much more rigid rear section of frame
2007 is more quiet than 2006
2007 engine is smoother than 2006
..
skid jackson
New member
I was looking at one of those high zoot aprilia v twin enduro bikes that sell for $8100 ... It had a sachs shock on the rear. Can't believe aprilia would have put it on there if it couldn't do the job!!
skid jackson
New member
Nothing wrong with ohlins front and back!! 
WOW.
I rode my buddy's '07 EC300 the other day. It was a short loop of 2nd gear tight stuff with good dirt and no rocks or roots.
He doesn't quite have the jetting sorted, and I wasn't used to riding with an auto clutch, but wow! does that bike turn !
My '03 EC300 turns a heck of alot better than my XR650 did, but nothing like the '07.
When I got back on my bike it almost felt like it wanted to straighten back out during the turn. It seemed like I could feel the gyro effect of the front wheel wanting to get back to vertical.
Do you guys have any tips on getting mine to turn a bit better ? I have the fork tubes up in the clamps about as high as possible, @ 6mm. Sag is @ 115mm.
It has LTR 124 pullrods. Maybe the shorter stock pullrods would help ?
I rode my buddy's '07 EC300 the other day. It was a short loop of 2nd gear tight stuff with good dirt and no rocks or roots.
He doesn't quite have the jetting sorted, and I wasn't used to riding with an auto clutch, but wow! does that bike turn !
My '03 EC300 turns a heck of alot better than my XR650 did, but nothing like the '07.
When I got back on my bike it almost felt like it wanted to straighten back out during the turn. It seemed like I could feel the gyro effect of the front wheel wanting to get back to vertical.
Do you guys have any tips on getting mine to turn a bit better ? I have the fork tubes up in the clamps about as high as possible, @ 6mm. Sag is @ 115mm.
It has LTR 124 pullrods. Maybe the shorter stock pullrods would help ?
GMP
Active member
Brian,
I know what you mean!
Go back to stock 122mm pull rods on the '03. Run the sag at 105 - 110mm. Don't go overboard on the shock rebound, and run as much compression as you can without things getting harsh. The '03s have a more relaxed rake and the lower rear just slows things down. If your using the pull rods to soften the initial action, have Les revalve it instead.
The '07 250 is a dramatic change from my '03. You just drive the bike with the front wheel and it goes there, period. Its the frame/subframe, the few less pounds, and the suspension. Also the 250s feel lighter than the 300s because there is less yank when the throttle is opened. Honestly, this bike is totally awesome. The perfect amount of low end power with just good jetting and an LTR PV cover. I have a difficult hill to climb, with a series of ledges 2 - 3'. You hit the first ledge on the left, and do an immediate 90 deg rocky turn across the trail (about car width) to hit the next at the right about 20' up. Difficult turn. Its easy on the '07, wheelie, turn, wheelie, done.
I know what you mean!
Go back to stock 122mm pull rods on the '03. Run the sag at 105 - 110mm. Don't go overboard on the shock rebound, and run as much compression as you can without things getting harsh. The '03s have a more relaxed rake and the lower rear just slows things down. If your using the pull rods to soften the initial action, have Les revalve it instead.
The '07 250 is a dramatic change from my '03. You just drive the bike with the front wheel and it goes there, period. Its the frame/subframe, the few less pounds, and the suspension. Also the 250s feel lighter than the 300s because there is less yank when the throttle is opened. Honestly, this bike is totally awesome. The perfect amount of low end power with just good jetting and an LTR PV cover. I have a difficult hill to climb, with a series of ledges 2 - 3'. You hit the first ledge on the left, and do an immediate 90 deg rocky turn across the trail (about car width) to hit the next at the right about 20' up. Difficult turn. Its easy on the '07, wheelie, turn, wheelie, done.
roostafish
Gold Level Site Supporter
I'd love to try an '07 if it turns better than mine. I've never ridden a bike that had a more perfect balance than my '01 EC 300. It has the LTR 124mm pull rods, and Ohlins front and rear. My 250 prior to this was also amazing in the turns, and straights. The 200 I had before that had the old Marzocci Magnum 45s, and it was also amazing, though not as predictable in the high speed, or the straights.
I would buy an '07 though, on looks alone. Man, what a sweet looking bike. I think the fender/sideplate combo does a lot for the way the bike looks. Just my opinion.
I would buy an '07 though, on looks alone. Man, what a sweet looking bike. I think the fender/sideplate combo does a lot for the way the bike looks. Just my opinion.
