Want to swith orange to Husky for 09

I have been racing an 06 300XC since I bought the bike in March 06. I really like it and it is dialed in perfectly for me. I am a C rider, maybe B next year, do a lot of gncc's and local hare scrambles. I love the low end power and it never seems to stall, I am a big guy at 6'3" 225 lbs.

My dealer carries a lot of huskys and ktm's. I almost bought a 08 txc 450 but decided to wait for the 2009's.

Sounds like they will not be making the 310 in the txc.

Was wondering what opinions you all have on switching. Thanks,

I would try a WR250 or WR300 before I went 4 stroke, as you like your 300.
Norman

I do like the 300 but I want to switch to a four stroke, will keep the 300 as well, thanks

I would think a big guy like you would love a TXC 510.
Of course the 450 would also work.

The 250 might be a bit small, especially if you rely on your 300's grunt.

Of course you could take a TXC250 and convert it to a 310, easy enough.

The '09's will be more expensive, and while there are some changes to the TXC's-its minor.

Go buy one this weekend, or maybe try for a discounted '08 in a few months, but thats a bit risky....

Go get a 450 or 510, break it in and race it.

I thought they were making a TXC 310?

Husky has confirmed they are not making a TXC310.

You could convert the TE310 into a TXC version pretty easily. Actually maybe better than a TXC, since the TE310 will come with EFI.

If you want a closed course bike you cant beat the TXC 450 and it's a great all condition race bike.

The TE with EFI and electric start is a great bike also, but it's more Enduro, Trail Ride and Dual Sport focused.

If you're racing Hare Scrambles or GNCC style events then the carbureted TXC line is the way to go, because they just start quicker than an EFI bike because the EFI has a slight delay.... so if you're doing a dead engine start it's something that you should consider and no this isn't just a Husqvarna issue but an issue with all EFI dirt bikes including Suzuki RMZ450s

If you look at all the guys running Husqvarna 4 strokes in GNCC and World Enduro competition you'll notice that they all run carbureted bikes for the ease-of-use and familiarity issue.

Don't get me wrong EFI is the way to go... but it just depends on what you're going to be using the bike for.

And back to the original question the 450 is a great all around choice and that's what I would be going for if I was stepping off of a 300.

What do I ride? A TE450 of course and I'd be crazy to ever give up the electric start!

BlipBlip!

I am 6'2" and 230 w/out gear and my TXC510 is a bit much. However in the KTM line the 525 is just enough. If I were to do it over again, I'd pick the TXC450 for competitive use, much less fatiguing in GNCC and east coast type riding. For dual sport or out west the 510 would be the ticket,......with a larger tank of course.

I have to agree with Mike Kay. going from a big hp 2t 300 to probably about 2/3 the hp in the 4t 310, (not knowing the exact hp of either) you will not see the performance you are looking for or use to for your size. I would think the TXC450 or TE450 would be the ones to suit you. The only thing you would have to get use to is the extra weight. which i dont think would be a big deal.

just my thoughts

mike

Just to be clear the TXC also has electric and kick start from the factory.

Correct, and as stated there will be NO 09 TXC310.

You could buy the kit from Athena and be good to go if you really had to have a TXC310.

Do the TE 250 & TXC 250 have the same cams\ head\ valves etc.??? If so getting the 310 kit would be a no brainer, if not. It may not be the same. Just a thought

I wondered that myself. Reports are that TXC has more Umph. I'd be willing to guess the TXC has a TC cam or cam timing. Someone on this site may know for sure. TW

The TXC does indeed have the TC cams, and the Athena kit has been used in both TE's and TC's with great success. If it works in both, no reason it wouldn't work in the TXC.

the txc 450 may be the way to go, I bought an 04 crf450 in 04 and hated it, I know its not the same... I wonder how heavy the txc450 will feel?

thanks for all the great responses!