Hi all. Picked up my first Husaberg Yesterday,2003 FX650E in supermoto trim, what a bike! Also have a road legal YZ 250 two stroke supermoto which I thought was quick but the Husaberg makes this feel like a moped. It's got a full Doma race pipe which is incredibly loud, the neighbours love it, not. I really didn't realise they were so quick. It's geared quite high, 115mph and still some left, the handling is superb.
It's the first 4 stroke I've owned, always have and always will love my two strokes. The main reason for steering clear of the 4 strokes is the rebuild costs, I just hope this one stays in one piece. It's done 53 hours and 2400 miles so I am hoping not to do anything major to it yet, it's had regular oil changes and the engine sounds sweet.
Starting is my only gripe, left hand kick start is alien to me, I ended up bump starting it down a big hill this morning after trying to kick it for 15 mins. I have read about the tecniques on this site but still find it difficult. The electric restart works but only starts the bike if its still hot, let the bike cool for half hour and it won't start it, any advise would be helpful here. Apart from an oil and filter change is there anything I should replace or inspect? Thanks folks, great site.
It's the first 4 stroke I've owned, always have and always will love my two strokes. The main reason for steering clear of the 4 strokes is the rebuild costs, I just hope this one stays in one piece. It's done 53 hours and 2400 miles so I am hoping not to do anything major to it yet, it's had regular oil changes and the engine sounds sweet.
Starting is my only gripe, left hand kick start is alien to me, I ended up bump starting it down a big hill this morning after trying to kick it for 15 mins. I have read about the tecniques on this site but still find it difficult. The electric restart works but only starts the bike if its still hot, let the bike cool for half hour and it won't start it, any advise would be helpful here. Apart from an oil and filter change is there anything I should replace or inspect? Thanks folks, great site.
