I "think" the 12's will be at the dealers in late Feb.. The 12's were delayed due to a re-design with the air filter type/location. They will be called the 2012's just a little later than they planed. Better late and right than on time and not so right. I really feel they will be worth the wait.
2012 300 Race Pics
- Thread starter Clay
- Start date
Top: New linkage
Center: Rear number plate removed.
Bottom: One bolt holds rear number plates on. Two tabs on each plate go into bodywork. to hold front of number plate on. Very clean!
With those hollow bolts in the linkage & swingarm, it looks like it should be easy to install some grease fittings for easier maintenance.....
ggalex
New member
Good thought, as long as the seals are retained very well. My experience from installing grease fittings in the earlier design linkage assembly has been unfortunately counterproductive because with the seals' light friction-fit (if you replaced the std o-rings with aftermarket lip seals such as the All-Balls/No-Quality kit), the seals get hydraulically forced out of their bores when you apply the grease gun no matter how gently, what a letdown. The simple old style o-ring seals, held in place by thin steel washers that ride on the bushing O.D., might have a better chance of working with grease fittings?
The good news here though is the new design linkage looks to be more-easily serviceable than the old design linkage which has the rocker bolted to the frame: Looks like you can remove the forward bolt much more simply and easily since it's out in the open. Maybe this will encourage us to service it more often (even just a partial service of the bearing with the hardest job on the bottom of the shock) and therefore get better life out of the assembly.
Caint wait to hear from those lucky soles who finally get their dirty paws on the grips of the 2012s!
GMP
Active member
It doesn't get any more maintenance free than the current system with o-rings. Seasonal service has been the norm for me with no problems. IMO, o-rings are better than seals in this application. They seal much tighter. Much more stiction, but at the forces involved its a non-issue. The GG system with o-rings is actually more maintenance free than a KTM PDS when you consider the spherical bearing on the lower shock mount.
Clay
Banned
The key is for the steering head lock.
The 300 kick starts should be in our warehouse next week if US Customs is timely. 300 E starts about 30 days later and 250s 30 days after that.
Clay
Banned
Ok, it's a security feature, I like that.
Now, back to the other question (i can barely contain myself) "When are they going to be at dealers?????????"
You know, now that they are this long into the new year will the 13's only be 6 to 8 months away or is this the new begining of a model year actually coming out in the same actual year that it is dated?
Not really sure what the question was in the 2nd paragraph but the '13 should be here in October.
GMP
Active member
Clay,
Thank you. So thats 62mm, NeilE reported measuring his 2011 Six Days at 59mm. So it is bigger, maybe back to what the pre "B" tube frames were. I'll have to measure my '07 tonight.
thumperrider1
New member
So 250's not until sometime in April?
Clay
Banned
Unfortunately that looks correct now.
Another 30 days just because some guys can't kick start a two stroke!
thumperrider1
New member
Thanks clay. Im going to grab a 300 then. Plan to get a 250 cylinder and piston after that and keep the 300 kit for when i sell the bike.
I'm not in a big hurry so I think I may wait for the 250 but I would like to know when your 300 come in to take a look at it. I have been looking at a EN300 TM but after getting a 2011 TM 250MX I think (pretty sure) it's more bike than I need. The TM is now my son's. I rode it again yesterday and WOW they are FAST!
thumperrider1
New member
Sure thing. I will send you a note when I get it. Should be a few weeks at most.
Mid Feb is still the date for the docking of the ship for the EC300E / EC250E and EC300R.
So we hope the container can be off loaded quickly and we should have bikes to dealers by the 3rd week in Feb.
We are sorry that this years bikes having been delayed and thanks to everyone for sticking with Gas Gas. We do believe that the wait will be worth it and we will have a great bike this year.
Regards
Solo
LAWMAN
Platinum Level Site Supporter
I rode a TM 300E once, & that was enough for me. it had more power than I want to deal with in the woods. the owner said the same thing & then he sold it. it had WAY more snap than a KTM or GG 300.
