Any news about 2013 ?

[Ex HVUK]

I think we all know that any 2t produced by 2014 is going to have to be drastically altered to meet Euro 4 standards. I understand not having a product ready for 2013 that can embrace those changes and not wanting to spend excessively on one years production of an old model. What seems like such an easy alternative is to sell an optional 6 speed kit with all the needed parts for the conversion. There are a pile of WR250/300's that would love to have that as an optional buy. Husky has the parts in the books, they have survived many years in a WR360 with no issues, and re-sourcing those parts that have already undergone all the engineering is inexpensive. That is an option that needs to be in the Hard Parts catalogue. If they don't want to offer that because it would potentially hurt future sales then that is unacceptable to me. Allowing your customer base to refine their bikes to their personal comfort level insures future sales. The six speed was just the final piece to making my WR250 the cats meow and many others would feel the same if they had the option. It still didn't stop me from buying future Huskies.

Hmmm the kit idea has some mileage... I'll ask the Aftersales Manager at the factory if he can consider it.
How much would you guys be prepared to pay for it? (Parts only, not the install)

Dave

 

[Rearwheelin]

I know a guy at work who is one of Bobby Bonds best friends and he told me that the factory supported TE449 Bonds road had tranny gears changed in it so I would say ZipTy racing is were to ask..... I'm not splitting cases on my 2012 511 to change tranny gears but will during a rebuild... and would only switch to a taller 5th and 6th

 

[Indorider]

Not sure about the rest of the world but this year and 2013 sees Husqvarna release a 900cc "Nuda" ROAD BIKE. (Hint of a tuned up BMW GS F650 here (800cc)). Old news?

An aussie mag (Trailzone) has also hinted of a mid cc Husky adventure bike. I can scan and post if anyone is interested.

NUDA 900R
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I've ridden the Nuda R. Too much fun to describe. Wheelies like there's no tomorrow (don't tell the dealer). They've sold seven of them in Bali and have a hard time keeping up with the requests. I've heard it's not going to the U.S., emissions maybe?

 

[jerbear610]

Exactly. Look at the market where it is sold and what people want. I dont think its a case of buying something and using it against what it is designed for. When you pay upwards of $11,000 you have the right to be critical. I dont want the bike re-engineered (it is fantastic in 90% of terrain), but alot of riders in Australia and evidently the USA+Canada think the gear spread is too narrow! Simple gearing change especially when ~ 20% of world sales are made in Australia alone.

PS sorry for Hijacking the thread.

Not a hijack, solid points, I agree.
So, I went riding over the weekend at Foresthill and I just can't get enough. I'm in love with my 511. I've said this before but I'll say it again, the
CLOSE RATIO (yes, I'm repeating...acknowledged) isn't that huge of a deal because I don't ride on the street much but there are many instances where
I hop on the slab to connect trails or get back to my truck. I made the point in a previous post that I think if they were to widen 5th and 6th it would
benefit all. I don't see how any Husky owner on the planet could not agree. If you're racing enduros chances are you probably don't use 5th or 6th but
if you did having a taller 5th would mean less shifting. I rarely get out of second on most s/t trails but I realized on the last leg of the ride which was more
open quad trails how versatile 3rd is. The majority of this clip is in 2nd and 3rd. At the end I hop onto Foresthill Rd and max her out for a moment. With stock
gearing my 511 tops out at about 83 mph. Now do I need to go any faster than that? Not really but it would be nice to be able to cruz at say 70 or 75 without
blowing it up.

View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhrWcin5R8E&feature=youtu.be

 

[lankydoug]

If the parts are already out there to add a 6th to the 5 speed WR what is stopping any dealer from putting the parts together with gaskets and offering them as a packaged kit? If this kind of thing is profitable then it should have already been done. Obviously the more bikes a manufacturer sells the more feasible add on parts become. BTW, I would have been in 4th and 5th gear on most of jerbear610s video unless I changed gearing from my usual 13:50

 

[mnb]

I rarely get out of second on most s/t trails but I realized on the last leg of the ride which was more
open quad trails how versatile 3rd is. The majority of this clip is in 2nd and 3rd. At the end I hop onto Foresthill Rd and max her out for a moment. With stock gearing my 511 tops out at about 83 mph. Now do I need to go any faster than that? Not really but it would be nice to be able to cruz at say 70 or 75 without blowing it up.

I'm not sure what my '11 TE310 tops out at, but anything over 50mph or so feels harmful to the bike, IMO. In the first part of the video, I would have been in 3rd and 4th on my 310. You make a right turn onto a wider, easier road later on. That would have been 5th and 6th gear on the 310. This is with a 13/50 sprocket combo, which was one of the two combos it shipped with stock. The other combo was more DS friendly - 13/40, which I've never used. First gear on the 310 is a serious granny gear. I can't fathom why some people run 12/50 or 12/51 on this bike.

Anyways, that's the perspective I'm coming from when I say there's a market, a value and a need for a wide ratio tranny on the XLite bike. It seems the 449 series bikes are a bit wider in the tranny.

