• 2 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
     WR = 2st Enduro & CR = 2st Cross

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250-500cc Looking at the 2013 WR300

K5PL5 said:
Ive read over and over all the complaints about the carburetor but Ive never had issues with mine. Now, granted, I am only in the Vet B class for Eastern US hare scrambles/enduro but Ive also been a technician for Yamaha Honda and Harley in the past so I do know my way around a bike.
I installed a pipe and silencer and all the other woods racing add ons and had the suspension done. A must if you want to enjoy your bike and not get pinged around the rocks where I live. The terminator cable is a must. I also added 5mm length to my clutch actuator arm. Lighter pull. No clutch drag.
The bike is tall. 5'7" is questionable. Every bike can be lowered in some way tho.
Finally, if you get a modern 4 stroke, you get the headaches that come with it. Valve changes, top end changes, fuel injection issues, etc. I have a modern 4 stroke as well as the WR. I would keep the WR if I had to get rid of either.
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What issues do you have with the Fuel injection? With a mini computer you should be able to connect right up and mod the mapping pretty quickly, and if the stock computer does not allow that, I'd assume you can buy aftermarket to allow modifications to the mapping like a powercommander. As for valve adjustments would take roughly 1-2 hours maybe once a week during training, maybe after a hard race make adjustments? What's the etc part?

I like understanding everything..haha Which is why bikes are fun! So much to learn, so little time!
 
6thgear said:
Why would you go with the 310? I'm really interested!
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lower CG Much better handling and quicker steering,closed cartridge forks,same exact LBS as the WR but with an e-start( and anyone will tell you that until you get your WR jetted right and learn the technique on how to kick start these WRs you will knock your brains out ****************************************) smooth predicable power band with tons to spare! EFI technology and the best thing is get on and ride immediately !! no starting problems,no carb to mess with and the best ergos and suspension out there !!! beside the WR is needlessly tall and im 6'4" !!
 
DA-DING-DING-DINGDADING-DING-DINGDADING....BAROOOP!

yeh...geta e-start 4 stroke, ooo- so exciting!...buwahahahaha. :p

this thing sounds like a top fueler and peeps WILL get out of your way...

want to have fun? get the thumper.

want to experience the abosulte essence of spine tingling hackel raising dirt biking? get the last of the gnarly 2T open bikes.

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things its NOT:

the same ol same ol, hard to start, hard to jet, hard to care for, hard on wallet, hard to ride, or slow by any stretch.

things it is:

an open 2T dirt bike. nothing more or less.
 
Nothing beats the WR300. All other 4 strokes are ...ermmm boring!!! Other 2 strokes are ok though lol.
Mine is 2009 and it is pure mad!! Get in the power band and you will be grinning like a nut (through gritted teeth).
Tried and tested design. No need to improve what is already perfect. Not bothered about the carb or the kick start.
E-starts are for metrosexuals anyway. :D
 
AC3 said:
Nothing beats the WR300. All other 4 strokes are ...ermmm boring!!! Other 2 strokes are ok though lol.
Mine is 2009 and it is pure mad!! Get in the power band and you will be grinning like a nut (through gritted teeth).
Tried and tested design. No need to improve what is already perfect. Not bothered about the carb or the kick start.
E-starts are for metrosexuals anyway. :D
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if that what defines you so be it
 
I've got both a WR250 and a TE250.

If you ride a lot or hard get the WR. Trust me, you don't need to be replacing fuel pumps, starters, ring gears, stripped valve cap holes, temp sensors, CDI's, Injectors etc on a bike you want to pound.

The WR is cheaper and with resonable care will be competitive and last forever. Change trans oil, air filters, lube the swingarm bearings and it will run forever.....get a hydo clutch if the pull is too much ( it may be).

If you are not a big guy get the WR250. Slap on a PWK AS and it will become a one kick starter like my 04. Adjust the airscrew and will will run a whole enduro without ever stalling.

Like most Huskys it is not designed around short folk...it helps to be tall.

A WR300 with a stock carb can take 5-6 kicks to start and on the 300 those are not easy kicks.

