125-200cc 09 cr/wr 125

I did another heat cycle earlier today and then this afternoon rode the bike around my friend's small practice track. I was just putting around at different throttle openings up to mid throttle for break in. The bike had baseline carb mods with Factory supplied kit outlined earlier in this thread, plus a Power Now carb divider. It was 25F today at 800', a little cold to try to find baseline jetting. The bike pulled very well from idle when warmed up. At slower than walking speed you can just open throttle and it goes, no clutching needed. There seems to be a spot between low and mid that's lacking, but I'll want to get it fully broken in before I play with that. Another putt-putt ride and then I'll be ready to wring it's little neck. Suspension seems usual Husky stiff, but will break in I'm sure. Bike has a nice light feel to it, very light and nimble. I rode my friend's '08 KTM 200 XC-W right after my WR125. Very powerful, but doesn't feel like a 125 on steroids, feels like a 250. I'll report back soon.

FWIW, I noticed a similar "lag" spot between low and mid in my '09 CR 125. It's getting better as it breaks in but is still noticeable. I'm thinking a jetting tweak may wipe it out but I'm waiting till it's warmer out to do any jetting mods.

On spark arrestor..... I asked Fran Bottone to inquire at Husky if there is a WR spark silencer availible. I'm doubting it, as the WR125 is probably officially considered a ''closed course" bike now. The WR250-300 gets one because old frame still uses old silencer. Pro Moto Billet makes sparkys for Japanese 2 strokes. I wonder if any of these would fit the WR125 silencer?

I don;t know about the 09 size but this option works on the 02 to 08 CR125's, the older KTM utilized an answer mfg. oval slip on dlot on SA. It was the KTM years before the "dogleg" style silencer SA of KTM usage. I have one at the house norm and you can see if it fits. BTW it is stamped Forestry approved and even comes with a little verification card to be carried in fanny pack for inspection purposes.

Joe

You know,,,,I'm wondering if we could tell Husky to send the bikes only about 50% put together(like the motor in the frame and all the wiring routed and hooked up) and let us do the rest. Most of us (I think) end up taking the bike back apart to grease the bearings anyways. Just a thought...

I always pay the dealer to tear down the bike and regrease everything,its worth the price to for me to be able to ride it when i take delivery instead of tearing it apart in my basement for a week,you never know what the factory is going to put in there for grease

I second that !!!

WR's are sold as road legal in many markets, are restricted to low horsepower for EC Learner use and to meet E3 emmission standards. US WR's come with some of this removed (catalyst exhaust, street bike wiring harness) and some not. I assume Mikuni delivers WR carbs with the throttle stop and lean E3 jetting installed.

I think this clearly underlines the commitment of the dealers...who do most of this at no charge... when I bought my TC250 last year from a local dealer..it was perfectly set up..tire pressure..everything tight...and grease brimming from all areas no extra fee....when I contacted my dealer about a 09 WR....they said they were left out in the cold this year.......so I was glad to do business with ScottyR...he saved the day for me

Of course theres always going to be the guy thats extra fussy and wants to DIY.....or those that had no local dealer.....and had to have the crate shipped to the door.....like me

When I needed some advise on the wiring install ScottyR's tech guy Rob was very helpful and knowledgeable.....

mine incidentaly..was full of grease everywhere....though I am not a big fan of lithium grease.....I will change it out after 15 20 hrs or so...

Actually I just saw a 2009 husky at 5th gear in BC and I know Rivercity can get them as well !!!

or the space! without a garage and with the lousy weather here right now,its impossible to tear it down outside,and doing it in the box truck just seem too tight for me,I do have the basement,buts it got an XR400 in a million pieces right now taking up all my space

Lithium grease is water soluble and makes for easier clean up on the assembly line. My bike was well greased from the factory.