I've got a dilemma / Husky owners chime in please.

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So I got a real bummer phone call today , saying my 17' TC 250 won't be in until freakin' April now.

This is the thing....I plan on buying both TC 250 and a TC 125 , and they have a 17' 125 sitting there right now. Should I go pick that thing up tomorrow , ride that and my 06' RM 250 until about June / July.....and then pick up an 18' TC 250?

I wonder if Husky will get the little issues sorted out in 18' with the airbox , bad reeds and squish band?

Crap....just typing this out , I think I made up my mind....I think I'm getting that 125 tomorrow.
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jeffro503 3/3/2017 9:37pm
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As far as that goes....any issues with the 125? Like what the 250 has? Bad reeds in those two? Airbox , ect??
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tempura 3/3/2017 9:39pm
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You've already got a 250. I'd go with the 125 for now.
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JW381 3/3/2017 9:40pm
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The only issue with the 125 is all the sour looks you get when you blow by dudes on 450s with sweet graphics and 1000 dollar exhausts!
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jeffro503 3/3/2017 9:44pm
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JW381 wrote:
The only issue with the 125 is all the sour looks you get when you blow by dudes on 450s with sweet graphics and 1000 dollar...
The only issue with the 125 is all the sour looks you get when you blow by dudes on 450s with sweet graphics and 1000 dollar exhausts!
Haha!....I'm not sure that's going to be happening. I have a good feeling I will totally suck bad trying to re-learn how to ride one of these little bikes.
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JW381 wrote:
The only issue with the 125 is all the sour looks you get when you blow by dudes on 450s with sweet graphics and 1000 dollar...
The only issue with the 125 is all the sour looks you get when you blow by dudes on 450s with sweet graphics and 1000 dollar exhausts!
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Haha!....I'm not sure that's going to be happening. I have a good feeling I will totally suck bad trying to re-learn how to ride one of...
Haha!....I'm not sure that's going to be happening. I have a good feeling I will totally suck bad trying to re-learn how to ride one of these little bikes.
Nope. Hold it wide and abuse the clutch. Just like riding a bike Smile
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newmann 3/3/2017 9:46pm
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Why are you even here asking such a stupid question when you should be making sure you have your loading ramp and tie downs in the truck with a full tank of gas???




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jeffro503 3/3/2017 9:49pm
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newmann wrote:
Why are you even here asking such a stupid question when you should be making sure you have your loading ramp and tie downs in the...
Why are you even here asking such a stupid question when you should be making sure you have your loading ramp and tie downs in the truck with a full tank of gas???




well....

1.) Because I need / want a new bike.
2.) it's 40 degree's and pouring rain here....like the past 4 months.

BUT....spring is right around the corner , so I'm getting my shit together.
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seth505 3/3/2017 9:52pm
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I just picked up a 250sx today. There is still a tc sitting there. Come on doooown
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Why are you even here asking such a stupid question when you should be making sure you have your loading ramp and tie downs in the...
Why are you even here asking such a stupid question when you should be making sure you have your loading ramp and tie downs in the truck with a full tank of gas???




That's what I said when he called us!! LaughingLaughing
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jeffro503 wrote:
well.... 1.) Because I need / want a new bike. 2.) it's 40 degree's and pouring rain here....like the past 4 months. BUT....spring is right around...
well....

1.) Because I need / want a new bike.
2.) it's 40 degree's and pouring rain here....like the past 4 months.

BUT....spring is right around the corner , so I'm getting my shit together.
Jeffo, there is a dealer in Tacoma with a 17' TC 250in stock. Saw it yesterday, I know the guys if you want a contact.
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jeffro503 wrote:
As far as that goes....any issues with the 125? Like what the 250 has? Bad reeds in those two? Airbox , ect??







Get the 125 and I bet you will forget about the 250. The thing has 40 HP. It's not your nephews beater 125. Its a rocket and screams.


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ledger 3/3/2017 11:38pm
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Go with your gut feeling... only if you haven't had over 7 beer's. My gut said 125 if that helps, lol. Go for the 125 and have fun doing it.
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jeffro503 wrote:
So I got a real bummer phone call today , saying my 17' TC 250 won't be in until freakin' April now. This is the thing....I...
So I got a real bummer phone call today , saying my 17' TC 250 won't be in until freakin' April now.