 

[NewHuskovite]

HVUK, I would personaly like to see just a gear kit for my 449. I realy only think I would need 6th to be much taller so that road speeds can be handled at a much lower RPM. And like Rearwheelin said, I would only do it a major engine teardown, which I hope isn't any time soon. But the option would be nice. As for a price, depends on whats in the kit.

 

[motosportz mike]

Hmmm the kit idea has some mileage... I'll ask the Aftersales Manager at the factory if he can consider it.
How much would you guys be prepared to pay for it? (Parts only, not the install)

Dave

The parts for the WR 250/300 swap are over 1500.00 us dollars, that is why it needs to be in the factory engine. That price plus splitting the cases means you should buy a different bike.

 

[wallybean]

The parts for the WR 250/300 swap are over 1500.00 us dollars, that is why it needs to be in the factory engine. That price plus splitting the cases means you should buy a different bike.

Mike,

I was afraid of that but was wondering if they were going to put together a kit if they couldn't beat full retail on the individual parts. Probably not.

 

[motosportz mike]

Mike,

I was afraid of that but was wondering if they were going to put together a kit if they couldn't beat full retail on the individual parts. Probably not.

Hi Walt, I priced the complete gear shaft assemblies. The individual gears and shafts would definitely be more. I am sure husky could make a lower kit price, but I do not see how they could shave enough off to make it reasonable for someone to buy unfortunately.

 

[NewHuskovite]

Wow, $5 for the gasket material, $5 for the steel, and $1490 for the machining of the parts.

 

[Motosportz]

Wow, $5 for the gasket material, $5 for the steel, and $1490 for the machining of the parts.

it is not that EZ (need to be machined exactly out of expensive material with a specialized machine, splines made, heat treated, liability insurance, etc.) plus it is very small quantity which drive prices up and this is all coming for over seas so there is those costs.

 

[HUSKYnXJnWI]

Not a hijack, solid points, I agree.
So, I went riding over the weekend at Foresthill and I just can't get enough. I'm in love with my 511. I've said this before but I'll say it again, the
CLOSE RATIO (yes, I'm repeating...acknowledged) isn't that huge of a deal because I don't ride on the street much but there are many instances where
I hop on the slab to connect trails or get back to my truck. I made the point in a previous post that I think if they were to widen 5th and 6th it would
benefit all. I don't see how any Husky owner on the planet could not agree. If you're racing enduros chances are you probably don't use 5th or 6th but
if you did having a taller 5th would mean less shifting. I rarely get out of second on most s/t trails but I realized on the last leg of the ride which was more
open quad trails how versatile 3rd is. The majority of this clip is in 2nd and 3rd. At the end I hop onto Foresthill Rd and max her out for a moment. With stock
gearing my 511 tops out at about 83 mph. Now do I need to go any faster than that? Not really but it would be nice to be able to cruz at say 70 or 75 without
blowing it up.
View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhrWcin5R8E&feature=youtu.be

Is that trail considered single track in CA? If so, it is an example of why so many people would want longer legged gearing. when they built the trail they had too much land and didn't try to maximize trail length with turns. Don't get me wrong, I'm jealous, its beautiful, we only have 2 small public trail systems in the state of Wisconsin at the moment. So most trail is on small privately oned pieces where we try to get 3-5 of trail on 40 acres. SO its tight and curvy.

 

[mnb]

Is that trail considered single track in CA?

No, I'd call that an ATV trail or double track. Later on, it's a full on dirt road and even later it's a paved road.

I'm by no means an experienced dirt rider with decades of riding, but I've never seen a green trail that's single track.

 

[Motosportz]

KTM nice slim 3.5 gallon big tanks for EFI bikes, no waiting around years for aftermarket. It is these little details that sell bikes.

 

[boisedave]

KTM nice slim 3.5 gallon big tanks for EFI bikes, no waiting around years for aftermarket. It is these little details that sell bikes.

Totally agree here. I'm keeping my fingers crossed....

 

[Runner]

KTM nice slim 3.5 gallon big tanks for EFI bikes, no waiting around years for aftermarket. It is these little details that sell bikes.

And makes sales for Motosportz!

 

[krieg]

Whew! That's better! All that Orange was making me go into delirious tremors.

 

[ozzie]

KTM nice slim 3.5 gallon big tanks for EFI bikes, no waiting around years for aftermarket. It is these little details that sell bikes.

I dont know why the bike makers don't give you this as a option strait up when you buy a new bike, its the only thing that is stopping me buying a new 511.
And as for the gear box ratios, that's the first thing the KTM guys say when the get off my bike

Kel

 

[jerbear610]

Is that trail considered single track in CA? If so, it is an example of why so many people would want longer legged gearing. when they built the trail they had too much land and didn't try to maximize trail length with turns. Don't get me wrong, I'm jealous, its beautiful, we only have 2 small public trail systems in the state of Wisconsin at the moment. So most trail is on small privately oned pieces where we try to get 3-5 of trail on 40 acres. SO its tight and curvy.

No, not really. Green dot trails are usually quad/mc.
Here's an m/c only blue square trail. (singletrack)

View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVdXG0mCX9c