Connor
Husqvarna
AA Class
Hey guys, as some of you know I've recently bought a 2012 txc310. I just couldn't pass up the deal on it. I saved $2,000 when I bought the '12 over the '13. I am also in the process of selling my '05 YZ250 (that bike is listed in the classifieds on cafehusky). Once it sells I will be doing a build up on my txc310. I'm creating this thread for the '12 txc310 owners out there that are wandering what does/doesn't work for the txc310. My build will be simple and to the point. With the end goal of making a better bike than what I started with. As of right now, I am compiling a list of parts that I will add to the bike. These parts will be reviewed, pics will be taken and uploaded, and helmet cams of me doing some riding after the parts are added will also be added. I want people to be able to post here about anything they think works good or bad on the txc310 and some of their ride impressions of the bike as well (i.e not just me talking about MY bike). I will begin by adding my impressions of the bike.
I rode it the other day for the first time. I didn't do anything much with it except set the sag. I rode it on the motocross track and my tight little enduro practice track. Good news, I felt fast on it, or at the very least competitive against my old yz in the woods. First off, I love the look of this bike. The colors really work well with each other and I added anodized black rims and they really brought out the racey look of the bike. But that's me getting off track lol So back to the ride review. I took off easy at first (that means approximately the first 100 feet haha
). Rode it around the house to just get a feel for it, and it feels a lot like a 250 4t(well duh I guess it's going to?). I noticed right away that it has a lot of decel when you chop the throttle or let off. I than headed down the train tracks and into the woods. This bike is like Velcro to the ground. Never spun out on me, and never slide and always kept traction (even when I wanted to spin). The bike is super easy to ride, not tiring at all. I got it to stall twice, once while hopping a log obstacle I have on my enduro track and once while I was going around a really tight left hander. Besides that, as long as you keep on the gas and keep a finger on the clutch your good. I didn't really notice the stumble or bog below 3,000 RPM that much, mostly because I don't let it go that low, I try to keep the revs up on small bore 4 strokes. The breaks are good, but not great. Not KTM level, but better than my past experiences with Japanese bikes. Power comes on smooth and I found it tough to loft the front end. Places where my yz would want to bring the front end up the husky wouldn't. Over all power, not a ton but enough to get the job done and be effective. In comparison to my YZ250, the yz is a rocket and accelerates wayyy harder, no comparison at all. But that's the whole reason I switched to the husky, the yz will tire you out, and so I'm happy with the husky in the woods. However, it does need some extra ponies. Now onto the suspension. First off, I am 5'8" and 150lbs in gear and ride at a B class racer speed. I thought both ends could use some work. Mostly the rear end. I didn't like the rear as much as I did the KYB unit on my yz. When going through a certain rock section on my yz i could dance right over the tops of the rocks and it would soak it up, while the husky seemed to slam into them and just settle into the stroke and just seem rough over all. I can't really explain that. On the normal trail debris it felt just fine and on the motocross track it was alright too. I will be getting both ends re-done in the future as part of the build. Over all, the suspension is good for the average rider in trail conditions, but as soon as I got into the technical trees hops and rock sections it seemed to pack in the rear. Front end was okay, but could use some work. Ergonomics on the bike are great IMO. The levers are all of great quality and smooth pull. Bars are a decent bend for me too. Foot peg height for my 5'8" stature was nice once standing or even sitting. Seat has a good comfy shape, and while some people say they have problems slipping off of it, I never had a problem. I have a gripper seat on my YZ250 and this seat seemed just as good. The handling over all was good, and man does this bike like to turn. It's a great turning bike, much better than my YZ or even other newer 4 strokes I've rode. I rode a '12 ktm 450sx that same day on the same track and I preferred my txc over the ktm in every situation except breaking power. Turning, power, suspension, etc. I liked the husky more. Yes the ktm has WAY more power, but it was to much. To much of something is a bad thing, and can get you into trouble. Hopefully I will be able to get some more ride time on the bike coming up. However, I have a skin disorder and have latley been battling with that. It's causing me enough pain to where I have trouble just walking let alone riding. So when I get a little better I will add some new info. Until than, cheers everybody, and enjoy the post and follow along as their will be more to come, I promise 
I rode it the other day for the first time. I didn't do anything much with it except set the sag. I rode it on the motocross track and my tight little enduro practice track. Good news, I felt fast on it, or at the very least competitive against my old yz in the woods. First off, I love the look of this bike. The colors really work well with each other and I added anodized black rims and they really brought out the racey look of the bike. But that's me getting off track lol So back to the ride review. I took off easy at first (that means approximately the first 100 feet haha
). Rode it around the house to just get a feel for it, and it feels a lot like a 250 4t(well duh I guess it's going to?). I noticed right away that it has a lot of decel when you chop the throttle or let off. I than headed down the train tracks and into the woods. This bike is like Velcro to the ground. Never spun out on me, and never slide and always kept traction (even when I wanted to spin). The bike is super easy to ride, not tiring at all. I got it to stall twice, once while hopping a log obstacle I have on my enduro track and once while I was going around a really tight left hander. Besides that, as long as you keep on the gas and keep a finger on the clutch your good. I didn't really notice the stumble or bog below 3,000 RPM that much, mostly because I don't let it go that low, I try to keep the revs up on small bore 4 strokes. The breaks are good, but not great. Not KTM level, but better than my past experiences with Japanese bikes. Power comes on smooth and I found it tough to loft the front end. Places where my yz would want to bring the front end up the husky wouldn't. Over all power, not a ton but enough to get the job done and be effective. In comparison to my YZ250, the yz is a rocket and accelerates wayyy harder, no comparison at all. But that's the whole reason I switched to the husky, the yz will tire you out, and so I'm happy with the husky in the woods. However, it does need some extra ponies. Now onto the suspension. First off, I am 5'8" and 150lbs in gear and ride at a B class racer speed. I thought both ends could use some work. Mostly the rear end. I didn't like the rear as much as I did the KYB unit on my yz. When going through a certain rock section on my yz i could dance right over the tops of the rocks and it would soak it up, while the husky seemed to slam into them and just settle into the stroke and just seem rough over all. I can't really explain that. On the normal trail debris it felt just fine and on the motocross track it was alright too. I will be getting both ends re-done in the future as part of the build. Over all, the suspension is good for the average rider in trail conditions, but as soon as I got into the technical trees hops and rock sections it seemed to pack in the rear. Front end was okay, but could use some work. Ergonomics on the bike are great IMO. The levers are all of great quality and smooth pull. Bars are a decent bend for me too. Foot peg height for my 5'8" stature was nice once standing or even sitting. Seat has a good comfy shape, and while some people say they have problems slipping off of it, I never had a problem. I have a gripper seat on my YZ250 and this seat seemed just as good. The handling over all was good, and man does this bike like to turn. It's a great turning bike, much better than my YZ or even other newer 4 strokes I've rode. I rode a '12 ktm 450sx that same day on the same track and I preferred my txc over the ktm in every situation except breaking power. Turning, power, suspension, etc. I liked the husky more. Yes the ktm has WAY more power, but it was to much. To much of something is a bad thing, and can get you into trouble. Hopefully I will be able to get some more ride time on the bike coming up. However, I have a skin disorder and have latley been battling with that. It's causing me enough pain to where I have trouble just walking let alone riding. So when I get a little better I will add some new info. Until than, cheers everybody, and enjoy the post and follow along as their will be more to come, I promise 
