Hello 'bergs,
I'm looking to buy a '99 FE600 elduro (U.S. model) to replace my aging '92 DR650. I ride mostly pavement, with occasional dirt. No racing, mostly commuting, scraping twisties, ripping around town, light touring - in short: a do-it-all multitasker. The suzuki did allright in what I asked from it, but I need better (stiffer) suspension, and a lot more power. I want more exitement, i don't mind vibes, and I'd like to eventually convert the new steed to a supermoto. So, what am I getting myself into?
My questiones: 1. Am I way off in looking at a husaberg as a daily rider?
- how hardcore is the Dual-sport version of the '99 FE600 vs. the MX ?
- Oil change and valve adjustment intervals?
- Is there a cush drive on this perticular model?
- gas milage (is that heresy?)
- overall reliability?
2. Are there any major obstacles in converting this bike to a supermoto?
- can the stock fork handle the extra grip from a sport tire?
- do I need a USD fork from a later model to avoid excess flexing?
- is there a big enough selection of SM wheels and parts for the FE600?
The whole idea is to stay within my limited budget, thats why I can't consider a newer Berg or Husky or KTM that was factory built as a supermoto .
Your help is very much appreciated, any other thoughts on husaberg ownership I need to know - please don't hold back.
Thanks
I'm looking to buy a '99 FE600 elduro (U.S. model) to replace my aging '92 DR650. I ride mostly pavement, with occasional dirt. No racing, mostly commuting, scraping twisties, ripping around town, light touring - in short: a do-it-all multitasker. The suzuki did allright in what I asked from it, but I need better (stiffer) suspension, and a lot more power. I want more exitement, i don't mind vibes, and I'd like to eventually convert the new steed to a supermoto. So, what am I getting myself into?
My questiones: 1. Am I way off in looking at a husaberg as a daily rider?
- how hardcore is the Dual-sport version of the '99 FE600 vs. the MX ?
- Oil change and valve adjustment intervals?
- Is there a cush drive on this perticular model?
- gas milage (is that heresy?)
- overall reliability?
2. Are there any major obstacles in converting this bike to a supermoto?
- can the stock fork handle the extra grip from a sport tire?
- do I need a USD fork from a later model to avoid excess flexing?
- is there a big enough selection of SM wheels and parts for the FE600?
The whole idea is to stay within my limited budget, thats why I can't consider a newer Berg or Husky or KTM that was factory built as a supermoto .
Your help is very much appreciated, any other thoughts on husaberg ownership I need to know - please don't hold back.
Thanks
