2010 TXC 450 First Ride ... Wow!

I just got back from my first break-in ride on my brand new TXC 450 and I must say I was really impressed. The riding position felt very Honda like, in other words perfect. The power, brakes, jetting and suspension felt pretty darn good and the only thing I might change is the stock pipe to maybe an FMF Q4. I like the power and sound of the stocker but with the insert in it rattles a lot. Anyone out there have any experience with the Q4 on the TXC and will it require re-jetting?
Thanks.

Thanks for the tip, I really like the looks and sound (quiet) of the stocker and my experience with aftermarket exhausts is they're usually not worth it. After the bike is thoroughly broken-in do you suggest any changes in jetting other than for altitude?
Thanks again!

You have the 2010 TXC 250? Re-jet it's fuel injected isn't it or did you mean to say re-map?

No the oops is on me LOL it's a 450. So JD away, sorry.

BTW Congrats on your bike . I have the 09 TXC 510 and I think I will get the JD jet kit for it and give it a try. I agree on the Husky / Honda riding position but I feel the Husky's balance is a bit better for jumping and the throttle isn't an on/off button like my 07 450R was. Enjoy.

Thanks for the tips guys and as I get more familiar with the bike and it breaks in I'll probably get the JD kit, any sugestions concerning maintenance, oils, and troubleshooting will be greatly appreciated. I've owned dozens of dirt bikes over the years and this Husky is really impressive, after reading the Scott Summers article about this bike and coincidently a Husky Dealership opening just down the street I couldn't resist.

I run the Shell Rotella T 15w-40 in all my bikes. I change the oil and filter in my 4 stroke bikes after 2 or 3 rides depending on how many hours; usually 10 hrs. I keep an eye on the filter and always clean it durning the oil change unless it needs it sooner. Cool thing about the husky no tools required for the air filter check. I keep a spare oiled air filter in a plastic bag ready to go. If I had a Husky dealer near me I would be broke LOL. I agree the Husky's are impressive we now have three.

That's interesting about the Shell Rotella T as I've read that in other posts. Years ago I was delivering yachts all over the country and the Rotella T was the only oil we used in our Cumins powered Freightliner. George from Uptite swears by Golden Spectro.

Rekluse swears Rotella. I think the oil question is kinda like the truck question; which one do you like best? The main thing is change it often and I think any good oil will get the job done. It is funny though I run the same oil in my diesel trucks. Now they live a tough life and work for a living. One is going on 300K. I can say I have no problems with clutch slip, gear changes, nor have I ever had any engine failures. I run it in the following: 04 Aprilia RSV 1000 Factory, 07 Suzuki GRXR 1000, 09 Husky TXC 510, 08 Husky CR125, 2010 Husky TC 250, 05 Honda CRF50, 02 Kawasaki KX 65, and two diesel trucks. Other than the trucks I bet the Golden Spectro would work just as good. The difference is I can change my oil at least twice as often for the same cost using the Rotella.

George likes Spectro "Off-Road", relatively harder to find.

Please tell us about the trials tyre you are using, why did you go that way, what are your thoughts etc.

K the tire question is for you.