2018 Husqvarna FC 450 Rockstar Edition

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mattyhamz2 12/6/2017 6:52pm
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brimx153 wrote:
went from the best looking bike to the worst , terrible looking
Agreed!!! Bike looks horrible now!
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PRM31 12/6/2017 6:53pm
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A 350 version as well? Anyone.

Looks ok to me. Maybe prefer the white frame, we’ll see once we get well lit pics.
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Steadman 12/6/2017 6:54pm
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Is that GuyB's head in the one photo?

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Jmicmoto13 12/6/2017 7:03pm
12/6/2017 7:03pm
Barf. Those shrouds look awful! Looks like my old ‘99 RM125’s shroud with a notch in the top. Failed to meet my expectations unfortunately.
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ob 12/6/2017 7:03pm
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Looks bad ass
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-MAVERICK- 12/6/2017 7:08pm
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^^^ LOL no don't think so.
TeamGreen wrote:
I do think so...
Took a second look and yeah. Saw the black frame glasses. Lol.
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b_kowalsk 12/6/2017 7:13pm
12/6/2017 7:13pm
Definitely a step backwards in terms of the styling. Will Chad Reed be riding this version or the older bike? Anyone know?
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CrGuy2T 12/6/2017 7:17pm
12/6/2017 7:17pm Edited Date/Time 12/6/2017 7:31pm
These fe bikes need something different. They should come with cone valves, Trax shocks, maybe a spec cam and diff head. Something a little more appealing than just stickers and anodizing. Most people end up changing everything on the fe bikes any ways.
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Crush 12/6/2017 7:18pm
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Holy rub your knees raw batman!
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Crush 12/6/2017 7:19pm
12/6/2017 7:19pm
Might this be the first bike to ever have retro plastics fitted too it!?
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mxb2 12/6/2017 7:22pm
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CrGuy2T wrote:
These fe bikes need something different. They should come with cone valves, Trax shocks, maybe a spec cam and diff head. Something a little more appealing...
These fe bikes need something different. They should come with cone valves, Trax shocks, maybe a spec cam and diff head. Something a little more appealing than just stickers and anodizing. Most people end up changing everything on the fe bikes any ways.
Yep and will be 16k. Buy the bike as is. Add what you want. Sell oem parts.
Dirty Points 12/6/2017 7:32pm
12/6/2017 7:32pm
JWACK wrote:
Looks like they chopped up a 1993 rm 250 shroud and bolted it on crooked.
They look more like a chopped up '93 Husky shroud.
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CrGuy2T 12/6/2017 7:34pm
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mxb2 wrote:
Yep and will be 16k. Buy the bike as is. Add what you want. Sell oem parts.
Oh well. Possibly just have the fe with the lightens transmission or something. Make the fe basically a full on race ready bike superior to the stock one. Maybe put gears and stuff that hold up in the stock ones and the lightened tranny in the fe. Once you ordere be gears they are solid anyways. Just seems like a factory edition would have something more to offer.
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731chopper 12/6/2017 7:45pm
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That bike looks terrible. I really liked the way the previous gen Husky looked... not so much anymore.

