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125-200cc First ride 09 WR 125

Discussion in '2 Stroke' started by cb250txc, Feb 22, 2009.

  1. cb250txc Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Maryland
    Finally got to try out the bike today. I must say it was a blast. totally different then my TXC. The bike is so light and handles great. I just need to learn to ride the light two stroke vs the heavy four stroke. I do want to try a 12 tooth front sprocket as we ride some very slow technical trails.
    cb250txc, Feb 22, 2009
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  2. Joe Chod Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    upstate NY
    I might suggest that you don't go to a 12 as this places lots of wear on pad on swingarm and go to a 51 or 52 on rear. Had several Husky 125's recently and also ride on tight stuff like you mention........South Jersy Pines for example.
    Just my 2 cents
    Joe
    Joe Chod, Feb 23, 2009
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  3. ScottyR Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Mitchell, ON
    As Joe posted, I would recommend a 52T rear over 12T c/s.
    ScottyR, Feb 23, 2009
    #3

  4. BlueHusky144 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Staunton, IL
    12T Sprocket

    I have been running 12:50 for tight woods for over a year on my 08 and have never worn through the swing arm pad. I run an Ironman rear sprocket and they last forever so I don't want to have to change the rear all the time. The front sprocket is easier to change and cheaper than the rear. And when I want to ride open HS courses I just switch to a 13T front, works great for me.

    I have heard it puts more wear on the chain and sprocket but I don't think it wears any quicker than a 13T front.
    BlueHusky144, Feb 23, 2009
    #4

  5. HuskyDude Moderator

    Location:
    BC, Canada
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    13/TR650
    Other Motorcycles:
    10/EC300, 76/TY175
    That's what I believe, I'll be going to a 13-52 combo also.:thumbsup:
    HuskyDude, Feb 23, 2009
    #5

  6. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    I'm running a 12 on my 125 and have had no issues with the chain slider in the swingarm. With a 125 running the same chain as a 510 i think you'll be OK with th chain too.
    Motosportz, Feb 23, 2009
    #6

  7. NWRider Husqvarna
    AA Class

    I ran 12-50 when I got my bike simply because it was a lot cheaper to buy a new countershaft sprocket then a new chain and rear sprocket. This gearing worked well when I tried a tall trials tire, or in the summer when I could climb really steep stuff with no wheel spin. But most of the time it was not ideal.

    Once I had to replace everything I went 13-52. I like this gearing more.
    NWRider, Feb 23, 2009
    #7

  8. cb250txc Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Maryland
    My dealer has a 125 he is riding also so maybe I will try to convince him the go with the 52 rear and then we can compare them. Thanks for the suggestions.
    cb250txc, Feb 23, 2009
    #8

  9. BlueHusky144 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Staunton, IL
    YES

    It all depends on your riding preference, and skill level. Feel free to experiment and let us know what you find. But for tighter, enduro races I would find it hard not to go with the 12:50 setup.....

    The only way I run 13:50 is for open HS type courses in Illinois.

    Even at the Cherokee Enduro in GA, I chased down a Husky WR 300 in the open stuff.
    BlueHusky144, Feb 23, 2009
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