There can easily can be another site to crank up to talk about Huskies+ktms ... My self, I'd rather hang with real ktm likers that tolerate Huskies than closet ktm guys that act like clown Husky guys on a ~Husqvarna site ... -- A place to find info on how to work on a bike is all I really need ...Dropping out of this soap opera that will continue (for yrs?) will be a positive move ESP if converted to more seat time here that is greatly needed.
Really? I don't notice it but then the site is getting big and I miss a lot as I just stay in the topics I like as everyone does. There are some passionate remarks here, some people get wound up over brands and it plays out when big things happen and a large diverse group sounds out. But I still think it is well moderated and high class here. There was another thread that this is an extension of that got locked when things got animated but many of us, myself included, said let it run out as people will just keep talking about it regardless. Now we have this monster thread. I see it as a sounding board and fun soap opera to watch unfold. We are a very diversified group pf people from all over the world so you are going to see all sides and angles of it. Perspective is everything. If a thread upsets you hit the "housekeeping" button and report it. There is no harm in this and it lets the mods get a feel for when things go out of hand. Also EZ to ignore threads that upset you. Sorry some are feeling that way.
Oh C'mon now. Diehards don't want their favorite brand messed with. There's bound to be some fever pitch. Don't let the rediculous ramblings of a few members blubering orange hate, define this great forum, a forum can only be as good as its members. So if you're being a Dick (yous know who yous are) ........quit it. If you're not, then ignore those richards.... and report any pertinent news you hear!
At this point there has been so much complaining, I, and I am sure others, cannot tell where the real issue is vs sarcasm. If someone could point out specific issues, or has a specific suggestion, that would be great. If not... this will probably be another closed thread soon.
so should I post my chick dancing vid you love here really quick to end this on (Just trying to lighten the mood)
Honesly I haven't read any hate post in this thread. Some lite hearted joking and a couple of members not liking it but thats it IMO. WE can and should keep it civil . Besides some news may come out and I'd like to get my Husky news here.
Let's see. A Husky with current 2stk engines in a frame similar to current WR / CR125. KTM wheels and PDS rear suspension. I like the simplicity and I can get them to work as good as any linkage system. Otherwise I want no changes.
I for one see the same --fear that was rampant when BMW took over --and when the Dust settled --There were a lot of HAPPY people out there riding bmw motors --Branded Husky I raced Husqvarna in the mid seventies till eighties --The original Big bore 2 smokes 500cr's xc,s and some Wr 400's Then i departed from racing to bring up my kids. 18 years later after may brands i went back to Husqvarna that was being built in Italy --Bought a 610te -Loved it so much i bought another in a crate as well Bought a crated carbed 510TE and only did 1000km on it did not enjoy the power supply at all-- just not for my kind of riding -love my 450 2007 te more. So was the 610TE not a Cagiva motor ??? i dont care frankly as i love them both . Nowdays i think i have enough bikes for what i need - 2 x 2009 610 TE's 1 x 2007 450 TE 1 x Factory works Eddie Seel Replica -- ORGASMIC And then 1 x Aprilla 750cc Dorsodura. Should i need another Husky -Cagiva or anything in that line again i will surely be able to pick up a good deal on one -- so let the storm blow over and i am sure Husqvarna will survive They have through the years and if they dont we as the --LOST TRIBE -Will at least be able to say --We RODE them
Sorry Coffee, but nothing is constant. That 6 hours will change to 8 or 9 or 10 depending on how many times you go up and down this on a Husky Motard..... Stelvio Pass
Stelvio Pass View attachment 25082 [/quote] If you shrink the road down to a 2 foot wide path that's what the trails I rode in Idaho on my Husky looked like!!
Robert, I moved your post to this thread because it seemed a far better fit. The other threads was about things prior to the buyout.
I've got a buddy that loves KTM. If that is what he likes, more power to him. Does it bother me that he has a KTM? No, that would only indicate that I was jealous he has a KTM and I do not, which is not the case by a long shot. If I wanted a KTM, I'd go draw some cash out of the bank and buy a KTM. The truth is, I've never sat on a KTM that felt comfortable or "right" to me. To the converse, I've never sat on a Husky that didn't "fit". Does that mean one is better than the other? No. Given the high number of common OEM supplier parts and quality of both brands, only a fool would make such a claim. They are different. Ride what you like and be happy. Hopefully the changes that are coming will result in enough volume of new Husqvarnas in the US that they can meet the AMA homologation rules for Supercross and we can watch them battle it out with KTM every Sunday.
