What did you do to your Gas Gas today?

[steliost]

Replaced brake rotors and pads on my friend's EC250 and also exchanged the front sprocket for a smaller one by one tooth. (13 to 12). We figured that it needed the shorter gearing since most of the riding is done on 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear and it felt kinda sluggish down there at the revs.
Happy holidays Everybody!

 

[blitz11]

I am depressed over the GasGas / KTM deal (and I own 3 KTMs at this point), and sort of sad that I dropped a few hundred bucks on a GG transformation kit.

I have new plastics which is good.

The new plastics won't let me use my WER steering damper on my 2002 model bike, which is bad.

I like riding with steering dampers, which is good.

So, i scouted around on E-bay, and found a new Showa Steering damper and a bracket for a new KTM frame for less money than a new Showa damper alone from Rocky Mountain ATV.

So, bought the damper and the mount from Ebay, and gave the mount to a buddy.

I built a prototype mount for the GasGas, which turned out OK. The only problem is that i can't run the factory head light in the mask w/o cutting up the headlight / reflector, so I ordered a new HL mask w/o the optics.

Anyway, i am not going to be sad anymore. If i can no longer fix the GG, then i'll just buy a Yamaha yz250x, and take the Showa damper with me.

It looks like it took my image, so here it is.

Thanks.

 

[Moto7man]

I am depressed over the GasGas / KTM deal (and I own 3 KTMs at this point), and sort of sad that I dropped a few hundred bucks on a GG transformation kit.

I have new plastics which is good.

The new plastics won't let me use my WER steering damper on my 2002 model bike, which is bad.

I like riding with steering dampers, which is good.

So, i scouted around on E-bay, and found a new Showa Steerring damper and a bracket for a new KTM frame for less money than a new Showa damper alone from Rocky Mountain ATV.

So, bought the damper and the mount from Ebay, and gave the mount to a buddy.

I built a prototype mount for the GasGas, which turned out OK. The only problem is that i can't run the factory head light in the mask w/o cutting up the headlight / reflector, so I ordered a new HL mask w/o the optics.

Anyway, i am not going to be sad anymore. If i can no longer fix the GG, then i'll just buy a yamaha yz250x, and take the Showa Damper with me.

It looks like it tookl my image, so here it is.

Thanks.

Looks nice!

 

[blitz11]

Thanks. I did it on the fly - no design, few measurements. Tried to tuck it in as far as possible to try to allow the headlight to work. I am going to install a thin LED into the new mask when it arrives - the OEM reflector/bulb setup is too deep.

I'll post it up once i have it installed (assuming Moto Center in AZ is still able to source parts).

 

[2smokin]

Studded tires

first time with studs and what a blast! only thing that can wipe the smile off is the shat E-start. i was already huffing and puffing from being stuck, having to kick it on a slippery side hill didnt help that

 

[Anders]

Took it out riding, to get the first scratches in the new plastics / decal kit.

 

[Doc Brown]

Where's the darn "like" button

Nice looking bike!

 

[Nocams]

New top end today. The 300 GP is now at 350hrs.

I?m still loving it!

 

[blitz11]

UPDATE: I spent yesterday afternoon mounting a thin, Amazon LED headlight into a new GG headlight / number plate which fits the bike and which will illuminate things. The stock HL would not fit with the damper. Attached are three pictures (if you care) of the front of the plate, back of the plate, and what it looks like on the bike.

Props to MotoCenter GasGas for promptly ordering parts and having them to me in about a week, even with me forgetting parts and having them change the order.

I haven't really raced since 2011, and ridden much since the Shane Watts school in 2014 (with my daughter - a riot!), but I am going to try to ride/race a few events this year (FWIW).

I hope Mark Berg's "spare parts announcement" helps me have this bike make it to its 20'th birthday in 2022. Too many many good memories to not keep it running.

 

[Jim Cook]

UPDATE: I spent yesterday afternoon mounting a thin, Amazon LED headlight into a new GG headlight / number plate which fits the bike and which will illuminate things. The stock HL would not fit with the damper. Attached are three pictures (if you care) of the front of the plate, back of the plate, and what it looks like on the bike.

Props to MotoCenter GasGas for promptly ordering parts and having them to me in about a week, even with me forgetting parts and having them change the order.

I haven't really raced since 2011, and ridden much since the Shane Watts school in 2014 (with my daughter - a riot!), but I am going to try to ride/race a few events this year (FWIW).

I hope Mark Berg's "spare parts announcement" helps me have this bike make it to its 20'th birthday in 2022. Too many many good memories to not keep it running.

Thanks for sharing this with us. It looks great. Props to Neil at MotoCenter for doing this. I may have to try it on my 2011.


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[GasGas]

UPDATE: I spent yesterday afternoon mounting a thin, Amazon LED headlight into a new GG headlight / number plate which fits the bike and which will illuminate things. The stock HL would not fit with the damper. Attached are three pictures (if you care) of the front of the plate, back of the plate, and what it looks like on the bike.

Props to MotoCenter GasGas for promptly ordering parts and having them to me in about a week, even with me forgetting parts and having them change the order.

