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hothands
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4/18/2012 2:34pm
newmann wrote:
So just how much of a Husky is made by Kymco?
ATKpilot99 wrote:
Isn't it just the engine on the 449 ?
That's what I thought it was
fader418
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4/18/2012 3:12pm
Is the Husky the old Cagiva?
NP301
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4/18/2012 6:06pm
newmann wrote:
So just how much of a Husky is made by Kymco?
ATKpilot99 wrote:
Isn't it just the engine on the 449 ?
hothands wrote:
That's what I thought it was
Possibly, someone could probably tell us if it says that on the motor
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4/18/2012 7:30pm
All it would take is for a big name fast guy to put one of the Huskys on the podum..like Dungey did for KTM..

Boom...mega bikes sold

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roughneck
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4/18/2012 7:35pm
I thought it was BMW that built that motor??
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4/18/2012 7:44pm
449 is BMW designed, taiwanese built I believe, I've not heard great reviews myself.
The 250/310 x-light is sweet ( I have a 2011 te310 ). I can't see BMW leaving Husky to flounder, they've sorted a lot already, the parts support is a lot better, but away to go until they have the product consistency that KTM have.
My suspicion is if Husky beat KtM to a direct injection 2 stroke that will make a huge difference.
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4/18/2012 7:54pm
I can't wait for the injected 2 smoker...there is alot of talk at the shops...coming soon.
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4/18/2012 8:09pm
Liked my '09 TC510. Just couldn't get use to 4t, both the Husky and '05 CRF450 had just felt heavy to me.....and I like the smell of C12 in the morning !
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4/18/2012 10:04pm
wardy wrote:
they are all over here in IL. I would bet there are 50-60 racing here every weekend. Best contingency on the planet.
hothands wrote:
Not just contingency, but IL also has the best Husky dealer in the US: Hall's Cycles. I love my 2011 TXC 250, I didn't get it...
Not just contingency, but IL also has the best Husky dealer in the US: Hall's Cycles.

I love my 2011 TXC 250, I didn't get it from Hall's, bought it used, but they were so helpful and knowledgeable when my dad and I went to get parts the other day. Definitely worth the 4 hour drive there and back.
I was waiting for that comment. Jay is a personal friend of mine and just recently awarded this..............


New for 2012, the AMA Outstanding Off-Road Rider Award highlights the achievements of an individual who has contributed to the promotion of the motorcycling lifestyle and the protection of off-highway motorcycling, and has consistently demonstrated leadership, hard work, and dedication to the AMA mission. Hall, who runs Hall's Cycles in Springfield, Ill., has been making those contributions for dozens of years. This AMA Life Member is also an AMA off-road congressman, District 17 (Northern Illinois) hare scrambles director, former International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) racer and longtime ISDE team manager, mechanic and selection committee member.

"I'm a firm believer in participation in our sport," Hall said. "If we don't participate and help out with out sport, it will die. We have to be proactive about it. I eat, breathe, live and work with dirtbikes six days a week, and on the seventh day, we go racing. I've been doing it my whole life. My youngest son -- he's 15 now -- he wants to be a racer and motorcycle dealer like his dad. I'm very blessed.

