So why don't you step in and get higher finishes then GK? He gets consistent top 7...nothing wrong with that. Plus he is a great guy that reps the brand well. As Husky tries to grow the brand in NA the people that rep the brand at races are about as important as getting the podium.
When you were his age did you? GK is one of the top 10 off road racers in NA. That ain't too bad. LOL I am starting to sound like I love the guy
I have owned 12 GasGas from '01-'07(1 250 9 300 and 2 450's) and 3 Husky's( 1 360, 1 TE450 and 1 TE250) and a few things I noticed - smooth really means nothing other than it's not yanking your arms out of the socket and it's hooking up instead of wheelspin... so is smooth really bad... Also, I don't think one is really better or worse regarding the Husky vs GG... when it comes to 2 smoke the power/handling of the GG is superior on single track and the Husky is superior on the 4 stroke... then again I'm 5'8" and the GG only offer a 450(until this year)... so what does this mean? Nothing, other than it's my preference! I don't think there is a hairs difference in qaulity between the 2!
Ivan Cervantes will ride for Gas Gas in the next 2 years. Next year he will on a 2 stroke bike. That should increase their exposure.
Nothing wrong with being informed about whats out there. Always fun to talk about bikes in any form to me.
Just a little interesting tid bit about the Gas Gas frame....I saw some frame pics from the factory... the upper shock mount is mounted in a separate frame member that is welded to a very strong looking support that is part of the lower front downtube...basically the load from the rear shock is isolated from the main spars the main spars(the B tubing) are now free to allow controlled flex just for the steering head....or at least thats the way I see it I thought that was pretty crafty.....
Good eyes Troy I think a lot of R & D went into the new frame design. Just adds to a great bike. But now the skid plates made for the Gasser will have to be modified to fit properly. Don't ask how I know.
Do you see me talking about Hondas here. No. I go to a more generic board to talk about other bikes. I come here to talk and learn about Husqvarnas. Promoting brands other than Husqvarna here is rude. IMO. By the way I currently own 3 Husqvarna and think I have earned the right to be known as a Husky rider, being a former support team rider and one of the few (8 Americans) who finished the 1982 Czech ISDE. Dwight
I really don't think Motorhead meant any harm in his comments. Just imagine we are at the local pub all having some beers. A little poking fun is OK right. Just lucky you're not on a KTM.
Are you saying that KTM is not competition to Husky ? I would say that KTM is probably Husqvarna's closest competion not GG. Not saying GG is bad just a bit less known and less refined. Probably a better choice than Aprilla, Beta, or TM. IMO
BITE YOUR TONGUE ! I got rid of my prototype 350 KTM because of physical reasons but I am now over them and will not go back because of attitudes and jerks. KTMs are not bad but I think Husqvarna has more potential at this time in History.
