1. 4 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
    TE = 4st Enduro & TC = 4st Cross

Help me decide.

Discussion in '4 Stroke' started by JasonfromMN, Oct 14, 2016.

  1. JasonfromMN Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    MN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None right now :(
    Other Motorcycles:
    2013 Yamaha FZ6R
    I'll try to keep it short n sweet.

    I currently have a 2011 TE 250. I only race it in enduros. Occasionally hairscrambles. It has approx 200 hrs on it and has been through a couple "incidents" that should have taken the engine out. But, it still starts instantly and runs good despite lacking severely in power. It needs a top end and clutch fibers at a minimum. Probably a whole basket n all too once I get into it.

    Both wheels are bent (they still roll true enough though)
    The whole bike looks like it's been in a war zone.

    I have the opertunity to get a low hr 2011 txc 250 for a low price. I thought I could put my forks on it, my fuel injector (12 point) and my jd tuner. I can then either sell mine to recover some costs, or maybe use it as a spare parts bike.

    Or I could attempt the rebuild on mine.

    Or, lastly for another $1k I could get a like new cr 125 with the 165 kit. Problem is, it's the most expensive option, probably has an overly harsh suspension, and a powerband that's probably unusable in the tight woods.

    Thoughts?
  2. Trenchcoat85 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Northern NorCal
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '14 TE 310R
    Other Motorcycles:
    '85 shovel, '75 DT400, '97 XR400
    I dunno.... door #1 or #3 sounds good. do you need to be street-legal? if so have you considered putting the txc wheels/motor in the te and selling the txc?

    165: I'm thinking your forks will work on it? and a lot of people use 'em in the tight stuff- you might be surprised how well it works.

    selling the te: new plastic, grips and maybe a seat cover goes a long, long ways.

    good luck.
  3. NCSteve Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Appalachia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    12 WR300 13 WR165
    Other Motorcycles:
    02 XR250R 00 XR100R
    165 kit w/pipe and Lectron = woods bike nirvana :banana:
    But if you like 250 4t the txc sounds like the deal :cheers:
  4. LandofMotards Moderator

    Location:
    Colorado
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 TC250
  5. ghte Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bright, Victoria Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2 x 310's, 2016 Beta 480, SWM RS650
    Other Motorcycles:
    2016 Multi ,Griso1100, Monster695
    hard call. your call really, go with what you know, feel and like.
  6. JasonfromMN Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    MN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None right now :(
    Other Motorcycles:
    2013 Yamaha FZ6R
    Thanks for all the responces. I certainly know and feel very comfortable on my TE. My only complaint lately has been the lac of power. After thinking about all the money in parts I've put into it lately- lithium ion battery, fuel tuner, the "perfect" handle bars, a host of suspension bushings and bearings, re valved suspension, a complete new silicone radiator hose kit, radiators etc, I decided to get the TXC. I'm going to throw all the best parts off mine on it, strip mine I think, keep any vital replacements, part the rest. Between how low on power my bike is getting (nearly impossible for resale), how much the CR would cost, and all the work I would have to do to get the CR set up for me I guess is more than what I'm interested in right now.
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  7. ghte Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bright, Victoria Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2 x 310's, 2016 Beta 480, SWM RS650
    Other Motorcycles:
    2016 Multi ,Griso1100, Monster695
    Sounds like a good plan with a cost effective outcome. I wish you well with your new steed.
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  8. R_Little Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    NJ
    I still love my 2010 TE250 and I have a 2012 TXC310 also.

    Let me know what you are parting out.

    I could use some spares.
  9. Aaron8 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    >>Doesn't the TXC already have the 12 point?
  10. troy deck Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Republic MO
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 250wr 12 cr125
    Other Motorcycles:
    kx65 ty80 rm80 kdx250
    GET THE 165 ITS ALL THAT AND A BAG OF CHIPS
  11. JasonfromMN Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    MN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None right now :(
    Other Motorcycles:
    2013 Yamaha FZ6R
    I don't "think" it does. I'll find out, it has a fueling issue and part of my plan to sort it will be with my aftermarket 12 point injector. I'm finding out the previous owner did poor maintenance to it.
  12. troy deck Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Republic MO
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 250wr 12 cr125
    Other Motorcycles:
    kx65 ty80 rm80 kdx250
    tuff to have a fueling issue with a Lectron on a... well anything get the 165