Switching Brands

Discussion in 'General (Main)' started by 85KTM500, Nov 8, 2015.

  1. 85KTM500 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2009 TE510
    Other Motorcycles:
    1985 KTM 500MX
    Just wanted to say thanks to all of the people on this forum and the incredible amount of information and general helpfulness from the people. I recently sold my 2009 TE510, and although it was an incredibly hard decision, I just found myself fixing it and being too apprehensive to ride it due to how difficult it was to getting parts in my area and also my main dealer passing away who was incredibly helpful with working on my bike. Still riding though, just picked up a 2005 DRZ400e, and hopefully one day I'll be able to find another red head Husky. Again, just making the post to thank the great people of this Husqvarna community. Ride on.
    Kam1, PowerKord, duggoey and 2 others like this.
  2. justintendo klotz super techniplate junkie

    Location:
    mercer, pa/northwest pa
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    84 250,86 400,87 430,88 250,95 360
    Other Motorcycles:
    99 kawasaki zrx 1100
    wheres the ktm big 500 at? now that sounds like fun!
  3. racemx904 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    owenton, ky
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 Beta 350RR & 1986 430XC
    Other Motorcycles:
    1975 Rokon and 2004 Kawasaki KX65
    You in Escondido area? If you are you are talking about my uncle.... Have fun and ride on
  4. duggoey Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    NSW, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 TE 310
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM 690, Yamaha WR200, FGS650(800cc)
    You don't have to leave just because you sold the Husky. Heaps of good stuff here relevant to bikes generally.
  5. rwgregory Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Chula Vista, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1985 500XC, 1987 510TX, 1990 510WMX
    Other Motorcycles:
    1979 Honda CR250,'88 CR500,'92 XR600
    I raced a 1985 KTM 500 in Baja in 1985, '86 & '87. My memories of that bike are: 1), Brutally fast, 2), Built like a battle ship, and 3), It drank more fuel than a Sailor on Liberty. True fact; our 460 big block Ford chase truck got better MPG than our KTM race bike did...
    justintendo likes this.
  6. 85KTM500 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2009 TE510
    Other Motorcycles:
    1985 KTM 500MX
    Still have the KTM though, never gonna get rid of her, its an incredible machine. Hopefully one day I'll be able to track down some nice replacement parts and get a good restoration on her. Not gonna leave the forum though, still love to read all the new info.
    duggoey likes this.
  7. WrestleMania Husqvarna
    B Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Sold my TE450
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha WR250R
    Similar story here, sir. Loved my 2007 TE450 but she was possessed. Switched to a 2010 WR250R. Milder but hopefully more reliable. Ride on, indeed!