125-200cc Husky Love 2 - CR125 Woods bike

[rockdancer]

I thought Id post a couple of pics and specs on my new to me Husky
The previous owner Sean has set this bike up better than i would have done thats for sure
He has a matching 2013 WR 250 so he wasnt riding it . Too bad huh....
He is also a guy that had about 20 vintage bikes so he knows what he is doing around bikes.
Sometimes you get lucky - had to buy it

Now I may have to consider selling the old 08 but maybe not - may run that as a more trail orientated WR165

This is what was on it
ASV Brake and clutch assemblies (awesome and yum)
Barkbuster handguards (in my favourite style)
2012 TE 449 Headlight and front guard (looks better than expected)
BRP chain guide
Billet aluminium petrol cap ( Im not into bling but this looks so cool)
Larger WR tank + original CR tank
Fastway pegs ( my favourite)
Ohlins dampener mounting kit and bar risers to suit
New Force radiator guards
Front and rear Motorsportz brake guards/protection
TE ? bash plate
Rear brake reservoir extension/cooler
Sticker kit and numbers ( looks good in my opinion)
Forks revalved for trails
Hour Meter
16 oz ? flywheel weight with spacer
New piston and rings
All bearings greased and serviced
Near new tyres - Super HD tubes
Front wheel nut changed and oil plug change to alloy
Rear LED light not wired up
Will upload some better pics sometime

 

[rockdancer]

Some more pics
Cant ride it for a week or so
Keen to try the 125 again and the newer handling

 

[R-J van Hulst]

That's a lot of goodies on the bike
and yes keep your old one, an all round bike is good but 2 dedicated for a different purpose is better

just wondering in general why do you need a Rear brake reservoir extension/cooler

How works the flywheel weight out on the riding experience?

Robert-Jan

 

[sabortooth]

Good thing you mentioned that you are not into bling, or we would have never known. Nice.

 

[rockdancer]

The increased reservoir helps to reduce brake fade. Sean said he was heavy on the back brake and needed it . Maybe on big down hills. There is a thread on this site on them by Tinken - Zip Ty sell one. You cant really see but the bike is so clean you could eat off it.


I havent ridden it yet but a fww helps on hills to get better traction , momentum, reduces snap - slower reving. It would make it more like a WR but with a better ignition.

The FWW is a big sucker though - its off a gas gas. May be too big for the 125.

I may put it on the 165 to tame it down if required

 

[Watky]

Awesome looking bike . Now just order a scalvini pipe to set it off...
Either acerbis or polysport make a good headlight to fit the 449 front mudguard & it doest stick out as much as the stock 449 headlight.
You plan on using this for Motocross or using it as a bush weapon as well?

Really going to have to catch up for a ride sometime.. Out with a hernia injury atm,, Bikes just been sitting catching cobwebs for most of this year...

 

[venturini]

Man, oh, man---that's outfitted very nicely---looks Factory. I thought about the 499 front fender but ended going the Yamaha route.

Really like the graphics too, especially the black Husq crown design on the shrouds.

 

[rockdancer]

Awesome looking bike . Now just order a scalvini pipe to set it off...
Either acerbis or polysport make a good headlight to fit the 449 front mudguard & it doest stick out as much as the stock 449 headlight.
You plan on using this for Motocross or using it as a bush weapon as well?

Really going to have to catch up for a ride sometime.. Out with a hernia injury atm,, Bikes just been sitting catching cobwebs for most of this year...

Thanks Luke
I am really happy with how it's set up. Couldn't get the money out quick enough
When I counted Up the extras they were $2k and were what I would like but can never afford
And the overall price was real good
It's got limited use registration but I can put the other full rego plate on it from the wr
Even though its set up for trails it's still more a track weapon so I may use it for that and maybe do an enduro

I will ride it as a 125 then throw the 144 kit on it
the 165 kit will go on the 08 which at least has a fatty on it which will be ok for the 165
For now

 

[rockdancer]

Man, oh, man---that's outfitted very nicely---looks Factory. I thought about the 499 front fender but ended going the Yamaha route.

Really like the graphics too, especially the black Husq crown design on the shrouds.

Thanks mate
The graphics are a bit busy but I haven't seen too many that I'd prefer

 

[Jersey Woods]

Great looking bike. I hope you enjoy it. Let us know how you like it after you ride it a bunch of times.

 

[AUSKY]

Sweet ride Ash, Very nice !
Keep us informed of how she goes. Definetly looks fast.
wow It's got more bling than Mr T
Who did the graphics kit mate?

 

[rockdancer]

Sweet ride Ash, Very nice !
Keep us informed of how she goes. Definetly looks fast.
wow It's got more bling than Mr T
Who did the graphics kit mate?

Thanks Damo
PDS at Slacks Creek - good quality - they do all of Full Throttles bikes
http://pdsgraphics.com.au/
The guy that owned it is mates with Kurt Percy from Full Throttle so I think he got good deals on parts
I am looking forward to trying out at Coolum Mx track sometime soon - will let you know how it goes

 

[rockdancer]

First ride . Ok so my other bike is a well sorted 08 wr 144 with CR ignition and fatty
wanted a newer frame bike for a few years. Took the new bike for a ride - interested to see what it was like!
I was also looking forward to wringing a 125s neck before I put a 165 kit on it .

