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CDN Rick
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My dealer is telling me he is expecting next week. He will call me to come down for a test ride as soon as he gets them.
2012bluestreak
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I am from Ontario as well , which dealer are you using ? Dual Sport Plus ?
CDN Rick
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Actually no. I live near Niagara Falls and ride across the border to Bonjoes Cycle in New York. If you are interested in demo riding a 2018 I'm sure Brett would let you. Just tell him Rick from Niagara sent you.
Last I talked to Dualsport they mentioned they don't intend to bring any in unless they have a deposit in hand.
CDN Rick
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markwoodlief
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I took mine out for it's trial run this morning. I rode about 4 hours today with a mix of really nasty rocky single track, and some mellow double track. First off.. the engine is simply amazing. In stock form with no adjustments made at all to it, it felt killer in the nasty. It just kept chugging.. can't stall this motor very easily at all.
Handling is decent, but I need to work out the suspension. I'm heavier than what the stock springs were designed to handle, so it get's busy up front like my Beta did before I put heavier springs on that bike. I was alerted by GasGas that they will be informing dealers of spring rates and will have springs available through them next week.
The bike feels really planted, even with my current under sprung situation. Unlike my beta that often feels uncontrollable, the gas gas just seems to work well. Rocks and logs that I avoid with the Beta I was jumping with the GasGas within the first 5 miles of seat time on it. Pic below of today's ride. *Note barkbusters are on order, but couldn't wait and had to get some moto in.
Handling is decent, but I need to work out the suspension. I'm heavier than what the stock springs were designed to handle, so it get's busy up front like my Beta did before I put heavier springs on that bike. I was alerted by GasGas that they will be informing dealers of spring rates and will have springs available through them next week.
The bike feels really planted, even with my current under sprung situation. Unlike my beta that often feels uncontrollable, the gas gas just seems to work well. Rocks and logs that I avoid with the Beta I was jumping with the GasGas within the first 5 miles of seat time on it. Pic below of today's ride. *Note barkbusters are on order, but couldn't wait and had to get some moto in.
Adrian200xc
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I checked this bike out in person yesterday and it looks awesome! Top notch build quality. Hopefully I can ride a 250 and 300 before I pull the trigger.
markwoodlief
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was that you I met at Walker with the 200 yesterday? Told my kids about your bike.
If it was you, I would have let you ride mine yesterday. For that matter anytime you are headed up call/txt me, i'll meet you there and you can take her for a rip.Adrian200xc
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was that you I met at Walker with the 200 yesterday? Told my kids about your bike.
It wasn't me but I've been wanting to ride walker for a while. Thanks for the offer! Since Tillamook is closed I've made other plans most of this month. If I don't get one before October I'll take you take you up on your offer!
markwoodlief
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It wasn't me but I've been wanting to ride walker for a while. Thanks for the offer! Since Tillamook is closed I've made other plans most of this month. If I don't get one before October I'll take you take you up on your offer!
sounds good.. i'm 10 mins from the main lot, and work at home.
JP4
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Actually, it's an illegal thing. KTM/Husky Canada is known to force their dealers to sign agreements that prevent them from selling competing Euro dirt bike brands. It's anti-competitive behaviour and wouldn't fly in most other jurisdictions. It would be nice to see the Competition Bureau put an end to the practice.
CDN Rick
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I just sent a question form to the Competition Bureau to ask about the legalities of this practice. I'm not sure if KTM is actually breaking any laws. I'd imagine they have a team of lawyers holding them back and finding loopholes. But if they are actually forcing dealers to sign non-compete orders, and if it is illegal, I intend to find out and sic the guberment on them.
I'm sick of big companies pulling tricks like that. Its just one of the reasons I dislike Harley. After what they did to Excelsior Henderson in the late 90's I'll never even consider owning one of their machines.
KTM was reprimanded by the Competition Bureau over this practice and KTM has sent letters to dealers stating that that clause of the dealer agreement has been removed.
As a former KTM/Husaberg dealer I actually was interviewed by the Competition Bureau people over a year ago regarding this issue.
If DSP doesnt order GG Enduro bikes it is because they have chosen not to, not because KTM is disallowing it.
I hope GG sets up Rob Lang as a dealer. He is definitely interested in becoming a dealer and would do a great job at it.