WR250 is cheaper too.
 
pvduke said:
WR300:

install a JD Jet kit right off the bat with the new nozzle and it meters crisp just fine. easy cheap fix, but- mandatory as the carb comes with stupid wrong parts in it (nozzle AND needle to be exact). for a lil better MPG the Lectron from Motosportz is a nice upgrade.

lose the t-stat ASAP- see my thread on that for some 5$ and up mods that work. install Zip Ty Racing XF+ coolant too.

change trans oil after first ride.

starting is like starting a big bore- wear a moto boot and leg it good. (i'm 5'5" and can light it)

cost to buy is pretty low. comes with premium parts too. great value. proven design. chains on the right side too. these wont be around much longer, end of an icon. i beat on mine like a delinquent rented mule. it just laughs and drags me off into the trees for more braaaaap!

4-stroke? barf. buy braap and bring it.
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Heheh....you said "nozzle".:rolleyes:
 
6thgear said:
Oh...Now that's interesting (Lectron). Do you happen to have a link to Smart carbs, I cannot nail down a website for them. I read through the Lectron carb tech information, and man...That's a very "smart" approach to maximize the ability of a tried and proven system. And your right, for roughly $80 more, you can get a set of those..haha.

Here comes a common question, How many hours can I get on the WR300 top end? If I use top quality fuel/oil and proper mixtures, clean the air filter/change every a dirty ride. Would I be able to break 80 hours? Changing a head once a week during practice would be a huge pain with my work load + my training goals..haha
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That's a huge amount of hours to ride a week. I use motul @50:1 and change the piston, rings at 50 hours. Piston is usually right at the outer tolerance limits. I have no idea what other people are getting.
 
I read that 35-45 hours a week too and was like holy hell?! A good season for me is 60-100hrs a season from march-november.
 
I wish riding was my full time operation. That would be AWESOME! i would probably crash far less too:)
 
yzrider said:
I read that 35-45 hours a week too and was like holy hell?! A good season for me is 60-100hrs a season from march-november.
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I based that off riding 3 hours per night after work, as well as 10 hour or more during the weekend. I've still got a full time job..haha I'm however the type that if I commit myself to learn something..I learn it..haha And only way to get better on a bike is to ride!

Thanks everyone for the good information. Sorry I snuck out mid way through our conversation. Was about 2am for me and needed to get some sleep for 8am work..haha (Now ignoring work to type this ) I'm going to head over to the 4 Stroke section now and snag some information. I know everyone is a little bias towards their own bikes, it's a reason they make so many! But I did get alot out of this, will still use this thread to ask more. :cheers:
 
Well I think you may be surprised how many actual riding hours that is. Thats rivaling like a pro's amount of ride time per week in season easily . Im jealous hahaha:cheers:
 
yzrider said:
Well I think you may be surprised how many actual riding hours that is. Thats rivaling like a pro's amount of ride time per week in season easily . Im jealous hahaha:cheers:
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Really? I didn't expect that. I honestly felt that they would ride closer to the 40-60 hour mark a week being a professional and that's all they do..Mostly..haha I'll likely find out the hard way it's alot of hours. But I'm in good shape, and I've spent months like that with friends learning a new course, or a mountain pass :lol:

I might only commit a few months to that much riding, then slow up a bit. I've got little dirt experience, so I"m fully prepared to spend alot of time on base level skills so my 2014 season can be as successful as possible.


Man both those bikes look good! Arggg Hard chooses!
 
I'll throw in my 2cents. I have both, 09wr300 & 12txc310. Don't have much time on the 310 but I can tell you it turns much better than the wr, but also not sayin the wr turns bad. I had a hard time getting it to turn until I went with Vinduro's sag #s for the front also. Had way too much spring in forks. Put the stock back in & voila!! Now the wr turns very well, just realize that the WR300 is a hammer!! It'll plow through stuff that makes weaker bikes wet themselves. Now a newer 300 prolly handles closer to my txc I think. It will depend on what & how you're gonna ride, but the txc will have closed cartridge forks, plus the button if that's important...........
 
street2dirt said:
I'll throw in my 2cents. I have both, 09wr300 & 12txc310. Don't have much time on the 310 but I can tell you it turns much better than the wr, but also not sayin the wr turns bad. I had a hard time getting it to turn until I went with Vinduro's sag #s for the front also. Had way too much spring in forks. Put the stock back in & voila!! Now the wr turns very well, just realize that the WR300 is a hammer!! It'll plow through stuff that makes weaker bikes wet themselves. Now a newer 300 prolly handles closer to my txc I think. It will depend on what & how you're gonna ride, but the txc will have closed cartridge forks, plus the button if that's important...........
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The new WR's turn just like the old ones.

Yes the x-lights handle great...but 20hrs a week riding will wear them out quick.
 
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