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Does anyone know if the Husqvarna txc 250 (black valve cover) and the Txc 250R (red head) use the same inlet and exhaust valves? would be great to know please. TIA Daniel

Looking for tool recommendations to lighten up my tool kit for riding/racing. I got a uswe 15L back pack. I have seen the motion pro aluminum tire spoons with the 21 and 17mm on each end. One thing I know I can’t cut weight on it the 3/8” sockets and try and find 1/4 drive sockets. The Back pack loaded with out water bladder 10 lb So I got some of the stock tools that came with my 2018 husqvarna/ktm mixed in with some of my own I added Tools below are what came in the ktm kit 27mm - 17 mm/tire spoon Pliers The cheap tire spoon that looks like a can opener. 10 mm wrench 13mm wrench 8 mm cheap JET wrench Extra tools I added to the kit for aftermarket parts on my bike 17mm short box end wrench for adjustments to my high speed compression I have a aluminum socket rail to hold all the sockets with bolts to hold it all together 3/8” drive to 1/4” drive adapter 1/4” drive to 3/8 drive adapter H6 Allen head socket 3/8” drive H5 Allen head socket 3/8” drive 13mm socket for 1/4” drive 12mm socket for 1/4” drive 10mm socket for 1/4” drive 8mm socket for 1/4” drive 6mm socket for 1/4” drive T45 socket for 3/8” drive Phillips #3 for 1/4 drive Phillips #2 for 1/4” drive T25 socket for 1/4” drive T20 socket for 1/4” drive 1/4” to 1/4” bit drive socket 17mm shallow socket for 3/8” drive 19mm shallow socket for 3/8” drive 14mm deep socket- for tubliss bush repair products Tire plugs (I run tubliss front and rear) (not in photo) silicone Xtreme tape jb weld high heat puddy Low pressure gauge High pressure fork pump/gauge for the tubliss bladder high volume air pump. 2 way splitter for checking/ adjusting tire pressures. One Schrader valve is for the pump and the second schrader valve is for the gauge

Hey everyone looking for ideas for my rocker kill switch on my fe 350. i got a rocker kill switch on the throttle side of my handle bar and I find when I’m hopping big logs or get caught up on something I’m going over, I find my leg hits the kill switch and kills the bike I rotated it up a bit helped but I wanted to see if anyone else had this little problem and what they did to resolve it.

Today I was riding my CR85R when I noticed it’s running weird. It seemed like i was hitting the rev limiter when I should have been in the meat of the power. So I put in neutral and slowly reved it up while looking around the bike. It smoked a little more then it usually does before it died. I tried kicking it over a few times but it wouldn’t start. So I pulled the plug that was pretty fouled up. Then took of the head to look in the cylinder and saw the normal cross hatching. I checked the air filter but it was fine. Any thoughts I want to have it fixed by Friday for one last ride with my bud before winter comes. Thanks ps I do have spark.

Happy Tuesday all, 3 more days til ridin' :). I just picked up a 17' Husky FE 501 and was anticipating having the option to switch my maps and turn traction control on and off. Yet, there is no switch mounted on the bike and I was so damn excited at the dealer that I looked it over. The pamphlet that came with the bike says that all enduro models are equipped with the switch. Haven't called the dealer yet, but wondering if you guys know anything about this. Kind of feels like false advertising by Husky and KTM, aka I'm not receiving the bike that I paid for.

