Well I went and picked up an Orange bike

Discussion in 'Non-Husqvarna Motorcycles' started by john01, Aug 30, 2014.

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  1. john01 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Powhatan VA
    Yep I went and picked up a new 2015 KTM 350XCF today. I had hopes of getting a new Sherco but will wait and see how things shake out with them so for now I hope the KTM works out. I didn't get back from the dealership till 6:00 this evening so all I had time to do was put in three heat cycle run ups. I'm liking the general feel of the bike. The ergos feel nothing like the 08's my son had which is a good thing for me. It feels nice, light, and thin. I'll have more to say once I can get after it but for now.....I likey :D.
    john01, Aug 30, 2014
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  2. PawPaw Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2013 TC 449
    Other Motorcycles:
    Honda Crf450R + old CB750
    You will love it!

    Paw Paw
    PawPaw, Aug 30, 2014
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  3. LandofMotards Moderator

    Location:
    Colorado
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 TC250
    Good for you, you finally made a decision! Lol. I'm sure you'll love the bike, looking forward to a real review :)
    LandofMotards, Aug 30, 2014
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  4. john01 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Powhatan VA
    Yeah my wife pushed me into making a decision any decision. She said "oh just pick one they are all just dirt bikes" :lol:.
    john01, Aug 30, 2014
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  5. mnb Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    San Jose, California
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 TE310 . . . . 2003 TE610e
    I hope you're happy with your new bike.

    I'm not a KTM fan for the reasons below, but not everyone shares my concerns and I understand that.

    I wish I could like KTMs, but I have several issues with them:

    - how they're handling and overpricing Husky
    - they're too damn tall. I had to lower my 37.2" TE310 and it's and inch shorter stock than any KTM.
    - orange is ugly
    - their bikes are ugly (orange aside)
    mnb, Aug 30, 2014
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  6. john01 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Powhatan VA
    Thanks mnb. I hope I'm happy with it too. I also wish things with the KTM Huskys were different and maybe someday they will be. They did have one left over 14 white Husky and it looked awesome but it was a 450 FC. I don't mind the orange color myself. It is a tall bike but I'm going to get it lowered.
    john01, Aug 30, 2014
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  7. LandofMotards Moderator

    Location:
    Colorado
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 TC250
    So where are the pictures? :).
    LandofMotards, Aug 30, 2014
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  8. john01 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Powhatan VA
    On my cell phone. I have no clue how to post pics. LOL I have tried. I can text and email but that's it. You should have seen me stuffing the bike in my Transit Connect :lol:.
    john01, Aug 30, 2014
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  9. LandofMotards Moderator

    Location:
    Colorado
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 TC250
    Click upload file next to post reply
    Click choose file. It will bring you to your camera roll
    Click the picture you want (it takes a minute after this)
    Eventually you'll see a thumbnail of your picture then click full image.
    Then click post reply.
    LandofMotards, Aug 30, 2014
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  10. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Nice John, very good bikes for sure. I would put some XF coolant in it ASAP as they tend to boil over. Once you use that stuff you will be a believer. I thought whats the big deal til I used it, it is amazing stuff. My YZ450 boils EZ with the rekluse, tight trails, big hills hot day etc. So much so I was filling it on the trail several times a day. Not good for the motor, no fun and irritating. Now it never builds pressure or leaks a drop no matter what. I'm buying more and putting it in everything.

    Not sure how that particular build of the 350 EFI is but many of them are pop and stall masters in tight stuff. Might be a non issue, might be something you have to address. My friends that have these bikes love them and I like riding them a lot too. Great choice.
    Motosportz, Aug 30, 2014
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  11. john01 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Powhatan VA
    For some reason I can't get the pics from my phone to my email. Usually I can pull of that off. I guess a smart phone is only as smart as it's user :lol:.
    john01, Aug 30, 2014
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  12. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many

    A friend of yours posted this picture of you so I am reposting it for you. :D

    [IMG]
    Motosportz, Aug 30, 2014
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  13. john01 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Powhatan VA
    Thanks K. So far no overheating or stalls. I used Redline Water Wetter in a supercharged Mustang and know it worked so I'll get the XF. Who sells it and who makes it?
    john01, Aug 30, 2014
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  14. john01 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Powhatan VA
    Yep that's me alright ......then I wake up!
    john01, Aug 30, 2014
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  15. LandofMotards Moderator

    Location:
    Colorado
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 TC250
    Zip-Ty sells it, it's actually Evans coolant with Zip-Ty label on it. Much cheaper from Zip-Ty though from what I've found. Also a chance to support them :).
    LandofMotards, Aug 30, 2014
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  16. john01 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Powhatan VA
    Cool I'll get some ordered; dang pumpkins :lol:.
    john01, Aug 30, 2014
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  17. water racer Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    http://www.knoxenduro.com Knoxville, Tennessee
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2013 Beta 250RR
    Other Motorcycles:
    2009 Husqvarna WR125 1997 Fantic
    Well, I guess you win! You have now overtaken Kreig, and he is no where to be found. The new comers won't know what I am talking about, but that is ok...
    water racer, Aug 31, 2014
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  18. john01 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Powhatan VA
    Yeah I keep hoping he pops back on here. We still have two Huskys and my grandson has my WB165 so I won't be going anywhere. :cheers:.
    john01, Aug 31, 2014
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  19. LandofMotards Moderator

    Location:
    Colorado
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 TC250
    John's bike pictures
    image.jpg image.jpg
    LandofMotards, Aug 31, 2014
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  20. john01 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Powhatan VA
    Thanks. Looks like I better get some fuel in there today.
    john01, Aug 31, 2014
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