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boundy
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PostPosted: 20:01 - 21 Jan 2010    Post subject: Gas Gas 300 EC Reply with quote
Anybody know much about these bikes? im looking at a 2004 model.

I know nothing about these bikes, so a complete run down would be great.

Are they expensive to run?
Do they break alot?
Are parts expensive and easy to get?


Cheers guys
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michael j
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PostPosted: 20:15 - 21 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
I've got a 2003 model.
I think its a good bike. Pretty much unbreakable. Parts are readily available and reasonable. Its quick and user friendly. Its quite happy plodding along or going flat out.
Recommended!
If you decide to get one let us know and i'll post the details of gasgas uk and another dealer who are really good for parts.
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There are some 'issues' with build quality, it's no Honda but I think they're good value for money.
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PostPosted: 20:38 - 21 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Get one, I have the 250. Mike has pretty much summed them up.
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boundy
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PostPosted: 20:55 - 21 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
this is the bike im looking at

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140376455979&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

im also looking at this

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220543101845&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

and this, but the seller is hard to get info out of, so not so keen now

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280453043138&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
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delvey91
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PostPosted: 22:02 - 21 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
I know a chap with an 06 and the only problem he has is the rear wheel bearings have a short life, around 1500 mile max he gets out of his and also the front sproket wheres out pretty quick, other wise hes full of praise about it, bombproof engine etc etc
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boundy
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PostPosted: 22:03 - 22 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Well Im going for a GasGas

https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery/Gas%20Gas%20EC%20200%2006.jpg

And I can't wait to get out again
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silky666
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PostPosted: 12:12 - 23 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
boundy wrote:
Well Im going for a GasGas

You are better off going for a nice reliable and solid thumper.. like a WR Smile

I know ....yawn:
https://2.bp.blogspot.com/_in0lPyljD1E/SxGI7tQs24I/AAAAAAAAAEE/kKc1_-FcjVs/s1600/yawn.jpg
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boundy
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PostPosted: 20:15 - 23 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
it was so cheap I had to buy it

https://i.ebayimg.com/21/!BjbytM!B2k~$(KGrHqQOKjIEsnIpRhScBLTi2boK,g~~_12.JPG


Thought you were gonna give me some details? Rolling Eyes

Whos up for some lanning next weekend then?
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Blue_SV650S
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PostPosted: 16:59 - 24 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
boundy wrote:

Thought you were gonna give me some details? Rolling Eyes

Whos up for some lanning next weekend then?



Just seen this thread Laughing

I had a quick spin on Boundys bike yesterday, gotta say massively impressed with the low down grunt/pickup from low revvs. Thumbs Up

I think it is going to be a bit of a 'weapon' to be honest!! Shocked
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delvey91
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PostPosted: 17:54 - 24 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
that bike in pic is still on ebay Confused
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Blue_SV650S
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PostPosted: 18:04 - 24 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
delvey91 wrote:
that bike in pic is still on ebay Confused


It is still viewable, but the auction has (been) ended.

I can assure you boundy has that bike - I've sat on it!! Thumbs Up
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boundy
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PostPosted: 20:10 - 24 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
And is now also in bits out the front of my house.


Head light, switch gear, front indicators, blue front mudguard, blue side panels are now also fitted.

Have found 1 of the end pipe hangers is snapped off though, so will need it welding back on before I can rebuild the rear end.
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Blue_SV650S
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PostPosted: 20:35 - 24 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
boundy wrote:
And is now also in bits out the front of my house.


Head light, switch gear, front indicators, blue front mudguard, blue side panels are now also fitted.

Have found 1 of the end pipe hangers is snapped off though, so will need it welding back on before I can rebuild the rear end.


Is it Alli or steel? I have an arc welder and can pigeon p00 it back to health if it is steel! Thumbs Up
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boundy
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PostPosted: 20:42 - 24 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Its ally mate, I'll run it up to work in the week and get my father-in-law to tig it back on. Cheers anyway. Im itching to go out on it
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Blue_SV650S
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PostPosted: 20:59 - 24 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
boundy wrote:
Its ally mate, I'll run it up to work in the week and get my father-in-law to tig it back on. Cheers anyway. Im itching to go out on it



Ah, kool!

Yeah, I bet you are!! To be honest I am keen to see it (and you) out too!! Cool
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PostPosted: 22:13 - 24 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Blue_SV650S wrote:

Yeah, I bet you are!! To be honest I am keen to see you too!! Cool

He doesnt say that about me Sad
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PostPosted: 15:20 - 25 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Looks great Boundy good price too Thumbs Up

What do you think you made on breaking the CRM? l really cant be arsed to rebuild mine so might break it like you did with yours?
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PostPosted: 18:49 - 25 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
silky666 wrote:
He doesnt say that about me Sad



Seriously Silky666 .... your actually a woman aren't you!?!? Very Happy
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PostPosted: 19:53 - 25 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Blue_SV650S wrote:

Seriously Silky666 .... your actually a woman aren't you!?!? Very Happy

I prefer the term metrosexual thankyou.
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Blue_SV650S
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PostPosted: 21:10 - 25 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
silky666 wrote:

I prefer the term metrosexual thankyou.


Well you are certainly a 'sensitive' little sparrow aren't you!?!? Very Happy
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boundy
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PostPosted: 22:44 - 25 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
tatters wrote:
Looks great Boundy good price too Thumbs Up

What do you think you made on breaking the CRM? l really cant be arsed to rebuild mine so might break it like you did with yours?


Im well chuffed with it.


I had a little count last night and the CRM has made about £1100, could've squeezed another £100 out of it but I let the the boke who bought the frame have the rest of the stuff for £30.

Its well worth doing but it just takes ages to shift the bits.


This is what you should hope to get ~

frame-£100-£150
bottom end- £100-£150
barrel-£50
CDI-£50
head light-£30
wheels-£50-£100
lock set-£30
speedo-£30-£50
speedo drive-£35



as you can see it soon adds up, just takes a while to get the cash in Thumbs Up
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