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Husky...would you buy a new one?
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[QUOTE="motometal, post: 1220318, member: 24727"] After much studying, here are my thoughts:: [B]Husky TE510[/B] pros lightweight 250 lbs dry very racy bike, much like the 525 great motor, suspension and brakes cons close ratio transmission-not far from MX ratios probably same passenger carrying issues as KTM high performans engine has low oil capacity and may not hold up as well resale value lack of local dealer and aftermarket parts avail. [B]Husky TE610[/B] pros wide ratio trans designed for more street use, a true dual sport bike passenger pegs great motor with more oil capacity and a history of reliability cooling fan cons it's a heavier bike, around 303 dry components are high quality but not current technology resale value lack of local dealer and aftermarket parts avail. would need aftermarket pipe, $400 [B]KTM 525EXC[/B] pros around 250 lbs dry great all around performance and reliabilty dealer network and aftermarket support decent stock exhaust cons engine design somewhat dated I don't like the PDS rear susp. price not set up for a passenger may need a cush drive hub for street use $$$ I initially considered the LC4 KTMs but after noticing the almost every post about them mentiones vibration, no thanks. I wish I could ride one but figure that many people can't be wrong. hmmmmm... this bike is to replace my trusty XRL. It has been modified with just about everything short of serious head work. It runs pretty well but I'm ready to move up to more power and better suspension and lighter weight. Riding will be back roads/dirt roads with everything from interstate (not far) to tight singletrack mixed in. Maybe some motard action at the kart track. In addition, once a year or so I take a vacation where I put on 300-400 miles. This could be twisties on the pavement or fire roads. I think the 510/525 would give more performance compared to the TE610 and hold up ok but I'm definitely pushing the limits of how much street/road use they are designed for. The bike would never be used as my primary off road bike, I still have other off-road only bikes for that. [/QUOTE]
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