kaminari
Husqvarna
A Class
Hello all,
Sorry, no pictures
but just a quick synopsis of how my '08 TXC 250 performed last Sunday (09/28/08) on its maiden voyage...
I had some extra time to burn up at Foresthill, CA and decided to go on a easy "break-in" ride with the TXC 250. Conditions were relatively mild after the previous day's rain although traction was slightly unpredictable (good hook-up mixed with snotty clay & pine needles in the shaded areas as I will eventually find out).
Other than the high seat height (still by +1.5"), I can honestly say that this is the first dirt bike that I feel "comfortable" riding (like an extension of my body). Steering is quick and nimble but yet "planted", if I need to hold a line through a turn. "Peg-weighting" the bike to navigate obstacles is a dream! I did have some concerns about not having a steering damper but like anything else, I adjusted my riding style accordingly and made do without it (for now).
After one twist of the throttle and pulling the choke on, the cold engine fired up on the first kick. I did notice a slight "bog" when blipping the throttle if the engine is cold but on a warm engine, I had no carburetion problems at all. The e-start performed flawlessly as well when needed.
Power-wise, the motor still feels "tight", so I'll be taking it easy for the next few rides. However, I could tell that the TXC 250 wants to be (eventually) revved hard, so I'm looking forward to this once the break-in period is over.
The LT Racing-tuned suspension is a dream! As per Les's documented instructions, I literally just bolted on the shock & forks and went riding with no initial adjustments. The new suspenders are "stiff" but not too "stiff"...compliant over the water-bars, rocks, ruts, roots, etc...just the way I like it!
As with the motor, the suspension needs to be broken-in as well so I can start fiddling with the clickers for fine-tuning.
After about a 50-minute overall trail ride, the unexpected happens...I lose the front end on the backside of a waterbar (slick, snotty clay) and as the handlebar slams towards the right, my right arm/elbow jams into my right ribcage when hitting Terra Firma...hard.
The next thing I know is that I'm laying belly down, right ribcage in pain and unable to breath (the initial impact winded me). After a few seconds of remaining calm, I got my breathing back but am now thinking "Damn...I either bruised or broke my ribs..." I did a quick damage assessment of myself and everything else seemed to be fine. The stock Tomaselli bars, however, did not fare to well.
I'll spare you the remaining details but the long story short of it is I eventually made it back home safe and sound and will be seeing the Doc next Wednesday for some X-rays. The pain is not as sharp as it was last Sunday but if I sneeze, cough or fart really hard, the pain from my right ribcage lets me know it's still there.
It was only 50-minutes of riding but what a joy those 50-minutes were!
I'll definitely be back on the TXC 250 in the next week or 2...ribs pending, of course. :cripple:
+1 for Dan @ Motoxotica for giving me a great deal on the TXC 250 and dialing in the jetting before delivery.
+1 for Les @ LT-Racing for working his "magic" on the TXC 250's suspenders.
+1 for George @ Up-Tite Racing for not only providing me with his trick Husky parts but also sharing his wealth of Husky-related knowledge to me and having his "mechanic" keeping me entertained...
Sorry, no pictures
but just a quick synopsis of how my '08 TXC 250 performed last Sunday (09/28/08) on its maiden voyage...I had some extra time to burn up at Foresthill, CA and decided to go on a easy "break-in" ride with the TXC 250. Conditions were relatively mild after the previous day's rain although traction was slightly unpredictable (good hook-up mixed with snotty clay & pine needles in the shaded areas as I will eventually find out).
Other than the high seat height (still by +1.5"), I can honestly say that this is the first dirt bike that I feel "comfortable" riding (like an extension of my body). Steering is quick and nimble but yet "planted", if I need to hold a line through a turn. "Peg-weighting" the bike to navigate obstacles is a dream! I did have some concerns about not having a steering damper but like anything else, I adjusted my riding style accordingly and made do without it (for now).
After one twist of the throttle and pulling the choke on, the cold engine fired up on the first kick. I did notice a slight "bog" when blipping the throttle if the engine is cold but on a warm engine, I had no carburetion problems at all. The e-start performed flawlessly as well when needed.
Power-wise, the motor still feels "tight", so I'll be taking it easy for the next few rides. However, I could tell that the TXC 250 wants to be (eventually) revved hard, so I'm looking forward to this once the break-in period is over.
The LT Racing-tuned suspension is a dream! As per Les's documented instructions, I literally just bolted on the shock & forks and went riding with no initial adjustments. The new suspenders are "stiff" but not too "stiff"...compliant over the water-bars, rocks, ruts, roots, etc...just the way I like it!
As with the motor, the suspension needs to be broken-in as well so I can start fiddling with the clickers for fine-tuning.After about a 50-minute overall trail ride, the unexpected happens...I lose the front end on the backside of a waterbar (slick, snotty clay) and as the handlebar slams towards the right, my right arm/elbow jams into my right ribcage when hitting Terra Firma...hard.
The next thing I know is that I'm laying belly down, right ribcage in pain and unable to breath (the initial impact winded me). After a few seconds of remaining calm, I got my breathing back but am now thinking "Damn...I either bruised or broke my ribs..." I did a quick damage assessment of myself and everything else seemed to be fine. The stock Tomaselli bars, however, did not fare to well.
I'll spare you the remaining details but the long story short of it is I eventually made it back home safe and sound and will be seeing the Doc next Wednesday for some X-rays. The pain is not as sharp as it was last Sunday but if I sneeze, cough or fart really hard, the pain from my right ribcage lets me know it's still there.
It was only 50-minutes of riding but what a joy those 50-minutes were!
I'll definitely be back on the TXC 250 in the next week or 2...ribs pending, of course. :cripple:+1 for Dan @ Motoxotica for giving me a great deal on the TXC 250 and dialing in the jetting before delivery.
+1 for Les @ LT-Racing for working his "magic" on the TXC 250's suspenders.
+1 for George @ Up-Tite Racing for not only providing me with his trick Husky parts but also sharing his wealth of Husky-related knowledge to me and having his "mechanic" keeping me entertained...
