CDN Rick
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HAHA. Not sure why I assumed 2T.. Lol. That helps sort that out at least.
AFAIK there was no 2012 300F. And all the 2014's came with a Reiger rear shock.
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HAHA. Not sure why I assumed 2T.. Lol. That helps sort that out at least.
AFAIK there was no 2012 300F. And all the 2014's came with a Reiger rear shock.
Jim Cook
Platinum Level Site Supporter
Hi Anders,
I am more comfortable with the VIN of the older bikes, but I can tell you that the VIN starting with VTRFS is a 4-stroke VIN.
Having said that, I can also say that starting in 2002, GasGas designated the year model by the letter used for the 10th digit. 2002 was the "C" year.
What I don't know, was if GasGas skipped any letters as it worked it's way through the alphabet, or not.
If they didn't skip any letters through the years (someone else with better knowledge of the subject will have to chime in here for us to be sure), then the "P" (tenth digit) in your VIN would designate a 2015. If they skipped one letter in their designations, then the "P" would indicate a 2014; and if they skipped two letters, the "P" would be a 2013.
The numbers at the end of your VIN designate the run number of the bike. (It's order in manufacture of that model for that year.)
I know it doesn't help you much, but I just got back around a computer after a couple of days away, and haven't had time to do any further research. I will chime in when I find out more solid info.
I would love to have a GasGas chassis with a Yamaha 300cc 4-stroke engine. That is one great combination.
Good Riding!
Jim
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CDN Rick
Silver Level Site Supporter
Odd.... Because of this convo I just checked the VIN on my 2012... And the 10th is a "C". That makes no sense. I'm 100% sure my bike is a 2012 EC300 Racing. Both the VIN stamped into the headstock and sticker on the frame near the headstock both have the identical VIN. The frame has never been painted or modified.
The VIN is VTRECH2CXCG400102
flatout111
New member
I apologize for bringing up an old thread but I am thinking about buying an old GG. Owner says it is a 99 EC250.
Vin is VTRXC259905990027
Radiator says EC25 99J05991083.
There is no headlight, just a MX style front plate. He says it has a lighting coil and a spare fender not on bike has a small taillight.
I'm looking an enduro bike like a GG EC, KTM XC-W, Husqvarna TE. Not a cross country. Not looking street legal, just pure enduro.
Can someone help me with this guys? It appears it is an XC250 but then radiator says EC25.
Help!!
Vin is VTRXC259905990027
Radiator says EC25 99J05991083.
There is no headlight, just a MX style front plate. He says it has a lighting coil and a spare fender not on bike has a small taillight.
I'm looking an enduro bike like a GG EC, KTM XC-W, Husqvarna TE. Not a cross country. Not looking street legal, just pure enduro.
Can someone help me with this guys? It appears it is an XC250 but then radiator says EC25.
Help!!
If I recall, most of those GasGas models imported into the States around that time were sort of a mix. They had the smaller alternator of the MX bike, but some of the plastics of the enduro model?
(I?m going from memory, so I may be mixing up model names).
I had a GasGas200 that has the enduro model name, but small lighting coils etc.
I bought a heavier flywheel alternator with the higher output coils- if you buy that bike and want the lighting and flywheel weight. (Well, I think it will fit the 250 also?)
(I?m going from memory, so I may be mixing up model names).
I had a GasGas200 that has the enduro model name, but small lighting coils etc.
I bought a heavier flywheel alternator with the higher output coils- if you buy that bike and want the lighting and flywheel weight. (Well, I think it will fit the 250 also?)
I did some looking.
I had a 2000 200 EC- although it was a mix if XC and EC like I was told the US models had then.
Here is a picture:
http://www.gasgasrider.org/forum/showthread.php?p=168600#post168600
I had a 2000 200 EC- although it was a mix if XC and EC like I was told the US models had then.
Here is a picture:
http://www.gasgasrider.org/forum/showthread.php?p=168600#post168600
Jim Cook
Platinum Level Site Supporter
You have a '99 US only model; one of the early ones. It started off as a 250. The XC frame had no steering head lock. That was the only difference between it and the regular EC frame.
The rest of the differences of the XC were the absence of a lot of the street legal gear and part of the wiring and switches. They came with the smaller ignition with the 35 watt lighting coil.
What can we help you with?
flatout111
New member
Thank you, Jim.
Basically whoever had it removed the kickstand but I think the bracket is still there. I am wanting to pick up an older enduro bike to test out some real nasty rocks and hill climbs. In other words, something I won't worry about if it gets kinda wrecked. But I do mainly slow riding. And want soft suspension. I would prefer a 300 but this is what I have located kinda cheap. I am basically wanting to know if this bike is tuned as Enduro (for example a XC-W) or is this more cross country (example KTM XC).
I'm trying to see if it is what I want or sorta what I want. I'm already sacrificing on the 300 to 250 but if it isn't a true enduro and is more cross country I may not get it as I have to put a kickstand, headlight and handguards on it and again looking somewhat of a beater.
Thanks!
Jim Cook
Platinum Level Site Supporter
The stock 250 and the stock 300 engines produce almost identical peak hp. The difference is in low end torque, but the GasGas 250 still has really good low end torque. It's just that the old 300 is a "stump puller" in stock form.
I have had no problems running either one in rugged single track climbs.
The bike was designed to be exactly what you are looking for. Gas Gas bikes have always been in their true element when the going gets gnarly.
I've been riding them for 21 years now; the first 13 years as a serious enduro and hare scrambles competitor.
Although the stock power is sweet, power delivery is easily tuned for your preferences with various items like intake spacers, exhaust pipe and silencer choice, oversized powervalve covers, flywheel weight addition, and jetting.
A G2 adjustable throttle is always useful to me. (I like a slow turn throttle.)
The stock lighting coil will power lights, etc.
A 300 jug, head, and piston will bolt on the bike with no modification. They are not hard to find.
The kickstand bracket is the hard part to find, used. The rest of the kickstand is easy to find used.
What would make it or break it with this bike for me would be the condition, and how much I would need to spend to make it right for me.
If you get the bike, send me a message, and we can talk about what you wish to change, or achieve with the bike. I'll be happy to help you in any way that I can.
Good Riding!
Jim
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Anders
Gold Level Site Supporter
Please post some more info, e.g. your VIN. We cannot help you unless you describe what you have. A picture says more than a thousand words...
Jim Cook
Platinum Level Site Supporter
Is this "EC250t" in your VIN number?
If not, where do you see it?
I'm not familiar with the EC250t.
Can you post a photo of your bike, to show the frame, etc? I might then have a clue. I'd sure love to help.
Jim Cook
Platinum Level Site Supporter
I wasn't trained on the trials bikes' VIN numbers, so I'll have to check with someone who knows more than I.
If I can find out what your bike is by the VIN, I'll reply to you here.
Jim Cook
Platinum Level Site Supporter
I apologize for the delay in my reply, but I've been out of commission for the last week or so.
I spoke with Jim Snell at www.trialspartsusa.com this morning about your vin number. He said that your bike started off as a 1994 160cc; built in February of 1994 in the 1993 design.
Good Riding!
Jim
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Anders
Gold Level Site Supporter
What type of bike is this?
