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Concerning all this talk about Old guys buying what could be summarized as exotics and the young guys buying what RC wins on. Is it really always like this? I'm old (44) but have been riding since age 14. My bike purchases have always revolved around reviews in various publications. I have had plenty of friends that I have either raced with in my younger years or trail ridden with in my later years who do the same. I prefer European, and don't always buy what some tester likes best, but reviews are an influence. Have yet to have a dealer allow me a test ride on an MX bike at the local track, so sometimes the press is the only info around. Yes, I have also met squids that buy what the champ rides and guys that know nothing and buy exotic for the prestige. Also know guys that simply buy what their local dealer has. Hmmm, KTM builds a good reliable bike, semi exotic, stays in touch with the grass root riders, gets lots of publicity, creates good dealer network, and hires top 125 SX and 500GP riders . Kind of in that order too. All but the last one require lots of ambition, hard work, passion and desire. The last one requires mucho dinero. Maybe Husaberg only needs to hire some good help? :idea:
 
LINEAWEAVER said:
LeFrog said:
I know it is dead now, Dale, it may happen again.
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Lefrog,
Said merger remains active.

Example:
Current KLX and DRZ 125 motorcycles are one in the same.

Best Regards,
Dale
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Oh yes I know, same with the pit bikes but they're sharing parts and technology. I spent a lot of time on this forum on TT because that's where the webadmin decided to "park" the DRZ 250.

For the 450s, RC has the edge on Bubba for lack of what we can call a merger in that respect.

Anyway, it's off topic. I had a lot of other points in my post that I think add a bit of water to the mill (as says the famous franglish saying).
 
I had a lot of other points in my post that I think add a bit of water to the mill (as says the famous franglish saying).
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Lefrog,
You did indeed and your perspective is well received.

Kind Regards,
Dale
 
Well guys, we went out this weekend and kicked some arse on the Husaberg s!

We put two bergs in the roster at the Huntersville Enduro in Minnesota and both bikes took 1st place in their classes (Open C and Senior) with approx. 150 riders entered. Robby Wysuph and Kurt Jacobson both opened up a can of Swedish Whoop Ass (or would it be "voop ahss?). Mike McAllister kept his of the Spanish variety on a Gas Gas.

Let's put the "Husabergs are for old guys" thing to bed.

The berg is a damn good woods weapon regardless of your age.

One of our riders is under 30 and the other is over 30.

As we were kicking tail and taking names, we gained a lot of respect and a few admirers for the yellow and blue bikes.

I had a ton of 12-16 year olds drooling over the bike, telling me it'll be their next bike after their 85 or 125.

Race 'em and win. :director:

That's what's next for Husaberg.

PS, I'll have pics on my website today or tomorrow.
 
Josh:

If you just want to get your feet wet in off road racing take a hard look at Grand Prix Racing. Basicly desert racing doing a few long laps as opposed to point a to b. AMA district 37 is the largest off road district I think. Most of the magazines are based in this district and G.P.'s do get magazine attention sometimes. I believe in Dirt Rider magazine they enterred a FE550 in a G.P. and did well.

District 37 Big Six Grand Prix series website
 
Ditto

Good to see ya got Kurt holding up his end :lol:

Overall this post has brought home some sound advice, strong messages.

Here is some info and perspective for all. Its only fair to share since I'm asking for advice.
May 2005 was the best month, sales wise, to date for Husaberg in North America, atleast since I have been involved.. We hope to continue that momentum.
Racing is necessary. Our goal at BMG is to develop a strong grass roots race program over the next 12- 18 months.
We are also looking very hard at offering a more complete hard parts and clothing/gear accessories line, based on the demand.
Our focus will remain on continuing to raise service level, through parts support and tech.
We also have more regional holes to fill, especially with dealers. Northeast comes to mind immediately.

I appreciate the feedback that has been genereated, and it helps if validating and defining our strategy.


jb
 
You summed it up pretty well, Jedi. I totally agree with the Northeast issue. To this day, I have to order parts from Dan at Motoxotica!!! Kills me too. Fairfield county, where I live, is easily in the top ten richest counties in the country. People here pay to have the best, just because it is the best. If you could only see the amount of 5 foot tall rock walls that are being built in front of average price $400,000 (probably too low a number!) homes, you would be amazed. It's an area that does not see economic downturn at all, except in manufacturing, because it cost so much to pay the employees (might be one reason why cannondale went south, but I could easily be wrong on that). Also why I won't be able to settle here...

Jedi, thanks for listening, keep us posted on any changes. GREAT topic!!!
 
Other than the fact that you suck, and NEVER have anything in stock?!?! :D Just kidding buddy! Nothing at all, you have been great to me. But, it would be nice have a place that has stuff in stock that I could drive to on Saturday morning 2 hours before a ride, after breaking something on a shakedown ride, that's it.

Jedi, stupid question, how come you guys never mustered up any dealers around here, or am I missing something? Did you run out of time on the East Coast dealer tour?

Is there a dealer list available of all the newbie Berg dealers?
 
Parkso you poor misguided soul:

The reason that there are no Husaberg dealers in your area is because people in your region put up walls in their front yard. This practice of erecting "walls in the front yard" is considered tacky on this end of the country (unless you live in Beverly Hills) and no self respecting Husaberg dealer would locate themselves within 100 miles of "front yard wall people"

Now you know :)
 
With all those walls it might be hard to get a few miles in with out having a trials ride! :D beta may do better than berg :twisted:
 
And just one more thing (one last indulgence)

It would be awesome if Husaberg made a mini. These 85-105cc bikes are quite popular with the kids. I read that in 06 KTM will bring back the SX105 which was only made in 04 and is purported to be a smoking mini. I would purchase a rebadged KTM SX105 but if they added a lighting coil and called it a FE105 they would open up a whole new market as there would be nothing else like it in its class.

Let KTM make the MXer and Husaberg make the Enduro/Offroad version.

Josh put me down for one :)
 
Brilliant!

That would give them youngins something to ask for at the next birthday!

The market is pretty scarce for a race ready enduro bike that size.

Tons of MX bikes.
 
There is not one 2 stroke (or four stroke for that matter)race ready 85-105cc enduro type bike on the market. I have been detuning my son's YZ85 for offroad use but there is no way to put lights on it.

The closest thing that I know of is a Beta 50 however it has full size wheels and I don't think they import them to the U.S.

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There's the Gas Gas EC50 rookie with the 70cc kit, but again, big wheels and I've never seen one in the states (and I'm a Gas Gas dealer). Plus it's a 2 smoke. Most kids like the roll of a thumper.
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