My son was outriding his DRZ 125 last fall, his first bike with a clutch, so we put it up for sale to get him something with real suspension and some beans under the hood. I had been hoping for the last few years that when this day came, we'd be buying him his first Husky. Sadly, no. We really need an offering in the small bike market. I know it's been said before, at least a few times by me, but a TXC150 would be a great seller IMHO. We went with a Honda CRF150rb. He just is too small for a full size bike yet, and the little 4st should be great for him to chase us down in the tight stuff we ride in. I'm really looking forward to it. Of course it will be getting a black front and white rear fender, so with it's red shrouds it'll look like the TXC's little brother.
I was actually thinking about that, myself not too long ago. I suppose they might have to farm it or parts of it out to an Asian company to keep the cost appealing to the entry level owner, but none the less, I'd get one just for the heck of it and for those trail breaking excursions where a little short squatdrop bike is great for poking around in really tight quarters.
That crf150rb is a live wire-----once you get it started. Ours was/is very lean with no adjustments to the carb performed since purchased. Only has about 4 hrs on it, though. Nice mx suspension and excellent throttle response. Too dang twitchy for the wife and is going to take some money to tame it for her if we keep it. Flywheel, spark arrester, G2 throttle, rad guards, skid plate, handguards, JD carb kit. I like messing around with it because it's soooo light!
You had the correct idea! Teach him how to ride here and maybe upgrade in the future...The TXCs are very good bikes I think and plan on keeping my 08 TXC250 a long time and hope Husky rides this train of thought... Really a simple idea here...have a MX motor and frame with a 6-speed transmission and a softer suspension \ valving for the trails ... mine works well and all the talk about after market stuff is not really needed unless you have plenty to spend or just like upgrading. Just tweak the suspension, make the necessary carb ADJs, and ride Good luck with your young one :
Perhaps after he outgrows the 150 you can move him up to a Kawasaki KDX 200. Older bikes and technology but a perfect transition bike. These are dirt (pun intended) cheap to purchase and maintain.
Like these? Notice the size... http://patchboy.com/Merchant2/merch...ode=P&Product_Code=17-418-50&Category_Code=VS Since it was Spizz's daughter's bike, figured you'd recommend a clutch too...
