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effectsman

Joined Jan 2008
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NW England
Hello everyone. It looks like I found the right place for info on all things Husaberg.

I am considering buying a new bike for trails (getting to them by road) and have been hearing lots of different opinions about all makes which has left me with a shortlist.

With the new pricing structure here in the UK I can get either an '08 FE450 or 550 for £4,000 which seems very competitive as the only other new options are over £5,000 for a Yam WR450, Husqvarna etc so there is little competition for the Husa on price. There are a couple of local dealers for spares although it seems there are only 3 UK main dealers for the bikes !

Only negative things I have heard have been that the Husa may not be the best option if I want to just get the bike out on the odd weekend and do a few hours then come back to it a couple of weeks later. It seems they were suggesting it suited a regular maintenance regime. Any comments on this ?

If there is anything else to be said regarding choosing the 450 or 550 Husa instead of KTM, Husky, Yam etc please feel free to keep pushing me into this choice as I really like the look of the bike and the spec. is right up there.

Thanks.
 
HUSABERG

HEY THERE,

HUSABERGS ARE AWESOME BIKES.

I HAVE HAD A HONDA XR 250 ,400 AND 600 AND AND THEN THE BERG.

THE BERG GRANTED IS A MAINTENANCE INTENSIVE BIKE BUT IF YOU FOLLOW THE MAINTENANCE REGIME THEY ARE SUPERB BIKES.

THE POWER AND HANDLING IS LIKE NOTHING YOU WILL EVER EXPERIENCE ON A BIKE.THET WEIGH F**K ALL AND LOOK GREAT ALSO.

MIKEY
 
RE: HUSABERG

My advice is BUY IT and you will see how it grows on you.I bought mine without any knowledge about any service regime and so on, It`s just something else.
 
RE: HUSABERG

Go the Berg but what else do you expect us all to say. :wink:
Depends what you call high maintenance but you must change oil and filters regularly.
I do oil every 10 hours or thereabouts with filter every 2nd change.
Valve adjustment when needed. I check mine just for something to do every 50 hours whether they need it or not.
With the type of riding your talking about your maintenance wouldn't be that bad at all.
BTW all this stuff should be done on all the high performance 4T's that you mentioned so if you only want to check the oil level once a year and top it up if necessary then get an XR or a DRZ. :D
Coops
 
RE: HUSABERG

your freinds comments aren't really right. the bikes are now very reliable and there is nothing likely to fail before it's time. the handling is simply the best, the weight: the lightest, for racing - brilliant, trails = nice heavy flywheel and great throttle respoonse. and as you say £1,500 off this year.

there are items they recommend you change at 100 hours but in honesty there is nothing that won't trail to 200-300 hours.

a month ago, ktm told me that they were looking at two more dealers in the north of england. i presume for one to come through. NTB in york are selling everything off so they've pretty much finished with them but they know what to do to them. and then you have DCR who will have bits for years to come.

regards

Taffy
 
OK, I am under the impression it would be a good buy at this price. Any comment about the 450, 550, 650 choice ? All seem as popular as each other in enduro or SM guise.

Thanks for the input so far.
 
I own a KTM and a Berg. Have to change the oil on either bike at a regular basis. Valves need adjusted at first when new and then not very often. That applies to both as well. My friends 450 Honda has a similar schedule. The high performance 4 strokes all need regular maintainance regardless of maker. If you want reduced maintainance look at something overbuilt and excessively heavy like an XR Honda. You will be happy til you ride a friends Berg etc. If you follow this site front to back through the years, it gives you a sense that the 450 is the most reliable of the Bergs. Buy the Berg, you won't regret it.
dan
 
effectsman said:
OK, I am under the impression it would be a good buy at this price. Any comment about the 450, 550, 650 choice ? All seem as popular as each other in enduro or SM guise.

Thanks for the input so far.
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550 and get the best of both worlds! What kind of trails do you normally find yourself on?
 
The intake sound (roar) is still there btw... (maby a tad lower but still there) you should hear it run...man, when Joakim came across a deep water crossing over a bog...that roar was awesome! WOT and Joakims special riding style (back on the bike and one foot of the peg) jeez!!

says it all.
 
in the whole of the uk let alone the north where it rains ALL the time there is absolutely no need for anything bigger than a 450 and even then it could have been better as a 400.

regards

Taffy
 
When too much is nearly enough, the 650, you know it makes sense!

Steve
 
I'm on a 650 - you don't have to twist the throttle all the way round buts its lots of fun when you do!
It'll impress your mates when you blast past up hills.
But in all honesty I haven't really ridden the smaller capacities in anger so can't really comment.
Other guys tell me that the 450 is more maneuverable in the tight stuff but you have to wring it's neck a bit more.
550 prolly fits somewhere in the middle.