This is the thing....I plan on buying both TC 250 and a TC 125 , and they have a 17' 125 sitting there right now. Should I go pick that thing up tomorrow , ride that and my 06' RM 250 until about June / July.....and then pick up an 18' TC 250?

I wonder if Husky will get the little issues sorted out in 18' with the airbox , bad reeds and squish band?

Crap....just typing this out , I think I made up my mind....I think I'm getting that 125 tomorrow.
I'm planning on buying the boy a 17 TC125 in the spring (thats may up here) if you buy the 125 i will take it off your hands in May-June and you can get the 250. Or if you like it you can keep it Smile
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Crush 3/4/2017 1:07am
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tempura wrote:
You've already got a 250. I'd go with the 125 for now.
Seems like the best advice here man.

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jeffro503 wrote:
As far as that goes....any issues with the 125? Like what the 250 has? Bad reeds in those two? Airbox , ect??
Rockinar wrote:
Get the 125 and I bet you will forget about the 250. The thing has 40 HP. It's not your nephews beater 125. Its a rocket...







Get the 125 and I bet you will forget about the 250. The thing has 40 HP. It's not your nephews beater 125. Its a rocket and screams.


And at 192lbs the thing is wicked when it hits the power band. Feels equally as fast if not faster than my 250f. I say get the 125 while its still there.
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h_reed 3/4/2017 6:21am
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Yea,
If someone has a 125 in stock, you better get it now. I wish we would have ordered 50 of them!
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newmann wrote:
Why are you even here asking such a stupid question when you should be making sure you have your loading ramp and tie downs in the...
Why are you even here asking such a stupid question when you should be making sure you have your loading ramp and tie downs in the truck with a full tank of gas???




jeffro503 wrote:
well.... 1.) Because I need / want a new bike. 2.) it's 40 degree's and pouring rain here....like the past 4 months. BUT....spring is right around...
well....

1.) Because I need / want a new bike.
2.) it's 40 degree's and pouring rain here....like the past 4 months.

BUT....spring is right around the corner , so I'm getting my shit together.
Jeff,

Im about 30 minutes out from leaving to pick up my "new" bike.... you shouldnt be wasting time on here and go get that 125!!!!

DO IT!!!!
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mac3-d 3/4/2017 6:37am
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If you'r under 40 yrs old go for it
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Buy neither, and enjoy one of the best turning bikes made - that you already own. Ride the RM!
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Doesent the bikes in America have faulty frames? I know a few 125s both ktm and husky that got cracked frames just a few hours in, a guy that lives 30 minutes away got a new frame yesterday, stayed up all night working on it and actually made it to the track this morning, i beleive he had 4 cracks on different parts of the frame, he is 15 and weighs 100 pounds too...
not trying to make you have second thoughts, just wanted to know if you have the same problem
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Tough problem, I see why you came here.
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Madc32 3/4/2017 7:32am
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According to his website, Bill's in Salem has a 2017 TC 250.
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newmann wrote:
Why are you even here asking such a stupid question when you should be making sure you have your loading ramp and tie downs in the...
Why are you even here asking such a stupid question when you should be making sure you have your loading ramp and tie downs in the truck with a full tank of gas???




JW381 wrote:
That's what I said when he called us!! LaughingLaughing
He's so frazzled over his predicament I think it went right over his head...lol. He'll get there and will have forgotten the tie downs.
jtotheutothedtothee 3/4/2017 7:40am
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Ya, tough call. Not sure what kind of improvements the 2018 TC 250 will have. I don't have any insider information, but I doubt the airbox will change - seems like a deliberate decision by Husqvarna to restrict the air in an effort to make a more controllable power band. But didn't MXA say they preferred the '17 TC 250 power delivery over the '17 KTM 250 SX? I thought they had said the TC was more linear and revved higher than the SX.
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CarlinoJoeVideo 3/4/2017 7:49am
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Get the 125! Evil

P.S. Let's do the 125 dream race in August!

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