2018 Gasgas XC250 New Bike Build

Discussion in 'Non-Husqvarna Motorcycles' started by shawbagga, Sep 8, 2018.

  1. shawbagga Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Eaton, Western Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None
    Other Motorcycles:
    2018 Gasgas XC250
    Always been a fan of GG & quite a few Husky fellas & fellettes seem to like them. Nearly bought one in 2012. These new models getting great reviews & look the goods. Got a great deal on it so went for it! Rode today so officially has 3 hours engine time on it now! 20180908_181334.jpg 20180908_181313.jpg
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  2. shawbagga Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Eaton, Western Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None
    Other Motorcycles:
    2018 Gasgas XC250
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    They come well specced especially the XC models...
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    But bought some armour & spares in preparation!

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  3. shawbagga Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Eaton, Western Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None
    Other Motorcycles:
    2018 Gasgas XC250
    Fitted up some AXP rad braces. Cheap but seem well made & strong. Uses stock louvers. 20180907_224929.jpg 20180907_224750.jpg
    Whilst installing noticed these stickers! :o 20180907_212051.jpg
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  4. shawbagga Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Eaton, Western Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None
    Other Motorcycles:
    2018 Gasgas XC250
    Hour meter installed.
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    Also extended the coolant overflow & tank breather hoses under the engine & ran top 2 carb breather hoses up under tank. Interestingly no crankcase breather but 2 PV breathers. Also put a bit of silicone over front sprocket circlip & shifter circlip(uses a bolt & a circlip!).
  5. shawbagga Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Eaton, Western Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None
    Other Motorcycles:
    2018 Gasgas XC250
    20180907_224831.jpg Lithium battery is light AF! Tidied up a few connections but all in all fairly neat & clean wiring/connections.
    20180907_224731.jpg Standard Twin Air filter. Nice big pegs. Adjustable brake tip is a nice touch. No issues today with foot controls even with brand new boots.
    Frame rubber protection(backbone & sides under tank) is neat & frame guards are good.
  6. shawbagga Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Eaton, Western Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None
    Other Motorcycles:
    2018 Gasgas XC250
    20180907_202021.jpg XC models have this little intake blanked off standard. EC models(in Aus anyway) have PV breathers feeding into this airboot intake hole via a 'Y' piece. Purely for pollution/emissions crap I'm assuming as no one in their right mind would want spooge going through the carb!
  7. PaulD Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Little Egg Harbor N.J.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 wr250( sold)
    Other Motorcycles:
    Triumph Sprint RS. Honda TRX300EX Be
    Thats one handsome machine! God luck with her
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  8. oldbikedude Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Honey Brook Pa.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1988 wr 430 with cr suspension
    Other Motorcycles:
    66flh,67 CA77,76 CR125M,73H1,74ty250
    Nice setup. Hope it's good to you.
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  9. NCSteve Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Appalachia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    12 WR300 13 WR165
    Other Motorcycles:
    02 XR250R 00 XR100R
    Really nice ride! If you stop by my place I'll twist her tail for ya :banana:
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  10. Huskynoobee CH Sponsor ZipTy Racing

    Location:
    Castaic, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 TE449 2006 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    HDUltra Classic IT200 YZ250 SV650s
    Like to hear your impression of the bike.
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  11. shawbagga Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Eaton, Western Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None
    Other Motorcycles:
    2018 Gasgas XC250
    20180915_005930.jpg Red or white?

    Rode her yesterday for the second time. 6.5 hours run time now. Stock needle is rubbish. Way too rich-smokes & spooges like buggery at 40:1. Seems to run ok but loads up a little. Have a NECW & NEDW ready to go so will start with the NECW & see. Definitely need a 51 or 52T rear(up from 49T) as shes lacks a bit off the bottom. Head mod & better needle should help sort that too. Suspension is divine but need heavier springs still.

    Estart(battery) didn't wanna know about a 1-2 degree Celsius start yesterday. Was fine once warmed up. Still might go back to a gel matt or lead acid battery in future
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  12. shawbagga Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Eaton, Western Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None
    Other Motorcycles:
    2018 Gasgas XC250
    I'm thinking stay white?!

    Bash plate/linkage protector to mount this week, oil change, bar risers, shorty clutch lever & headlight/tail light if they arrive.
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  13. Huskynoobee CH Sponsor ZipTy Racing

    Location:
    Castaic, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 TE449 2006 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    HDUltra Classic IT200 YZ250 SV650s
    The white guards do pop with the red fender and tie in with the number plate. Are you going to be able to road register it once you get head/tail lights?
  14. shawbagga Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Eaton, Western Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None
    Other Motorcycles:
    2018 Gasgas XC250
    Nah the XC isn't ADR(Aust Design Rules I think) only the EC. I'm an outlaw but don't ride on the road very much. Headlight & tail light just to make it look legit in case the fuzz go past me :)
  15. Huskynoobee CH Sponsor ZipTy Racing

    Location:
    Castaic, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 TE449 2006 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    HDUltra Classic IT200 YZ250 SV650s
    That's kinda what I figured. Plus you can still get in late afternoon rides and get back in the dark. We've had a EC 300 at the shop for a while now to prototype parts. It's not even broken in and hasn't been dirty. I'm gonna have to sneak it out soon. Been wanting to ride it for months.
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  16. shawbagga Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Eaton, Western Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None
    Other Motorcycles:
    2018 Gasgas XC250
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    China lights arrived!
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  17. robertaccio Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    San Diego, Ca
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 Husqvarna TE300i
    Other Motorcycles:
    99 HusqvarnaTE610, 94 Husaberg FC501
    As for me as a moto fanatic, I am so happy to see these brands producing, wow we now have Yamaha, KTM, Husky, TM, G-G, Sherco, all building full comp 2 strokes!! along with their 4T line ups. Beautiful Euro machine, I want to see Gas Gas use a more Spanish Flag Themed Graphics package IE: throw some Yellow into the mix. But I guess the end user can have that made up.
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  18. shawbagga Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Eaton, Western Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None
    Other Motorcycles:
    2018 Gasgas XC250
    Check out the new TMs Rob!
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  19. shawbagga Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Eaton, Western Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None
    Other Motorcycles:
    2018 Gasgas XC250
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    Bolted up tail light & headlight. Had to get creative with heat gun & plastic strip to make a brake line guide but works well
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  20. shawbagga Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Eaton, Western Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None
    Other Motorcycles:
    2018 Gasgas XC250
    Temporarily packed a few washers under bar clamps to raise bars a little. Need to make some longer clamp bolts to fit risers. Slid forks through clamps to second line(10mm down). Feels good. Modded stand so no auto retract & put AXP bashy on. Will get a photo as it's a decent bit of kit!

    A bolt fell out of rear pipe mount(bolts from inside out) but luckily was still sitting on cases when doing pre ride check. Also 5 out of 6 front disc bolts were loose or backed out after second ride. Locktighted the shite outta them & done up tight. Rear sprocket & disc bolts fine. Put a dab of silicone on airboot bolt blank for insurance.

    NECW on 3rd clip is a drastic improvement over stock needle. Runs much cleaner & more grunt but still spooging a lot & smokey. May try NEDW or NECW next clip leaner. Bike running very well. Head mod may sort spooge.