Leaving thought - you don't get complaints about it being too big - but too small??? 8O
 
Much have what has been said explains why the 380 version based on the 450 is popular. It is a no cost option which is also available on the current deal. It seems the 650 is not on offer.

Most of my riding will be in the North so wet weather will be the norm.

Most of the guys riding Yam WR250s seem happy not to have wasted money on the 450 as it would have just meant more wheelspin so perhaps unless I can be certain of enough grip to use the extra power I should lean towards the smaller capacity.

Thanks again for the input, I am glad to have received some advice from my first thread. I look forward to extracting more wisdom as soon as I take delivery of my new 'Berg. Consider your job done in converting another disciple.
 
Buy a berg

Get a Berg, if like me your not the most gifted off road rider but want a bit of fun I would have to agree with Taffy you do not need a big bike in the UK when I ride my FE400 off road it has the potential to scare the s**t out of me as I do not believe your average rider, if he is being honest, can really ride anything above a 450 to its maximum in the UK. The open spaces of AUS and the USA might be a different matter. As for maintenance if you do the oils clean the electrics, check the bad noises and adjust the tappets mine has been no more trouble than my mates jap gear and the berg is a lot quicker and lighter. The final reason to get one is............ NOT EVERYBODY ELSE HAS ONE WHEN YOUR OUT RIDING
 
Taffy said:
in the whole of the uk let alone the north where it rains ALL the time there is absolutely no need for anything bigger than a 450 and even then it could have been better as a 400.

regards

Taffy
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aaah! thatr's worri like a big northern fewkin jessie who can't say it how it is!

nerra mind our kid i'll take great pleasure in gloatin over meown little ditty!#
#tis a pearl of wisdom and twas free!

fear not to thank me young bugger and buy us a black puddin when oooop your way agin!

tara pet!

"our" Taffy
 
Taffy said:
Taffy said:
in the whole of the uk let alone the north where it rains ALL the time there is absolutely no need for anything bigger than a 450 and even then it could have been better as a 400.

regards

Taffy
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aaah! thatr's worri like a big northern fewkin jessie who can't say it how it is!

nerra mind our kid i'll take great pleasure in gloatin over meown little ditty!#
#tis a pearl of wisdom and twas free!

fear not to thank me young bugger and buy us a black puddin when oooop your way agin!

tara pet!

"our" Taffy
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PPPPSSSSSSSST whisper Dont try or buy the Berg! stay with all the others . it makes the guys that are in the C class feel like super men when they smoke the B class :p :p :p

as far as being reliable, I live in Nevada and take rides on the weekend that are as 150 miles from gas let alone a bike shop........ not afraid to take the berg and towed home a few jap and KTfnM's

cheaper in the long run than a wr or crf...... probably up front also

What David ,black puddin stead of spotted ****???????????
hope your good mate
 
effectsman said:
Thanks again for the input, I am glad to have received some advice from my first thread. I look forward to extracting more wisdom as soon as I take delivery of my new 'Berg. Consider your job done in converting another disciple.
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But wait; we're not done yet !!

I tend toward the less is more camp on the cc question. Jack Tar and Taffy have it right for UK trails and your mates seem to agree. If off road and tighter trails are your preference then the 450 should be plenty. If you plan to spend much time on the road you may prefer the more relaxed cruising of the larger bikes.

I recently got a 400 and have found the extra 15 horses at no extra weight to be a big plus over my old KLX300. The 400 flatters my riding like no other bike I've owned. The suspension really is top notch and when it's well set up gets better the faster you go. I can fling it at the landscape with abandon and it soaks it all up.

It's true that they need fettling a good bit but thats true for all bikes in this class and to a lesser extent for all bikes. Machines need maintenace to run well. Period. If you don't mind working on bikes it's rewarding to get imtimate with your machine.
 
Because you should. You don't need any convincing, you've already made up your mind. You will look damn hot on a Husaberg(not to be gay), it's just the truth. The bikes just plain look good! You don't have to "deck it out", it's already what your after.

These reasons are why I bought my first Berg. Just like a woman, after your first time, there is no turning back. A little intimidating at first, looking hot, your heart beating like crazy. Which by the way never goes away for me. One you get over the intimidation, you'll be grinning from ear to ear between each ride! Just pay the money (which is quite cheap when comparing to a woman) and get it over with. The cost of a new Berg for lets say 3 years is WAY LESS MONEY then the expense of a wife for 3 years. It's like pennies to a dollar!!

Have Fun on You New Berg!! Cheers
 

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