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FastDoc · 02-20-2013, 01:03 PM

Gotcha.

I have not ruled out 2 Strokes, but I think I do better with the 4 Stroke powerband. I also want an electric starter and hopefully EFI neither of which is on the 300's...

New Husky 300's are selling for $5,000 though...

Wild_Alaskan · 02-20-2013, 01:19 PM

some modern models of ktm 300s have e-start.

from another forum

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The 2008 XCW's have e-start.

I believe the 2007 XCW's may have also.

2009-2012 XC and XCW's have e-start.

no expirence with huskys but the price is right

FastDoc · 02-20-2013, 01:24 PM

My skills are enough to handle the 2 stroke in the desert, but I am concerned for hitting the powerband in the words or a technical climb. I'm too old to go to the hospital.

I have ridden KTM 200's and KDX 200-220's in the woods and I can handle them, but a 300 may be an issue.

I don't know if the Husky's have a charging system/lighting coil which is important as I would D/S it....

Wild_Alaskan · 02-20-2013, 01:43 PM

There are a few things you can do to make the power more controllable such as a flywheel weight and slow turn throttle tube. If i am doing anything technical i have a finger on the clutch just in case. I generally don't have a problem on my 380 since it makes plenty of power way before the powerband I dont even have to be close to it. The transition is very smooth as well, its not like a 125 where there is no power then it just jump on the power band visiously

SpudRider · 02-20-2013, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

Gotcha.

I have not ruled out 2 Strokes, but I think I do better with the 4 Stroke powerband. I also want an electric starter and hopefully EFI neither of which is on the 300's...

New Husky 300's are selling for $5,000 though...

How high strung are the Huskies? The Honda CRFs are notorious for eating the titanium intake valves. :roll: I only bought my CRF250X because the previous owner recently spent $500 on a top end rebuild of the engine, which included four, new, Kibblewhite, stainless steel valves.

Spud

FastDoc · 02-20-2013, 09:34 PM

I have not ridden a 300 Husky yet but I might... 8)

They are a championship enduro/long distance race bike and known for a tractabale powerband, but that means different things to different riders. 8O
Reports I have read on line say it has a good bottom end but a very strong midrange and a good top end. It's all about the border between the low and the midrange...

I like the fact that a 2 stroke has no valves. A top end overhaul can be done very very cheaply and literally in about an hour and a half...

Other things I have to consider is luggage rack availablity. I need a place for my cheese cutting board.

SpudRider · 02-20-2013, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

...Other things I have to consider is luggage rack availablity. I need a place for my cheese cutting board.

Well, of course you do!

The Husky TE 310R has a 4-stroke engine. Does it have valve problems like the Honda CRF bikes? How reliable is the Husky valve train?

Spud

Wild_Alaskan · 02-20-2013, 11:45 PM

there are many styles of racks available for ktms that are very cross compatible between different models

also you are welcome to try my 380 and 450 on the test track if we meet in odessa this april

zingshoen · 02-21-2013, 09:00 AM

i always get people asking whether my zong was actually a ktm, coz of the orange. :roll:

FastDoc · 02-21-2013, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Wild_Alaskan

there are many styles of racks available for ktms that are very cross compatible between different models

also you are welcome to try my 380 and 450 on the test track if we meet in odessa this april

Thank you WA, I look forward to it.

FastDoc · 02-21-2013, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by zingshoen

i always get people asking whether my zong was actually a ktm, coz of the orange. :roll:

I confess to putting erzatz 'KTM' decals on my Zong before I sold it. I made sure the buyer knew it was not a KTM.

FastDoc · 02-21-2013, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

...Other things I have to consider is luggage rack availablity. I need a place for my cheese cutting board.

Well, of course you do!

The Husky TE 310R has a 4-stroke engine. Does it have valve problems like the Honda CRF bikes? How reliable is the Husky valve train?

Spud

The Husky's enjoy a high reliability reputation and reasonable service intervals. They are solid bikes and somewhat overengineered. They made their name in long distance off-road racing so they need to hold up a little better. :wink:

I'm sure the 310 has plenty of juice but to be honest since I've had the YZF I'm hooked on 400cc-500cc class horsepower and I'm spoiled now.