First off I didnt like the feel of the bikes power delivery mid to high

The bike didn't rev hard at all . The power delivery felt harsh and there was no top end or over rev ( just shows you its not necessarily the size of the piston ) .
It seemed to be breaking up but not stuttery.
I think it was a combination of the short CR muffler and the standard stepped taper 6FY43-74 needle. It felt a bit rich and plug was darkish brown . Not wet .
There was ocasional bog spike on and off but not very often .
I know all about the 5 slide RM needle so I will think about that - I will try adjusting needle . ( Anyone has an RM needle 5 slide they want to sell?)

Handling wise the rear suspension felt very similar to my 08 wr - maybe a bit more suited to my weight
I cant really comment on the front end as I think it was affected by a bad wheel/fork alignment issue. It felt stiffer and hard to control but hopefully that is fixed . It also felt a bit heavier at the front .

I didnt really feel much difference in the way the bike handled to my 08 . It turns about the same . I catually had more trouble doing short turns. I feel more comforatble on my 08 but that could be just time required getting used to it and the extra power helps my 08 in the turns.
Like on my old 310 the newer frame does seem to balance more to the rear - it allows the front end to be lifted a lot easier without much power.

The flash petrol cap leaked too.
Liked the footpegs and levers a lot . 19 inch rear tyre was good.
On the hills the big flywheel weight worked well. I stopped half way up a hill and it pulled back off and up the hill well. Not a lot of difference to the 144 without a flywheel weight on the hill really.

I dont know if it was the carb settings and pipe but I did think gee I like my 144 ! Cant wait to get the 165 on here to try out

 

[JSK73]

The bike didn't rev hard at all . The power delivery felt harsh and there was no top end or over rev ( just shows you its not necessarily the size of the piston ) .
It seemed to be breaking up but not stuttery.
I think it was a combination of the short CR muffler and the standard stepped taper 6FY43-74 needle. It felt a bit rich and plug was darkish brown . Not wet .
There was ocasional bog spike on and off but not very often .

Yeah something's going on because that doesn't seem right at all. In stock form a CR should rev like the dickens, if nothing else. I have the Suzuki needle in my otherwise stock motored CR. That and the power valve adjustment indeed helped bring power down lower in the RPM range but the top end remains the same.

I wonder if it had some gas sit around in it too long and go bad? Have you pulled the carb and given it a thorough cleaning? Super cool bike, I hope you get it sorted!

 

[rockdancer]

Yeah something's going on because that doesn't seem right at all. In stock form a CR should rev like the dickens, if nothing else. I have the Suzuki needle in my otherwise stock motored CR. That and the power valve adjustment indeed helped bring power down lower in the RPM range but the top end remains the same.

I wonder if it had some gas sit around in it too long and go bad? Have you pulled the carb and given it a thorough cleaning? Super cool bike, I hope you get it sorted!

Maybe - I didnt ask the guy how long it was sitting for. There is no filter on the fuel lines and there was a lot of bark like crap in the bowl but the main seemed ok . Pilot looked a bit clogged. Its running a 440 main - 47.5 pilot 4 slide. Temp was around 17 C .
Maybe its lean up top and rich down low which made it look rich -
It didnt feel the same as my other carb when it was rich and stuttery up top and wetting plug
I will try needle height adjustments
Did you try the RM needle with the 4 slide?
I also found the older 08 TMX fits on ok and I know that works well so I will try that to see what its like as well

 

[rockdancer]

Just spoke to the guy that owned it - there was some fuel in the bike that was in it before christmas - I will drain the fuel out

 

[Coffee]

Just spoke to the guy that owned it - there was some fuel in the bike that was in it before christmas - I will drain the fuel out

oops....

 

[rockdancer]

Just an update on this bike - I ran it once more as a 125 and it was bogging quite a bit and Ive shelved the mikuni for the 36mm PWK I had . Ive also put on my spare 144 kit and its running a nice healthy compression of165 PSI with a 1mm squish thickness.
Took it out for a decent ride around the Glass House Mountains and the thing was going real hard . Great power response and started to enjoy the handling a lot . Not one bog or hesitation . Great.
The balance seems to be more to the rear than on the 08 . Makes it easier to lift front wheel .
It did foul the plug in some of the technical stuff so I may try a leaner pilot
I am using a needle which I think is a RM 250 needle ( R1469) - I never get any bog that I saw with the JD red /blue needles. I also tried a N7NW needle for the KX 125 and I liked the rm one better.
When I got home unfortunately it looks like I need two new fork seals - damn. More $.
Oh well at least Ive got my modified head for the 165 last night so I can throw that on the other bike

 

[john01]

Get yourself a Seal DR and try cleaning the seals; works like a champ for me.

 

[rockdancer]

Thanks - never seen them before - sounds good to me
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/RHINO-SE...F-KTM-CRF-RMZ-KXF-WRF-Motorbike-/261106978780