TC250 Opinion...

DerickYZ
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Info First!

2015 Husqvarna TC250
B/C Class rider
Weekend Warrior
19 Years old
165 pounds with gear
5'10

Why a write up for a 2015? The '17's are coming out! Well, I think every bit of information before purchasing the TC250 will potentially help someone that's seriously considering purchasing this machine.

Before this TC250 I owned a '15 YZ250 (I've rode Yamaha's for years, first timer on a Husky).
When I sat on this bike I felt at home, like my Yamaha's, maybe even better. The bike gels for me, the suspension is awesome for my riding. The power? Let me put it this way. The Husqvarna has 2 map settings on the handlebars that I call "mild" and "wild." Mild is awesome, good traction, controllable and powerful up top. Wild is more low end and signs off early on top, not too bad though. The power of both settings is like letting Mike Tyson hit you in the face, its that wild. I like both settings, although I'd favor the Mild setting for now. Bike comes with powervalve springs to adjust how the power valves function, again, its Mellow, Mild, Wild. I like mild for my spring. It handles awesome, turns like my old '06 RM250, not exactly, but VERY close!

Final opinion.

I love the Husky TC250. Awesome machine, tons of goodies, adjustable for every rider, and a very well built bike.
If I had the choice between the Husky and a YZ250, I'd choose Husky. The suspension is great for me but I've heard it needs some valving, I can't say if it does or doesn't but having suspension set up for you and your abilities will make any bike better than before. For me, a B/C rider on the weekends, its perfect for me!


This is just a brief write up, sorry if I didn't go into great detail but I tried to mention things I thought would be important.
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pete24
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7/28/2016 12:08pm
i thinking of getting a 17 and just putting yamaha forks on it thats haf the price of cone valves
DerickYZ
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7/28/2016 1:17pm
pete24 wrote:
i thinking of getting a 17 and just putting yamaha forks on it thats haf the price of cone valves
Hmm, is that possible? The 2015+ YZ250 forks? Probable need the Front wheel, caliper, axle, spacers, and front master cylinder?
pete24
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anything is possible with a big hammer and some torches
slipdog
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7/28/2016 7:27pm
Pete you can get a spring conversion for the AER fork if you don't like the air.

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8/1/2016 5:36am Edited Date/Time 8/1/2016 5:37am
Just my 2cents but if you have the cash the cone valves would probably be the better way to go purely based on the fact that you can either sell them when your done with them or transfer them when you get a new bike.

Edit: this is also coming from a person that decided to spend $400 on the 4cs forks and decided 'good enough'.
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I had an 2015.



Great bike, but the first time I rode it I was very disappointed with the 4CS forks. The track was wet and destroyed (it was January in the UK), so it really tested them. They were harsh. The Ohlins was worth every penny, but I'm sure I could have got the standard stuff dialled in a little better with some more time.

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