The Husqvarna Motorcycle’s “701 SUPERMOTO RIDE OUT” Moves up a Gear in 2017 by Motor Sports Newswire Chance to Win 4-Day Riding Experience in California (April 24 - 28, 2017) February 8, 2017 - (Motor Sports Newswire) - Husqvarna Motorcycles is pleased to present the second edition of the 701 SUPERMOTO RIDE OUT, four days of exciting riding aboard the 701 SUPERMOTO. This unique event is linked with the most famous influencers and bloggers from the Supermoto social media community. The inaugural 2016 edition started with a spectacular ride through the Austrian Alps and was a definite social media hit, followed and viewed by thousands of people. Now, in 2017 the 701 SUPERMOTO RIDE OUT goes to California for a four-day ride that will take in some of the most spectacular riding country in US national forests. This year again Husqvarna Motorcycles offers the chance to move up a gear into the adrenalin-charged riding experiences with an international contest that will select one lucky winner who will be joining the best-known riders behind the most successful Supermoto social media outlets. Among many other riding highlights, they will enjoy the thrill of ”The Snake”: the winding, 50km long Mulholland Highway through the Santa Monica mountains, and the Hollywood Hills to the Pacific Coast. They will stop at the legendary Neptune's Net and plan to have a meet and greet at the iconic biker's hangout, the Rock Store Café. But best of all, they will enjoy a unique and unforgettable Supermoto riding experience in the company of like-minded individuals. All fans can register by going to www.701supermoto.com now for a chance to be the wildcard rider in this elite group, and to enjoy one of the riding experiences of a lifetime. Entries close on March 26th , 2017. Husqvarna Motorcycles. Tradition on two wheels since 1903. Husqvarna Motorcycles are widely known and respected in the off-road world for a heritage of competition and numerous motocross and enduro world championships. Originally founded in Sweden in 1903, Husqvarna Motorcycles have been designed and manufactured in Mattighofen, Austria since 2013. Source: Husqvarna Motorcycles GmbH

Graham Jarvis has cemented his place in the Hell’s Gate record books by claiming a fifth event win. Earning a hard-fought victory at the 2017 edition of the one-day Tuscan race, the recent Ales Trem winner finished more than four minutes ahead of his closest challenger at the end of the three-hour main race. Graham’s team-mate Billy Bolt ran as high as fifth in the main event, finishing the race despite an issue with his rear brake.

I ride street. I love top end. 6 gears would be great. Minimal maintenance is a plus. Extensive parts to choose from. What would be the next bike to get? I would buy new.

Donny Emler Jr 2017 Bike build. Take peek at the latest FMF build as Donny teamed up with Rocky Mountain ATV/MC to turn out the ultimate Off-Road/Motocross friendly bike. Utilizing Husqvarna’s FX450 platform, Donny had a jump start on what is typically wanted for off-road. Check out the list of parts below and watch the full length video put together by Rocky Mountain to see all the exclusive details to this build. Full list of products on bike and cost: FMF Racing FMF RacingFactory 4.1 Anodized Titanium Megabomb System $1,049.99 Dunlop Dunlop MX3S soft/soft intermediate tire - Pricing Varies 80/100-21 front - Pricing Varies 120/80-19 rear - Pricing Varies 120/90-18 rear (new size for MX3S) For Offroad - Pricing Varies Acerbis ACERBIS Full Plastic kit. $169.95 Black/White Vented Uniko Handguard $39.95 X Brake Carbon front disc guard $189.95 X Brake Mount $29.95 Nihilo Ignition Cover Blue $199.99 Billet Titanium One Piece factory Pegs $699.95 Oil Fill Plug Blue $21.95 Factory Fork Guard Bolts Blue $48.95 Rim Lock Nut Kit $24.95 Air Valve Stem Cap $5.99 Billet Gas Cap $49.99 Titanium Rear Brake Tip $99.95 Chain Adjuster Blue $59.95 Case Save and Roller Blue $49.95 Black Frame grip tape $18.95 TUSK Oversized floating Typhoon front rotor kit 270mm $119.99 Typhoon rear brake rotor $59.99 Impact Complete Wheel set: $549.99-569.99 Rekluse Core Manual Clutch $619.00 Attack Graphics Complete bike kits start at $139.00 WP Shock Re-valve $299.99 Rear Shock Spring $135.00 ODI Podium CFT Handlebar Champ Bend $129.95 V2 Lock On MX Grips EMIG Edition Graphite/Grey $29.95 Sunstar Powerdrive Countershaft Sprocket $23.95 Works Triplestar Black Ano Rear Alu Sprocket $65.95 XTRIG Chain: 520MXR1 Works MX Non-sealed Race Chain $97.95 Seat Concepts Seat Concepts complete seat Race2.0 Cover $259.99 P3 Carbon Hybrid Skid Plate Husqvarna $199.99 All of these parts can be purchased HERE. Follow us: Instagram: @FMF73 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FMFRacing/ YouTube: http://youtube.com/user/FMFRacing1973 Follow Rocky Mountain ATV/MC: Instagram: @RMATVMC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rmatvmc YouTube: https://twitter.com/RMatvmc About FMF Racing: Established in 1973, FMF Racing is one of the most dominant and influential brands in the world of Off-Road Motocross Racing. Founded by Don Emler in his Hawthorne, CA garage, the brand’s steadfast dedication to supporting the sport, along with its athletes and partners, has earned the respect and loyalty of industry consumers and insiders. From cutting-edge design to efficient manufacturing, sourcing, marketing, operations and distribution, FMF strives to elevate performance in every facet of the business. FMF Racing’s iconic red-and-yellow logo is still fueling the growth and passion for the sport of motocross more than 40 years later. The family-owned and operated company also features top level world-class race teams that continue to dominate the podium at events around the globe.

