slickgolf_0 Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 I have had my bike a couple of months now. 1st day out it was pinking badly , very badly. After many phone calls and research ( 4 weeks on ) its cured, however I had to buy a new slide and needle to fix the problem. The Formula brakes are great but the clutch operation is not to my liking , the 2011 Raga clutch action is far better (AJP), I am going to replace the Formula clutch master cylinder for an AJP. Other than those niggles I think its a great bike , the power delivery is beautiful and works well in mud and on rocks. I have had Beta Evos and Shercos , both good but I believe this is the better machine. Only time will tell with wear and reliability but I am very happy with my purchase. My dealer is Drysdales in Perth , he has been great in helping me get to the bottom of the problems , to be fair I was his first Gas Gas customer and his first 300 Pro Racing . I think Gas Gas should have sorted the parts out under warranty , they might yet as they know I have been moaning. How are all the other 300 racings doing out there ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxy Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 Got a 2010 300 racing and i would definitely have another. They are awesome bikes and never had a problem with mine so far. Enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny042 Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 (edited) I picked one up last week, but had an event on the weekend so chose to ride the old bike (last years 300 Racing). I learned last year not to ride a new bike in an event - had similar problems with the old bike - knocking(solved by running VP C12), stalling (changed float height), draggy clutch (changed to lighter fluid (ATF) and took some time to "come in"). The little bit of time I had on the NEW bike leads me to believe I will have the same issues - and would not blame the clutch cylinder quite yet, get the adjustment, lever position, trans fluid, etc. all sorted first. I found the clutch, if nothing else, to be nice and light with progressive engagement, but does drag a bit and have a "slow" takeup. Overall, I think once you have time to break it in a bit and make it "your bike" you will be pleased. Edited April 19, 2012 by jonny042 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betabonkers Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 hi, this is my second racing, the first one was pinking and i had to change the slide to a 3.5, as for the new one it came with a 3.5 slide and was pinking a bit so ive lifted the needle one notch and it seems to have cured it, what slide did you put in , gotta say though i am loving this new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Flush through the hydraulic fluid if its got formulae. Currently running 3.0 slide and 48 pilot, Boyesen reeds helped alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickgolf_0 Posted April 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Hi I am also on 3 slide , JJJ needle (middle position), 45 pilot , air screw 1.5 turns out. Just fitted the fly wheel weight , recomended by Gary McDonald , feels good. Flushed out fluid in formula clutch , better but not as good as AJP ! I have both bikes here to compare. What did Boyesen reeds do it ? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 I have the pwer reeds the ones which are not the full carbon ones, cleaned up the bottom a bit, smoother, not alot but I noticed it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickgolf_0 Posted April 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Fitted 48 pilot to give it a try , perfect , thanks Nigel Dabster! I did have a 48 in before the new slide arrived , was then told to stick with 45 and the 3 slide Thats it now , running how it should from the factory. 3 slide , JJJ needle , 48 pilot jet , standard main jet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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