1999 FX 501 for Sale - I'll donate 5% to the site!

Gents (and ladies) - I'm new to the site, though candidly have lurked every now and then for about 2 years. I bought my Berg used in 2003 while awaiting the arrival of a new KTM 520 exc, expecting to probably sell it once the KTM arrived. I liked it a LOT on the trails of Hungry Valley. I also occasionally ride "veteran" motocross tracks. I realized that a big 4 stroke like the Husaberg or the KTM 520 would be too much work for an old geazer like me on even a modest track. So I cancelled the KTM order and bought a new '02 400 MXC from the dealer instead (they gave me a great deal!). I'm now 42 years old with a 14 month old son, and neither bike gets ridden much at all anymore. Added to that, my Tahoe toy hauler was recently damaged and is a "total loss" for insurance purposes, so I no longer have room... Before I put the Berg on Craigs list, I thought I'd give Husaberg fans a deal. Since I've had the bike I've probably put 25 hours or so on it. I had the bike serviced when I bought it which included fixing a weeping fork seal. Since then I've put a new battery in and had the oil changed. I keep it on a trickle charger now, and it runs great! I even considered converting it to supermoto for a while - until I realized I didn't need the road rash that comes with such conversions. There is a small tear about 1" long in the seat near the tank, and the plastic has the appropriate scratches, but it's a bike I'm not ashamed to own or ride. I'm sure if you're reading this you know the specs: electric start, faster than snot, etc. It has a current California Green Sticker. I will take any reasonable offer, and I'll donate 5% of the selling price to the site!

I should have mentioned I live in the Los Angeles area, and I have clear title of the bike. email me at [email protected] if you have any questions!

Rob

I suppose there's nobody in the LA area on this site that wants a great bike? I really don't have the room for two dirt bikes, a Harley and all the baby stuff, plus our two cars. I'll figure something out. If anyone is interested, send me an email.... Cheers!

Nicely played Bergbro! I reckon I'd fit in pretty well in your neck of the woods! The Harley occupying valuable space in the garage is a relatively highly modified (mostly engine mods and handling improvements) Road King classic, certainly NOT the typical pump motor! To wit, I rode with a friend - a solid rider who jockeys a BMW k1300 - in the Malibu canyons about a month ago and he couldn't shake me. He was speechless... suppose my lifetime of dirtbike riding doesn't hurt me in the skills department on the street. I can't stomach the thought of a "divorce" with her, especially considering she's paid off and completely mine from fork to shock... Likewise, my KTM has flown through motocross courses that I shouldn't have even tried, without biting me. The Berg is a sentimental favorite, although it DID bite me on my first ride - made the mistake of trying to accelerate over/down a steep hardpack hill at Hungry Valley during my "test ride". More torque than I was accustomed to. The dude I bought it from couldn't believe I still wanted to buy the bike? As if more torque than you are used to is a bad thing?! It did take 4 weeks for the road rash on my forearm to heal, and ruined 3 work dress shirts from the oozing blood... I'm now thinking it's worth more to me than the couple grand it might be worth to someone else. Might keep it at a family vacation home. I just hate that it never gets ridden, and I know there's someone out there who could enjoy it more than I"ll be able to. Seriously, if you're in the area and you'll actually ride it - NOT sell it for a profit - PM me.