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Remember when I said that Husky was out because there was not any local dealer?
Another dealer local to me is going to be carrying the Husky marque. Suppose to be in sometime the middle of next month. So guess Husky is back in the hunt for my next bike.
ALTHOUGH, if I had to make a guess, this new Husky dealer will not come close on price compaired to the KTM dealer. It is just a gut feeling based on past experiences. You never know though!
I am off to read some tests on the 250 Husky.
I love my '18 SX 250 but if there's one downfall, it's that it's too small (I'm 6'1). It's smaller than the old platform, most notably the subframe is a lot shorter. This probably helps with the great cornering this bike has, but it definitely reduces comfort for a taller guy.
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an extension is not so hard (the same way but in reverse) if it bother you too much... proper setup is key tho
The 250SX is awesome. Power down low, mid and top. The suspension is better than my 07 YZ250 by leaps and bounds. Ergos are pretty close to a jap bike. Brake are great too. Nice Hyd. clutch.
3 things bothered me.
1) the brake pedal is tucked in real tight. I had several instances where I about bit it because I missed the rear brake pedal. I finally had to back it down before they carried me away on a stretcher. Easily corrected though ( I assume).
2) That seat cover is SLICK! As in not much traction for my butt. Very easily corrected.
3) It sure is orange...
Now before you say buy a Husky, I do not think my local dealer (LD) that just picked up the Husky dealership, will give me as good a deal as my other LD that carries the big 4 plus KTM. Its just a hunch I have, since the LD does not have any Huskies in stock yet. I have been asking for a quote but as of now none has been presented to me.
My other option is the KTM. Powder the frame white & snag a TLD LE plastics pkg. I would have to replace the orange front plate & fender with white. Then get some graphics from across the pond with the correct RB logo. Then take that to my fairly local Graphic guy & have him print out another set with orange delete. He can add my name & number while we are at it. Yes this is over kill. Can you tell I really do not like orange?
If nothing else it will give me something to do this winter...
The 150 acted like a 125 on steroids. No bottom to speak of. Nice hit & there was RPM's to the moon. Note: I have not rode a 125 since 1983. I also only did one lap on this bike. Just not my cuppa tea.
My first KTM ride was the sx250. It didn't want to come down to idle on the track. I think it was lean on the bottom. The tech pulled it out of the line up & tweaked on it back at the semi. Combine the lean condition & the ultra tucked in brake pedal, I still came away impressed with the SX250. Enough so to purchase one when the time comes. I am still waiting on a Husky quote from the other dealer.
This ride day you could not ride all the bikes that you wanted, although I only wanted to ride the SX250. To get a second ride on the 250 I had to ride 2 others. Then you could bag another ride on your favorite of the three. You could only ride 3 bikes. possibly 4, if you used your fav as another machine.
As I said earlier, Yamaha was there also. Not factory sponsored, looked like to me it was dealer sponsored. The bikes looked well worn. Only one sign up hand held device. (KTM had 6) I did not want to stand in line for a half hour to ride a worn YZ250.
I have been thinking about this orange color change thing. Before I go off half cocked, I will wait until I get something home & take it from there. Who knows I might end up purchasing one already white. If I don't, I do have a couple cans of white Rust-Oleum, or are they Krylon...
The older 300, later got a better face lift with a white frame.
I finally did it on my TC and it put an end to the Mikuni Jetting madness.
With a good Graphics kit and some White/Black plastic, tone down this Orange color that seems to bother you
I personally have both a 17 TC250, and 18 TC125 and love them both. I weighed the YZ,SX and TC and seen the TC has better components than SX,,looks awesome white,,,the seat cover is really anti slip. The power is linear on 250 and suspension is state of art and light. I was so happy with the 17 TC250 purchase, I went back this year for a 18 125. I noticed immediately the 18s forks are better at following the ground,,and I will update the 17s to same internals when it's time.
My first 'track day' with the TC250 a friend had his 07 CR250,,another had a super tricked out YZ250( $12,000 in it) ...We took turns on them...I was pleased to find out how much better mine was off the showroom stock for so much less money...lighter more agile, smoother power, less vibes,,,all around better package...The YZ fellow was bummed. The CR fellow wanted one. When comparing prices...the TC needs nothing...the YZ will want lighter parts,and more power to compete. $$$
Ryan and his dad run a great shop,,no BS,,no surprise charges,,and best prices. I drove 1100 miles one way from Florida to buy from him because of this. Tell him Brian Rivers sent you!
I am curious. Why buy a 18 YZ? Familiarity? Price? Lot of spares laying around? Dealership? I truly am curious.
I too had my eye on a 18 YZ. That was until I rode a 250SX. Granted I am coming off of a 07 YZ250. 10 years is 10 years of development. Minimal on the YZ, maximum for the Husky & KTM. I just cant let myself ride a outdated new machine. And this is with minimal laps on the KTM. I feel it is that good. I believe the Husky will be even better for my age (57). Maybe it is just me.
If the fuel injected 250 was available I would most certainly buy a husky.
Pit Row
I was on the fence for many moons deciding what to purchase. I finally decided Husky.
But that was not the end of the decisions. Next was where to buy. I called all around (3 hr. drive) and got prices. The prices were all over the place. From $8479 to $7354. Price was not my only consideration. Percentage off on parts, friendly voice over the phone, distance from me and a general warm fuzzy the dealership gave me over the phone.
As I said before my local dealer is getting the Husky dealership. I waited for 2 weeks for them to give me a price. I really wanted to purchase local if I could. It just makes everything easier. As of this writing the LD does not have a dealer number, so they could not quote a price. I was worried that the TC250's would sell out & I would not be able to get one from the LD. Everyone that I called, IF they had one, only had just one in stock.
I sprang into action, and purchased from Beaver Creek Cycles, Lisbon, OH. A mom & pop operation since 1994. Husky, Beta & Gas Gas dealer. About 2.5 hours away. These peeps gave me a good price and the most important, a warm fuzzy. Lojacks was a close second choice. In the end, between the two, price was the deciding factor.
Probably my biggest decision was to buy local or not. I have never bought a new scoot from a dealer that was not local to me. I really wanted to. KTM is local to me. Husky will eventually be. Obviously Yamaha is too. Both local dealers, from our conversations, knew I wanted a Husky & they are OK with that. That was important to me because I wanted to keep the relationship that I had built over the past 40+ years to stay intact. Plus I wanted to keep the deep discount on parts that I have been getting for many years!
I want to thank all the above posters. Believe it or not, each of you were instrumental in the decision making process on which machine to purchase.
Rock on Vital!
Blue Skies to All,
Stan
Now my next decision is which pipe & silencer. FMF or Pro Circuit. The decisions never end...
Whatever you do, ditch the chrome.
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