Spoke with my wallet

Craig_Lambrecht
Edited Date/Time 4/19/2015 9:54pm
So I finally went and picked up my new bike on Wednesday.
So far, I've just thrown some spoke wraps on (had em laying around..otherwise would have done front wheel blue), grips, and some cheapy numbers.

Gotta work for a few hours then going to break her in.

I haven't had time to give it the "Digger29" treatment yet but rest assured, it will be coming shortly, along with graphics.

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O___o 10/31/2014 9:36am
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Huck just took his tu-tu off.
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Definitely like the Husky look. Not a big fan of the spoke wraps, but everyone has different aesthetic tastes!

I'd sort of thought that Husky would have used the KTM dealership network but locally it doesn't seem to be the case. I wonder what part of Husky sales will be scavenged from folks who would otherwise be KTM purchasers. That could definitely be an issue in Husky dealerships that also carry KTM.

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reded 10/31/2014 9:49am
10/31/2014 9:49am
TailSoHard wrote:
Jealous
X2

Personally, I think the stock graphics look killer on those bikes.
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newmann 10/31/2014 9:49am
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New bike smell is always better with bean oil involved!
Craig_Lambrecht 10/31/2014 9:53am
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APLMAN99 wrote:
Definitely like the Husky look. Not a big fan of the spoke wraps, but everyone has different aesthetic tastes! I'd sort of thought that Husky would...
Definitely like the Husky look. Not a big fan of the spoke wraps, but everyone has different aesthetic tastes!

I'd sort of thought that Husky would have used the KTM dealership network but locally it doesn't seem to be the case. I wonder what part of Husky sales will be scavenged from folks who would otherwise be KTM purchasers. That could definitely be an issue in Husky dealerships that also carry KTM.
I'm not a HUGE fan of them, but I think they're ok.
I would rather powcoat spokes, but I just bought it 2 days ago so I threw some stuff on that I had around.

The place I bought mine from sells KTM, Husky, and Artic Cat.
Craig_Lambrecht 10/31/2014 9:54am
10/31/2014 9:54am
TailSoHard wrote:
Jealous
reded wrote:
X2

Personally, I think the stock graphics look killer on those bikes.
I plan to keep it stock looking but switch colors..
someone photoshopeed a bike to have red wheels, a scalvini pipe, and red graphics.. but I can't find it right now.
Basically, replace the blue with red and get rid of the yellow.

But yes, the stock graphics in my opnion are pretty legit.
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ss415 10/31/2014 9:58am
10/31/2014 9:58am Edited Date/Time 10/31/2014 9:58am
looks great man. i like the yellow spokes. thats a 250 right? care to share the otd price? only reason i ask is because i havent priced out the husky yet.
Craig_Lambrecht 10/31/2014 9:59am
10/31/2014 9:59am
ss415 wrote:
looks great man. i like the yellow spokes. thats a 250 right? care to share the otd price? only reason i ask is because i havent...
looks great man. i like the yellow spokes. thats a 250 right? care to share the otd price? only reason i ask is because i havent priced out the husky yet.
thanks man! I think a blue front wrap set would look better... would pop off the yellow fork guards better and break up the yellow.

NO worries.. Motocity KTM in west phoenix, I got it for.. I think it was $6152 OTD.
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dl117 10/31/2014 10:05am
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Nice bike, I love the blue yellow and white combo....but the spokes are over the top... alittle
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Myke 10/31/2014 10:10am
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Nice bike!
Craig_Lambrecht 10/31/2014 10:20am
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dl117 wrote:
Nice bike, I love the blue yellow and white combo....but the spokes are over the top... alittle
haven't decided yet if I like them or not. I just put them on last night.
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ss415 10/31/2014 10:25am
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please post video of you hauling it up the stairs Smile
Craig_Lambrecht 10/31/2014 10:33am
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ss415 wrote:
please post video of you hauling it up the stairs :)
please post video of you hauling it up the stairs Smile
hahaha!!! tried it with my lady and it didn't work.. had to pay some drunk guys $5 to help me out.
Getting my 125 up there isn't so bad but the 2fatty is a bit rough!!
2 Stroke Beast 10/31/2014 10:37am
10/31/2014 10:37am
Sweet bike but why not rebuild a blown bike
1000 to buy the bike
500 for revalve
1000 for dlc coating
500 for transmission gears
300 iwc coating on trans gears
100.00 new plastics
200.00 new graphics
400.00 excel a60 rims
200.00 powder coat frame
80.00 powder coat hubs
200.00 new spokes
100.00 new handlebars
100.00 new clutch perch and brake lever
200.00 new tires
100.00 get engine covers powdercoated
200.00 new crank
200.00 new cylinder coating
100.00 get head modded/fixed
100.00 oem gaskets
100.00 oem piston
All new clutch 400.00
Leaving an extra 1000 for any other parts needed and this bike would be far better than any stock bike




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hvaughn88 10/31/2014 10:40am
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2 Stroke Beast wrote:
Sweet bike but why not rebuild a blown bike 1000 to buy the bike 500 for revalve 1000 for dlc coating 500 for transmission gears 300...
Sweet bike but why not rebuild a blown bike
1000 to buy the bike
500 for revalve
1000 for dlc coating
500 for transmission gears
300 iwc coating on trans gears
100.00 new plastics
200.00 new graphics
400.00 excel a60 rims
200.00 powder coat frame
80.00 powder coat hubs
200.00 new spokes
100.00 new handlebars
100.00 new clutch perch and brake lever
200.00 new tires
100.00 get engine covers powdercoated
200.00 new crank
200.00 new cylinder coating
100.00 get head modded/fixed
100.00 oem gaskets
100.00 oem piston
All new clutch 400.00
Leaving an extra 1000 for any other parts needed and this bike would be far better than any stock bike




are you really comparing buying a brand new bike to the rebuild of a blown bike? apples and oranges, man

