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

125-200cc How hard is the 2012 WR 125/144 to start?

Discussion in '2 Stroke' started by kneehurts, Nov 20, 2012.

  1. kneehurts Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TXC 310
    Other Motorcycles:
    2011 Husaberg FS 570
    Hello,
    I just put a deposit on a new 2012 WR 125. I am a bit concerned about starting it. It's been almost 15 years since ACL reconstruction on my right knee and arthritis has set in. How hard is the WR 125 to start? Does it have a lot of compression? My last bike was an E-Start TE 450. I really don't want another 4 stroke. Would I be better off getting a 2012 TXC 250 because it has the E-start? Price is about the same between the WR and the TXC.
    Thanks, Chris
    kneehurts, Nov 20, 2012
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  2. john01 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Powhatan VA
    Other than the kick starter being small they are very very easy to kick. I like the little Husky 2-strokes myself as I have the 2008 CR125/WB165. I like the light weight and simple cheap maintenance.
    john01, Nov 20, 2012
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  3. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    You can start it with your hand, literally.
    Motosportz, Nov 20, 2012
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  4. 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


    Pretty much...... Mine starts with one or two kicks even in the cold....
    Jersey Woods, Nov 20, 2012
    #4

  5. Blakelpd5 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Tigard, OR
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    09 WRWB165
    Other Motorcycles:
    08 CRF450R, 1980 Suzuki Wetbike
    and a GIANT plus for me, is the easy bump-starting... I have good legs / knees still, but still bump start everywhere I get a chance.
    Blakelpd5, Nov 20, 2012
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  6. HuskyTaylor Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    N.Harford co. Md
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    09 TE310 12 WR 125
    Other Motorcycles:
    01 FLHR 77 Triumph
    I've also started mine with my hand. Just the weight of your foot does it.
    HuskyTaylor, Nov 20, 2012
    #6

  7. MotoMarc36 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    wisconsin
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 CR144, 04 TC450, 04 TC250, CR50
    Other Motorcycles:
    Many. Too many.
    Very easy, easier than anything without the Ebutton. And, I'm 100% ACL-free lost the left one in '02 and my right one in may '11. They are over-rated!
    MotoMarc36, Nov 20, 2012
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  8. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    WTF :eek: Dang.
    Motosportz, Nov 20, 2012
    #8

  9. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    They are funny how you can "walk start" them anytime.
    Motosportz, Nov 20, 2012
    #9

  10. huskybear Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    B.C. Canada
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 wr144 with lectron carb, stuff!
    x2!
    huskybear, Nov 20, 2012
    #10

  11. R-J van Hulst Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Cambodia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR 125 + 40 = WB 165 and a SM165
    Other Motorcycles:
    Honda CB 400 Vtec 3
    Ones I temporarily buggered up my knee 3 years ago on a ride I was happy that i could start it with my hand.

    There was know way of another way of starting
    limped home 35 KM in the bush with absolutely no power in my right leg.

    1 hand all it takes to get you going on these these motors.
    Robert-Jan
    R-J van Hulst, Nov 23, 2012
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