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

125-200cc need help deciding and looking for info

Discussion in '2 Stroke' started by bdl507, Jan 10, 2013.

  1. bdl507 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    New Hampshire
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    99 wr360
    Other Motorcycles:
    rd350 dr650 tt500 pe250 hondas lots
    I went from wr300 to a ktm 200 and now I think I want a 2013 wr 125 wondering if anyone has gone from the 200 to the wr and what they think of the change also what should I plan on for need to do upgrades to it like jetting or pipe or other things I would put the 144 topend on it for starters but any info would be great thanks in advance
  2. john01 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Powhatan VA
    I went from a 510 to a 125 Husky :D. It's now a 165 so if you do go with the 125/144 and it's not enough you can always step up to a 165. There are plenty of upgrades for the 125/144 but if you even think about the 165 don't spend your money ona 125/144 exhaust as they have a 200 KTM Fatty made up for the 165. The SmartCarb or Lectron carbs can be had for them which really smooths out the power and eliminates the jetting guessing. I know several members have way more ride time than me on a KTM 200 but my few minutes I had on one let me know I like the Husky 125/144/165 better. Not knocking the KTM 200 but the ergos and handling of the small bore Huskys just feel better to me .
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  3. CelticDude Historically Fast!

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    With the 144 kit, the Scalvini pipe is awesome! Definitely you will have to rejet the stock carb and adjust the power valve before you ride it. I can hardly remember the last time I rode my 250.
  4. bdl507 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    New Hampshire
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    99 wr360
    Other Motorcycles:
    rd350 dr650 tt500 pe250 hondas lots
    How much do the 165 kits run and how much are 200sx pipe set up for it just curious sounds like it would make it more fun
  5. CelticDude Historically Fast!

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    I would recommend that you ride one first if you can. I greatly prefer my 144. :thumbsup:
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  6. wallybean Mini-Sponsor

    Location:
    Montana
    Of Course I greatly prefer my 165. :D They are both great and my 165 is the ultimate trail weapon to me. Can't imagine anything better. It does rev better now than it did when you rode it. The RB Modded TMXX made quite a bit of difference over the pwk.
  7. john01 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Powhatan VA
    I think the WB165 cost $680.00 and the 200 Fatty pipe ready to bolt on is $250.00 I also have the SmartCarb on my WB165 which really makes the package complete IMHO. I would try the 144 stock as suggested because it may be all you need or want.
  8. bdl507 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    New Hampshire
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    99 wr360
    Other Motorcycles:
    rd350 dr650 tt500 pe250 hondas lots
    Is the wb165 kit a new cylinder or do you send your 125 or 144 cylinder to be modified?
  9. john01 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Powhatan VA
    Yes it's a complete kit. you can send your cylinder to get done on do like most and just do the exchange deal to speed up the process. If I was to get a new Husky 125 with the free 144/150 kit I would bolt on the 144 and send the new 125 out for the WB165. When you get the WB165 kit it's a very simple bolt on with new gaskets ready to go.
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  10. edmoto Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Wyoming
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    08 CR 125
    Other Motorcycles:
    KLX400SR, XR250R, VOR503, GG XC300e
    Bill's Motorcycle Plus in Oregon has 125's modded to the WB165 to be sold as new. I bought a used 125 from BMP. Very nice talking/buying from Bill himself, and he shipped the bike to me in WY from OR for $250 (if memory serves... maybe it was $200). Very well packaged and crated. Something to chew on, even if you're located in NH. If I was getting another bike (and by that, I mean ANY additional bike: street, dirt, trike, hack, moped, so on), it would be another Husky 125, and I would be getting it from BMP, and it would be a WB165, and I would not hesitate to have it shipped to me.

    P.S. I am accepting donations from people who agree with me...
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  11. bdl507 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    New Hampshire
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    99 wr360
    Other Motorcycles:
    rd350 dr650 tt500 pe250 hondas lots
    Any other things that are recomended to do other then makeing the hole bigger?
  12. flyingbob Administrator

    Location:
    USA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    01&02WR360_02WR250_02CR250_12WB165
    Other Motorcycles:
    01 VOR400_07 TM450_22 GG250_07 Tuono
    Power valve spring, Rekluse, Fastway footpegs.