Stock jetting Sucks. Too big a pilot jet. Didn't even mention the too high float level. 51T ?? Everyone goes to at least a 52T. The Husky has a very wide powerband also. Suspension ? Didn't even mention the soft rear shock spring and the way heavy fork spring. I weigh 185lbs and had to go down to a .40kg fork spring. Rear spring is a 5kg. I had to go to a 6kg to get the correct sag numbers. Why should they mention the KTM problems ? What good is more power if it doesn't survive ? Personally I like Huskys power output much better than a KTM. Haven't ridden a Yamaha so I can compare there. Piss poor review.
I stopped giving my opinion and criticism on other people's preferred offroad/woods/trail setups because, frankly, I don't ride that stuff, so maybe what I liked for MX actually sucked for them. Same on bike models, I tried to stop judging everything through my eyes, unless it represents the way I ride. With all due respect, and you deserve tons of respect, Dwight, I think calling this MX review "piss poor", by comparing it to your offroad setup, is naïve.
Here's my take, on your take! Stock jetting is close, pilot is a little rich. Doesn't load up on the track (maybe it does picking through a technical rooty sidehill?), picks up cleanly and revs hard, a tad lean on top I run a 42 pilot and a 470 main and lowered my float height 1mm. They say it has a 35 pilot which IS misinformation I think. But I agree, the jetting is "in the ballpark", it doesn't suck for MX, richer pilot picks up when wacking the throttle and cools a blistering motor when off the throttle. They didn't say it's perfect. 52t sprocket runs out too quick in 2nd clutching out of slow corners but still won't pull third. I like the 52 in upper gears but can't sacrifice the slower-corner behavior, 51 is where it's at. I like the Husky powerband, haven't owned a 2012 yam or KTM, won't comment. Suspension? I weigh 155 lbs and this is one of the best stock forks I've had. If I went to .40kg springs, I WOULD DIE, not dislike it, I would get hurt as it bottomed and deflected of the face of bigger jumps, it would be just plain ridiculous. Springrate is about perfect for me, I'm considering a revalve as I do bottom it hard sometimes and heard there are big improvements to be had in midstroke action. They say lighter riders may want .42's sounds accurate but I'll stick with stock and wouldn't rule out .44's. Rear springrate is about right, I could go up a small step and think I will, but a 6.0 wouldn't be right for me and a 125 target weight is 165 and under, glad you settled on a good springrate for you. None of the KTM's raced around here (know a few guys, see a bunch more) have blown up. My Husky hasn't either (I'm the lone ranger). I have utmost confidence in the Husky but certainly don't think there is a KTM grenade epidemic.
Accurate test in the context of the bike's intended use, represents my findings pretty closely. AWESOME bike, decent review, they like the bike! I'll defer to you for my offroad/woods setup, you seem to have it dialed and I'd fark it up!
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