robertaccio 412 Posted January 2, 2016 Husqvarna TE125 Rally Machine. no worries except in the dunes I would think........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 412 Posted January 2, 2016 well now I know for sure that a 20L (@5gal) Acerbis tank will fit my TE300. PS that cap on the swingarm is oil reserve carried in the swingarm. (2T or gearbox oil? that I dont know) So it looks like @26L of fuel= @ 7gal= @ 42lb of fuel, 42 lb of fuel plus all the rally gear, makes for quite a heavy 125......plus rider and all his rally kit. That will be a real adventure, I will keep an eye on this machine for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bp619 107 Posted January 2, 2016 yeah thats crazy i saw it yesturday i forsure thought it was a 250 or 300 didnt know a 125 thats gonna be one hell of a ride,might not be enough fuel dont the 4 stroke guys run like 9 gallons. probable get similar mileage too with that 125 screaming in rpms Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ptkatoomer 114 Posted January 2, 2016 [quote name="robertaccio" post="205557" PS that cap on the swingarm is oil reserve carried in the swingarm. (2T or gearbox oil? that I dont know) . Oil reserve? Does that mean they'd have to have a drain plug somewhere to access it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 412 Posted January 2, 2016 Im wondering if that bike (TE125) is a "demo" bike because I cant find it in the entry list all Huskys are 450 Rally machines on the list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 412 Posted January 2, 2016 [quote name="robertaccio" post="205557" PS that cap on the swingarm is oil reserve carried in the swingarm. (2T or gearbox oil? that I dont know) . Oil reserve? Does that mean they'd have to have a drain plug somewhere to access it? I assume yes, they must have access drain valve of some sort. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 412 Posted January 2, 2016 looks legit found them on FB from RS Concept France and Husqvarna factory posts there it is http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2016/us/rider/111.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Afry 1 Posted January 3, 2016 Looks like stage 1 cancelled due to heavy rains. Here is an awesome site for Dakar fans http://advjoe.ca/2016/01/navigating-the-dakar-plus-routes-stages-and-standings/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwood 11 Posted January 6, 2016 Not wanting to hijack the thread, but I noticed a USA effort in the bike entry list on a Husky, none other than the son of Malcolm Smith, Alexander Smith riding in his first DAKAR. http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2016/us/rider/starters-bikes.html I'm wondering about the 125 2 stroke engine, if their is any advantage in the simplicity of making repairs during the race. Less moving parts, and all. Can't wait to see it's performance in the sand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vacman 0 Posted January 6, 2016 I am sure most of you know this, but THE place for all things Dakar is advrider in the racing sub forum. Insider info, realtime tracking, inmates actually running the Dakar relaying info to the forum, exclusive pics and video, etc. The husqvarna is legit. It's the only 2t. http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/2016-official-dakar-coverage-f5irehose-the-mother-ship.1113555/ There's also a summary thread for those who have lives and cannot handle the f5 flow: http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/2016-dakar-cliffnotes-lifeboat.1113940/ The Dakar app isn't too bad either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dress4Less 162 Posted January 7, 2016 Not wanting to hijack the thread, but I noticed a USA effort in the bike entry list on a Husky, none other than the son of Malcolm Smith, Alexander Smith riding in his first DAKAR. http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2016/us/rider/starters-bikes.html I'm wondering about the 125 2 stroke engine, if their is any advantage in the simplicity of making repairs during the race. Less moving parts, and all. Can't wait to see it's performance in the sand. Can anybody pronounce the rider's name of bike plate #56?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dress4Less 162 Posted January 7, 2016 A quick run-down of the bikes: Beta - 2 BMW -1 Gas Gas - 1 Honda - 14 Husqvarna - 16 Kawasaki - 2 KTM - 71 Sherco - 4 Suzuki - 5 Yamaha - 21 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwood 11 Posted January 7, 2016 Not wanting to hijack the thread, but I noticed a USA effort in the bike entry list on a Husky, none other than the son of Malcolm Smith, Alexander Smith riding in his first DAKAR. http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2016/us/rider/starters-bikes.html I'm wondering about the 125 2 stroke engine, if their is any advantage in the simplicity of making repairs during the race. Less moving parts, and all. Can't wait to see it's performance in the sand. Can anybody pronounce the rider's name of bike plate #56?! I think I'd be giving him a nick name, like 'Tosh', otherwise........not a chance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 412 Posted January 8, 2016 A quick run-down of the bikes: Beta - 2 BMW -1 Gas Gas - 1 Honda - 14 Husqvarna - 16 Kawasaki - 2 KTM - 71 Sherco - 4 Suzuki - 5 Yamaha - 21 or one can say 87 KTM machines.........unless some are still using those BMW-Husky /449 type rally bikes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vacman 0 Posted January 8, 2016 They call them the Husqvarna 450RR. They're just the KTM bike with different livery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vacman 0 Posted January 9, 2016 Here's a plug on the 125 bike: https://youtu.be/skFBV-Sok2A?t=4m25s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 412 Posted January 12, 2016 old school but still one of my all time fave racers in rally comp. Gaston Rahier. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfHS9ri6FwM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ArY0dAaLVA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 412 Posted January 14, 2016 those ralley Huskys and KTMs have WP 52mm cone valve forks on them.....super duty legs!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites