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. LandofMotards Moderator

    Location:
    Colorado
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 TC250
    Yeah go get out there and ride :). Sorry about them being sideways, cafehusky doesn't automatically rotate. I'll get on the computer later and flip them.
    LandofMotards, Aug 31, 2014
    #21

  2. john01 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Powhatan VA
    Getting ready to get some gas. Hey you got the pics. on here which is more than I can do.
    john01, Aug 31, 2014
    #22
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  3. firecrackerkid Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Grand Coulee, Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    78 390 OR, 84 250WR, 83 175WR
    Verrry Nice! But where is the skid plate? Already ordered I hope. :applause:
    firecrackerkid, Sep 1, 2014
    #23

  4. 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
    Good luck and enjoy that bike! You can do what KTM does.... You're just some white plastic and a PG decal kit away from a Husky. Besides the XF coolant, install a Trail Tech fan kit and you'll be a happy camper!
    Norman Foley, Sep 1, 2014
    #24
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  5. john01 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Powhatan VA
    Thanks for the tips. I wonder if something is different on the 15's to help with the overheating? I finished breaking it in today and not once has it flamed out or overheated and it's been 92* or better the past couple of days. I'm going to get the coolant ordered tomorrow and will look into the fan kit. I don't ride tight trails just open trails and MX so you think I'd be ok without the fan kit? I do know one thing, this bike is way faster and has more grunt than I thought it would have. Third gear power wheelies, no problem :D. Weight balance makes jumping easy too. FUN so far. Norman thanks for the reminder on the white plastics, decal, Husky deal :cheers:.
    john01, Sep 1, 2014
    #25
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  6. john01 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Powhatan VA
    Oh no skid plate ordered but it will be. Thanks for the reminder.
    john01, Sep 1, 2014
    #26

  7. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Most likely. If you are always moving at a good clip it will not overheat. Its when you do technical and slip the clutch that they start steaming. I'd still do the XF coolant. That stuff is amazing and non corrosive. Again, I thought it was no big deal but after using it I really like it.
    Motosportz, Sep 2, 2014
    #27

  8. john01 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Powhatan VA
    Thanks K. Yes I'm getting the XF for sure. Hey Jay say's it good :D. Technical trails for me are making sure I don't push it of the ramps loading and unloading.
    john01, Sep 2, 2014
    #28

  9. oregonsage 4st Clerk

    Location:
    Dry Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    FX450
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha DT400 x 2, BMW G310R
    I had an Orange bike once. Reliable as a stone, not much for handling, a bit underpowered.:lol:

    [IMG]
    oregonsage, Sep 4, 2014
    #29
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  10. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    I pounded the crap out of a SL125 for years. Tough bikes.
    Motosportz, Sep 4, 2014
    #30

  11. john01 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Powhatan VA
    I'd ride that orange bike :applause:.
    john01, Sep 4, 2014
    #31

  12. firecrackerkid Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Grand Coulee, Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    78 390 OR, 84 250WR, 83 175WR
    Just picked up my latest orange bike. As Phil R. would say I'm happy happy happy!
    xr.jpg
    firecrackerkid, Sep 6, 2014
    #32
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  13. john01 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Powhatan VA
    Congrats and enjoy.
    john01, Sep 7, 2014
    #33

  14. Bigbill Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '83 250wr
    Other Motorcycles:
    0 right now
    There's a reason why most of the netra(New England trail riders association) race the Orange bikes.

    Is the Orange bike of today the husqvarna of the 70's? In the 70's the husqvarna were the fastest riders. If you weren't on a husqvarna you were in the back of the pack.

    I guess the ktm 200 has taken the place of the discontinued kdx 200/220 wr woods bike.

    Sorry but I'm still a die hard husqvarna rider. On my street legal 98 250wr husqvarna out at night I would wheelie past the Harley bar to many cheers.

    Harleys? I been wanting to get a big vee twin but don't like the massive size and weight of the Harleys. Right now the oldest bike manufacturer in the USA is making a comeback. Indian motorcycle company is starting to Out sell Harley. Now it they offered a bike stripped down that looked like a fatboy I'd jump on it. But I'm not sure of the vibration. My bad knees can't handle the vibration.

    I'm at the end of the road and want my last ride to be a dependable and reliable one. Maybe another Suzuki 1250 bandit.
    Bigbill, Sep 11, 2014
    #34

  15. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    huh? really? I have not seen one yet but Harleys are everywhere.

    http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-10-22/revved-up-harleys-drown-out-polariss-revived-indians

    Almost 71,000 Harleys rolled out of dealerships in the period, and the company’s share of the U.S. heavy bike market revved up slightly to 56.5 percent. “The results at retail speak for themselves,” Harley CEO Keith Wandell said on a conference call this morning.
    This is not what Polaris was hoping would come from its Indian marketing mantra: “Choice is here.” Bikers definitely have more options this fall, but they appear to be choosing the new Harleys over the Indians or Polaris’s other motorcycle brand, the 15-year-old Victory line. Winning customers who never thought to buy a motorcycle might be a lot easier than convincing Harley fans to switch hogs.

    Sounds like they are cutting into sales but at 15,000 units still way behind.

    http://www.forbes.com/sites/greatsp...could-hurt-domestic-sales-of-harley-davidson/
    Motosportz, Sep 11, 2014
    #35
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  16. LandofMotards Moderator

    Location:
    Colorado
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 TC250
    Harley is like KTM, there's a model and options for every bike. They're doing that well because they cater to most every person that wants a cruiser. Well and of course they're marketing. I can't see Indian really rivaling them until they have a lot more models. I'd like to know how many sales are just 883's. People are probably hesitant to buy Indians because of their history of being sold. Either way it's always cool to see a comeback. The KTM owner is a business man and everything's for sale for the right price. Husaberg will be back someday :)
    LandofMotards, Sep 11, 2014
    #36

  17. john01 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Powhatan VA
    Just put a set of fat man springs front and rear in my orange bike and what a difference. I thought it was pretty good stock but now it's really really GOOD! They were very easy to install too. You don't even have to remove the forks to install new springs :applause:. Gotta admit I 'm liking this orange bike.
    john01, Sep 11, 2014
    #37
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  18. Xcuvator Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Scholls Oregon
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE450,610 WB165,WR250 WR360 & XC430
    Other Motorcycles:
    yes
    I guess I can't resist the chance to post a picture of an orange bike that I still have.

    Completely shameless:

    [IMG]
    Xcuvator, Sep 11, 2014
    #38
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  19. robertaccio Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    San Diego, Ca
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 Husqvarna TE300i
    Other Motorcycles:
    99 HusqvarnaTE610, 94 Husaberg FC501
    robertaccio, Sep 11, 2014
    #39

  20. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Very cool man.
    Motosportz, Sep 11, 2014
    #40
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