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Ditch the 07 TE510 for an 09 TE 310?

cment

cment

Husqvarna
AA Class
Well,

I have the itch for a new bike. Did not ride much last year due to work and my wife and I pooping out a young one. I really want to start getting back into racing HS and enduros on a regular. In the one HS i rode last the 510 last year was a bear compared to my old 300exc. I have been thinking that a 310 would be more a good move? I am on the east coast and ride C class now.

I love the 510 when trail riding, but I found myself wanting a more nimble /lighter ride after I finished throwing-up in my helmet after the race due to exhaustion and wussyness. ( I was actually in pretty good racing shape wich p_ssed me off even more.)

Would I LOVE the 310 or would I missed the muscle and grunt of the 510? Going to the 450 is not an option.

Any opinions?

BTW - I have unintentionally gained the wife's baby weight over the last year that she lost. 6'3 265lbs (my weight, not hers). I imagine I will be able to drop to 250lbs by May when I plan on buying the bike (if there are any left).
 
I would keep the 510 for now. Pick up a cheap 2 stroke for woods and hare scrambles. I am betting that 2010 is going to be a big improvement with the new motor in the TE model.

What is the weight difference between a 310 and a 510?
 
Do I know beans about the 310? No. But I was in your shoes last year, and sold the 510 for a new TXC. I'd probably second what Swampds said. Keep the 510 for fun riding. You'll miss it when it's gone, and pick up a cheap racer.

I love my TXC250 for racing enduro and HS, it's better at that than the 510 in every way. The 250 fits me perfectly, but I'm only 160.

I miss the 510 power for general trail riding...especially in sand. Yes, it was a bear to race.

paul
 
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