"Also, going and helping the U.S. team at the Six Days has been a big honor for me, both as a participant and as a helper," he continued. "The Six Days is a pinnacle of an off-road racer's career. And if I can give them just a little bit of help or knowledge, maybe a little bit of inspiration, that they can do it, then that's great."
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4/19/2012 5:03am
roughneck wrote:
I can't wait for the injected 2 smoker...there is alot of talk at the shops...coming soon.
That is awesome!
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takitimu wrote:
449 is BMW designed, taiwanese built I believe, I've not heard great reviews myself. The 250/310 x-light is sweet ( I have a 2011 te310 )...
449 is BMW designed, taiwanese built I believe, I've not heard great reviews myself.
The 250/310 x-light is sweet ( I have a 2011 te310 ). I can't see BMW leaving Husky to flounder, they've sorted a lot already, the parts support is a lot better, but away to go until they have the product consistency that KTM have.
My suspicion is if Husky beat KtM to a direct injection 2 stroke that will make a huge difference.
The 449 engine is the only thing right on this bike. Not so powerfull but very easy to ride and good to find grip. The rest is just bad. 250/310 4 stroke are good machines but need to be updated, like all the 2 stroke range also. From what i heard, don't expect anything crazy for 2013, maybe some new chassis in 2014. Wait and see.
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4/19/2012 5:49am
fader418 wrote:
Is the Husky the old Cagiva?
I thought Cagiva was Ducati's two-stroke arm?
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4/19/2012 5:51am
roughneck wrote:
I can't wait for the injected 2 smoker...there is alot of talk at the shops...coming soon.
Just throwing this out there.... TM new 125 with the electric servo powervalve is so powerful that they axed the 150, because the 125 is that much faster.
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roughneck wrote:
I can't wait for the injected 2 smoker...there is alot of talk at the shops...coming soon.
Just throwing this out there.... TM new 125 with the electric servo powervalve is so powerful that they axed the 150, because the 125 is that...
Just throwing this out there.... TM new 125 with the electric servo powervalve is so powerful that they axed the 150, because the 125 is that much faster.
That's sweet! I wonder how it feels!!
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4/19/2012 6:09am
roughneck wrote:
I can't wait for the injected 2 smoker...there is alot of talk at the shops...coming soon.
Just throwing this out there.... TM new 125 with the electric servo powervalve is so powerful that they axed the 150, because the 125 is that...
Just throwing this out there.... TM new 125 with the electric servo powervalve is so powerful that they axed the 150, because the 125 is that much faster.
Anywhere in particular we can read up on this? The MXA TM144 test last year didn't rave about it being all that much in the power category.
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4/19/2012 6:15am
in 04 honda had an electric power valve, one year only.................................i think i saw the engine in a Dyson commercial last night
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4/19/2012 6:19am Edited Date/Time 4/19/2012 6:19am
newmann wrote:
Anywhere in particular we can read up on this? The MXA TM144 test last year didn't rave about it being all that much in the power...
Anywhere in particular we can read up on this? The MXA TM144 test last year didn't rave about it being all that much in the power category.
On May 12th TSM will have one at Budds Creek for testing/demo, along with the 250, the 300 and a brand new 250SX KTM.

I'll have my Eric Gorr engined 125sx out there, too.

The cutting of the 150 for reasons above came out of the head of TM USA's mouth. I'll see if I can find it for you. It might be the '13 model's engine, I want to make sure, but I know for a fact that the 150 model is done, and that is the reason why. the new 125 makes more power.
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4/19/2012 6:23am Edited Date/Time 4/19/2012 6:28am
pete24 wrote:
in 04 honda had an electric power valve, one year only.................................i think i saw the engine in a Dyson commercial last night
Yea, but this one is different, it functions on reading from the ecu, I believe. the honda one was just an electric servo instead of a cable operated one.

edit: For 2012 the big news on the 2-Stroke front is the revised 125cc engine which features a new cylinder and cylinder head with an electronically controlled powervalve, the new powervalve system is operated by a servo that is monitored and controlled by the Cdi unit, this enables the powervalve timing to be more precise to the rpm inturn allowing it's performance to be maximised.

so the powervalve on this one is "intelligent", keyword being "monitored"
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4/19/2012 6:25am
This just happened 2 weeks ago. "Electraction two stroke"

"Jordan Rose aboard the Electraction TM 250 scored a double victory at rounds 5 and 6 of the British Sprint Championship held at Saints well Wales over the Easter weekend, and showed that his recent form to finish 2 / 3 at round 3 and 4 was no flash in the pan. From the off at round 5 Jordan was to post times some 5 seconds faster than Daryll Bolter and 12 seconds faster than Rikki Dietrik ."
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4/19/2012 7:02am
newmann wrote:
Anywhere in particular we can read up on this? The MXA TM144 test last year didn't rave about it being all that much in the power...
Anywhere in particular we can read up on this? The MXA TM144 test last year didn't rave about it being all that much in the power category.
On May 12th TSM will have one at Budds Creek for testing/demo, along with the 250, the 300 and a brand new 250SX KTM. I'll have...
On May 12th TSM will have one at Budds Creek for testing/demo, along with the 250, the 300 and a brand new 250SX KTM.

I'll have my Eric Gorr engined 125sx out there, too.

