I've owned a 300 4T, and 290/300 2Ts... the 4T got much better fuel economy than the 2T Evos. My only real complaint about the 4T was that on hot days, the fuel would boil in the fuel tank.
Was it losing water from underneath the water pump housing? When the impeller seal and shaft wear, coolant runs out of the weep hole down the outside of the cylinder.
Yes, pay close attention to the water pump seal and the impeller shaft. I thought mine had blown a head gasket, but then realized the bottom of the water pump had a weep hole. None of the "experts" on this engine in the US seemed to know anything about that when my problem originally developed, though. All told me to replace the head gasket.
The frame issues developed under the fuel tank, near the cylinder head mount. They did indeed start leaking fuel when problems arose. It's easy to tell if you have an early '09 frame or a replacement by the placement of the gas cap. If the gas cap is centered in the middle of the frame (when on the bike, looking down at it), it's an updated frame. The old, older ones that had cracking issues had the gap offset to one side (left side, if I remember correctly). Keep your eyes on the bottom of the swingarm, where the linkage attaches.
Hard to tell on my phone screen, but I've seen plenty of aluminum welds on motorcycle frames that look like they are cracked on the edge, but aren't.
Clutch pull on the TRS I've ridden was absolutely fantastic. Very light, and the clutch had a great feel. As good or better than the clutch on my Gas Gas, and much better than any Sherco or Beta clutch I've experienced.
I've heard rumors of the clutch pull being heavy on the TRS, but the one my buddy bought has a nice, light clutch feel, similar to a GG. Definitely lighter than any Beta I ever owned.
Got to ride one yesterday. I'd heard to expect the clutch pull to be slightly heavy, but on this particular bike it was no worse than on a GG (meaning: very light). Fantastic bike, really leaning towards buying one myself.
The 300RR is a huge improvement over the 250 (haven't tried a 260). Motor is awesome, and the suspension is fantastic. I liked it way more than I expected, and will seriously consider one as my next bike (current ride is a GG 300 Factory Replica).
I think they have sent me the wrong bracket it's got the right part number but it is completely wrong I've just found a post on here with a picture of one and it's completely different
What year model is your bike? I remember the kickstand mounts changed mid year in 2009 when Beta updated their swingarm design.
Popping on deceleration is a lean condition and can usually be corrected by turning the fuel screw out,
Good question. I figured it was a weird fluke when it happened on my old bike, so to hear of another one having the same issue is pretty surprising. Owned a ton of motorcycles over the years, never had it happen on anything else.
There is nothing 2nd rate about the Tech forks with aluminum tubes, which are also used on the Gas Gas Factory Replica. Much better than the "regular" Tech forks, like used on the standard Shercos. Haven't ridden the Showas in several years now, but I don't think they will be better than the forks on the 300RR (if the Tech forks are similar to the forks on my factory replica, that is)... and the aluminum Tech forks are certainly lighter. Performance-wise, the 300RR will definitely be a step above the Repsol replica... which doesn't make sense to me, either.
They all have that slight exhaust leak where the end cap joins the muffler. A little bit of high temp silicone fixes it. I've had the same issue on several other bikes from other manufacturers. Hardly a reason to never buy another GG.
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I've owned a 300 4T, and 290/300 2Ts... the 4T got much better fuel economy than the 2T Evos. My only real complaint about the 4T was that on hot days, the fuel would boil in the fuel tank.