MXGP and MX2 Team Riders Wrap Up Their Pre-Season Racing Activities on a High Note in France February 12, 2017 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing riders have concluded their pre-season racing activities in style during the 2017 edition of the Lacapelle Marival International Motocross event in France, collecting three top three moto results. With the hard-packed circuit in the south of France hosting the final international race before the start of the 2017 FIM Motocross World Championship, the event proved to be the ideal warm-up for the 19-round-long season that kicks off on February 25. Enjoying a good day of racing in front of his home fans, Gautier Paulin delivered strong performances in each of the three motos he contested. In his first race on hard-packed terrain the FC 450 mounted Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider put in a strong opening moto performance to finish third. Wrapping up the event with seventh in moto two and 10th in the Superfinal, Gautier now looks forward to the start of the MXGP season in two weeks’ time. Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Max Nagl landed in Lacapelle Marival with one goal in mind – to make the most of his time on the French track and to test different bike settings in real racing conditions. Wrapping up the event with 9/15/11 results the German rider ended the day satisfied with his progress and speed. Working hard to improve some minor details, Max Anstie’s highlight for the day was a seventh place result during the opening MX1 moto. Continuing to build his speed aboard his new FC 450 machine, the young Brit will be looking for a strong MXGP class debut in Qatar. Continuing to impress aboard his Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing FC 250 machine, Thomas Kjer-Olsen secured a sixth and a third during the two MX2 motos to earn an impressive podium result with third overall in the 250cc class. Finishing ninth overall in the combined MX1/MX2 Superfinal the Dane was the third fastest MX2 rider during the day’s final race. Conrad Mewse rounded out his participation at the event with fourth overall in MX2 class behind teammate Kjer-Olsen. Getting a great start in moto one the British youngster brought his FC 250 home in third. Despite missing the start in moto two, Conrad battled his way from 13th at the end of lap one to eighth at the chequered flag. Mewse’s Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing teammate Thomas Covington showed some great speed in France. Third out of the gate in the opening moto, the American suffered a few small mistakes that dropped him to seventh. Finding himself in the provisional runner-up spot in moto two, Thomas went on to take the lead of the race before further mistakes dropped him to fourth. He placed fifth overall in the MX2 class. Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team riders will now head to Qatar for the start of the 2017 FIM Motocross World Championship on February 25/26. Gautier Paulin: “It was good to race in front of my home fans. It was my first race in hard-packed terrain aboard the FC 450 and I felt we made some great progress. My highlight for the day was the opening MX1 moto, where I managed to get third. Overall, what I definitely take out of this race is the fact that now I feel a lot more confident to push in any kind of condition on my new bike. All the members of the team have been giving their best since day one and now I’m a lot more familiar with the bike. The MXGP season that starts in two weeks will be a long one. The goal is to take one moto at a time and push hard to reach the top.” Max Nagl: “This weekend we decided to focus on testing different race set-ups without overly stressing ourselves about the results in any of the motos. Our goal was to try new things and see what suits us the most. I’m really happy that we managed to find a really good set-up that we tried during the combined MX1/MX2 Superfinal. Most probably this will be our base set-up for the opening round of the MXGP series in two weeks’ time. The plan now is to take some time off the bike so that