Went Husky shopping today

Well I made the trek to look at the all new '10 TC250 and of course whatever else was on the floor as I'm in the market for something as a change of pace to my '09 CR125 and thought a Husky thumper just might be the ticket.
First I looked at the all new '10 TC250.
Very appealing to the eye.Skinny and nice and light feeling and boy that's as much room in the engine compartment you'll find as far as thumpers go! Sitting and bouncing on it sure felt good though a bit tall but no worse then my '09 CR125 so no biggie.
Next up was a leftover '09 TXC450.
No doubt it carries a few more pounds then it's new baby bro the TC250 and it's a little wider in the mid-section but hey you had to figure that right? I was pleasantly surprised by how nice it felt when I sat on it and an added bonus was the seat height.Hell this thing sits lower then my '09 CR125! Heck and how can you not like that little ole magic button.It starts before you even disengage the thing.
Took it for a short test ride and boy was the motor smooth and magical feeling and it carries it's weight really well once in motion.
Now I had a '08 TE450 and an '09 TE310 and the TXC450 carried itself so much better then those you'd hardly know they came from the same parents so to speak.While I found the TEs way too top heavy the TXC was so much more balanced and lighter feeling.Hell if I know why as I think the TE310 and '09 TXC share the same frame if memory serves me.Well either way all I can say is that the TXC reminded me of my RMZ450 and I'd never mistake either of my past TEs for that.
At this point I was going to try the '10 TC250 just for giggles as I knew that there was no way I could suppress pulling the trigger on the TXC450.
Unfortunately I can't give you an impression of the '10 TC250 as both units would not fire.Squirt of the throttle and choke on,find TDC then just past and not a thing.I don't want to doubt that they may be easy to start but I'm telling you I've had many thumpers as has the owner and they did not want to fire for anything.Sorta gave me early YZF flashbacks.
So needless to say I'll be picking up my new '09 TXC450 on Sat. and I couldn't be more looking forward to it.

Sounds good about the new 09 TXC450 and look forward to a ride report. I was going to wait on the 2010 TXC250 but also was interested in the new Bergs. Well a 2010 FE390 came along at a great price with only 8 hrs on it so I jumped on it and after 2 rides the fun factor and grin is just as big as the first time I rode it

What dealer in NJ had these bikes.

If you like the 450 half as much as I like my 250 you will be one happy fellow.

I sent you a pm.

Thanks I could tell in the first 100 yards that it fit me like a glove.Some bikes you get on and you just instantly mesh with and this is one of them.Reminded me of my '06 KX250F in that way.

Congrats! I have the 09 TXC510 and I know what you mean about the weight once the bike is in motion the balance is great. Enjoy.

Oh jeez , I guess I need to post another "arm start" video on Youtube to prove my TC is easy to start. I'm beginning to think some of these bikes are coming from Italy with clogged pilots.

Hey on the Pro side of things they sure do kick easy!
I was sold on the TXC450 after I let the clutch out.

Great choice! I am sure you will love it.

Both my brothers and my 09 TXC250's came with clogged pilots that were still in the crate from Husky when delivered to our doors.

I bought my first Husky (09 450 TXC) after riding KTMs back in August. I had the suspension revalved by FTI and installed a Rekluse Pro, and swapped out the 140 rear tire for a 130 S-12. The more I ride this bike the more I like it. It seems to be the best fit for me of my previous 4 bikes.
Tim