Husky Press and Demo Ride for the new 2012 Bikes

Sorrie I did not ride the TE 310 only the TXC 310 Was told that with a small amount of work one can make a TE perform like a TXC.Bottom line is ask your self do I need or want a plate.If you do not then get the TXC.

Would be curious why AJ chose to do a makeover of the TE310 rather than use the TXC310.

I belive that the Andy 310 is the 11 model or a fully uncorked 12 TE with the Ohlins suspension added, its the same machine anyway (or very close to it), and it has the full ZipTy race machine treatment.
Brent H also has a '11 TE310 convert he uses for everything from mx to offroad, it has the OEM open chamber forks that he had reworked by a factory(other brand) mech and they work great in his words.
at the Glen helen demo they had a stock TE310 it worked fine, yes choked up a bit with all the emmissions stuff on it. They also had a closed course modded TE310, the difference was substantial. And with the plate its a real winner.
I assume that the 2012 TXC310 will be basically uncorked/closed course (thus not emissions legal) TE310 but with the upgraded suspension, it appears to be the "same" bike just set up as a comp model.

Love the reviews -- I'm really thinking about the new TXC310 but may wait a year for the KFI. Chilly had really excellent things to say about the TC449 on Enduro360.com too. Woop Woop.

If you want a 4 stroke the new TXC 310 is really a nice bike. I would be happy with it as my only bike
It really is a do all bike If Husky set up a demo day with a few of them to test ride and a box van full of ones for sale at the end of the day I beleive the van would be empty.

Need a plate so the TE310 is my only choice. Small amount of work, small amount of $$ also??? Disappointing if I get it home only to find I need to spend $1000 on programing and a pipe just to have it perform nicely!

I heard some rumors that my local dealer may get one as a demo. If he does, I will see if I can take it for a spin. I am a two-stroke guy, but the 310 has me thinking a little bit. Exciting times for sure.

If you want a plate then get a legal plated bike.Then you have a legal dual sport bike. If you want a race bike then get a race bike. It is not Husky fault that to be legal you need to have smog. Do you really think a ZR1 corvette works as well as there factory race car. The 2012 TE 310 is as close as you can if you want to play in both worlds. Once you touch it to make it a better off road bike it is not legal on the street any more. As it is in stock trim it is more then enought as a DUAL SPORT BIKE

Do the transmissions still have close ratios? That is the only thing I don't like about my Huskys. I have an 09 WR250 and an 08 TE510. My 06 TE610 tranny is perfect.

I have to second that thought! Thanks to DD and AA!

So what did you ask Kris about the 2t machines and what did he say?

Nice reporting!

Thanks for the great info! Now go climb back up your tree. My 2008 TE250 ran like complete dog $hit. Add PU (desmog) and EFI changes, became a great bike. Will this be the same for the 2012 or is it like 2009-2010 with parts included?

It only takes one state, CA, to make these TEs go the way of the Dodo bird. As it is now the TC and TXC are red sticker, restricted bikes. i'm not telling anyone what to do with their bikes, but be aware that altering is punishable by having to buy Al Gore dinner for a week. He can eat. CARB undoubtedly has some zealots too.

Did you get to ride a lowered version of the TE? If so was it lowered in the suspension or frame.

That could make a big difference for prospective buyers, there's a lot of us out there with challenged inseams.
Bill