1. Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

April 1985 Dirt Rider Magazine test, Husqvarna XC500-KTM 500MXC

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by Northern Husky, Apr 24, 2010.

  1. Northern Husky Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Canada
    l got this to see what was said by the pros back in the day.

    l think im going to get some upside down forks and triple trees!

    Enjoy!

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    Northern Husky, Apr 24, 2010
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  2. Northern Husky Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Canada
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  3. rajobigguy Administrator

    Location:
    So.Cal.
    Funny that they should mention 6th gear on the XC to be for hero's only because that was one of the most memorable things about my old XC. In 5th gear wound out it do about 95mph and then popping it into 6th it would almost lug the the down for second until it caught it's breath then it would begin accelerating so fast that you had to hang on tight and and shake the tears from you're eyes. I remember the first time I hit 6th gear and immediately realized "that's a gear that wouldn't see much use".:D
    rajobigguy, Apr 24, 2010
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  4. Daniel508s Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Vacaville, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2009 TC510
    Other Motorcycles:
    2009 Suzuki RMz450, 2013 KTM250sx
    Love that year KTM 500. In 1985 Danny "Magoo" Chandler race the GP's with KTM. Had a chance to buy one a couple years ago, shoulda.....
    Daniel508s, Apr 24, 2010
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  5. racemx904 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    owenton, ky
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 Beta 350RR & 1986 430XC
    Other Motorcycles:
    1975 Rokon and 2004 Kawasaki KX65
    that 500 xc was a MANS bike...no whimps aloud...fun to ride and vibrate like sin
    racemx904, Apr 24, 2010
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  6. 1Tuff500XC Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Burnin up in the AZ desert!
    Thanks for posting that up. I have that exact magazine I bought as new back in the day. Sounds funny to even say it that way, but I guess it was a while ago. Great article as I remember. Mine is boxed up in my collection that got to big. I'll dig it back out shortly.
    1Tuff500XC, Apr 25, 2010
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  7. greenstreak Husqvarna
    C Class

    Location:
    Tucson AZ
    I just paid $15 for this same test from a guy on E-Bay.
    greenstreak, Apr 27, 2010
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  8. 1Tuff500XC Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Burnin up in the AZ desert!
    I saw it listed on ebay myself.
    1Tuff500XC, Apr 27, 2010
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  9. 1Tuff500XC Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Burnin up in the AZ desert!
    I've just always remembered something being said like, the MXC and Husqvarna had about the same top speed in 5th gear, but the Husky has a 6th and will blah blah blah. Don't remember the rest. It was then, that I was like I've gotta have one of those badboys one day. Only saw a few in passing out at popular riding areas.
    1Tuff500XC, Apr 27, 2010
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  10. Northern Husky Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Canada
    yep, i got this write up from the evil bay.
    lve scanned it and will print it on decent paper for the workshop wall!

    lf anyone wants the artical, messege me your email addy and i will sent it to you.
    Northern Husky, Apr 28, 2010
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