both physically and mentally I’m 100% ready for the Qatar GP.” Max Anstie: “It might not have been the perfect day for me, but overall I felt we took some more steps in the right direction. My goal for the weekend was to try new things with the bike and with my riding on the big FC 450, and I’m glad everything worked well. It was a great training event and a good way to wrap up our pre-season preparations before Qatar. With the racing now done, we have two weeks to perfect some small details. The work never stops so we will try to make the most of the time left to get the best out of the bike and myself before the start of the MXGP season.” Thomas Kjer-Olsen: “It was a good day and a great event. We got two good starts and that was very important. Overall, I’m happy I showed once again I can battle for the top. In the opening moto I got a good start but had a small crash in the back part of the track that dropped me to 10th. I got back on the bike and started passing people to finish sixth. Considering the track was one-lined, I think it was great I could make passes. Then in moto two I had another good start and battled my way to third at the chequered flag. We will continue working hard and I’m really looking forward to the start of the World Championship in Qatar.” Conrad Mewse: “I felt good on my bike this weekend. All the hard work during the winter is slowly paying off. I know the speed is there and I now need to work on some small details such as my starts. I had a good jump out of the gate in the opening moto and pushed hard to end third. I missed the start in moto two and had to work my way from outside the top 10 to eighth. I feel that we made some good progress in that kind of hard-packed terrain. We still need to work more in fine-tuning our set-up and suspension, but we now have a good base for the first GP of the season in Qatar.” Thomas Covington: “I’m satisfied with the progress made this weekend. Despite not having fully recovered from my sickness I raced two strong motos to get 7/4. Unfortunately, in the Superfinal I felt the effects of my illness and decided not to take any unnecessary risks. My speed was good during the whole day and I even managed to lead the second MX2 moto for a while, before some small mistakes dropped me to fourth. It was another good test for all of us and now we will be focusing on doing the best we can to start the World Championship with a good overall result in Qatar.” Download all high-resolution pictures here. Results – Lacapelle Marival International MX 2017 MX2 – Overall 1. Benoit Paturel (Yamaha) 47pts; 2. Jeremy Seewer (Suzuki) 47 3. Thomas Kjer-Olsen (Husqvarna) 35 4. Conrad Mewse (Husqvarna) 33 5. Thomas Covington (Husqvarna) 32 MX2 – Race 1 1. Jeremy Seewer (Suzuki) 13 laps, 23:51:848 2. Benoit Paturel (Yamaha) 23:52:769 3. Conrad Mewse (Husqvarna) 24:08:439 … 6. Thomas Kjer-Olsen (Husqvarna) 24:21:454 7. Thomas Covington (Husqvarna) 24:21:954 MX2 – Race 2 1. Benoit Paturel (Yamaha) 13 laps, 24:08:555 2. Jeremy Seewer (Suzuki) 24:20:410 3. Thomas Kjer-Olsen (Husqvarna) 24:23:220 4. Thomas Covington (Husqvarna) 24:23:652 … 8. Conrad Mewse (Husqvarna) 25:01:153 MX1 – Overall 1. Clement Desalle (Kawasaki) 45pts 2. Jordi Tixier (Kawasaki) 44 4. Arminas Jasikonis (Suzuki) 41 … 5. Gautier Paulin (Husqvarna) 34 MX1 – Race 1 1. Clement Desalle (Kawasaki) 13 laps, 24:05:970 2. Jordi Tixier (Kawasaki) 24:11:620 3. Gautier Paulin (Husqvarna) 24:15:486 … 7. Max Anstie (Husqvarna) 24:30:900 9. Max Nagl (Husqvarna) 24:48:317 MX1 – Race 2 1. Arminas Jasikonis (Suzuki) 13 laps, 23:49:039 2. Jordi Tixier (Kawasaki) 23:52:086 3. Clement Desalle (Kawasaki) 23:54:189 … 7. Gautier Paulin (Husqvarna) 24:38:296 15. Max Nagl (Husqvarna) 25:21:301 MX1/MX2 Superfinal 1. Clement Desalle (Kawasaki) 13 laps, 23:44:258 2. Arminas Jasikonis (Suzuki) 23:48:559 3. Jordi Tixier (Kawasaki) 23:54:548 … 9. Thomas Kjer-Olsen (Husqvarna) 24:17:254 10. Gautier Paulin (Husqvarna) 24:23:729 11. Max Nagl (Husqvarna) 24:30:200 20. Conrad Mewse (Husqvarna) 25:15:475 24. Thomas Covington (Husqvarna) 25:48:064 25. Max Anstie (Husqvarna) 12 laps, 23:46:627

