Thank You! I will certainly post about our activities and race reports, maybe create a separate topic about the bike also.
Plan is to participate on the enduro European Championship with full program. No specific target but we hope to surprise
What did you do to your Gas Gas today?
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Plan is to participate on the enduro European Championship with full program. No specific target but we hope to surprise
Jim Cook
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Did you have to push it all the way back to your hauler? Or, did you get it started? I normally carry everything I need to get going in my fanny pack. I HATE to push my bike. I even let it push itself into the truck.
Jim Cook
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That's what I was asking for. Thank you.
Watching the video clip, it looks to me like things are progressing well.
I'm looking forward to following your race season.
Good Riding!
Jim
Please tell me what you've got in your fanny pack.... the only thing I wish I was carrying that day was a lighter!
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New graphics!
After several years of beating my bike up I figured I owed it a quick refresh. I ordered from Moto-styleMX and I am really happy with the kit. It was affordable, and they let me make a few changes to it with no additional charge. Shipping was really fast as well. I had to use a little heat and stretching to get everything to line up, but that was expected. The glue looks to have a pattern to it similar to some of the 3M vinyls helping to keep the air bubbles to a minimum.
Honestly, I have used Factory FX, One Industries, and several other of the big brand graphics in the past and I feel like the Moto-styleMX are better. The install was definitely easier.
Well, the important part. Pics.
All white is actually kinda cool looking.
It also came with front fender/swinger/subframe/airbox decals. I'm not sure if I'll use them though.
After several years of beating my bike up I figured I owed it a quick refresh. I ordered from Moto-styleMX and I am really happy with the kit. It was affordable, and they let me make a few changes to it with no additional charge. Shipping was really fast as well. I had to use a little heat and stretching to get everything to line up, but that was expected. The glue looks to have a pattern to it similar to some of the 3M vinyls helping to keep the air bubbles to a minimum.
Honestly, I have used Factory FX, One Industries, and several other of the big brand graphics in the past and I feel like the Moto-styleMX are better. The install was definitely easier.
Well, the important part. Pics.
All white is actually kinda cool looking.
It also came with front fender/swinger/subframe/airbox decals. I'm not sure if I'll use them though.
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Jim Cook
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shop rag (to lay out parts on, instead of the ground)
needle nose vice grips
MSR convertable screw driver (two phillips heads, two straight heads, 6mm socket and 8mm socket)
http://msracing.com/hard-parts/tools/6-in-1-screwdriver.html
two spark plugs
pocket knife
small (tiny) straight and phillips screw drivers
Fredette riders wrench (fits spark plug, 17mm hex head, rear axle nut.)
http://msracing.com/hard-parts/tools/rider-wrench.html
several assorted zip ties
short length of fuel hose
7mm, 11mm, 8mm, 12mm, 2-13mm, & 2-10mm combination end wrenches.
spoke wrench
http://msracing.com/hard-parts/tools/spoke-wrench.html
12" of stainless safety wire
4 selected "allen" wrenches (for hex socket head bolts)
lighter
phone
truck key
2 clean rag (for google or glasses lenses.)
$20 bill (to possibly bribe someone to give me a ride to the truck or home.)
Moose Racing tow strap
http://www.mooseracing.com/products/?productId=174324
toilet paper
The fanny pack (Fox Classic pak) weighs about 2.5lbs.
Since I use rim locks on my tires, I won't take tire tools or tubes unless I am going to be 20 miles or more from the truck. I normally just ride a flat back to the truck.
I HATE to push my bike.
I hope that this helps.
Good Riding!
Jim
Jakobi
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I've got a good 5kg of tools in my roll. Everything from open enders and sockets, allen keys and pliars. Some assorted nuts and bolts, work rags, bike pump, jets and needles, a torch, ciggie lighter, etc. Tyre levers x 3 too.. The weight adds up quick and I could probably strip out a lot to make it more 'bike specific'.. but meh.
Jim Cook
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There are a lot of different ideas and theories on the subject of what tools to carry. To me, it all depends on the ride details. In Idaho, I carry lots of stuff that I don't normally carry around here.
One friend never wore his fanny pack. I asked him "Why?". He said, "Because it is so damned heavy."
When I looked in his fanny pack, he had a 1/2" drive ratchet handle and a 27mm socket for his rear axle nut. This, along with everything else in the pack, brought his total up to 11lbs. I gave him a riders wrench and substituted other heavy items he had in the pack, and got it down to 3lbs.
Another friend, now deceased (Fast Jack Bailey from the Memphis area), told me that he always carried at least 25lbs in his back pack. That way, when he carried a lighter pack in the races, he felt so light that it made him feel like he could fly.
Jack was very fast. Before I got the riders wrench, I carried an 8" crescent wrench to use for changing plugs, axle nut, and a general back-up tool. My needle nose vice grips also functions as a wire cutter, and eliminated the slip joint and needle nose pliers.
When I'm riding where there are big elevation changes, I also carry a pair of hemostats. When I change the jet needle clip from one groove to another, I like to have a positive grip on that clip. My fingers don't work nearly as well as a pair of hemostats.
There are a lot of different ideas and theories on the subject of what tools to carry. To me, it all depends on the ride details. In Idaho, I carry lots of stuff that I don't normally carry around here.
