Another new Gas Gas owner

[D Kidd]

Hey all. New to the forum and new to GG. I just picked up a used 2011 EC300. I race hare scrambles in the VCHSS in VA. I havent had the GG very long and havent gotten to put much time on it yet. I have been racing a RM-Z250, so its taking some time to get use to.
I see theres some great info on here and I'm sure I'll be picking yall brains for info.
I do have one question already. I saw a post about how to fix this and can't find it know. My head pipe has a bad rattle when the throttle is open about mid range. Its in the pipe cause I can put my boot on it and it complety stops the rattle. Is there a good fix for this?

 

[Fred1956]

Probably needs the spigot o-rings replaced. Welcome the wonderful world of GasGas!!

 

[D Kidd]

Probably needs the spigot o-rings replaced. Welcome the wonderful world of GasGas!!

Yea, I kinda figured that would be one of the things to try. I did pull the front mount off, the rubber is a kinda worn and a little sloppy. I'm sure thats not helping any.

 

[desertgasser300]

Welcome, here is a link to hi-temp viton o-rings. 10 for $15 They are 44mm id x 3mm wide.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#o-rings/=f60v14

 

[ucrtwf]

Thanks Dessertgasser for the link!

Welcome!! I'm new to the GG world as well. Nice machine, lots of info and smart dudes on here.

 

[D Kidd]

Thanks guys and thanks for the link.

 

[gg3]

Welcome.Changing from 4 to 2 stroke does feel odd for a while.A friend of mine just got a 2012 rmz 250.Was there anything you didn't like about them?

 

[dualsportutah.com]

I have had some luck with safety wiring the springs

 

[thumperrider1]

Welcome David! Glad to see another VCHSS Gasser out there. We are slowly growing in numbers. Hope to see you out there in the spring. Didn't get much time to ride this year.......


Jeff
11V

 

[D Kidd]

Welcome.Changing from 4 to 2 stroke does feel odd for a while.A friend of mine just got a 2012 rmz 250.Was there anything you didn't like about them?

I love my RMZ. I will keep it for now, cause I can't bring myself to let it go. I have always owned 2 strokes it's my first 4 stroke. The biggest differance from the 09 to the 12 is the 09 was the last year with a carb. With a JD jet kit mine will start first kick on the start line.

 

[D Kidd]

I have had some luck with safety wiring the springs

Might have to try that after the o-ring.

 

[D Kidd]

Welcome David! Glad to see another VCHSS Gasser out there. We are slowly growing in numbers. Hope to see you out there in the spring. Didn't get much time to ride this year.......


Jeff
11V

I will be there in the spring on the Gas Gas as long as things go well wit it. I will be getting my feet wet in the B-class also. New bike and class this year.

 

[Cruiser]

I will be there in the spring on the Gas Gas as long as things go well wit it. I will be getting my feet wet in the B-class also. New bike and class this year.

Congrats on the new bike and moving up class!! and of course welcome!

 

[D Kidd]

Congrats on the new bike and moving up class!! and of course welcome!

Thanks, change is good. I hope!