I am in need of a new bike for next 2020 enduro/desert race season. I currently ride a 2006 Yamaha YZ-125 stock motor, I race both Motocross and Enduro/desert racing. I love my yz125 but its too much stress on the motor to be racing mx and desert and its also very hard in some parts to be using a 125 mx bike. i have rode 250 2 strokes in the past and owned them as well. I am stuck between a 250 2 stroke or a 300 2 stroke and which would benefit me the best, I am not a super fast or hardcore A class enduro rider, I want something that will be able to do rocky terrain, technical stuff, hill climbs, creek bed rocky sections, and sand sections as well as wide open desert. Which would benefit me the best ? I do not have the money to afford a brand new bike so I will be trying to find a very clean bike mid 2000's maybe a little newer. thank you for the help!

Hey everyone was wanting to know everyone’s thoughts on what I should do for a exhaust set up. Ktm guys are welcome to put there 2 cents in as there the same bike. I currently have a 2018 fe350 and wanting to ether change the end cap out to get a bit more flow out of it but I’m worried about it being loud. I have already have a JD TUNER with the end screen ripped out (not the spark arrestor) and the reeds out of the air box, so jetting it in won’t be a problem. Also looking at getting a mega bomb header I have read it give u more low to mid power plus 1.5 less db over your current pipe set up. I am looking for a quite exhaust slip on as I don’t like people knowing I’m in the bush ripping around. I have been research about fmf Q4 but can’t find how loud they are over stock with quite Insert in there with the spark arrestor. Basically want power with it being quiet. I’m open to other brands let me know what u guys think.

Good Day people of the interwebs I recently ran into a problem on my Husky The radiator fan keeps running flatout even when the bike is off?!?! Basically, I got back home from work, parked my bike in the garage (The fan wasn't running at this stage), went off to do some stuff around the house. Then 3-4 hours later I went back to the garage to lock up my bike and the fan was running full blast. Bike was off obviously, keys not in the ignition. I had to disconnect the battery to get the fan to switch off, and then when I connect the battery again the fan starts up slowly again building up to full speed. Coolant levels are all topped up. Any ideas what could be causing this? Electrical gremlins? From what I've read up on it could be faulty relay? Thanks in advance

Electrical Help Please - Unknown Current Drain I know electrical problems can be a can of worms but I’m hoping someone has seen similar issues on husky/ktm before. Troubleshooting tips appreciated. 2016 Husky FC 450 Vortex ECU 0.2 Amp drain found when all stop and off. Findings - Battery voltage at 12.7v when stopped. 14.2v when running. - Amp draw reduces to 0.1 Amp when ECU is unplugged. Why? - Noticed that the fuel pump turned on when I reconnect the battery. Shouldn’t this only happen when I bump the start button? - Removed Fuel Pump Relay, drain stopped while unplugged. Replaced relay with new, drain continues when connected. - Main ground connections at frame look good and tight. - Bike rides fine but battery dies overnight if not disconnected. - Battery replaced, no change. - Other forums mentioned failing fuel relay and rectifier, does that make sense? What/Where is the rectifier? How do I test it?

