Just picked up a 2012 new to the forum.

Onespeed

Onespeed

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Hi there my names Chris. Looking foward to some great trail riding in the seasons to come. A little back ground .... I rode offroad alot when I was younger an eventually got into street bikes. I have been riding offroad again now for a little over a year. Made the mistake of buying a 4 stroke mx bike with the smallest gas tank (2010 YZ 450) struggled trying to make it work for me in the woods.... as I rode two strokes in my younger years. Thankfully I made a couple of friends who ride gas gas and introduced me to the bikes. I just picked up my 2012 EC 300 last weekend and I can't get on the trail soon enough......I love this bike!
 
Congratulations on the purchase and welcome to the forum. They still have a few quirks of their own (as do all bikes). You'll probably need to put a bit into the suspension and spend some time jetting to get the most out of the experience but once its where you want it you'll be left scratching you head on what to spend money on next.. Rock solid little performers!
 
Hi Chris, Steve here, saw you out on Howell last weekend... Once you get it properly suspended and jetted, the only thing you'll be spending $$ on is fuel. Much worse mileage than my four stroke anyway... Lemme know next time your up for a Saturday ride, maybe Bill will come too, we'll see if he can stay on his bike this time!
 
gasgastrials said:
Hi Chris, Steve here, saw you out on Howell last weekend... Once you get it properly suspended and jetted, the only thing you'll be spending $$ on is fuel. Much worse mileage than my four stroke anyway... Lemme know next time your up for a Saturday ride, maybe Bill will come too, we'll see if he can stay on his bike this time!
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It's not crashing...sudden rest stop:D
 
Im currently in tear apart status... Got some parts on the way. The stock pipe is leaking out the weld above clutch cover... Disappointing quality on a few things. Clutch cover also leaking. Going to see how gas gas stands behind their product. Hey Steve because les is out who do I need to talk with about getting springs for my big ass??
 
My bike was done by Enduro Engineering and I love it, but they're pretty far away. Also have heard good things about Moto Pro in Woodinville at 425 844 0661. Closest to you would probably be TBT in Olympia, 360 863 3528. Look on the NMA website and support those who support our sport! Bill, I never gave away that you crashed... just that you had a hard time staying on the bike. Must have been all that newfound power from the expertly modified silencer!
 
Onespeed said:
Clutch cover also leaking. Going to see how gas gas stands behind their product. Hey Steve because les is out who do I need to talk with about getting springs for my big ass??
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I'll jump in just 'cuz my name is Steve as well ... ;)

Rekluse makes a clutch cover that solves the leak if you decide to go that route, and I can help you with that and the springs for your above-average girth :D as well if you'd like. PM me or email me from my site.
 
Take the cover off and resurface it on a glass plate with #400 paper. Move in a figure "8" pattern until the entire sealing edge is cut flat. Same with ignition cover. I've been doing this for years with the plastic GG ignition covers and it solves all leaks, even on the old three bolt covers. You will be surprised how non-uniform the surface is. Very easy and permanent fix, easier than talking about it.
 
GMP said:
Take the cover off and resurface it on a glass plate with #400 paper. Move in a figure "8" pattern until the entire sealing edge is cut flat. Same with ignition cover. I've been doing this for years with the plastic GG ignition covers and it solves all leaks, even on the old three bolt covers. You will be surprised how non-uniform the surface is. Very easy and permanent fix, easier than talking about it.
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Excellent tip thanks!
 
gasgastrials said:
My bike was done by Enduro Engineering and I love it, but they're pretty far away. Also have heard good things about Moto Pro in Woodinville at 425 844 0661. Closest to you would probably be TBT in Olympia, 360 863 3528. Look on the NMA website and support those who support our sport! Bill, I never gave away that you crashed... just that you had a hard time staying on the bike. Must have been all that newfound power from the expertly modified silencer!
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Chris has seen me drop my bike plenty:D
 
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