robertaccio 431 Posted September 8 (edited) For all intents and purposes not a DS machine..... for now anyway. I got one of these today. On 300 2 strokes since 2014, back to midsize 4 strokin'. Last racing 4T was a 2013 Husky TXC310R (Italian BMW Husky). I will keep my 1999 TE610 as my primary DS machine. From GP Motorcycles of course. https://gpmotorcycles.com/bikes/husqvarna.php Edited September 8 by robertaccio 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zubb 1119 Posted September 8 Congrats. She’s purdy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpaceCowboy 63 Posted September 9 Cool! Where will be her primary stomping grounds? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 431 Posted September 10 Mostly for use around SD county and some SoCal and N BC area rides and races. She will be equipped with Nevada's own Taco Moto tuning. I plan to keep this machine as OEM as possible. Not like my last few race prepped machines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 431 Posted September 16 Well first ride went well. 100% OEM stock, new chassis is great, suspension is very well done out of the box, even with my over the standard weight. engine is very mild and easy to control in OEM set up, more like a 250F with a boost of torque. Engine revs to the moon if you like. Front was tiny bit "skatey" if I weighted back too much, but thats a heavy guy without any sag adjustments. As a tough enduro bike, I think out of the box she is good as is. Super quiet and stealthy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mctrails 42 Posted September 17 Hey Robert, Congrats on the new Husky! Not trying to hijack your thread here but I just picked up a new 2024 FE 501s (dual sport model) from GP Moto. After first stock ride I have to say best out of the box bike ever. Super impressed with Husky setup. They seemed to have us old farts in mind when they built these new bikes. Looking forward to putting it thru the paces. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 431 Posted September 20 On 9/16/2024 at 6:20 PM, mctrails said: Hey Robert, Congrats on the new Husky! Not trying to hijack your thread here but I just picked up a new 2024 FE 501s (dual sport model) from GP Moto. After first stock ride I have to say best out of the box bike ever. Super impressed with Husky setup. They seemed to have us old farts in mind when they built these new bikes. Looking forward to putting it thru the paces. I am 100% in agreement. The entire package is brilliant. Even in its super stealthy so called plugged up OEM setup, the thing runs flawlessly, and even does get "on the cam" nicely Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 294 Posted September 22 (edited) Robert, Is the Fe-W a compliant bike? I don’t see signals on the factory page. With a link. Edited September 22 by Bagstr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 294 Posted September 22 The 450 XCFW PDS I have enjoyed since last summer has been an improvement over the ‘16 XCW. The new frame geometry is precise and stable down to walking speeds. I think you will appreciate the mid-valve forks At 190lbs, I hardly ever bottom the front and sag was 109mm with with stack spring. Again PDS. There is talk of the frame too rigid. ?? , Possibly on the SX, but don’t sense it on XCFW. State of tune is beyond complain. Assuming you are on the corked motor, I expect you will be in heaven soon. With the new ECU. The mass central thing seems instill confidence. Nothing like quality hardware. Dave McTrails, Have fun on a great bike. I have heard that comment about Husky and mature riders before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