My 2008TE 450 sat for a couple months and now it just cranks and wont fire up. The injector is getting fuel, it has compression and the spark plugs are getting spark. And yes i checked the kill switch I need help badly. I don't know what else to do. If anyone could help it would be much appreciated. I've looked everywhere for a solution and cant find one.

Morning All, New here and I know these topics have come up many times before, so I apologize for redundancy of topics. Two “issues” currently driving me nuts, #1 being the most “problematic”. 1.) Can almost NEVER find neutral on an idling, stationary, warm bike. Turn bike off and boom there it is, a simple half click up from 1st EVERY time. 2.) Bike off, in gear, cold, clutch lever pulled... won’t roll. Better when warm, but still difficult, doesn’t roll like neutral. (Sounds like maybe this is normal?) Facts; -2017 FE450 -VERY low miles/time; 300 miles/9hrs (2nd owner and recently purchased from very responsible original owner) -Rekluse slave cylinder only (not clutch) OEM Magura slave failed early (as many do). -Currently has MME levers, but does the same things (1&2) w/ OEM lever installed. -Have bled clutch numerous times now. Clutch feel is great. -Fresh oil. Thoughts? Help? Ideas!? Thank you!! -Tom

I just spent my first 10 hours on a 2017 Husqvarna FX 350, split over 2 weekends and I figured I'd post my experience with it so far in case anyone is in the market for a new bike and considering this one. Just a little background: I'm 34 and have been riding for about 12 years. Nothing competitive, just trails and practice track, but I'd like to think I've pushed myself pretty hard across varying types of terrain and I seem to be able to keep up with most people I find out on the trails. I do a mix of tight woods, riverbed mudding, moderate hill climbs, sand, whoops and rocky stuff across the span of Texas environments including snow, rain, bitter cold and blistering dry and humid heat. I always have to go to work on Monday so I don't try any trick riding or crazy jumps or any of that wrist breaking stuff. I started on a Honda 230F, then a CRF250X, then a KTM 450 XC-W before this Husky, with some rides on a RMZ-250, WR250 and YZ250 mixed in. I had to pick a new bike out because my KTM 450 got trashed when I sucked a bunch of sand into the engine. Going from the CRF250X to the KTM 450 was a pleasant jump in power, but felt alot bulkier and less nimble. I got used to it, but never really felt as agile as I was on the 250, so I had been contemplating the idea of a 350 as an "In between" for a long time. I was also getting really sick of working on carburetors so fuel injection was a big selling point for me. During my first ride out I was really impressed with the fuel/air system. It was really cold out, so usually I'd have to choke the bike, coax it to life, baby it for a little while or maybe play with the idle speed until it warmed up, then put the idle back to normal after everything was warm. Not anymore. The FX350 is fuel injected of course, so no choke. It has a little light on the handlebar that lights up for a second when you first hit the start button (no stock kickstarter, but comes with lithium-ion battery stock) to let you know the fuel pump is building pressure. Then the engine cranks up instantly. In the worst case scenario there is a little knob on the throttle body that you can press in to temporarily set the idle speed higher, but when everything is up to temp you don't have to stop to put it back to normal, you just twist the throttle forward and the knob pops back out. The throttle response I got was perfect. Better than the most perfectly tuned carbeurated bike I've ever ridden. That instant power delivery was actually a little problematic at first. I found myself tending to tail slide in greasy clay and leaves quite a bit and I had to use a little more focus on controlling my throttle hand until I got used to it. Luckily the FX has a traction control setting on the left handlebar. It supposedly works by altering the ignition mapping to reduce engine power output if it detects a sudden increase in engine speed without a