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Edited Date/Time 10/22/2021 9:09pm
Sorry if this is in the wrong place, however,

Sold my 350 and I’ve been looking for a 250, an amazing ex-British championship team bike came up that I couldn’t say no to as it has some cool stuff on it for the price and I live 5mins from the guy selling it.
Trouble is it’s a Gas Gas and looks wise it’s way down on my list of good looking bikes. I’ve been searching for graphics/bike design ideas but not seen anything I like. Can you post photos of your Gas Gas or ones you think look particularly good to give me some ideas to make this bike look as good as it’ll go?
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Thisusernameisavailable 10/3/2021 1:16pm
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Don’t buy it! Anything used in the British championship will be f*cked!

Fast riders with low budget teams makes for under funded motor maintenance.

Find something used by a vet novice and buy that.
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Thisusernameisavailable wrote:
Don’t buy it! Anything used in the British championship will be f*cked! Fast riders with low budget teams makes for under funded motor maintenance. Find something...
Don’t buy it! Anything used in the British championship will be f*cked!

Fast riders with low budget teams makes for under funded motor maintenance.

Find something used by a vet novice and buy that.
I didn't used to think like you. But after buying a Pro's bike here in the States and the trouble I had with it, I completely agree with what you're saying. Don't get blinded by the fancy bits. I'll never buy a pro's bike again.
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Spudnut 10/3/2021 10:50pm
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GasGas is fun.
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except for when it’s been hammered for 35 minutes at a time
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luke11 10/4/2021 2:07am
10/4/2021 2:07am Edited Date/Time 10/4/2021 2:08am
Thanks for your comments. The engine is stock and only has 8-10hrs on it. The trick bits include dual injectors, vortex ignition to suit, akrapovic exhaust and some work to the shock. Surely engine will be good considering the above? It’s from the top gas gas team in the U.K so I’d say it’s been maintained well.
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jg393 10/4/2021 3:10am
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luke11 wrote:
Thanks for your comments. The engine is stock and only has 8-10hrs on it. The trick bits include dual injectors, vortex ignition to suit, akrapovic exhaust...
Thanks for your comments. The engine is stock and only has 8-10hrs on it. The trick bits include dual injectors, vortex ignition to suit, akrapovic exhaust and some work to the shock. Surely engine will be good considering the above? It’s from the top gas gas team in the U.K so I’d say it’s been maintained well.
What with scuba Steve bouncing valves out of it for 10 hours
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luke11 wrote:
Thanks for your comments. The engine is stock and only has 8-10hrs on it. The trick bits include dual injectors, vortex ignition to suit, akrapovic exhaust...
Thanks for your comments. The engine is stock and only has 8-10hrs on it. The trick bits include dual injectors, vortex ignition to suit, akrapovic exhaust and some work to the shock. Surely engine will be good considering the above? It’s from the top gas gas team in the U.K so I’d say it’s been maintained well.
jg393 wrote:
What with scuba Steve bouncing valves out of it for 10 hours
Well I’ve given a deposit now so instead of loosing that I’m gunna gamble with buying the bike and just be anal with maintenance, plus I hate messing people around…however my excitement over this purchase has been ass fucked by vital.
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luke11 wrote:
Thanks for your comments. The engine is stock and only has 8-10hrs on it. The trick bits include dual injectors, vortex ignition to suit, akrapovic exhaust...
Thanks for your comments. The engine is stock and only has 8-10hrs on it. The trick bits include dual injectors, vortex ignition to suit, akrapovic exhaust and some work to the shock. Surely engine will be good considering the above? It’s from the top gas gas team in the U.K so I’d say it’s been maintained well.
jg393 wrote:
What with scuba Steve bouncing valves out of it for 10 hours
luke11 wrote:
Well I’ve given a deposit now so instead of loosing that I’m gunna gamble with buying the bike and just be anal with maintenance, plus I...
Well I’ve given a deposit now so instead of loosing that I’m gunna gamble with buying the bike and just be anal with maintenance, plus I hate messing people around…however my excitement over this purchase has been ass fucked by vital.
Pretty sure you ass fucked yourself. We just confirmed it for you.
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luke11 10/4/2021 4:05am
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jg393 wrote:
What with scuba Steve bouncing valves out of it for 10 hours
luke11 wrote:
Well I’ve given a deposit now so instead of loosing that I’m gunna gamble with buying the bike and just be anal with maintenance, plus I...
Well I’ve given a deposit now so instead of loosing that I’m gunna gamble with buying the bike and just be anal with maintenance, plus I hate messing people around…however my excitement over this purchase has been ass fucked by vital.
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Pretty sure you ass fucked yourself. We just confirmed it for you.
Thanks, I think
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luke11 wrote:
Well I’ve given a deposit now so instead of loosing that I’m gunna gamble with buying the bike and just be anal with maintenance, plus I...
Well I’ve given a deposit now so instead of loosing that I’m gunna gamble with buying the bike and just be anal with maintenance, plus I hate messing people around…however my excitement over this purchase has been ass fucked by vital.
swordfish wrote:
Pretty sure you ass fucked yourself. We just confirmed it for you.
luke11 wrote:
Thanks, I think
With only 8 hours on the engine it shouldn’t be clapped out and should be pretty safe there. Dual injector set up - should rip!

