I am very disappointed with my XC200. After 4 months of racing, my tires are bald! What kind of crap is that?!
Seriously, my plastic will be shot by next season, the fuel filter broke apart, I lost a chain roller, I am replacing the rub plates and chain roller on the chain guide, broke the kickstand mount, and slightly tweaked my front rotor. The left radiator even survived being bent back about 4 inches and subsequently being straigtened with my foot!
My fork tubes also came in contact with the frame rails (should have checked those steering stops more carefully) and put a small dimple in the frame. Amazingly, the fork tubes survived unscathed.
In addition, the stock heavy duty tubes have survived 3 tire changes and my air filter door has never popped open.
All in all, the bike has proven to be very reliable and the replacement parts I have needed have always been in stock (thank you Smackover!).
Seriously, my plastic will be shot by next season, the fuel filter broke apart, I lost a chain roller, I am replacing the rub plates and chain roller on the chain guide, broke the kickstand mount, and slightly tweaked my front rotor. The left radiator even survived being bent back about 4 inches and subsequently being straigtened with my foot!
My fork tubes also came in contact with the frame rails (should have checked those steering stops more carefully) and put a small dimple in the frame. Amazingly, the fork tubes survived unscathed.
In addition, the stock heavy duty tubes have survived 3 tire changes and my air filter door has never popped open.
All in all, the bike has proven to be very reliable and the replacement parts I have needed have always been in stock (thank you Smackover!).
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Bgdawg,
No kidding, head is the same? I would think the squish area would be a problem. Thats really cool, I just might do it this winter. I priced the cylinder from Jim at SMS a while back and it was suprisingly fair.
All original GG parts I've had to replace (not optional mods or accessories), after almost 2 seasons:
countershaft sprocket
front pipe mount
shifter tip
clutch master piston kit
piston rings (were still in spec)
People are starting to figure out that the bikes are serious. At the ECEA Michaux Enduro yesterday, there were many more GGs than in the past. Even some older ones in great shape, which is good to see if you have to keep a bike a few years.
Bgdawg,
No kidding, head is the same? I would think the squish area would be a problem. Thats really cool, I just might do it this winter. I priced the cylinder from Jim at SMS a while back and it was suprisingly fair.
All original GG parts I've had to replace (not optional mods or accessories), after almost 2 seasons:
countershaft sprocket
front pipe mount
shifter tip
clutch master piston kit
piston rings (were still in spec)
People are starting to figure out that the bikes are serious. At the ECEA Michaux Enduro yesterday, there were many more GGs than in the past. Even some older ones in great shape, which is good to see if you have to keep a bike a few years.