SpudRider · 02-21-2013, 02:27 PM

The handwriting is on the wall, Doc.

You have drunk the orange kool-aid, and become an addict.

Spud

FastDoc · 02-21-2013, 02:33 PM

In my favor I'm still a tight wad.

I see the Husqvarna as a lower priced ticket of admission to the world of European high performance off road bikes. Maybe... :roll:

Plus as you know, I like different.

SpudRider · 02-21-2013, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

Gotcha.

I have not ruled out 2 Strokes, but I think I do better with the 4 Stroke powerband. I also want an electric starter and hopefully EFI neither of which is on the 300's...

New Husky 300's are selling for $5,000 though...

Where did you find that deal? 8O I see Husky is offering a $1,500 rebate on leftover, 2012 TE310 bikes.

However, they are selling for $6,699.

http://heroesridehuskys.com/pages/13promo.html

If you can get one for $5,000, jump on it!

Spud

02-20-2013, 01:03 PM	#16
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Gotcha. I have not ruled out 2 Strokes, but I think I do better with the 4 Stroke powerband. I also want an electric starter and hopefully EFI neither of which is on the 300's... New Husky 300's are selling for $5,000 though... __________________ Happy to serve.
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02-20-2013, 01:24 PM	#18
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	My skills are enough to handle the 2 stroke in the desert, but I am concerned for hitting the powerband in the words or a technical climb. I'm too old to go to the hospital. I have ridden KTM 200's and KDX 200-220's in the woods and I can handle them, but a 300 may be an issue. I don't know if the Husky's have a charging system/lighting coil which is important as I would D/S it.... __________________ Happy to serve.
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02-20-2013, 01:43 PM	#19
Wild_Alaskan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Alaska Posts: 914	There are a few things you can do to make the power more controllable such as a flywheel weight and slow turn throttle tube. If i am doing anything technical i have a finger on the clutch just in case. I generally don't have a problem on my 380 since it makes plenty of power way before the powerband I dont even have to be close to it. The transition is very smooth as well, its not like a 125 where there is no power then it just jump on the power band visiously __________________ Dune buggy build http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...wtopic&t=14470 400cc lifan build vid: http://youtu.be/20HoU8OK_Y0 other fun: http://tinyurl.com/wildalaskan
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02-20-2013, 09:34 PM	#21
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I have not ridden a 300 Husky yet but I might... 8) They are a championship enduro/long distance race bike and known for a tractabale powerband, but that means different things to different riders. 8O Reports I have read on line say it has a good bottom end but a very strong midrange and a good top end. It's all about the border between the low and the midrange... I like the fact that a 2 stroke has no valves. A top end overhaul can be done very very cheaply and literally in about an hour and a half... Other things I have to consider is luggage rack availablity. I need a place for my cheese cutting board. __________________ Happy to serve.
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02-20-2013, 11:45 PM	#23
Wild_Alaskan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Alaska Posts: 914	there are many styles of racks available for ktms that are very cross compatible between different models also you are welcome to try my 380 and 450 on the test track if we meet in odessa this april __________________ Dune buggy build http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...wtopic&t=14470 400cc lifan build vid: http://youtu.be/20HoU8OK_Y0 other fun: http://tinyurl.com/wildalaskan
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02-21-2013, 09:00 AM	#24
zingshoen Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Posts: 648	i always get people asking whether my zong was actually a ktm, coz of the orange. :roll: __________________ 1971 Garelli Gulp 50cc with open ports and 16 mm Bing Carbie + 1980 Honda XL 223 ZS + 2007 Zongshen LZX200G + DR400SM
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02-21-2013, 02:27 PM	#28
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	The handwriting is on the wall, Doc. You have drunk the orange kool-aid, and become an addict. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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02-21-2013, 02:33 PM	#29
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	In my favor I'm still a tight wad. I see the Husqvarna as a lower priced ticket of admission to the world of European high performance off road bikes. Maybe... :roll: Plus as you know, I like different. __________________ Happy to serve.
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