KTM or Husky 350?

mikebrownsound 11/3/2017 3:28pm
11/3/2017 3:28pm
Why not wait til the next year and the new bike comes out? =)
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MotoMatt_928 11/3/2017 8:29pm
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You can't go wrong with either. I've ridden both, and I went with the Husky FC350. Either way, you will be happy. Drill the holes in...
You can't go wrong with either. I've ridden both, and I went with the Husky FC350. Either way, you will be happy. Drill the holes in the airbox and side panels, and go up two teeth in the back. It's a beast!
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Any tips on where to drill at? and both sides?
Here is my build thread with some pics from my bike. http://www.vitalmx.com/forums/Bike-Builds,46/2016-Husqvarna-FC-350,1317…

I also trimmed my air box itself. Some pics can be seen here:

http://www.vitalmx.com/forums/Moto-Related,20/2016-ktm-airbox-mod,13063…

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MotoMatt_928 11/3/2017 8:30pm
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mikebrownsound wrote:
Why not wait til the next year and the new bike comes out? =)
I like the changes they have made for the 2019 model. Mainly in the rear shock. I’d be curious to see how well that changes the overall feel and traction of the bike that already handles superbly.
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Tenacious P 11/4/2017 9:49pm
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Get a 450 if you race. The 350 feels just like a 250 2T with twice the powerband. It's fun, but not exactly competetive. Torque is king in MX racing!

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BobPA 11/4/2017 10:10pm
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Tenacious P wrote:
Get a 450 if you race. The 350 feels just like a 250 2T with twice the powerband. It's fun, but not exactly competetive. Torque is...
Get a 450 if you race. The 350 feels just like a 250 2T with twice the powerband. It's fun, but not exactly competetive. Torque is king in MX racing!
Tell that to Tony Cairoli.
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dedi684 11/5/2017 5:06am
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Tenacious P wrote:
Get a 450 if you race. The 350 feels just like a 250 2T with twice the powerband. It's fun, but not exactly competetive. Torque is...
Get a 450 if you race. The 350 feels just like a 250 2T with twice the powerband. It's fun, but not exactly competetive. Torque is king in MX racing!
Maybe in California but not in the real world
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c0ncEpT 11/5/2017 6:24am
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BobPA wrote:
Tell that to Tony Cairoli.
He's won more championships on a 350 than a 450. That bike is proven.
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yz133rider 11/5/2017 6:47am
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54HP and 10K of usable power spread. Not competitive LMAO
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AB884 11/7/2017 5:46pm
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If anyone is in the Phoenix area and wants to try one for themselves, AEO Powersports is holding a demo ride day at Arizona Cycle Park Saturday Nov 11.(this saturday) 8am - 1pm or so - with Husky 125-250-350-450-501's and the Alta Redshift MX as well.

https://www.facebook.com/events/280496935790887/

Contact 480-981-4070 for any details or questions
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mikejones202 11/8/2017 6:19am
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Heading out this afternoon to pick up a 17 KTM 350 SXF! I am super excited. Any tips or recommendations?
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mikejones202 wrote:
Heading out this afternoon to pick up a 17 KTM 350 SXF! I am super excited. Any tips or recommendations?
Ride it.. a lot!
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Big Tex27 11/8/2017 7:39am
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check the peg springs to make sure they are installed correctly. mine broke after 6 hours..
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ama530 11/8/2017 8:09am
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Like many have said already. Pick a color you like and go ride. FX350 here and love it. I do more of the scrambles and GPs with an occasional MX race. If you do trails with either 350 you may want to go 1 tooth down on the front sprocket. Helps with keeping the revs up a little in 2nd gear. (equals to about 3 teeth on the rear and is allot cheaper) The 350 is just as fast as a 450 and easier to ride. It may not pull the hills of Glen Helen like a 450, but for 99% of the tracks in the US it is the perfect size.
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mikejones202 11/9/2017 10:46am
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Ended up picking up this bad boy yesterday!

Parts to be installed:
New Renthal Bars
Skid Plate
13T Front Sprocket

Hoping to ride this weekend weather pending!



mattyhamz2 11/9/2017 10:54am
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AB884 wrote:
If anyone is in the Phoenix area and wants to try one for themselves, AEO Powersports is holding a demo ride day at Arizona Cycle Park...
If anyone is in the Phoenix area and wants to try one for themselves, AEO Powersports is holding a demo ride day at Arizona Cycle Park Saturday Nov 11.(this saturday) 8am - 1pm or so - with Husky 125-250-350-450-501's and the Alta Redshift MX as well.

https://www.facebook.com/events/280496935790887/

Contact 480-981-4070 for any details or questions
Why couldn't that be held next weekend instead?? Angry
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c0ncEpT 11/9/2017 10:55am
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Awesome bike. I'm sure you'll like it.

