gas gas ec 125

[ital916]

Hey everyone,

I posted a while ago about getting into dirt riding/enduro/mx. I've been reading and looking around for a while and have come across what I think is a good deal but want your opinions.

My friend just upgraded his bike so he could race comptetively and is selling his gas gas ec 125. He will sell it to me for 3k and it is the 07 model I believe. He looks after his bike well but it has been well ridden too, every weekend since ownership.

What sort of opinions do you guys have on this bike.

Cheers

Drider

[vazza]

Send a PM to noobi, he knows his stuff about GG's. Infact, he owns an EC125 ;D

$3000 sounds like a good deal to me, they're great enduro bikes. Id go for it =)

[noobi]

theres not much information about them around tbh.
what would you like to know?
for 3k, thats a bargain if its been looked after, to be safe do a piston and ring, which is the same as a cr125 btw. iv never had any problems with mine that wernt rider induced :blink:

[oldskool]

theres not much information about them around tbh.
what would you like to know?
for 3k, thats a bargain if its been looked after, to be safe do a piston and ring, which is the same as a cr125 btw. iv never had any problems with mine that wernt rider induced :blink:

I've ridden Noobi's gasgas and it's a really nice bike to ride. Don't know if it's stock or if he's done something to it but it handles really well and is very responsive. I feel more confident riding his gasgas than my KX on the trails for sure.

[ital916]

Had a look at the bike, it lookes good. It has been used well but what enduro bike hasnt. Has has had a rebuild, will need to have all oils and fluids changed, levers will need to be replaced, nothing wrong with the ones on there, just that they have been patched back up lol...or use them till they break again. The kick start lever is worn..will need rubber on it or whatever. Usual stuff is worn like grips. Expansion chamber is in good nick, it has had a few dings blown out, would probably get a protector for it.

Rear wheel bearings are a little worn but mate has the kits for the bearings, couldnt really tell much about the other bearings and bushes. Small leak in the radiator from an enduro, says he is going to fix that...how much would it cost me to get it fixed?

He wants to give it a final look over so anyone keen to come have a look with me next week sometime? Whoever it is shall be rewarded with a six pack of beer :yes: as I would love to get a ec riders opinion.

It comes with spare rear disk, spare plastics, bearing kits, old clutch plates *has new ones in it*.

[chop]

Where in Auck is the bike from.. I know of a "friday" bike in Auck that seemed to have a few issues of the last couple of years

[noobi]

to get the radiator fixed, not much, like $20 maybe, if all they do it put a sealant in the hole. i got both mine straightened and leaks fixed for $80
is this the one that way on TM for ages? guy wanted $3800 for it

[ital916]

to get the radiator fixed, not much, like $20 maybe, if all they do it put a sealant in the hole. i got both mine straightened and leaks fixed for $80
is this the one that way on TM for ages? guy wanted $3800 for it

Yup that be the one!

[chop]

is it out west?

[ital916]

Yeah its out west, not sure of the area name but like 3 min from gt sth rd.

[Rupe]

Had a look at the bike, it lookes good. It has been used well but what enduro bike hasnt. Has has had a rebuild, will need to have all oils and fluids changed, levers will need to be replaced, nothing wrong with the ones on there, just that they have been patched back up lol...or use them till they break again. The kick start lever is worn..will need rubber on it or whatever. Usual stuff is worn like grips. Expansion chamber is in good nick, it has had a few dings blown out, would probably get a protector for it.

Rear wheel bearings are a little worn but mate has the kits for the bearings, couldnt really tell much about the other bearings and bushes. Small leak in the radiator from an enduro, says he is going to fix that...how much would it cost me to get it fixed?

He wants to give it a final look over so anyone keen to come have a look with me next week sometime? Whoever it is shall be rewarded with a six pack of beer :yes: as I would love to get a ec riders opinion.

It comes with spare rear disk, spare plastics, bearing kits, old clutch plates *has new ones in it*.


Sounds like it's done a few hours by what you say. When did he do the top end, guess you'd price that into it.

[barty5]

Sounds like it's done a few hours by what you say. When did he do the top end, guess you'd price that into it.

top ends cheap although i know there arnt any pistons around at the moment should be in next shipment noobi got the last. (and yes im tryin to find the missin bearing should have tommorow)

[noobi]

top ends cheap although i know there arnt any pistons around at the moment should be in next shipment noobi got the last. (and yes im tryin to find the missin bearing should have tommorow)

legend :woohoo: 200 for a top end, may as well be Japanese lol :bash:

[ital916]

Sounds like it's done a few hours by what you say. When did he do the top end, guess you'd price that into it.

I think it has done ten hours since the top end was last done, but I will check.

What are parts like for gas gas?

[noobi]

I think it has done ten hours since the top end was last done, but I will check.

What are parts like for gas gas?

genuine gg parts are about the same price as other brands, but theres sfa aftermarket parts available. theres some in aus, but no stockists in NZ that i know of? allballs make bearing and seals kits, not as good as oem marzocchi and ohlins tho. dont use moose seals, their rubbish

[ital916]

After talking to another friend of mine who races mx bikes, I was told to also consider honda cr125s and rm125s which also run for the 3grand mark.

As far as these two go what sort of age would I be lookin for. There is a honda cr125 on trademe an 03 model that looks real nice for 3 grand!

[noobi]

After talking to another friend of mine who races mx bikes, I was told to also consider honda cr125s and rm125s which also run for the 3grand mark.

As far as these two go what sort of age would I be lookin for. There is a honda cr125 on trademe an 03 model that looks real nice for 3 grand!

what do you want to use it for?
for motox buy a mx bike, for enduro and trail rides buy an enduro bike

[Buddy L]

I would still go for the gas gas. and 07 model for 3 grand. (still nice and everything tight)
Or and 03 CR125 for 3 grand ( times the wear factour buy years)
Buying a dirt bike is a bit of a lottory, unless you know everything about the bike.
All bikes can be made to look great, but looks are less important, then well maintained running gears. (IMHO)

[ital916]

what do you want to use it for?
for motox buy a mx bike, for enduro and trail rides buy an enduro bike

haha a bit of both, hard to answer that at present as I have only ever done trail riding on farms..but would definately like to try mx. I understand that the cr125s and rm125s are mx bikes, my biggest concern is getting a bike that is in good nick as I dont want to spend money completing rebuilding it after buying it lol.

The gas gas is more enduro.

[noobi]

haha a bit of both, hard to answer that at present as I have only ever done trail riding on farms..but would definately like to try mx. I understand that the cr125s and rm125s are mx bikes, my biggest concern is getting a bike that is in good nick as I dont want to spend money completing rebuilding it after buying it lol.

The gas gas is more enduro.

the only thing to look for is what you would look for when buying any other bike. bearings, seals everything is straight. etc
iv never heard of them breaking gboxs, clutches any of the bottom end.
you could buy this for 3, spend 500 replacing all exterior bearings for peace of mind and do a piston and ring. and it would still be cheaper than buying a raped 07 rm/kx/yx125 :spanking: