- Location
- Smithfield Utah
Yeah I'm thinking so. The nice part is the suspension is all WP and parts/upgrades are easy to get. Wheels etc are same as KTM as well
Froze engine is just the tip of the iceBERG! (pic heavy)
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Yeah I'm thinking so. The nice part is the suspension is all WP and parts/upgrades are easy to get. Wheels etc are same as KTM as well
- Location
- Smithfield Utah
Why don't all bikes have this?! Translucent tank with fuel level indicator---sweet :greg: It's in liters but that's ok.
Exhaust is looking good.
Exhaust is looking good.
- Location
- Smithfield Utah
Well this party really died :-\
I could have had it running and been within my budget of ~$2,000, but there were a LOT of engine updates/upgrades this model did not have that came highly--highly recommended from the guys on the Husaberg forum. To get it where I wanted it and make it reliable the cost far exceeded the worth of the bike and I would be stuck with the infamous SEM ignition (I swore I'd never buy another bike with one of those).
The day I bought the Berg a dude text me and said if I loose interest to let him know. Well I lost interest and sold it to him. Hard decision to make it was a really fun project--very cool bike but in the end I think I did the right thing.
I'm kinda thinking one of these days I should probably buy a new orange or white bike and just ride the stupid thing
I could have had it running and been within my budget of ~$2,000, but there were a LOT of engine updates/upgrades this model did not have that came highly--highly recommended from the guys on the Husaberg forum. To get it where I wanted it and make it reliable the cost far exceeded the worth of the bike and I would be stuck with the infamous SEM ignition (I swore I'd never buy another bike with one of those).
The day I bought the Berg a dude text me and said if I loose interest to let him know. Well I lost interest and sold it to him. Hard decision to make it was a really fun project--very cool bike but in the end I think I did the right thing.
I'm kinda thinking one of these days I should probably buy a new orange or white bike and just ride the stupid thing
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
Better to cut your losses now than to figure it all out after you've dumped thousands into it!I think your last sentence sums it up nicely... I know you like big bore power, KTM 500's are getting pretty cheap these days. You can find a '12-13 around $5k.
Believe me, I can vouch for this
rholbrook
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- Location
- Kaysville, Ut
Should have looked on eBay for a motor that would have fit it. There is probably a running motor for sale. Probably better off selling it anyway