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MotofactioN 10/4/2021 5:22am
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8 hours from a British championship rider and it’s a 250f? Yup she’s clapped. Split the cases and inspect.
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A lot of times teams/pros refresh the bike before selling. If it was gone over, then I don't see any issues. If not, it still isn't the end of the world. Just keep up on it and it should be fine. Don't drag out the maintenance intervals or give it a good once-over before riding. I'm sure it rips, based on some of the extras that it is. So that is a bonus.

As far as looks, I feel like most people find the Gasgas to be the best-looking of the 3 euro brands (at least I do.) Looks are subjective. I think Barcia's bike looks amazing. You could go that route or just look at some of the different graphic brands and see what suits you.
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Ryzf162 10/4/2021 7:06am
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You'll be fine or should be fine. I've seen plenty of ex pro bikes run great for as long as people have them. This is like when someone says don't get a vertex piston I've seen them blow up. Their shit. Well I've seen all brands blow up at 1-5 hr including one. Shit sometimes just happens.
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luke11 10/4/2021 7:11am
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I’m taking the comments on board, I’ll be checking everything like crazy and hopefully she does me good. I’m shit hot when it comes to maintenance anyway, I like tinkering as much as riding.
Would still like to see some sexy GasGas if anyone has photos?
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moto67e 10/4/2021 7:52am
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luke11 wrote:
I’m taking the comments on board, I’ll be checking everything like crazy and hopefully she does me good. I’m shit hot when it comes to maintenance...
I’m taking the comments on board, I’ll be checking everything like crazy and hopefully she does me good. I’m shit hot when it comes to maintenance anyway, I like tinkering as much as riding.
Would still like to see some sexy GasGas if anyone has photos?
Here's my MC450


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OT 10/4/2021 8:53am
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I would steer clear of ex pro raced bikes..
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luke11 10/4/2021 9:30am
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luke11 wrote:
I’m taking the comments on board, I’ll be checking everything like crazy and hopefully she does me good. I’m shit hot when it comes to maintenance...
I’m taking the comments on board, I’ll be checking everything like crazy and hopefully she does me good. I’m shit hot when it comes to maintenance anyway, I like tinkering as much as riding.
Would still like to see some sexy GasGas if anyone has photos?
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Here's my MC450 [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2021/10/04/513134/s1200_DSC01019small.jpg[/img]
Here's my MC450


Yes this is right up my street, this is the 350 I had, same look
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Riesenberg448 10/4/2021 10:57pm
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A buddy Kollin takes a ton of pride and time into his bikes and goes pretty fast on them too. A clean looks goes a long way.

I believe he has this 125, a 250f and 450 for sale due to injury now or soon. (He’s coming back with fresh bikes)
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luke11 10/5/2021 2:50am
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A buddy Kollin takes a ton of pride and time into his bikes and goes pretty fast on them too. A clean looks goes a long...
A buddy Kollin takes a ton of pride and time into his bikes and goes pretty fast on them too. A clean looks goes a long way.

I believe he has this 125, a 250f and 450 for sale due to injury now or soon. (He’s coming back with fresh bikes)
Very nice, love a clean design also. Making bikes look good is as fun as riding them for me
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Yes this is right up my street, this is the 350 I had, same look

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Incase anyone gives a fuck, here she is. Took her out last weekend and absolutely love it. Suspension is on point and the power is perfect, could ride it a lot harder for longer than the 350.
When you look close you can tell the chassis has some hours on it and you can tell it’s been a tool not a toy but I’ll strip her down over winter and make everything look pretty again.


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soggy 10/22/2021 4:07am
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I was gonna say it’s be the frame and chassis if he more concerned with then the engine. Steel frames stretch a lot more then aluminum.

But sounds like your stoked so have fun and enjoy!
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Snapper 10/22/2021 5:39am
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Providing Clarkey's mechanic from this year sold you that bike, or at least prepped it for sale, that'll be a great bike to own.
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rohleder644 10/22/2021 9:25am
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luke11 wrote:
I’m taking the comments on board, I’ll be checking everything like crazy and hopefully she does me good. I’m shit hot when it comes to maintenance...
I’m taking the comments on board, I’ll be checking everything like crazy and hopefully she does me good. I’m shit hot when it comes to maintenance anyway, I like tinkering as much as riding.
Would still like to see some sexy GasGas if anyone has photos?
moto67e wrote:
Here's my MC450 [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2021/10/04/513134/s1200_DSC01019small.jpg[/img]
Here's my MC450


That motherfucker is pretty!

Also, fuck you guys for shitting all over this guy’s stoke haha
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