Anyone have a Husky 510 (or other husky model)?

[tecknojoe]

I'd like to check one out, and take it around the block. I'd like to know how you like it compared to other supermotos

[mastap07]

No but they look pretty sweet

[brennahm]

Guy named Hans raced one locally. Alas, he has returned to Europe...

Good luck getting parts. And it's not IF you need parts...

[Vitesse304]

I just got one. An 09. I love it so far...not looking forward to when I need parts for it...but I got it for a good deal and I've always wanted a euro bike.

I had a KX250F and CRF450R supermoto before this one...let's just say it's different. But in a good way.

[mdub]

i thinkz i now want a suzuki 7fitty....

[tecknojoe]

I just got one. An 09. I love it so far...not looking forward to when I need parts for it...but I got it for a good deal and I've always wanted a euro bike.

I had a KX250F and CRF450R supermoto before this one...let's just say it's different. But in a good way.

I imagine it's a huge kick in the ass compared to the other two?

[Bueller]

What are you planning on using it for? Different bikes for different uses.

[tecknojoe]

Mostly street, dirt every once in a while(I'm a srs dirt noob, so nothing too hardcore), as well as a few IMI days. But I want a real ass kicker on power (compared to my '08 WR250 that I had last year).

One thing I'm thinking is that putting a lot of miles on a husky could be a bad idea. I've been curious about those 510s for a while but haven't ridden one

I know some guys that love the SXV, but I've heard maintenance nightmares on that one. Perhaps I'll discover the same on the husky

[Bueller]

If you want a husky go for a 610, the 510 is more race oriented.
My choice was, and would be a KTM 525-530 EXC with aftermarket SUMO wheel set. Plenty of power and a six speed tranny makes it very street friendly while still able to rock the track nicely. It will also go in the dirt too. And parts are readily available.
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/rmsupermoto999/Bikes/CIMG1323.jpg

The other bike I would suggest would be a WR 450

[Vitesse304]

I imagine it's a huge kick in the ass compared to the other two?


Honestly, I think I like my CRF better for straight up supermoto racing.

It was lighter, it seemed like the bottom end hit harder, and the suspension was much better. Plus parts and maintainence are cheaper.

The husky hits hard, and long (that's what she said) but there are a few husky quirks that will in the long run cost me much more money. It needs a power comander and autotune, the suspension needs to be sorted out, and parts are expensive and hard to find. I also think the "idea" that this bike is more expensive makes me ride it more apprehensively unlike the CRF which I just railed on.

For what I want to do with it, ride on the street with track days and an occasional race, I think it is perfect. A euro bike that gets looks and that can handle it's own on the track. Once I get the suspension set up, and more money dumped into fixing the FI and a slipper clutch, I think it'll be heads and tails above the CRF. I also need to get over the idea of dropping this "expensive" bike, and ride it a little more aggressively.

One thing to keep in mind, there is no longer a Husky dealer along the front range. I think the closest now is in Utah or NM, maybe GJ. Get used to ordering stuff online and reading a lot on the internet. Thankfully there's lots of good info at cafehusky and smj.

If you want to check out my bike, it's currently at Epic getting a facelift, feel free to sit on it and compare it to Kevin's ape. His ape is for sale, and you'd be in the same boat as the husky, short maintainence intervals, expensive parts...the only good thing is Kevin's ape is all sorted out and is sweet. And there is Aprilia support in Denver compared to the non-exist husky support.

But I took a gamble...like I said, it's a fun bike and with a little work, I'm positive it'll be awesome.

[tecknojoe]

Thats a lot of good info. it brings to light some of the expenses more than just "it'll cost more". Sounds like it'll take a little work and money, and If I'm gonna try to hit the track more frequently next year (not on the husky) that might be tough. I might have to consider something else for an every day street bike. I have all winter i guess

[brennahm]

If you wanted a track bike there's a Pikes Peak winning CRF450R for sale...