One more KTM to WR125 convert...

Discussion in 'Get togethers - Reports' started by Motosportz, Oct 4, 2010.

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  1. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Buddy John had a KTM450. Hated it in the woods. heard many times from buddy Adam how fun my 125 was and he picked one up without ever riding a 125. Luckily his factory supplied jetting worked very good and he was ripping on it in no time. Proclaimed it the best stock bike he has ever rode. LOVED it and was giggling in his helmet like we all do on these little 125's. We climbed some good hills and he was amazed at the lugging power. Another 125 convert in the books. :cheers:

    Adams 07 WR250, Jonhs new WR125 and my 144.

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    Happy new husky owner...

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    Motosportz, Oct 4, 2010
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  2. dartyppyt Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Illinois
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    17 TE 150, 82CR 500
    Other Motorcycles:
    82 125,250,430&500 79 390 83 250
    Good job! They are great bikes! Kelly, yours is looking really slick!
    dartyppyt, Oct 4, 2010
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  3. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    BTW buddy John ordered the RM needle after reading your post. He was surprised how well it ran stock after reading this forum. He wondered what all the jetting posts were about. His is probably the best running stock on I have ridden. Weird. Will be interesting to see what the RM needle does for it.

    up close it looks beat, cuz it is. This bike has seen it all and keeps ripping. I have pounded the crap out of this bike. Here is a picture of the rear disk guard that did it's job many times over. Look at the swing arm and wheel. this bike is thrashed :D rides like new though.

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    Motosportz, Oct 4, 2010
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  4. dartyppyt Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Illinois
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    17 TE 150, 82CR 500
    Other Motorcycles:
    82 125,250,430&500 79 390 83 250
    Yeah, will be interesting to see what happens. Make sure he drops it in the 5.0 slide. I guess you have been doing some rock crushing. I wish we had places to ride like your areas. Still looks slick with the red forks, red head and swing arm decal. Man those motoz have some mean side claws on them. We'll call yours the The Husky Rockclawminator 144!

    Darin
    dartyppyt, Oct 4, 2010
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  5. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    those tires have over a 1000 miles on them!!! they need replaced but keep hooking up. Crazy.
    Motosportz, Oct 4, 2010
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  6. mac37 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Oregon
    Yes, I am a 125 convert! I'm truly amazed how well this bike worked. I put in the jetting kit in and it ran great. It climbed everything, suspension worked great, handling and turning excellent and the front brake was awesome. I finally learned how to do a stoppie (the hard way). Best stock bike I've ridden in a long time. Really surprising how much speed you can carry into the corners. This bike just works.
    Here's a brief list of bikes I've owned: 99 KTM 250EXC, 02 Yamaha YZ250F, 01 CR250, 02 KX250, 04 Husky TE450, 04 Husky WR250, 04 KTM 250EXC, 07 KTM 250EXC....and I enjoyed the first ride on the WR125 the best :)
    mac37, Oct 4, 2010
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  7. mac37 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Oregon
    Since the bike will be staying...I got rid of the yamaha hand guards. Looks much better now. I picked up the RM needle and will give a full report but a few passes up and down the neighborhood I do notice a little crisper 0-1/4 throttle. As Kelly mentioned, It ran great with the provided jetting kit. (4 slide, bigger starter jet, 45 pilot, taper needle in the middle position, 1 1/2 turns out on the air screw and the gearing is 12-50)
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    mac37, Oct 6, 2010
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  8. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    You going to go do bend with us weekend after this one?
    Motosportz, Oct 6, 2010
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  9. mac37 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Oregon
    I'm trying to make it happen
    mac37, Oct 6, 2010
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  10. dartyppyt Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Illinois
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    17 TE 150, 82CR 500
    Other Motorcycles:
    82 125,250,430&500 79 390 83 250
    Mac,

    Try and see if someone has a 5.0 slide you can stick in. Mine ran good with the 4.0 but best with the 5.0/RM needle. Make sure you watch your plug for a while. Sure is a sweet bike! What is your main/pilot you are running?

    Thanx!

    Darin
    dartyppyt, Oct 6, 2010
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  11. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    he has the 5.0 as it came in the bike. If not I have one.
    Motosportz, Oct 6, 2010
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  12. Norman Foley Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Trumansburg, NY... The Beautiful, Finger Lakes
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 250WR 86 250WR 93 WXE350 03 TE610
    Other Motorcycles:
    '85 Fantic 300 '12 HUSABERG TE250
    Cool! Husky small bores rock!:cheers:
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    Norman Foley, Oct 6, 2010
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  13. WoodsChick Administrator

    Location:
    Oakland, CA Miramonte, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    3 Terras, 2 `07 SM610s, `09 WB165,
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM, GasGas, Suzuki, Honda
    I belong in that photo, as I am over 45 years old, too :lol:

    We'll have to gather the 125/144 crowd together while in Bend and get a photo of the western version of the little old club.




    WoodsChick
    WoodsChick, Oct 6, 2010
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  14. dartyppyt Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Illinois
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    17 TE 150, 82CR 500
    Other Motorcycles:
    82 125,250,430&500 79 390 83 250
    Norm,

    Are you in the picture? Looks like a lotta fun! Bet some good stories Too!

    Darin
    dartyppyt, Oct 6, 2010
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  15. WoodsChick Administrator

    Location:
    Oakland, CA Miramonte, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    3 Terras, 2 `07 SM610s, `09 WB165,
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM, GasGas, Suzuki, Honda

    I think Norm's the fuzzy one 2nd from the right next to Drew :D




    WoodsChick
    WoodsChick, Oct 6, 2010
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  16. Norman Foley Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Trumansburg, NY... The Beautiful, Finger Lakes
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 250WR 86 250WR 93 WXE350 03 TE610
    Other Motorcycles:
    '85 Fantic 300 '12 HUSABERG TE250
    That's me!:busted:
    Norman Foley, Oct 6, 2010
    #16

  17. Kevin_TE250 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Boise Idaho
    I think we'll have more small bores than that maybe even the odd 167 will show up :D
    Kevin_TE250, Oct 6, 2010
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  18. mac37 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Oregon
    Darin,
    The bike came with both slides. I have the 5.0 slide in with the RM needle in the middle position, 45 pilot, 460 main, and 1 1/2 turns out on the air screw. It's so easy to swap jets on this bike so I'll do some testing this weekend.
    mac37, Oct 6, 2010
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  19. wallybean Mini-Sponsor

    Location:
    Montana
    Mac,

    Before its to late, swap those tires for some Motoz's from Kelly. Those stock Michelins will hurt you when you least expect it. :lol: I have a set that are virtually new and I can't find anyone that will take them as a gift.
    wallybean, Oct 6, 2010
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  20. mac37 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Oregon
    I actually thought they worked fine last Sunday around Mt. Hood. Now, I've been riding KTM's and front end wash outs are the norm no matter what tire. This WR125 was very nimble but I'll definitely get a set Motoz's for the winter.
    mac37, Oct 6, 2010
    #20
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