I haven't really raced since 2011, and ridden much since the Shane Watts school in 2014 (with my daughter - a riot!), but I am going to try to ride/race a few events this year (FWIW).

I hope Mark Berg's "spare parts announcement" helps me have this bike make it to its 20'th birthday in 2022. Too many many good memories to not keep it running.

Do you have a link for the head light? I would like to eliminate the multi switch on my 2018, but run a head light full time in the on position. This will also let me move the starter button to the other side of the bars.

 

[blitz11]

Do you have a link for the head light? I would like to eliminate the multi switch on my 2018, but run a head light full time in the on position. This will also let me move the starter button to the other side of the bars.

Here's teh link to the headlight:

https://www.amazon.com/Nilight-3000LM-Driving-Hunters-Warranty/dp/B01GC60QSG

I have run it on my desktop power supply, and it seems pretty bright. I only ran in for an hour to see if it would fail. It seems OK for the price. It comes with two, so if one craps out, you can replace it pretty quickly.

I have purchased this brand of LED on my snowthrower (mounted the lights on the snowblower) for my kubota tractor, and they've lasted a year. That's not an easy environment.

Thanks.

 

[swazi_matt]

I sold my faithful 2010 :-(

Sad to se her go, especially since i still remember un-crating it. Never left me stranded in the bush, but situations change and i still have a gasser in the garage, but one without a seat

 

[Anders]

I sold my faithful 2010 :-(

Sad to se her go, especially since i still remember un-crating it. Never left me stranded in the bush, but situations change and i still have a gasser in the garage, but one without a seat

Are you getting a new enduro bike? Another brand?

 

[swazi_matt]

Are you getting a new enduro bike? Another brand?

not at the moment. I have not really enjoyed the riding here. Back home i could ride from my door in any direction, here to get close to that i need to drive 1.5hrs and then i am following existing trails - it satisfies my need to ride but there is no adventure/exploration to do and that is what i miss. Also because i am not riding as much i need to go to the gym to keep fit and i hate going to the gym. All that combined with new life in a new country just makes it time to take a break (an official one, 12 hours in 18 months is not too different)

The trials scene is pretty good here and i have started with that, i may also get a bike for my kids so they can also join me and possibly through that i may find a friendly farmer who is happy for me to ride and then i can look at getting a bike again.

I also think i might give adventure riding a go, first need to get my license though

 

[Mboy48]

Fixing a my new 2012 neglected EC 300

Today I drained the radiator and replaced a missing left exhaust cover bolt.

 

[Jim Cook]

It was 34?F and sunny in South Arkansas on Monday.
I took my 2011 EC250, a KX100, a CRF70, and two granddaughters riding on a muddy cross country track that I had created last summer with the tractor and bush hog.
We all got wet and muddy; if not from falling, at least from the roost.
The 9 year old got to roost granddaddy for the first time, just before she went over the bars and landed on her back in very cold 6" deep water.

Later, as the 12 year old granddaughter was leaving the house to go to dance class, I pointed out the mud in her ponytail.
She had just finished her first ride on the "new to the grandkid fleet" KX100 and didn't realize just how bad she had spun mud all over her back and the hair hanging out of the rear of her helmet.

Ride with family as much as possible. There is nothing like it.


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[gasser]

It was 34?F and sunny in South Arkansas on Monday.
I took my 2011 EC250, a KX100, a CRF70, and two granddaughters riding on a muddy cross country track that I had created last summer with the tractor and bush hog.
We all got wet and muddy; if not from falling, at least from the roost.
The 9 year old got to roost granddaddy for the first time, just before she went over the bars and landed on her back in very cold 6" deep water.

Later, as the 12 year old granddaughter was leaving the house to go to dance class, I pointed out the mud in her ponytail.
She had just finished her first ride on the "new to the grandkid fleet" KX100 and didn't realize just how bad she had spun mud all over her back and the hair hanging out of the rear of her helmet.

Ride with family as much as possible. There is nothing like it.


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Nothing could be truer - the only thing that comes close is riding with good friends. I miss riding with you and Chris and the other club members. Too bad I'm so far away. Do you think there will be any more Wudi rides? Ken

 

[papa_j]

Replaced water pump seal and rode

It has been about two years. I have ridden a number of bikes in the last two years. Gas gas still has the smoothest transmission. Buttery smooth.

 

[RBrider]

It was 34?F and sunny in South Arkansas on Monday.
I took my 2011 EC250, a KX100, a CRF70, and two granddaughters riding on a muddy cross country track that I had created last summer with the tractor and bush hog.
We all got wet and muddy; if not from falling, at least from the roost.
The 9 year old got to roost granddaddy for the first time, just before she went over the bars and landed on her back in very cold 6" deep water.

Later, as the 12 year old granddaughter was leaving the house to go to dance class, I pointed out the mud in her ponytail.
She had just finished her first ride on the "new to the grandkid fleet" KX100 and didn't realize just how bad she had spun mud all over her back and the hair hanging out of the rear of her helmet.

Ride with family as much as possible. There is nothing like it.


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Sounds like some of our family outings in years past. They grow up before you know it.

RB