corresponding increase in throttle position. I couldn't actually perceive this "power metering" in action, but I could definitely tell that the tail quit sliding around as much when the TC system was active, as well as I seemed to have less trouble ascending hills in sand and loose gravel. The stock gearing didn't cause me any issues when I was moving at a good pace, but I did have alot of problems stalling out when picking through technical climbs and woods. I dropped down to a 13 tooth front sprocket and that problem disappeared entirely. I may go up a tooth in the rear later on, but that'd just be to take up the slack in the chain that I created by loosing a tooth in the front. The suspension is pretty sweet. The reviews I've read said that the suspension was too plush from the factory, but you always here that from motocrossers riding a trail bike. I found the ride to be a bit rough on the standard setting so I dropped compression and rebound damping everywhere by 2 clicks and it made it perfect for the rocks and roots I was bouncing around. When I opened it up and hit some ledges and landings pretty hard I did feel like it was close to bottoming out so I turned the fork compression dampening back up to standard. On this bike there's a knob on the right fork for adjusting the compression dampening that I could actually adjust while riding so when the terrain changes you can adapt on the fly. The spring preload works with air pressure, comes with a pump with built in digital gauge. No springs to change out. Overall the bike is incredibly nimble, responsive and forgiving. It feels like it likes a more aggressive riding style but not to the point of alienating the laid back weekend warrior. I spent a lot of time at idle watching my kids pick their bikes up off the ground and fight there way up muddy, rutted out hills and I did boil over a few times. I'm going to buy the cooling fan kit even though that's probably a relatively rare situation for most people. The lithium ion battery and electric starter seem rock solid. I killed and started the bike in cold weather a dozen times an hour helping the kids get up off the ground and I never had a single hiccup or a hint of reduced power output. Maintenance seems pretty easy. Only one oil circuit so its half the time and filters and crap of the KTM 450 I came off of. I don't know if that's a change on the new KTMs or not but either way it's a welcome feature on the Husky. The air filter goes in and out really easily, no fighting with alignment and seals and getting tacky filter oil all over everything while the filter laughs at you. I'll know more about any issues in the next 100 hours or so, but as of now I highly recommend the FX 350 for just about anyone.

Me and my buddy's are always arguing about what dirt bike brand is better in different categories. Recently it has been about what company produces the most reliable engine. My personal opinion is KTM. What do y'all think from your own personal experiences.

The rest of the guys were late so I set the camera up to take a shot every 1/2 second and got a few 52 and back after a 24 year break

Hi everyone, new to the forum seeking advice. I want to buy another bike. I've been riding a 2002 KTM 520 EXC and it's been a great bike but looking to upgrade to a newer 500 KTM or a 300 XCW. I ride mostly Northern California single track, double track, and occasionally fire roads. Having a plate is not a priority since I have a plated xr650. I'm 6'3'' and have always ridden big bore bikes, so bike weight hasn't been an issue....But I haven't ridden a 300 yet, and I hear they're awesome. Which model would you buy? Should I look at a Husky? If I buy used, what year range is best? Thanks!

Hey. I just got a 2019 Husky fe 501 and I really like it a lot. One thing that I have noticed is that the RPM´s are falling quite slowly when I engage the clutch especially when the bike is at operation temperature. The ECU is stock and the bike has 114 hours on the clock and is well serviced. Since I´m new to the bike I don't know if this Behavior is supposed to be normal or if I have a defect some how? Thanks in advance.

