New 2012 XC300-E, Rapid City, SD.
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rosco
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Yes it is sold. Customer is picking it up on thursday. I finally had a chance to ride a 2012 model yesterday. Put in a full day on it. If you haven't had a chance to ride one yet you owe it to yourself to do so. AWESOME!!!
I have a 250-e on its way but it is sold already. I'm guessing that I won't have anymore bikes until the 13's come out. So if you missed out on getting a 12 you should really consider a 13.
I have a 250-e on its way but it is sold already. I'm guessing that I won't have anymore bikes until the 13's come out. So if you missed out on getting a 12 you should really consider a 13.
rosco
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I like the 11 over the 12 in the body dept. just because it seems to be more bullet proof than the 12. For example the rad schrouds the side panels the seat. But I would have to say that the 12 has the best suspension I have ever rode on. It seemed to suck up all the small trash on the trail but yet begged to be ridden fast. Although I think if a guy weighed anymore than about 155lbs you would probably want to go with heavier springs.
The bike I rode had a S3 head installed with the black insert. I rode this bike just a little before this was installed and wow what a difference it made. I found myself having to keep clicking it back up a gear. Even when you thought you were in a gear to high all you had to do was twist the throttle and it would start pulling. Although I am more of a 250 guy I'll have to admit that the 12 300 is a little tempting.
I have a 12 250-E coming for myself in about a week so I'll let you know what I think of that after a little abuse here in the Black Hills. After seeing what the S3 head did for the 300, I'm afraid I am going to have to throw one on the 250 to see what happens.
The bike I rode had a S3 head installed with the black insert. I rode this bike just a little before this was installed and wow what a difference it made. I found myself having to keep clicking it back up a gear. Even when you thought you were in a gear to high all you had to do was twist the throttle and it would start pulling. Although I am more of a 250 guy I'll have to admit that the 12 300 is a little tempting.
I have a 12 250-E coming for myself in about a week so I'll let you know what I think of that after a little abuse here in the Black Hills. After seeing what the S3 head did for the 300, I'm afraid I am going to have to throw one on the 250 to see what happens.
