Hi guys,
I've been poking around the site for the last couple weeks. I picked up my '10 EC300 yesterday. It looks pretty clean, nice previous owner, etc. I got a great deal but had to drive 800+ to pick it up in OK City. Anyway, I just wanted to say Hi and to thank everyone for their hard work they've put into this community. I'll be honest, if it wasn't for this forum, I wouldn't have taken the "exotic" plunge. I've ridden for 35 years, jap bikes only was my motto- even when most of my friends switched over to KTM (can you say that here?). Right now, it seems that the economical spare parts houses (Dennis Kirk and Rockymountain have been my long time stand-bys) have yet to jump on the GG band wagon. This is where the remainder of what stress I had remains. I don't have a problem doing homework, and would be happy to help out with a more definitive cross reference chart if I could.
So, a couple questions bouncing around my head, hoping you guys can help out. I have done some searching, but as all forums go, there's a great deal of opinions.
1. I've searched for some levers, crossing over the front brake lever, Moose says the CRF450x (05-09) will fit. I ordered a spare from Rockymountain today. I'll report the findings.
2. I would guess the clutch lever would be similar to a ktm eh? Anybody ever try it? Just wondering.
3. Wheels, during the search I completed, it looks like an older KX250 rear will work, anybody have luck with that? How about the front? I will keep an eye out here for someone parting out a GG, will all years fit the 2010?
Also, if there are any GG'ers in the Northern Il area (I'm between Rockford and Chicago), drop me a line and let's meet up for a beer.
Thanks as always,
Tim
I've been poking around the site for the last couple weeks. I picked up my '10 EC300 yesterday. It looks pretty clean, nice previous owner, etc. I got a great deal but had to drive 800+ to pick it up in OK City. Anyway, I just wanted to say Hi and to thank everyone for their hard work they've put into this community. I'll be honest, if it wasn't for this forum, I wouldn't have taken the "exotic" plunge. I've ridden for 35 years, jap bikes only was my motto- even when most of my friends switched over to KTM (can you say that here?). Right now, it seems that the economical spare parts houses (Dennis Kirk and Rockymountain have been my long time stand-bys) have yet to jump on the GG band wagon. This is where the remainder of what stress I had remains. I don't have a problem doing homework, and would be happy to help out with a more definitive cross reference chart if I could.
So, a couple questions bouncing around my head, hoping you guys can help out. I have done some searching, but as all forums go, there's a great deal of opinions.
1. I've searched for some levers, crossing over the front brake lever, Moose says the CRF450x (05-09) will fit. I ordered a spare from Rockymountain today. I'll report the findings.
2. I would guess the clutch lever would be similar to a ktm eh? Anybody ever try it? Just wondering.
3. Wheels, during the search I completed, it looks like an older KX250 rear will work, anybody have luck with that? How about the front? I will keep an eye out here for someone parting out a GG, will all years fit the 2010?
Also, if there are any GG'ers in the Northern Il area (I'm between Rockford and Chicago), drop me a line and let's meet up for a beer.
Thanks as always,
Tim