montanaman
Husqvarna
A Class
I've really enjoyed my 2011 TE 250. I've had it for almost 5 years and even tho it only has a bit over 1200 miles ( not sure how many hours) they have all been good trouble free miles. It's a great bike. It has been very reliable and other than replacing some parts ( oil drain plug. seat screw etc) I have really liked it. But....
Even with the JD jetting kit ( great product btw) I did the power to be a bit less than I want even though I am an older conservative rider. My friend has the KTM 350 and I rode it a bit and was blown away by the difference in power. Hill climbs in 3rd gear are a snap. On my 250 I better be hammering it in 2nd or it's over.
That said I have a few questions..
1) I probably have a buyer for my TE 250. It has custom suspension from ESP ( 1 inch lower) front and rear, the JD kit, hand guards, a few touretech goodies and even though it's got some battle scars it runs great. It's really set up nice. What do we think it is worth? 4k? Maybe $4500? It's been taken care of with all records including a valve inspection two years ago. I change the oil after avery 3rd ride. Filter cleaned and prepped every 200 miles or so.
2) I love the new Husky FE 350S. I like the KTM version as well but I know the Husky has some better bits and well.. It's a Husky. Love 'em. As we know it's a 10k plus bike new a few other things needed. I bought my 2011 Te 250 for about 6k new and put about $1200 in the suspension and jetting etc. Is this new 350 that much better? Is it worth another 200 bucks for the 501? Is the Husky better than the KTM 350 Enduro?
3) There is a dealer close by here in Arizona that has a " leftover" 2014 Husaberg FE 350 with lights etc.. for about $8500. I know that the major components are all the same and almost interchangeable but is the Husaberg any better (or worse) than the similar KTM 350 or Husky 350? I know Husaberg has a great reputation but the brand has been eliminated. Does that make the deal worth it? It is hard to find much info on the Husaberg for obvious reasons..
Thanks for an opinions......
Even with the JD jetting kit ( great product btw) I did the power to be a bit less than I want even though I am an older conservative rider. My friend has the KTM 350 and I rode it a bit and was blown away by the difference in power. Hill climbs in 3rd gear are a snap. On my 250 I better be hammering it in 2nd or it's over.
That said I have a few questions..
1) I probably have a buyer for my TE 250. It has custom suspension from ESP ( 1 inch lower) front and rear, the JD kit, hand guards, a few touretech goodies and even though it's got some battle scars it runs great. It's really set up nice. What do we think it is worth? 4k? Maybe $4500? It's been taken care of with all records including a valve inspection two years ago. I change the oil after avery 3rd ride. Filter cleaned and prepped every 200 miles or so.
2) I love the new Husky FE 350S. I like the KTM version as well but I know the Husky has some better bits and well.. It's a Husky. Love 'em. As we know it's a 10k plus bike new a few other things needed. I bought my 2011 Te 250 for about 6k new and put about $1200 in the suspension and jetting etc. Is this new 350 that much better? Is it worth another 200 bucks for the 501? Is the Husky better than the KTM 350 Enduro?
3) There is a dealer close by here in Arizona that has a " leftover" 2014 Husaberg FE 350 with lights etc.. for about $8500. I know that the major components are all the same and almost interchangeable but is the Husaberg any better (or worse) than the similar KTM 350 or Husky 350? I know Husaberg has a great reputation but the brand has been eliminated. Does that make the deal worth it? It is hard to find much info on the Husaberg for obvious reasons..
Thanks for an opinions......