One friend never wore his fanny pack. I asked him "Why?". He said, "Because it is so damned heavy."
When I looked in his fanny pack, he had a 1/2" drive ratchet handle and a 27mm socket for his rear axle nut. This, along with everything else in the pack, brought his total up to 11lbs. I gave him a riders wrench and substituted other heavy items he had in the pack, and got it down to 3lbs.
Another friend, now deceased (Fast Jack Bailey from the Memphis area), told me that he always carried at least 25lbs in his back pack. That way, when he carried a lighter pack in the races, he felt so light that it made him feel like he could fly.
Before I got the riders wrench, I carried an 8" crescent wrench to use for changing plugs, axle nut, and a general back-up tool. My needle nose vice grips also functions as a wire cutter, and eliminated the slip joint and needle nose pliers.
When I'm riding where there are big elevation changes, I also carry a pair of hemostats. When I change the jet needle clip from one groove to another, I like to have a positive grip on that clip. My fingers don't work nearly as well as a pair of hemostats.
Don't forget baby wipes and quick steal!
Jim Cook
Platinum Level Site Supporter
When I ride one of those "thin skinned crankcase" Japanese bikes, I often carry quicksteel.
I ride on rocks quite a bit. In 19 years of riding Gassers, I've never knocked a hole in a Gas Gas engine. I have holed Suzuki and Yamaha cases, and several friends have done so on their Hondas (expecially CRF 250 & 450 models).
Baby wipes are for those special days when breakfast doesn't agree with me.
Good Riding and Fanny Pack Loading to You!
Jim
After several years of beating my bike up I figured I owed it a quick refresh. I ordered from Moto-styleMX and I am really happy with the kit. It was affordable, and they let me make a few changes to it with no additional charge. Shipping was really fast as well. I had to use a little heat and stretching to get everything to line up, but that was expected. The glue looks to have a pattern to it similar to some of the 3M vinyls helping to keep the air bubbles to a minimum.
Honestly, I have used Factory FX, One Industries, and several other of the big brand graphics in the past and I feel like the Moto-styleMX are better. The install was definitely easier.
Well, the important part. Pics.
All white is actually kinda cool looking.
It also came with front fender/swinger/subframe/airbox decals. I'm not sure if I'll use them though.
Looks fantastic. Nice work
My new to me 2006 EC 300
Before the refurbish started
Now part way through
New 2006 rear plastics
New 2015 Headlight (still to fit light) and Front Fender
New Sprockets and chain (still to fit)
New YZ DRC Footpegs
New Gear lever
New Clutch and brake levers
New Chain slider and chain guide
New Steering stem bearings as well as wheel bearings
New Rear Wave rotor and pads, front still coming
Cleaned up and painted expansion chamber with new rubber mounts
Buffed up exhaust can and repacked
New tyres and tubes front and back (Bridgestone X30's)
Still have to service forks with new bushes, seals and oil
Before the refurbish started
Now part way through
New 2006 rear plastics
New 2015 Headlight (still to fit light) and Front Fender
New Sprockets and chain (still to fit)
New YZ DRC Footpegs
New Gear lever
New Clutch and brake levers
New Chain slider and chain guide
New Steering stem bearings as well as wheel bearings
New Rear Wave rotor and pads, front still coming
Cleaned up and painted expansion chamber with new rubber mounts
Buffed up exhaust can and repacked
New tyres and tubes front and back (Bridgestone X30's)
Still have to service forks with new bushes, seals and oil
Jim Cook
Platinum Level Site Supporter
My new to me 2006 EC 300
Before the refurbish started
Now part way through
New 2006 rear plastics
New 2015 Headlight (still to fit light) and Front Fender
New Sprockets and chain (still to fit)
New YZ DRC Footpegs
New Gear lever
New Clutch and brake levers
New Chain slider and chain guide
New Steering stem bearings as well as wheel bearings
New Rear Wave rotor and pads, front still coming
Cleaned up and painted expansion chamber with new rubber mounts
Buffed up exhaust can and repacked
New tyres and tubes front and back (Bridgestone X30's)
Still have to service forks with new bushes, seals and oil
Good looking bike!
2006 was one of my favorite year models. I'm going to one day refurbish my recovered (from being stolen) 2006 DE300. I loved that bike.
Thanks Jim
After having 2 different 4 strokes, finally I feel at home when I ride this bike. Absolutely love it, spending more money on parts than what I paid for it
but this one's a keeperMy new to me 2006 EC 300
Before the refurbish started
Now part way through
New 2006 rear plastics
New 2015 Headlight (still to fit light) and Front Fender
New Sprockets and chain (still to fit)
New YZ DRC Footpegs
New Gear lever
New Clutch and brake levers
New Chain slider and chain guide
New Steering stem bearings as well as wheel bearings
New Rear Wave rotor and pads, front still coming
Cleaned up and painted expansion chamber with new rubber mounts
Buffed up exhaust can and repacked
New tyres and tubes front and back (Bridgestone X30's)
Still have to service forks with new bushes, seals and oil
Almost done
gasser
New member
That's one hole I don't want to seal!!!!
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