Hello, my name is Krieg and I'm a Huskyholic

Looks like it would make an awesome tight woods Enduro bike! How hard is it to start hot or cold?

Put it on a set of scales and let us know the weight.

Cooler than cool! Congrats on the bike!

Does it have e start?

Kick only on the TC.

It was a bit cranky to start cold when I first got it home. I suspected it needed a bigger pilot based on the amount of choke time needed after it fired and the moderate deceleration popping.

It starts great when hot. Usually one kick.

Since getting home from my "shakedown" tour this afternoon, I had a PM from a forum brother (who shall remain nameless) who gave me some "inside poop" from a race team (who shall remain nameless). They suggested changing the following:

40 pilot (38 is stock).
Cold start: Choke. One throttle twist (I was doing 3). Moderate kicker stroke from just past TDC (kick "through" but don't try to break off the peg).
Hot start: (which I already figured out): NO throttle. Hot start button if no fire in two kicks.

When I got this info from the anonymous forum brother, I couldn't wait to see if it helped. So I dashed to the basement and yanked the carb, installed the 40 pilot and a flex jet fuel screw for good measure. I took the bike out in the 40 degree weather in pitch black darkness, pulled the choke out, cocked the kicker one click beyond TDC, smooth stroke... repeat... and SUCCESS! two kicks cold!

THANKS anonymous forum brother for the excellent tip!

Congrats on the bike and please keep us posted on the new TC. How is the starting on it hot or cold? I was going to wait for the 2010 TXC250 but they didn't know when they would get them and I posted my bike and it sold quick. So I got a really good deal on a 8 hr old 2010 FE390 Husaberg and loving it so far.

Still don't mean in the spring time I won't look at one of these new Husky's, it's an addiction and yes I have a problem

Dang you, I just finished brainwashing myself this last weekend that my 250 XCF-W was the best bike in the universe. Now i'm back to wanting a 2010 250 TXC! Thanks a lot!!

Do yourself a favor and ditch the pumpkin. You will feel much better about yourself and us Husky riders wont point and laugh when we pass you!!!

This bike will be HUGE for Husky if they can get get some riders on the podium. It's THAT good. I know I'm just an old fatty with no skill, but I know a good thing when I feel it. If we can get a good rider or two to snatch a few races away from the "establishment" and get the attention of the press... The sky's the limit. I'm stoked.

The Husky bucks program is very nice for the amateur rider as well. So who knows could be seeing more red/white at the tracks. Hopefully they'll find some good young riders to put on the bikes and do well both in MX and GNCC type racing.

Based upon my experience rocking the bike from side to side, I'd say it will weigh 10-15 pounds more than the 125. I have owned many Husky's since 1995 so I am not trying to put a damper on this new bike but let's be realistic. An engine with four stroke valve train cannot have twice the displacement of a 125 and still weigh the same. The bike is still incredibly light but rather than set an unrealistic expectation and be disappointed, suffice it to say it is as light as anything else in its class and all reports indicate Husky has hit a home run.

Having said that I hope to have a 2010 TE or TC 250 in the next couple months.

NC

It will be really interesting in the next few years to see who and how Husky competes in a stateside MX series! I'm also really anxious to see how Cory Graffunder does in all the extreme events with this bike (He's already doing well in the Endurocross)!

David

If I remember correctly there was a post where someone had one of the new TC 250s set up and on a calibrated scale. I believe the weight was 217 lbs without gas. That is a little more than the 125 but still as light or lighter than anything else in the class.

Walt

I will definitely at some point own a TXC 250 when they get the FI sorted out. I am just guessing but I bet the delay in delivery of the TE and TXC 250's is FI related. I had planned on buying one this fall, but I am putting all larger purchases on hold until I feel confident in having a 12 month a year job into the future.

Walt

Krieg,

Congrats on the new ride. Bring that bad boy home and we will have a weigh off. TE vs. WR! Can't wait to take it for a spin.

WR Bob

If anyone can comment on how smooth the engine is compared to current generation 250's I am curious to know.

NC