The cutting of the 150 for reasons above came out of the head of TM USA's mouth. I'll see if I can find it for you. It might be the '13 model's engine, I want to make sure, but I know for a fact that the 150 model is done, and that is the reason why. the new 125 makes more power.
I'm pretty sure that they are still making the 144, but the US distributor isn't importing them anymore. Still the TM 125 has legendary power.
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I don't know about the MX version, but the 125 enduro engine has nothing for a KTM one. Bottom, middle or high range, the KTM is better everywhere.
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I don't think there is going to be a 2013 144.
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This just happened 2 weeks ago. "Electraction two stroke" "Jordan Rose aboard the Electraction TM 250 scored a double victory at rounds 5 and 6 of...
This just happened 2 weeks ago. "Electraction two stroke"

"Jordan Rose aboard the Electraction TM 250 scored a double victory at rounds 5 and 6 of the British Sprint Championship held at Saints well Wales over the Easter weekend, and showed that his recent form to finish 2 / 3 at round 3 and 4 was no flash in the pan. From the off at round 5 Jordan was to post times some 5 seconds faster than Daryll Bolter and 12 seconds faster than Rikki Dietrik ."
That's amazing great job to him!
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4/19/2012 2:43pm
rangot wrote:
I don't know about the MX version, but the 125 enduro engine has nothing for a KTM one. Bottom, middle or high range, the KTM is...
I don't know about the MX version, but the 125 enduro engine has nothing for a KTM one. Bottom, middle or high range, the KTM is better everywhere.
Weird, I have never heard that from anyone.
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4/19/2012 7:27pm
rangot wrote:
I don't know about the MX version, but the 125 enduro engine has nothing for a KTM one. Bottom, middle or high range, the KTM is...
I don't know about the MX version, but the 125 enduro engine has nothing for a KTM one. Bottom, middle or high range, the KTM is better everywhere.
hothands wrote:
Weird, I have never heard that from anyone.
Same here
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4/19/2012 7:38pm
wardy wrote:
they are all over here in IL. I would bet there are 50-60 racing here every weekend. Best contingency on the planet.
hothands wrote:
Not just contingency, but IL also has the best Husky dealer in the US: Hall's Cycles. I love my 2011 TXC 250, I didn't get it...
Not just contingency, but IL also has the best Husky dealer in the US: Hall's Cycles.

I love my 2011 TXC 250, I didn't get it from Hall's, bought it used, but they were so helpful and knowledgeable when my dad and I went to get parts the other day. Definitely worth the 4 hour drive there and back.
wardy wrote:
I was waiting for that comment. Jay is a personal friend of mine and just recently awarded this.............. New for 2012, the AMA Outstanding Off-Road Rider...
I was waiting for that comment. Jay is a personal friend of mine and just recently awarded this..............


New for 2012, the AMA Outstanding Off-Road Rider Award highlights the achievements of an individual who has contributed to the promotion of the motorcycling lifestyle and the protection of off-highway motorcycling, and has consistently demonstrated leadership, hard work, and dedication to the AMA mission. Hall, who runs Hall's Cycles in Springfield, Ill., has been making those contributions for dozens of years. This AMA Life Member is also an AMA off-road congressman, District 17 (Northern Illinois) hare scrambles director, former International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) racer and longtime ISDE team manager, mechanic and selection committee member.

"I'm a firm believer in participation in our sport," Hall said. "If we don't participate and help out with out sport, it will die. We have to be proactive about it. I eat, breathe, live and work with dirtbikes six days a week, and on the seventh day, we go racing. I've been doing it my whole life. My youngest son -- he's 15 now -- he wants to be a racer and motorcycle dealer like his dad. I'm very blessed.

"Also, going and helping the U.S. team at the Six Days has been a big honor for me, both as a participant and as a helper," he continued. "The Six Days is a pinnacle of an off-road racer's career. And if I can give them just a little bit of help or knowledge, maybe a little bit of inspiration, that they can do it, then that's great."
The more I hear about Jay Hall and Hall's Cycle, the more impressed I am. I don't when it is going to be, but I am about 95% sure my next new bike is gonna be from them.
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4/19/2012 7:45pm
I want to see a moto -prepped Ossa so badly. I just can't wrap my head around headlights and 18in rears.
A quick chop:

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4/22/2012 7:56am
Lupino scored an impressive 6th in the second moto in Bulgaria on the TC250
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4/22/2012 6:07pm
PC wrote:
What? A positive thread about Husky.... Love my Husky smokers. Best bikes I've ever owned and best dealer support ever by Bill's Husky in Salem, OR...
What? A positive thread about Husky....


Love my Husky smokers. Best bikes I've ever owned and best dealer support ever by Bill's Husky in Salem, OR. He stocks EVERYTHING for smokers. In 3 years of ownership I've never had to wait for a part to be ordered.

You should see how many Husky's are in the woods and GP's around here. Reminds me of KTM 12 years ago.....
haha yeah im lovin this

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