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mxb2 12/6/2017 7:50pm
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mxb2 wrote:
Yep and will be 16k. Buy the bike as is. Add what you want. Sell oem parts.
CrGuy2T wrote:
Oh well. Possibly just have the fe with the lightens transmission or something. Make the fe basically a full on race ready bike superior to the...
Oh well. Possibly just have the fe with the lightens transmission or something. Make the fe basically a full on race ready bike superior to the stock one. Maybe put gears and stuff that hold up in the stock ones and the lightened tranny in the fe. Once you ordere be gears they are solid anyways. Just seems like a factory edition would have something more to offer.
Any customer can do that, Raise that bike price to 16 they won't sell. Easier to market a cheaper bike and add stuff then have a bike with parts alot of people don't want. Bikes good enough for 95% in the world stock now.
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CrGuy2T 12/6/2017 7:55pm
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mxb2 wrote:
Any customer can do that, Raise that bike price to 16 they won't sell. Easier to market a cheaper bike and add stuff then have a...
Any customer can do that, Raise that bike price to 16 they won't sell. Easier to market a cheaper bike and add stuff then have a bike with parts alot of people don't want. Bikes good enough for 95% in the world stock now.
If the suspension and stuff was at a slightly lower price on the bike complete people would buy it. Look around how many people have cv and Trax shocks? A lot! It really doesn’t matter. Just think when you call something factory it should offer more than what it has.
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-MAVERICK- 12/6/2017 8:01pm
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At the very least the could include a full Hinson/Rekluse clutch in the bike. They're partnered with them on the racing side so it shouldn't be too difficult to make that happen.
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mxb2 12/6/2017 8:04pm
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mxb2 wrote:
Any customer can do that, Raise that bike price to 16 they won't sell. Easier to market a cheaper bike and add stuff then have a...
Any customer can do that, Raise that bike price to 16 they won't sell. Easier to market a cheaper bike and add stuff then have a bike with parts alot of people don't want. Bikes good enough for 95% in the world stock now.
CrGuy2T wrote:
If the suspension and stuff was at a slightly lower price on the bike complete people would buy it. Look around how many people have cv...
If the suspension and stuff was at a slightly lower price on the bike complete people would buy it. Look around how many people have cv and Trax shocks? A lot! It really doesn’t matter. Just think when you call something factory it should offer more than what it has.
Agreed on offering more. , no need to lower price on the suspension though. Just for the reason you stated. People buy.them. it's a business to make $$. Not make less money. Fe,Re does offer more and it comes out way earlier . Gotta pay to play. Then add$$ to get cone valve,forks,shock set up. Now 17k. Lol.
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onefiveight 12/6/2017 8:15pm
12/6/2017 8:15pm
Looks like a 99yz banged a 99rm, had a deformed albino child with kx65 rear fender.
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Steadman 12/6/2017 8:17pm
12/6/2017 8:17pm
-MAVERICK- wrote:
^^^ LOL no don't think so.
TeamGreen wrote:
I do think so...
-MAVERICK- wrote:
Took a second look and yeah. Saw the black frame glasses. Lol.
My back of GuyB's head game is strong Laughing



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-MAVERICK- 12/6/2017 8:36pm
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TeamGreen wrote:
I do think so...
-MAVERICK- wrote:
Took a second look and yeah. Saw the black frame glasses. Lol.
Steadman wrote:
My back of GuyB's head game is strong :laugh: [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/12/06/230020/s1200_20170812_182108.jpg[/img]
My back of GuyB's head game is strong Laughing



Creepy GuyB stalker? Lol.
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mxjon454 12/6/2017 8:37pm
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I dont like the looks of it, but itll probably grow on me. I thought Husky had the best looking bikes out there, i dont know who the hell approved that number plate design lol going off last years looks i wouldve went with a husky over a ktm, but now id go with a ktm over a husky. Too bad husky didnt inherit the slimmed down number plates that the ktm has.
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aeffertz 12/6/2017 8:38pm
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KTM makes slight changes visually: "Looks exactly like last year's! Angry "

Husky creates a whole new look: "I like the way the old ones looked!!! Angry "

Just like anything new, it will take a little time to get used to but I think it really is a cool new look! Very aggressive yet still reminds me of a Husqvarna. I remember when the new honda's came out, everyone said they were the worst looking bikes, now everyone loves them. Give it time.
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-MAVERICK- 12/6/2017 8:44pm
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Added a few more pics in my original post. Studio shots from Husqvarna.
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ledger 12/6/2017 8:47pm
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Is the rear fender and upper sideplates one piece ??
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colintrax 12/6/2017 8:51pm
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-MAVERICK- wrote:
At the very least the could include a full Hinson/Rekluse clutch in the bike. They're partnered with them on the racing side so it shouldn't be...
At the very least the could include a full Hinson/Rekluse clutch in the bike. They're partnered with them on the racing side so it shouldn't be too difficult to make that happen.
They already come with a steel basket and good plates, I don't see any improvement coming from adding an aftermarket clutch

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