I'm sure the guy can speak for himself, but I would assume something along the lines of "because I wanted to" could be simple enough
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burn1986 10/31/2014 10:40am
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TailSoHard wrote:
Jealous
reded wrote:
X2

Personally, I think the stock graphics look killer on those bikes.
X3, I like the spokes too! Ride on, bro!Cool
Craig_Lambrecht 10/31/2014 10:41am
10/31/2014 10:41am
2 Stroke Beast wrote:
Sweet bike but why not rebuild a blown bike 1000 to buy the bike 500 for revalve 1000 for dlc coating 500 for transmission gears 300...
Sweet bike but why not rebuild a blown bike
1000 to buy the bike
500 for revalve
1000 for dlc coating
500 for transmission gears
300 iwc coating on trans gears
100.00 new plastics
200.00 new graphics
400.00 excel a60 rims
200.00 powder coat frame
80.00 powder coat hubs
200.00 new spokes
100.00 new handlebars
100.00 new clutch perch and brake lever
200.00 new tires
100.00 get engine covers powdercoated
200.00 new crank
200.00 new cylinder coating
100.00 get head modded/fixed
100.00 oem gaskets
100.00 oem piston
All new clutch 400.00
Leaving an extra 1000 for any other parts needed and this bike would be far better than any stock bike




hvaughn88 wrote:
are you really comparing buying a brand new bike to the rebuild of a blown bike? apples and oranges, man I'm sure the guy can speak...
are you really comparing buying a brand new bike to the rebuild of a blown bike? apples and oranges, man

I'm sure the guy can speak for himself, but I would assume something along the lines of "because I wanted to" could be simple enough
EXACTLY.

Craig_Lambrecht 10/31/2014 10:42am
10/31/2014 10:42am
that's kind of like saying, why hook up with a "brand new" chick when you can find a clapped out old lot lizard, get her plastic surgery, lipo, vag reconstruction, and medication for her personality disorder?

Craig_Lambrecht 10/31/2014 10:44am
10/31/2014 10:44am
patrickadizzle wrote:
God that Husky is sexy.

I want a 300 so bad.
I spent more time looking at stock photos of the new huskys at work for monnnnths.
Finally sacked up and sold my bike to get one.
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hvaughn88 10/31/2014 10:44am
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Craig_Lambrecht wrote:
that's kind of like saying, why hook up with a "brand new" chick when you can find a clapped out old lot lizard, get her plastic...
that's kind of like saying, why hook up with a "brand new" chick when you can find a clapped out old lot lizard, get her plastic surgery, lipo, vag reconstruction, and medication for her personality disorder?

hahahaha, well said!
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hvaughn88 10/31/2014 10:44am
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2 Stroke Beast wrote:
Sweet bike but why not rebuild a blown bike 1000 to buy the bike 500 for revalve 1000 for dlc coating 500 for transmission gears 300...
Sweet bike but why not rebuild a blown bike
1000 to buy the bike
500 for revalve
1000 for dlc coating
500 for transmission gears
300 iwc coating on trans gears
100.00 new plastics
200.00 new graphics
400.00 excel a60 rims
200.00 powder coat frame
80.00 powder coat hubs
200.00 new spokes
100.00 new handlebars
100.00 new clutch perch and brake lever
200.00 new tires
100.00 get engine covers powdercoated
200.00 new crank
200.00 new cylinder coating
100.00 get head modded/fixed
100.00 oem gaskets
100.00 oem piston
All new clutch 400.00
Leaving an extra 1000 for any other parts needed and this bike would be far better than any stock bike




I don't see a breakdown of the dual exhaust conversion anywhere
2 Stroke Beast 10/31/2014 10:46am
10/31/2014 10:46am
Craig_Lambrecht wrote:
that's kind of like saying, why hook up with a "brand new" chick when you can find a clapped out old lot lizard, get her plastic...
that's kind of like saying, why hook up with a "brand new" chick when you can find a clapped out old lot lizard, get her plastic surgery, lipo, vag reconstruction, and medication for her personality disorder?

hvaughn88 wrote:
hahahaha, well said!
Yeah I guess so there will always be those things out a used bike that will never change by the way that husky is so sick please post a video of you riding it up the stairs.
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O___o 10/31/2014 10:49am
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2 stroke beast, you can re-use condoms too. just rinse it out and hang it up to dry, right?
2 Stroke Beast 10/31/2014 10:53am
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2 stroke beast, you can re-use condoms too. just rinse it out and hang it up to dry, right?
right just remember to poke a hole in the tip so the inside dries out good and spray a little wd 40 on it so it doesn't dry rot for those extended times between sex
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Ktm240 10/31/2014 11:00am
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TailSoHard wrote:
Jealous
Craig_Lambrecht wrote:
Smile

the down side...

See that second story apartment door?

Yeah.. it's fun getting it up there.. :-/
Just wheelie it up the steps. Bad ass looking bike!!!!!

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