2016 Husqvarna FC 350 - UPDATED!

I was torn too, and partially still am, depending on what the 2023 FC350's have when they are released. The motor has been basically unchanged since 2016, (very minor updates) so I just can't justify paying the premiums that they are going for now. And I'm not a fan of the blue frames. 🤮 I've ridden the newer 350's, and am also not a fan of the stiffer chassis. And if the 2023's go away from the composite subframe, they are only going to be stiffer feeling. I'm not a fan of that. I like stiff suspension and a more plush feeling chassis.

It was a huge change from 4CS to AER48. And the AER's I got (off another Vital member) were a euro spec model without the mid-valve. They were still, all around better feeling than the 4CS and worth the money. The best mod I did though, was the Lucky spring conversion from MX-Tech. That made the biggest difference and I absolutely love the way they make the bike handle.

If you're going to keep the bike and want to get rid of the 4CS, MX-Tech now makes their own fork called the Blackjack. I was able to test ride two bikes with those forks on them, and they are pretty awesome. If they had been around when I made the switch a few years back, I would have went that route.