Sold my GG a couple of weeks ago, took that bike to races all over for the last 3 years. My friends all say that bike let me reach another level in my riding. Seriously tried hard to go back with a newer model GG but its just not worked out to do so. Going to go pick up a KTM this morning so might not be on here much anymore. It was cool being the only guy in my group not on an orange bike. And it was cool meeting some GG Spain executives at one of the national enduros last year, they were so excited to see some of their bikes out there. But just want to say these are some of the best, most idiot free forums i have ever been on. Really a bunch of great guys on here. thanks
Its been great
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I too bleed Orange, but the GG is engineered beautifully....well my 2011 is at least. I am excited to see what 2014-15 bring after all GG has dealt with the past 2 years. 2011 are still the best bike to have from what i have read.
Good luck and have fun. See back someday
Good luck and have fun. See back someday
roostafish
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I too went Orange. Love the bike. I also love the Gas Gas. I still frequent this forum because the people here are just plain excellent people, and most of what we talk about is about riding anyway. After owning 4 Gas Gas, I just needed a change to up my game to get to the ISDE.
My brother has the same. It's lovely, supper snappy, feels much faster than than my gas gas.
Only thing i can really tell you about it so far is it lifts onto the stand like a feather compared to my 06. And it does not even have the light weight battery yet.
Steve Croxton
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I also sold my 2012 300ec and went back to a KTM 300xc. The GasGas was a good bike, just can't the beating when it's time to sell. I mean when you buy a new bike for 7600 (sticker$8250) and 50 hours and 8 months later you cant sell it for 5k on a forum dedicated to GasGas that is bad. Placed adds on other sites, craigslist, ect. After 4 months of trying, I finally sold it on Ebay. My New 2013 ktm was purchased for 7250 and I'll bet when I sell it in 8 months I can get $6-
6500. for it. Bye Bye GASGAS, it's been fun!
6500. for it. Bye Bye GASGAS, it's been fun!
I see your point. I see large numbers of people riding KTM these days; since three wheelers were outlawed.
Good one! Thanks for the morning laugh.
I see your point. I see large numbers of people riding KTM these days; since three wheelers were outlawed.
L%ao, thanks I needed that too!
bkwdc
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Rode a friends KTM 350 last weekend for an extended period. OK, let me get the obligatory "opinion" statement out there; It's just my opinion, but, man I just don't get it. I'll take any GG 300/250 any day. It had flat power, didn't steer as well and was kind of boring. Rode another friends '13 450 the week before. Couldn't wait to get back to my 300. GasGas makes an awesome 2 stroke woods bike. Period.
roostafish
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I think boring is as great description of the ktm 350. Sometimes boring is good though. The stopwatch didn't lie in my case.
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gasser
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I think eviljim, rostafish, and bkwdc nailed the reason I ride a gasser. Yes I probably would be faster through the woods on a small bore 4stroke but I would find it more boring to ride. On the other hand a more snappy 2stroke would be more exciting than my gasser until I come across a very technical section which happens often where I ride. I understand that there are people who want a bike whose front wheel is pawing at the air in every gear and others who want a bike that is so 4stroke(tractable, smooth, and boring) that it can be rode on autopilot like a video game. I'm in the middle that's why my ec250 is perfect for me. I don't have the skills to push a snappy 250 2stroke to its' limit and a small bore 4stroke doesn't inspire me to push my riding limits. I'm glad we're not all the same - it makes life more interesting.
Wheelieman69
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Absolutely well said ! There is a seat for every butt so to speak.
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