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FE/FC 2014 FE 250

Discussion in '4st' started by Husky-Nut, May 22, 2014.

  1. Husky-Nut Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Connecticut
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1983 WR250, 2020 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    1931 Indian 101 Scout, 1936 Chief
    Hola Everyone,

    First post - please be gentle! :thumbsup:

    Thinking of pulling the trigger on a new 2014 FE 250. :thinking: New England area, C-rider, zeroing in on 50. :oldman:

    Coming off a 2007 KTM 400 XCW. Love it, but it's a lot of bike, when it gets snotty. :banghead:

    I'm more of a lugger type. And I don't want to be tired at the end of the day. :naughty:

    Your thoughts? :popcorn:

    Cheers! :cheers:
    Husky-Nut, May 22, 2014
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  2. Colo moto CH Sponsor

    Location:
    La Jara, Colorado
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    7602racing.com
    Welcome! I made the transition from 450's to 250's/310's for racing a few years ago and I very seldom regret it. Still having the energy to charge 100% at the end of the race made the whole thing sooooo much more enjoyable for me. I don't think anyone makes a 250 that can be both raced and lugged down low. You'll have to learn to ride up higher in the RPM's, but once you do you'll be smiling all day.
    Colo moto, May 22, 2014
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  3. ray_ray Mini-Sponsor

    Location:
    The Philippines
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    08\013 WR250, 010 TC250, 012 TC250
    I'm a 250cc clutch-lever using, dirt bike rider ... This clutch device allows the rider to ~slightly add RPMs to help keep an engine from stalling at low speeds and this same device helps keep a rear tire from spinning out too crazily... Its a world-wonder when you can use one even remotely close to the PRO riders ... And only 1 finger is needed to do all this wonderful work.

    This same clutch device can also be used to eliminate engine braking that so many complain about on 4t engines ... And again, only 1 finger is needed ... So don't be lazy with that single clutch finger ...

    Good luck with your new bike :0)
    ray_ray, May 22, 2014
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  4. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    You might be better off with a TE300 2 stroke. Lighter, very luggable, much less rev's needed to keep it under way. The 250 4 strokes are mostly high RPM motors. Not that you can't lug them but they like revs to make power.
    Motosportz, May 22, 2014
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  5. Chums Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    I'd like to discontinue my account
    Agree a 250 4 stroke generally gets ridden like a 125 which is not at all "a lugger". I've been very happy so far with my 350 4 stroke and in stock form with an ignition map switch set on " tame" I would think it would be much more manageable than the 400 and it still feels much like a 250f in handling. Just my 2.
    Chums, May 26, 2014
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