1. 2 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
     WR = 2st Enduro & CR = 2st Cross

125-200cc First ride on the 2013 WR125

Discussion in '2 Stroke' started by Dirtdame, Jan 3, 2014.

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  1. Dirtdame Administrator

    Location:
    Rock Springs Wy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 WR300,13 WR125,18 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 Beta Xtrainer
    So I finally got my spark arrestor yesterday. That meant that I would be on the trails the next day, and I was. I spent about two hours poking around the high desert singletrack with my new machine for the very first time.

    It started easily enough and ran good from lower RPMs on up. I was especially impressed by how clean it would lug on rocky, sandy uphills.:thumbsup: It seems to have more low end power than I remember 2012 that I rode at press day a couple of years ago.

    About halfway through the ride, I began to wish that I was riding my 300 though, as the stock suspension on the 125 was quite stiff for my weight and riding style. Not sure of what I need....I think maybe .38s on the front, and I need to find out what the stock spring is on the back. I rode high speed, deep whoops and only got the forks to compress about two thirds of the way. Jeff was following me and said the air space between the rear tire and the fender wasn't closing much at all. I'm too old to be getting my butt whacked like that.:(

    Anyway, the first impression was favorable, but I need to make the bike way more cushy to really put it through its paces.
    Dirtdame, Jan 3, 2014
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  2. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Nice. Yeah, its an MX bike and MX valving. I hate to say it but the best thing to do is send it to zipty and have them do it up. I'd have it lowered some too. Then you will love it. Otherwise you spend a lot of time and frustrating rides trying to sort it out. It needs far different valving for you. Have fun.
    Motosportz, Jan 3, 2014
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  3. LandofMotards Moderator

    Location:
    Colorado
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 TC250
    So the WR doesn't have different suspension then the CR's?
    LandofMotards, Jan 3, 2014
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  4. Dirtdame Administrator

    Location:
    Rock Springs Wy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 WR300,13 WR125,18 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 Beta Xtrainer
    It certainly has different front forks. Open cartridge style on the WR. My friends at Precision Concepts have done the valving on my 450 and my 300. After I get the right spring rates, I can have the high speed float loosened up on both ends of the suspension by them.
    Dirtdame, Jan 3, 2014
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  5. Dirtdame Administrator

    Location:
    Rock Springs Wy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 WR300,13 WR125,18 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 Beta Xtrainer
    Dirtdame, Jan 3, 2014
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  6. Xcuvator Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Scholls Oregon
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE450,610 WB165,WR250 WR360 & XC430
    Other Motorcycles:
    yes
    I didn't know you finally got another small bore.
    Get it done up for you and you will love it.
    BTW, I think you look faster on it. :thumbsup:




    I predict that when or if the 165 kit goes in that the "3 Honey" gets lonesome for sure.:D

    My 250 sure got that way.....
    Xcuvator, Jan 3, 2014
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  7. 72racerx Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Melbourne, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    13 WR144
    Other Motorcycles:
    01 VFR800

    I found mine way too soft for my weight. I fitted stiffer springs which made a world of difference but it still needs some valving work done. I love mine to bits. I wish I bought one years ago.

    Standard spring rates should be providing AUS and US specs are the same.
    Front 4.2N/mm
    Rear 5.0KG/mm
    72racerx, Jan 4, 2014
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  8. Jersey Woods I live to ride !

    Location:
    Monmouth County NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 WR 150 2018 TE 150
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM EXC 250 F Honda 300 ATV
    DD once you get that bike set to your liking, you will really appreciate what a little dynamo it really is. Good luck with your new bike !:cheers:
    Jersey Woods, Jan 4, 2014
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  9. Dirtdame Administrator

    Location:
    Rock Springs Wy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 WR300,13 WR125,18 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 Beta Xtrainer
    Thanks for the info. I'm running a .40 in the 300 front, so a .38 should be good for the 125. Now I know where I need be on the rear shock spring as well.:thumbsup:
    Dirtdame, Jan 4, 2014
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  10. PineapplePicker Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Henderson, NV
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2013 WR125
    Other Motorcycles:
    2004 Harley-Davidson FXSTI
    Good to see you are out riding again! Enjoyed watching your video, and you look as though you haven't missed a beat.
    PineapplePicker, Jan 4, 2014
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  11. Dirtdame Administrator

    Location:
    Rock Springs Wy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 WR300,13 WR125,18 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 Beta Xtrainer
    The bike is coming along nicely, now.....
    [IMG]
    Dirtdame, Jan 10, 2014
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  12. justintendo klotz super techniplate junkie

    Location:
    mercer, pa/northwest pa
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    84 250,86 400,87 430,88 250,95 360
    Other Motorcycles:
    99 kawasaki zrx 1100
    the shroud graphics kinda look like the ol 90s ones with the water splash graphics
    justintendo, Jan 10, 2014
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  13. Jersey Woods I live to ride !

    Location:
    Monmouth County NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 WR 150 2018 TE 150
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM EXC 250 F Honda 300 ATV
    Wow DD that bike looks great ! Are you getting a set of bark busters for it ?
    Jersey Woods, Jan 11, 2014
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  14. Dirtdame Administrator

    Location:
    Rock Springs Wy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 WR300,13 WR125,18 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 Beta Xtrainer
    For sure. The bike can stop REALLY fast when the handle bars whack into the brush along the trial.:rolleyes:
    Dirtdame, Jan 11, 2014
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  15. PineapplePicker Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Henderson, NV
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2013 WR125
    Other Motorcycles:
    2004 Harley-Davidson FXSTI
    What kind are you getting?
    PineapplePicker, Jan 11, 2014
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  16. Dirtdame Administrator

    Location:
    Rock Springs Wy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 WR300,13 WR125,18 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 Beta Xtrainer
    I put Maiers on the 300. I might put Rocky Mountain's Tusk brand on this one.
    Dirtdame, Jan 11, 2014
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  17. TROFFER88 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Camas Wa
    Looks great
    TROFFER88, Jan 11, 2014
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  18. Jersey Woods I live to ride !

    Location:
    Monmouth County NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 WR 150 2018 TE 150
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM EXC 250 F Honda 300 ATV


    Yep they are a necessity for any tr.ail riding as far as I'm concerned. I dropped my my bike a few times when the briars grabbed my front brake lever on times when I rode with out bark busters. .
    Jersey Woods, Jan 11, 2014
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  19. Dirtdame Administrator

    Location:
    Rock Springs Wy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 WR300,13 WR125,18 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 Beta Xtrainer
    Today, I rode the bike with the new springs and valving. Excellent ride through whoops and on the rocks. My butt didn't get nearly as sore either.:rolleyes:
    Dirtdame, Jan 12, 2014
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  20. reveille Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Northern Illinois
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    2015 300 XC W
    Great looking bike! My local dealer still has a new 2012 with the 144 kit on the floor. Can't seem to move it here in Chicago I guess. They are asking $3500, I might just have to snag it but it probably won't fit my 6'4" frame too well. I guess I could wing it until my 10 year old gets big enough for it. Seems too good to pass up.
    reveille, Jan 12, 2014
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