Gifford Pinchot forest Washington slide show

I was also up ther on Saturday on my 08 Gasser it was a beautiful day. Do you run the stock tank if so how many miles can you get out if it.
 
I do run the stock tank. I heard you let someone demo your bike up there. A husky rider ? Howed he like it?
The 300's mileage suffers a bit in the altitude but it will easily get 55 miles at trail pace and appropriate carb adjustments. I tend to turn off the engine down the long steep grades and coast down to conserve fuel anyways. I also bring a 1 liter platypus brand collapsible jug with fuel to further extend range, and a 70 mile trip is not out of reach.
Race pace is closer to 45 miles a tank.

We only did a 55 mile loop on this day as my hands were tore up from the previous weekends race. I pussed out they were just to sore. :(

You get your machine at Taskey's? First one? How you liking it.

I'm on my 3rd 300 all bought from Skagit Powersports. 04 06 and the 08 you see in the pics.

Glad to hear some others in the PNW riders are stepping up to Gas Gas machines.

Roscoe
 
Kelly liked the bike he said with a bit of setup for him he could realy like it. I did buy it from Tasky's and so far I have been enjoying it. It needs some jeting work though it pulled good on the bottom but crapped out up top.I was able to get 48 miles on the stock tank. I am thinking maybe the LTR jet kit. The suspension was a bit harsh but is getting better the more I ride it. I will send forks and shock to LES this winter for springs and revalve.
 
Looks very much like where I ride. We had a beautiful weekend up here and I had a great ride on Sat. Thanks for the pics!
 
lineman12345678 said:
Kelly liked the bike he said with a bit of setup for him he could realy like it. I did buy it from Tasky's and so far I have been enjoying it. It needs some jeting work though it pulled good on the bottom but crapped out up top.I was able to get 48 miles on the stock tank. I am thinking maybe the LTR jet kit. The suspension was a bit harsh but is getting better the more I ride it. I will send forks and shock to LES this winter for springs and revalve.
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Good choice! Les will improve the suspension drastically. Anything I can help you with setting it up don't hesitate to ask.

Roscoe
 
This is what I run with great results. Still has room on the air screw for altitude and temperature adjustments, without turning it out more than 2.5 turns out. Runs crisp and clean, but not to lean. :D

Bike year & model = 2008 Gas Gas DE 300
Temperature (degF) = 45-85
Elevation (feet) = 250'- 5000'
Main jet = 178
Pilot jet = 35
Needle & notch = N1EF 2nd position
Air screw setting = 1 to 2 turns out depending on temp and elevation
Throttle valve/slide = #7

Make sure you check and adjust your float for the best mileage possible.

Don't hesitate to call Les. He has other methods using his needle etc. They work flawlessly also.

Roscoe
 
I have those jets lying around but is that needle stock or do I need to buy a new one. Also is it the second clip from the bottom or the top?
 
I'm with Roscoe on the fuel range.
2 weeks ago a friend and I rode up Biship ridge then to council lake,boundry trail,dark divide,juniper ridge,tounge mt. and back to the adams fork camp ground. 65mi in total and did not hit reserve but it had to been close. Fuel was about even with top of the cyl. head.

42 pilot
cck needle #3 position
175 main
#7 silde
 
lineman12345678 said:
I have those jets lying around but is that needle stock or do I need to buy a new one. Also is it the second clip from the bottom or the top?
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That is the stock needle in mine and probably most 08 300's but as you may find out no 2 Gas Gas bikes are exact.

That is the second position from the top of the needle.

I tried to link you to a great write up on float setting and adjustment with pics provided by gasgasman. Unfortunately his link is no longer working, but the pics still are and show how your float should be level. A light pressure to bend until level is all that is needed. Make sure internal spring bumper is not compressed when adjusting.

http://www.gasgasrider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1427[
 
I get between 55-60 miles at trail pace just about 50 at my "race pace". A couple weeks ago I was able to stretch the tank plus another gallon in my pack to 93 miles. I run the LTR kit year round with a 42p, 178m, clip in the second slot. It runs a bit rich on top sometimes but almost always carburates better than the KTMs behind me.
 
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