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GasGas/KTM comparo please
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[QUOTE="EK, post: 282274, member: 20803"] [b]Another Yamaha thumper convert[/b] I switched from a '99 WZ400F (YZ timed WR) to a '01 GasGas 300XC. When both are correctly jetted, the power delivery on the GasGas is much more verstile. It is much smoother and more controllable down low. The hit is mid to high on the GasGas as opposed to a low to mid hit on the WZ. Want tractor power for mud and slime - stay a gear high. Want snap and acceleration - rev it little more before you shift. If you want even more snap on the 300 remove the reed block spacer. The XC has a lighter lighting coil so it has less flywheel than the EC. The best part is that it is so versatile and smooth. Just remember putting the power to the ground is what makes the machine move forward - and the GasGas does it very well. Handling difference is night and day - the GasGas is a dream compared to the Yamaha. Responsive, quick turning very forgiving. Many times on the GasGas I thought a crash was impending based on my WZ experience only to be pleasantly surprise with only a minor bobble and continued forward progress. Ergonomics wise, both bikes need higher bars for me at 6'. I use Jimmy Button high bars. When standing the GasGas layout is great. For the most part I stand so it suits me fine. For the occaisional sitting, the seat is a little low, but with the slim feel of the GasGas it is stilll easy to move around on and nothing gets in the way while cornering. On the plus side a low seat helps when I get into those tough spots on the trail where I want to touch the ground. Suspension wise I resprung both for my 240+ lb riding weight. When resprung the Gas Gas is definitely much nicer and smoother feeling. The GasGas has a balanced crank, resulting in much less vibration than the KTM300. Eric K '01 GasGas 300XC [/QUOTE]
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