2012 gasgas 300 vs ktm 300 vs huzenberg 390 vs ktm 350 exc - Page 2

Eldon · 12-14-2012, 02:11 PM

When it comes to dirt bikes I don't get the point of a 4 stroke when it only takes 2 to get the job done.

So to that I'd say either 300 will do.

T.Low · 12-14-2012, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kwisn

I think around here in the PNW between Tasky's and Skagit Power Sports you're covered. I'm buying an older EC 200.

You paying an attorney by the hour to put that deal together? You been working on that one for a long time!

And, yeah, GoFasters has been awesome to work with re: GG parts. Plus you get to hang a poster of LuLu Puy and Liai Sanz in your garage. Go Gas Gas!

T.Low · 12-14-2012, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ThrottleThrill

Mike,

I can't believe somebody hasn't already pointed out the obvious - does it really really matter? You are just gonna ride it a couple of times and then move on.....

T

This reminds me; I haven't seen Woodlief around in a while. He ok?

firecrotch · 12-14-2012, 05:32 PM

I bought my 09 wr300 from Taskys. 2 years later and 2000 ish miles later still on its original piston with same compression. Doesnt miss a beat and never left me anywhere, easy as pie to work on, cheap. The harder I beat it up the stronger it seems to run.
Oh and it came with a plate.

grinns · 12-14-2012, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by T.Low

This reminds me; I haven't seen Woodlief around in a while. He ok?

I know hes alive he talked to me on face book a couple days ago.

T.Low · 12-14-2012, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by grinns

I know hes alive he talked to me on face book a couple days ago.

You sure you weren't talking to software he wrote? That dude can sling some mean combinations of zeros and ones!

Go for the Gas Gas!

CodeMonkee · 12-15-2012, 10:04 AM

All good bikes.

I agree with whether to get 2stroke or 4 stroke, then go from there.

Definitely Taskys if he is close enough for you - good service and sales.

I like my Husaberg but a 2 stroke would probably have been a better choice.

Also consider a Christini - 2WD is great and you can get them pretty much on a number of good platforms (GasGas, Honda, KTM, etc.).

pb317 · 12-15-2012, 11:49 AM

When they arrive the Beta and the Sherco will be contenders.

bruceo · 12-15-2012, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by NWBoarder

If that is the case, we should be steering him towards the bike WE want.

I've got first dibs on the F150...

oldx · 12-15-2012, 06:35 PM

I don't think you can go wrong with a 300 2 smoke.300 KTM is probably the best bike I've ever ridden. You can't go wrong with one of the local dealers too.

grinns · 12-16-2012, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bruceo

I've got first dibs on the F150...

I like it, It's probably not going for a couple years.

NWBoarder · 12-16-2012, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by grinns

I like it, It's probably not going for a couple years.

Translation: 9 months

Lol

ThrottleThrill · 12-16-2012, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by NWBoarder

Translation: 9 months

Lol

Translation of translation: Tomorrow!

Wish I liked used vehicles as this would prove way too easy.

T

CT DUAL-SPORT · 12-17-2012, 04:01 PM

I have 2012 ktm 350exc. Cut the seat down... Picked up 1.5"... Softened the suspension with clickers and have minimal trouble with my 28" inseam. 4 stroke maintanence...bike screams.

Good luck.

turnsleft · 12-18-2012, 09:06 PM

Check out the dealers you want to buy from and see what the parts situation is for the model you want. Do they do their work in house or farm it out. I have a GG trials bike and it takes a while to get parts. A friend of mine has a new[13] 300 XCW and the starter took a ah.. quit working. Seems there is a nylon bearing in the starter that went out.

He went from a 08 250/300XC W to a 12 350 XC W and back to a 13 300.

Good luck

12-14-2012, 02:11 PM	#16
Eldon 950 ADV Joined: Dec 2004 Location: WA Oddometer: 369	When it comes to dirt bikes I don't get the point of a 4 stroke when it only takes 2 to get the job done. So to that I'd say either 300 will do. __________________ 05 KTM 950 ADV. Black (Black ones aren't faster. Fast riders just buy them) 06 YZ250 Smoker 00 KTM LC-4 - Sold 93 CR125 - Sold 89 CR80 - Sold 84 XR80 - Sold 74 Honda MR50 - Sold and I wish I hadn't

12-15-2012, 10:04 AM	#22
CodeMonkee Geek Adventurer Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Orygun Oddometer: 4,599	All good bikes. I agree with whether to get 2stroke or 4 stroke, then go from there. Definitely Taskys if he is close enough for you - good service and sales. I like my Husaberg but a 2 stroke would probably have been a better choice. Also consider a Christini - 2WD is great and you can get them pretty much on a number of good platforms (GasGas, Honda, KTM, etc.). __________________ '09 Husaberg FE570 '99 Beta Alp '04 Ducati MTS - sold Not all who wander are lost

12-17-2012, 04:01 PM	#29
CT DUAL-SPORT Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Location: Central CT Oddometer: 65	I have 2012 ktm 350exc. Cut the seat down... Picked up 1.5"... Softened the suspension with clickers and have minimal trouble with my 28" inseam. 4 stroke maintanence...bike screams. Good luck. __________________ My YouTube Channel

12-18-2012, 09:06 PM	#30
turnsleft Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Woolley Oddometer: 1,355	Check out the dealers you want to buy from and see what the parts situation is for the model you want. Do they do their work in house or farm it out. I have a GG trials bike and it takes a while to get parts. A friend of mine has a new[13] 300 XCW and the starter took a ah.. quit working. Seems there is a nylon bearing in the starter that went out. He went from a 08 250/300XC W to a 12 350 XC W and back to a 13 300. Good luck __________________ What has been seen can not be un-seen

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12-14-2012, 05:32 PM	#19
firecrotch Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2012 Location: Twin Peaks, Wa Oddometer: 182	I bought my 09 wr300 from Taskys. 2 years later and 2000 ish miles later still on its original piston with same compression. Doesnt miss a beat and never left me anywhere, easy as pie to work on, cheap. The harder I beat it up the stronger it seems to run. Oh and it came with a plate.

12-15-2012, 11:49 AM	#23
pb317 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2010 Location: N Everett Oddometer: 108	When they arrive the Beta and the Sherco will be contenders.

12-15-2012, 06:35 PM	#25
oldx Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Camano Island, WA Oddometer: 1,044	I don't think you can go wrong with a 300 2 smoke.300 KTM is probably the best bike I've ever ridden. You can't go wrong with one of the local dealers too.