I curious how you like The 13T front. I just put a 51T rear on mine and it seems to work really well. 2nd and 3rd gear for most of the track.
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mikejones202 11/9/2017 10:57am
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Awesome bike. I'm sure you'll like it. I curious how you like The 13T front. I just put a 51T rear on mine and it seems...
Awesome bike. I'm sure you'll like it.

I curious how you like The 13T front. I just put a 51T rear on mine and it seems to work really well. 2nd and 3rd gear for most of the track.
The dealer that I bought from this is actually what he rides and had a lot of knowledge about the bike. He suggested it to me while I was there and they had one in stock, so for $16 I figured I would give it a shot! We shall see!

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greg570 11/9/2017 12:35pm
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mikejones202 wrote:
Ended up picking up this bad boy yesterday! Parts to be installed: New Renthal Bars Skid Plate 13T Front Sprocket Hoping to ride this weekend weather...
Ended up picking up this bad boy yesterday!

Parts to be installed:
New Renthal Bars
Skid Plate
13T Front Sprocket

Hoping to ride this weekend weather pending!



Why new bars? What is the difference?
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AZRider 11/9/2017 1:24pm
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I am still running stock gearing on mine, but have played with buying a 13T front and a 51T rear. Would give lots of options to combine and see what works best. It seems jumping straight to the 13 in the front would be a significant change.
Giygas 11/9/2017 1:29pm
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What's the stock gearing on the 350? I believe my FC450 is 13/48. Probably going with 13/49 when its time to replace.
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14/50 is stock
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BobPA 11/9/2017 2:38pm
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mikejones202 wrote:
Ended up picking up this bad boy yesterday! Parts to be installed: New Renthal Bars Skid Plate 13T Front Sprocket Hoping to ride this weekend weather...
Ended up picking up this bad boy yesterday!

Parts to be installed:
New Renthal Bars
Skid Plate
13T Front Sprocket

Hoping to ride this weekend weather pending!



Ride it first before you make that drastic of a gearing change. If you are a tight woods guy I could see it, but if you are carrying any type of pace on an MX track, the 13T will suck.
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walleyeguy 11/9/2017 2:40pm
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I have a 17 FX350. I went to a 13T front and it made a HUGE difference in the woods. I love this bike.
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The 350 is a revver like the 250, so don't expect 450 torque on the low end. That would be the only thing I would say about the 350 The husky is white and the ktm is orange. Pick one!.
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The 350 is a revver like the 250, so don't expect 450 torque on the low end. That would be the only thing I would say...
The 350 is a revver like the 250, so don't expect 450 torque on the low end. That would be the only thing I would say about the 350 The husky is white and the ktm is orange. Pick one!.
the 16+ have plenty enough bottom
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JackLHyde 11/10/2017 1:54am
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I overlaid the dyno graphs of the 250, 350 and 450 yesterday, as I'm interested in a 350 aswell and wanted to see how it looks like.
The hp curve of the 350 looks like a 250 moved up in power everywhere with slightly more progressive power build up .
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mikejones202 11/10/2017 7:28am
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mikejones202 wrote:
Ended up picking up this bad boy yesterday! Parts to be installed: New Renthal Bars Skid Plate 13T Front Sprocket Hoping to ride this weekend weather...
Ended up picking up this bad boy yesterday!

Parts to be installed:
New Renthal Bars
Skid Plate
13T Front Sprocket

Hoping to ride this weekend weather pending!



greg570 wrote:
Why new bars? What is the difference?
I went with the Renthal 997 Twin Walls as this is what I have been using on my bikes for years. A bend that I feel very comfortable with being a smaller guy.
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yz133rider 11/10/2017 10:18am
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JackLHyde wrote:
I overlaid the dyno graphs of the 250, 350 and 450 yesterday, as I'm interested in a 350 aswell and wanted to see how it looks...
I overlaid the dyno graphs of the 250, 350 and 450 yesterday, as I'm interested in a 350 aswell and wanted to see how it looks like.
The hp curve of the 350 looks like a 250 moved up in power everywhere with slightly more progressive power build up .
Can you post that? I'm interested to see it also
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mrg172 11/10/2017 11:27am
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AB884 wrote:
If anyone is in the Phoenix area and wants to try one for themselves, AEO Powersports is holding a demo ride day at Arizona Cycle Park...
If anyone is in the Phoenix area and wants to try one for themselves, AEO Powersports is holding a demo ride day at Arizona Cycle Park Saturday Nov 11.(this saturday) 8am - 1pm or so - with Husky 125-250-350-450-501's and the Alta Redshift MX as well.

https://www.facebook.com/events/280496935790887/

Contact 480-981-4070 for any details or questions
I'll be there! Does the demos start at 8, I've seen a bunch of different times shown?

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