I have an 08 te510 and a 2000 DRZ400. When I go on longer dualsport trips that are not too technical, I take the DRZ. It is geared up slightly and will do 70 comfortably on the highway with minimal vibration. The DRZ gets 200 miles on the Clark 3.9 gal. tank. I also don't mind going 1000 miles without servicing the DRZ. The DRZ is my tool of choice for longer rides. The Husky is my toy of choice for technical or fast desert rides. But I don't want to go 1000 miles without servicing it. Ken
Proeasy is not the only Husky owner to experience a problem on this ride. On day three at the next fuel stop after Proeasy's bike quit, my TE510 had no more magic button for starting. The kicker worked very well after I turned the idle up to 1800. Usually I run it low at 1500/1550 and could not get it started with the kicker. I posted this thread looking for advise from you knowledgeable owners. http://www.cafehusky.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3473 sorry about the hyjack...
I love the XR400, had a couple of em. But really the magic button is the way to go. Those XR's can be hard to start, especially cold in the morning. Bite the bullet and put an IMS tank on it and you will be a happy camper. On those big organized rides there is plenty of start and stop, and again having the button is a big deal. Im a upper by birth.
