Took the plunge!

[Moto7man]

Picking up my first Gas Gas, a leftover EC300, on the 22nd. After 30+ years of running Japanese MX bikes offroad it is exciting to get something that is built for that purpose. I'm too old and don't ride enough to every touch what this bike can do but I am not getting any younger and time waits for no one.

Before I bought my 2011 Gasser I felt the same about the Japanese bikes.

I love my 2011 GG,

This is the Kx that I was riding before the GG purchase. It was a great bike it didn't turn like a Gasser,

 

[Chaz955i]

Before I bought my 2011 Gasser I felt the same about the Japanese bikes.

I love my 2011 GG,

This is the Kx that I was riding before the GG purchase. It was a great bike it didn't turn like a Gasser,

Very nice! I like the Kawi as well. I've had a number of Kawasaki bikes and they still remain my favorite of the Japanese brands. Unfortunately, their current off road line up offers nothing I could use since I don't race MX and have no interest in four strokes. Good thing for dinosaurs like me there are a few Euro brands that get it.

 

[nknudsen]

Ten four Chaz!

 

[Chaz955i]

Ten four Chaz!

Yes sir. ZRX, best looking streetbike swingarm design ever. Love the twin shockers.

Don't want to derail this too much but you guys have some sweet non-GasGas rides in your signatures.

 

[Coop]

If we are ever in the same area and you happen to bring along that PE you have a deal.

Deal. It is in the process of a restoration (by me) so it will be good as new by summer .

 

[Moto7man]

Deal. It is in the process of a restoration (by me) so it will be good as new by summer .

I like the old PEs too. Here is a YZ that I restored,

 

[nknudsen]

Super nice & clean bikes Moto!

 

[Moto7man]

Super nice & clean bikes Moto!

Thanks very much!

 

[Chaz955i]

I like the old PEs too. Here is a YZ that I restored,

Dig it. You respected the era but put a little twist with the black rims. Funny you posted that because a year or so ago I was looking for a 465 to do a refresh only with the white and red Euro livery and black rims. I ended up with that look only it is a 2013 Gas Gas. Worked out well for me.

 

[CombatYoga]

I rode a 1978 YZ250 all through high school in Montana.

Your restoration is really nice looking Moto7man.

What year and model is it?

 

[Coop]

Super nice & clean bikes Moto!

Agreed. They are all nice bikes, but I love that YZ!

 

[chopper]

Is there even such a thing as a bad dirt bike?

Yeah, they are orange in color!

 

[djroggen]

That YZ is awesome!!!

 

[Moto7man]

That YZ is awesome!!!

Thanks for all the nice comments. That is a 78 YZ 250 with some updates. Very fun to ride!

 

[desertgasser300]

Still waiting for pics of that 2014??????

 

[CombatYoga]

Should be here next week! I also talked one of my friends into buying the 2012 xc300 demo that Clay posted.


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[desertgasser300]

Should be here next week! I also talked one of my friends into buying the 2012 xc300 demo that Clay posted.


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I couldn't talk my friend into any euro bike, even if you gave it to him. He's still stuck on the idea of seeing a bike on the dealer floor. And the hopeless notion that the dealer has parts in stock, even though every time he goes down there they have to order it. He does however brag to others about how well my bike handles and steers, but won't buy one himself??

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[iamovru]

Most dealers can't afford to stock parts, whether it be Japanese or European .


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[hamilton]

I couldn't talk my friend into any euro bike, even if you gave it to him. He's still stuck on the idea of seeing a bike on the dealer floor. And the hopeless notion that the dealer has parts in stock, even though every time he goes down there they have to order it. He does however brag to others about how well my bike handles and steers, but won't buy one himself??

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My friends are the same way. If I want certain bike I'll track it down. The only way my friends will buy one is if they trip over it on the showroom floor.

 

[iamovru]

My friends are the same way. If I want certain bike I'll track it down. The only way my friends will buy one is if they trip over it on the showroom floor.

Friends like that are why companies like KTM are so successful with there marketing dollars. They are also the reason companies like Gas Gas get such a bad rap and sell so few bikes. Because they listen to what the magazines tell them instead of researching them themselves. They are very bad friends