Husky 510 ’05/’06 – OLD Bull Trailriders

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July 9, 2009 at 10:13 am #96779

Paul Bayly
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I’m in the market for a secondhand bike. My first bike back in the dirt after 20 years was a sweet WR426, but that was stolen about 9 months ago. Been looking at 300cc 2Ts mainly due to the cost of rego for a bigger bike, but lately I’ve seen a few Husky 510s around for only a few dollars more. I’m limited to $5K.

While I was looking for a lighter bike, I reckon an electric leg would go a long ways to making up for the extra weight, and I never really had an issue kickstarting the WR in awkward situations.

So what’s the good goss on these bikes? I hear they have fragile big ends?

Any idea on other issues? What about handling, performance, weight, range, and can you readily find stuff to fit such as pivot pegz and other blingage?

Ergos? Good for a tall rider?

July 9, 2009 at 12:07 pm #142857

Dean
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beatle wrote:

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I’m in the market for a secondhand bike. My first bike back in the dirt after 20 years was a sweet WR426, but that was stolen about 9 months ago. Been looking at 300cc 2Ts mainly due to the cost of rego for a bigger bike, but lately I’ve seen a few Husky 510s around for only a few dollars more. I’m limited to $5K.

While I was looking for a lighter bike, I reckon an electric leg would go a long ways to making up for the extra weight, and I never really had an issue kickstarting the WR in awkward situations.

So what’s the good goss on these bikes? I hear they have fragile big ends?

Any idea on other issues? What about handling, performance, weight, range, and can you readily find stuff to fit such as pivot pegz and other blingage?

Ergos? Good for a tall rider?

Beatle In my opinion I wouldnt touch the husky unless it had FI. They are dropping in value pretty quick at the moment. Depending on the type of riding you expect to mainly be doing should determine what bike you get. For 5k you would get a nice wr450 (04,05) and there is plenty of bling to be had for these bikes:laugh:
I have gone back to the two strokes 07 Gasser 300 and love it,suits the riding I like to do and I am not to knackered after a days ride. In the two strokes for the money you are looking at i reckon a 05 -06 husky or Ktm 250/ 300 would be a goer. I have heard that Husky 4t’s can cost a packet to rebuild (brothers TC610 was nearly 3 grand:( ) P-Dub has a pristine XR400 for sale that is worth looking at as well. best of luck mate

Ollie

July 9, 2009 at 1:25 pm #142858

Dude
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Beatle.
dude.
Cant complain about my 05 Husky 510
I am a bigger dude so I need power and the 510 has heaps.
Can hunt down mates on the straights.:laugh:
Yes can b a handful on single track but when in dought power out.
A mate just traded his in after 7000kms and he said it was troule free rideing.
They chew chains sprockets and tyres if u ride them hard.as I do.:huh:
I reckon depends how heavy u r if over 100kgs go Husky.
If lighter go a WR or heavens forbid a KTM.:woohoo:
My 2 cents.

July 9, 2009 at 1:47 pm #142946

Dean
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The 510 makes a good towing rig eh dude?:laugh:

sorry Murph :blush:

Ollie

July 10, 2009 at 3:13 pm #142947

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I’d stick with the 2T. The big Husky will a struggle if you come out with us in the Wattie’s Especially if you’re not fit.

You don’t want the bike to be the restriction.

Just my opinion of course…..

July 10, 2009 at 11:16 pm #143101

Greg
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Moto wrote:

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I’d stick with the 2T. The big Husky will a struggle if you come out with us in the Wattie’s Especially if you’re not fit.

You don’t want the bike to be the restriction.

Just my opinion of course…..

Hey everybody remember Moto’s last hard core ride in the Wato’s, yeah he didnt struggle he didnt go :laugh: So his bike wasnt the restriction it was his lack of heart

He should be a fit as you Moto :huh:

In my opinion you are a wanker Moto :laugh:

And before you reply, this isnt about me, its about you :laugh:

TB

July 11, 2009 at 8:27 am #142948

Mal
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Ollie wrote:

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The 510 makes a good towing rig eh dude?:laugh:

sorry Murph :blush:

Ollie

Yeh what Ollie said

July 11, 2009 at 9:16 am #143184

murph the surf
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Nothin but praise for the Dude and his Husky
Certainly saved me a walk
Ya gunna need bigger bait for this fat fish to bite:laugh:
Have a good one tomorrow Mal
Will let ya know how Tim and I went when we get home:silly:
Cheers :cheer:
Murph

July 11, 2009 at 9:23 am #143196

Dean
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hey Murph, Gili and I went back to that track that Tim broke his starter and Dan nearly had a heart failure:laugh: It was still slick even after no rain for a week:laugh: Got up it no problems though. Will have to show you some new tracks we found some time.

Ollie

July 12, 2009 at 6:52 am #143199

murph the surf
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Sounds good OllieB) Tim gets his “L’s” next weekend so count us in any time after that:)
We had a great ride today:cheer: We did our usual loops but have joined in an old track called “Razorback” which ties in pretty nicelyB) I think the Dude and I are riding next Monday at Kitchener with a bloke from work, I’ll let ya know how it goes
Cheers:cheer:
Murph

July 13, 2009 at 9:47 am #142859

Nick Again
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Everything COSTS money to fix, everything breaks sooner or later. My Husky hasnt skipped a beat in the 2 yrs I’ve had it. Mate i ride with has an 04 510, it hasnt skipped a beat in the time Ive known him. Whats the cost of rebuilding a KTM, TM,Gasser,Yamaha, etc? My Advice…Go with whatever curls your toes. If your tall the ergos of the Husky will suit. How quick does F.I. fire up if you crack the battery? ( yes, i have cracked one) ..Just Curious?

July 14, 2009 at 10:48 am #143102

Paul Bayly
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Moto wrote:

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I’d stick with the 2T. The big Husky will a struggle if you come out with us in the Wattie’s Especially if you’re not fit.

You don’t want the bike to be the restriction.

Just my opinion of course…..

OK Moto,

Talked me into it (or out of it?). I pick up my ‘new’ ’02 300EXC on Sunday.:woohoo:

I’m certainly not fit.

BTW, have we met? Your photo looks familiar…

August 11, 2009 at 9:45 am #143747

ian
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beatle took his ktm 300 out for its first run last sunday at wallaroo with me the bike went well and i think he enjoyed himself he left here with a smile on his face but was a bit worried how he was going to pull up the next day!
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