Hi guys,
As the title says - I'm a compete noob, I hardly know anyhting about enduro bikes but it looks like a lot of fun and I figured it would be an excellent form of physical training )
So, I bought a used FE 450 from 2010 the other day that I'm picking up this weekend and I'm so excited and I have so many questions I don't know where to start or even what the questions are...
Quick intro : I'm 46 years old, Swedish and I ride regular motorcycles. Next year a friend and I will participate in the Budapest-Bamako rally on bikes and I've realized that I need to improve my almost non-existent off road skills. And get in better shape. So I found this Husa for sale, did a quick google on the model, didnt really understand anything from the reviews more than its supposed to be badass. So I bought it. I live on the countryside with alot of dirt roads and forests close by but there is also an enduro track not too far from here that I'll join as soon as I can. The general plan is to have fun and while doing that, becoming a better off road rider. I do some wrenching on regular bikes and have a reasonably equipped garage so I plan on doing the maintenance work on the bike myself.
So to begin with I'll try and read up on the bike here on the forum and post questions as I go
Oh, the first question just popped up in my head - What do I do the first thing after getting the bike home and before taking it out on the first ride? Change air filter + oil + oil filter? Check the condition of the chain and sprockets? Anything else?
Thanks & all for now
As the title says - I'm a compete noob, I hardly know anyhting about enduro bikes but it looks like a lot of fun and I figured it would be an excellent form of physical training )
So, I bought a used FE 450 from 2010 the other day that I'm picking up this weekend and I'm so excited and I have so many questions I don't know where to start or even what the questions are...
Quick intro : I'm 46 years old, Swedish and I ride regular motorcycles. Next year a friend and I will participate in the Budapest-Bamako rally on bikes and I've realized that I need to improve my almost non-existent off road skills. And get in better shape. So I found this Husa for sale, did a quick google on the model, didnt really understand anything from the reviews more than its supposed to be badass. So I bought it. I live on the countryside with alot of dirt roads and forests close by but there is also an enduro track not too far from here that I'll join as soon as I can. The general plan is to have fun and while doing that, becoming a better off road rider. I do some wrenching on regular bikes and have a reasonably equipped garage so I plan on doing the maintenance work on the bike myself.
So to begin with I'll try and read up on the bike here on the forum and post questions as I go
Oh, the first question just popped up in my head - What do I do the first thing after getting the bike home and before taking it out on the first ride? Change air filter + oil + oil filter? Check the condition of the chain and sprockets? Anything else?Thanks & all for now
