First ride on EC300!

[super_rat]

Finally got the time to ride my 2007 EC 300. Fantastic bike! Everything on the bike was great but if I had to choose the best attribute it would be the motor. Shocking amount of torque and seems to lug to practically 0 rpm with no problem. So much better than my 4T which detonates and/or stalls if lugged much below idle. Flipped the ignition switch to "sun" and it turns into a wheelie machine.

Handling is spot on. The light weight and relatively low CG were immediately noticeable. Suspension was set up for desert so it was a little hard for the technical/woods riding I do but still very usable.

Bike ran good but I still went ahead installed an LTR jetting kit. Installation was a joy as there's no need disassemble the bike to work on the carb like I have to do on the 4T.

 

[super_rat]

A few pics from first ride on EC 300

Start - nice bike, didn't stay that way for long

Middle - best bike I've ever ridden

End - Didn't look that deep! Took 3 guys to get it out.

 

[JRDoz]

Nice , keep this thread updated with any mods or rides

 

[skid jackson]

hmmm somebody must have had a hodaka in his past.

 

[super_rat]

Second ride...

Went to 51 T rear sprocket, LTR jetting, number plate tool bag. Backed off all the clickers 1 click. Jetting changes seemed to make off idle a little worse, everything else better. Cannot get the air screw to have any effect with stock or LTR jetting. Motor and handling are still awe-inspiring.

Rear suspension is still a little stiff for my riding.I've backed off the rear preload one turn (increased sag by 3/16"). I'll see how that works Saturday.
Next activity is getting the speedo hooked up. Looks like a mess. No accurate schematic or instructions in the manual or on this site.

 

[GG27]

Concerning the air screw adjustability, I had the same issues with the stock and LTR jetting until I put in a #8 slide. Really changed the off idle response and dual map and air screw sensitivity

 

[wence]

g'day mate,
jJust wondering what muffler you have?
Cheers mark

 

[Loosenut]

You might try a leaner pilot than LTR reccomends. My 300s seems to like a 40-42 pilot. The 45 runs too rich for my taste.

However, if your bike has the EC head, try a #8 slide. The bottom will wake up a little more and it will be easier to loft the front end.

 

[jefgil123]

Don't be afraid to back out the rear compression adjustment A LOT !

 

[super_rat]

Another update.

The motor on this bike should be in the dirt bike hall of fame. I've had the bike eight months now and every time I ride it I can't believe the flexibilty and power at every RPM this motor has. For me, it's like having two motors in one. I can lug it through technical areas and tight woods for hours and then pin it in open areas and the thing is like an MX bike pulling the front wheel up in the first four gears. It's only the second bike I've had in 38 years years that I wasn't dissatisfied with the motor after a few months.

I've added a g2 throttle. Used the 200 cam for a couple of months, then the 400 cam for four months and am now thinking of going back to the 200 cam.

Got the speedo going which you can read about on another thread under electrical.

Other additions include the GG front and rear lights and associated plastic, Cycra Pro Bends, engine mud guard and an under-the-seat tool holder.