A fun listen with defending XC2 Champion Craig Delong. Available also on all your favorite podcast platforms. https://2wrpodcast.com/podcast-episodes/2wr-028-craig-delong-2020-gncc-xc2-champion/

Has anyone tried installing 2 stock wp xplor rebound fork legs with ajustable compression base valves?? Would this make it an open cartridge fork system?? The reason for the question is because I just installed a set of Pro 6500 cartridges on my 2018 250 xcw that I race hare scrambles with, I also have 2021 300 xcw setup for hard Enduro, so I thinking of installing the rebound internals of my 2018 250 in the compression fork leg of my 2021 300 and installing adjustable compression base valves on both forks. Don't know if anyone has done this before??

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Welcome Andrew Short October 1, 2017 Motor Sports Newswire American Motocross Star set to Switch to Rally Competition Aboard Husqvarna’s FR 450 Rally October 1, 2017 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to announce the signing of Andrew Short, with the American joining the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Rally team with immediate effect. Turning a new page in his illustrious career, the former US SX and MX racer is set to pilot Husqvarna’s FR 450 Rally machine throughout the 2018 and 2019 seasons. One of the most acclaimed riders in the recent history of US competition, Short wrapped up his 16-year-long career as a professional motocross and supercross racer with a total of nine wins and 49 podium results. A force to be reckoned with throughout his career, the Colorado native has finished among the top three in the AMA Pro Motocross championship no fewer than five times. Heavily involved with the off-road motorcycle industry in many ways, Andrew possesses a wealth of experience as an official test and development rider – an activity that the American focused on after announcing his retirement from professional motocross competition at the end of the 2016 season. Since then Short has also been a spokesperson and mentor for the younger generation of motocross racers. Never ceasing his active involvement with off-road riding, Andrew took the decision to switch to rally racing having taken part at this year’s Sonora Rally, round one of the 2017 Dakar Challenge. Enjoying an impressive first outing the highly-experienced racer wrapped up the four-stage-long event by claiming third overall in Mexico. Short is set to make his racing debut aboard the Husqvarna FR 450 Rally machine at the 2017 OiLibya Morocco Rally on October 4 to 10. Looking to gain more experience in navigation and demanding rally stages, he is expected to be a strong asset for the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team for the upcoming Dakar Rally in January. Diego Clement – Head of Motorsport at Husqvarna Motorcycles: “We are really excited to have Andrew join the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Rally team. An accomplished racer with a very long and distinguished career in motocross and supercross racing, Andrew is now highly motivated to succeed in rally racing. Taking advantage of his wealth of experience and knowledge we strongly believe he will further strengthen our rally team. With his speed never in doubt, our goal is to provide him with all the necessary tools so that he can learn and further improve his navigational skills. Andrew will make his debut at this week’s OiLibya Rally in Morocco. It will be a perfect chance for him to gain some racing miles on the FR 450 Rally machine ahead of the Dakar Rally.” Andrew Short – Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing: “I’m really excited to be part of Rockstar Energy Husqvarna. It’s an awesome opportunity to take a new step forward in my career as a racer. Rally racing is something I’ve always been interested in. I love riding and racing and to me it seems like rally is the ultimate adventure you can have on a dirt bike. After retiring as a pro motocross racer at the end of 2016 I started riding my bike in the mountains of Colorado and fell in love with it. I took some navigation training lessons and then had a blast at the Sonora Rally. The biggest challenge for me now is to get some more experience and improve my skills in navigation and that’s exactly what I’ll be focusing on this week in Morocco.” Husqvarna Motorcycles. Tradition on two wheels since 1903. Husqvarna Motorcycles are widely known and respected in the off-road world for a heritage of competition and numerous motocross and enduro world championships. Originally founded in Sweden in 1903, Husqvarna Motorcycles have been designed and manufactured in Mattighofen, Austria since 2013. Rockstar Energy Drink Rockstar Energy Drink is designed for those who lead active lifestyles – from Athletes to Rockstars. Available in over 20 flavors at convenience and grocery outlets in over 30 countries, Rockstar supports the Rockstar lifestyle across the globe through Action Sports, Motor Sports, and Live Music. For more information visit: www.RockstarEnergy.com Source: Husqvarna Motorcycles GmbH