As a former KTM/Husaberg dealer I actually was interviewed by the Competition Bureau people over a year ago regarding this issue.
If DSP doesnt order GG Enduro bikes it is because they have chosen not to, not because KTM is disallowing it.
I hope GG sets up Rob Lang as a dealer. He is definitely interested in becoming a dealer and would do a great job at it.
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CDN Rick
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Interesting. I had a feeling that could be what was going on...... We'll see what happens.
Rob Lang is great at nearly everything Enduro based.
2018 Gasser gp300
Road a 2018 gasser ec300, xc300 and a husq tx300. The tx is an awesome bike no doubt and gas gas has become a modern bike to be reckoned with.
Im looking for a bike to ride offroad and make some adjustments and ride track.
The husqy did great off road but i wasn't quite able to get it hard enough for the track.
Gasser with the new kyb setup i was able to bounce the rocks on trail and a few clicks and i had a decent track ride.
I'm a 175 lb averge rider and have riden dirt all my life ..50+
I had one other gasser, 2011 ec300 that had kyb retro forks. What a great handling and riding setup.
I was going to get the husqy but then gasser made all these great changes and what a ride. Way better than the 2011 with the same great tractor pulling motor. A very balance bike that corners well and doesnt knife under.
The hard part was to ec or xc....then i decide to get xc and add lights. But wait....then i found out there is the gp300 that brings both together with a really trick triple clamp with many other options that are awesome and fashioned after their race bike. Also there are only 50 coming in the US. Should be great resale market on them.
The final nit for me was when i was on the husky i felt like i had put on a nice glove that fit well.
When i ride the Gasser i feel like i had put on that glove that was a good friend i had broken in and had no bad spots.
So i decided to ride the friend that HAD all the RIGHT STUFF. Awaiting order.
More to come........
Colt
Ake! Kia Kaha
Road a 2018 gasser ec300, xc300 and a husq tx300. The tx is an awesome bike no doubt and gas gas has become a modern bike to be reckoned with.
Im looking for a bike to ride offroad and make some adjustments and ride track.
The husqy did great off road but i wasn't quite able to get it hard enough for the track.
Gasser with the new kyb setup i was able to bounce the rocks on trail and a few clicks and i had a decent track ride.
I'm a 175 lb averge rider and have riden dirt all my life ..50+
I had one other gasser, 2011 ec300 that had kyb retro forks. What a great handling and riding setup.
I was going to get the husqy but then gasser made all these great changes and what a ride. Way better than the 2011 with the same great tractor pulling motor. A very balance bike that corners well and doesnt knife under.
The hard part was to ec or xc....then i decide to get xc and add lights. But wait....then i found out there is the gp300 that brings both together with a really trick triple clamp with many other options that are awesome and fashioned after their race bike. Also there are only 50 coming in the US. Should be great resale market on them.
The final nit for me was when i was on the husky i felt like i had put on a nice glove that fit well.
When i ride the Gasser i feel like i had put on that glove that was a good friend i had broken in and had no bad spots.
So i decided to ride the friend that HAD all the RIGHT STUFF. Awaiting order.
More to come........
Colt
Ake! Kia Kaha
CDN Rick
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Very cool.
I'd be just as stoked about the DLC fork coatings as I would about those Xtrig triples.
Post some pics when you get it!!
Gp300
The wait is over and worth it. I have recieved my GP300 and it is awesome. What an awesome bike. I found out that the 50 GPs coming into the US is 38 300s and 12 250s so i feel really fortunate to have one. Pics attached. I know that this dealer has one more coming soon if you are interested. Dealer is Moto Center in Mesa, AZ, 480.642.6686, motocenteraz.com ask for David.
Happy trails
Colt
Ake! Kia Kaha
The wait is over and worth it. I have recieved my GP300 and it is awesome. What an awesome bike. I found out that the 50 GPs coming into the US is 38 300s and 12 250s so i feel really fortunate to have one. Pics attached. I know that this dealer has one more coming soon if you are interested. Dealer is Moto Center in Mesa, AZ, 480.642.6686, motocenteraz.com ask for David.
Happy trails
Colt
Ake! Kia Kaha
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Cactus_Flat
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Yes Colt, you'll have to take the bike on tour and get us AZ guys jealous. I want to see that beauty in person
