Advice about 2nd hand Husky’s

[aprilMember]

I’m in the market for a new motorbike and can’t help being drawn back to the Husky’s.

Now I’ve never owned one before and only ridden an old TE450 (only had a kick start) but the smile that spread across my face when I was hurling around the trails on that was HUGE.
I keep comparing the feeling of riding that the small number of other bikes I’ve been on and none seem to match the fluid responsivness of that bike. I should mention I’ve only ridden a 2001 suzuki DRZ400E , a 2010 DRZ 250, a way too small Honda CRF230 and a 2011 Kawazaki KLX250. Oh and my old chinese crap bike.

I’m not after a 450 bc I did crash that one into a tree :blush: as it was just too much for me to handle. I’d only riden a motorbike 5 times when they put me on that beast and took me down some steep trails. Plus the thing was geared for motorcross and I kept stalling it (very embarrasing).

Anyway, I think I’m after a second hand TE 310. But
1. How old should I go? I can’t kick start anything seriously I struggle with a 75cc.
2. Is there a max number of Km’s??
3. I only want to spend max 7000 less is better.
4. I’m about 5 11″ tall , female, and NOT a small build (no way am I putting my weight on a forum :laugh: )
5. Is there certain things I should be aware of when looking at second hand husky’s?

Thanks guys for your advice.

[Eric SmithMember]

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/wyong/motorcycles/husqvarna-te310-6000-ono/1014769979

Something like this? Look for wear that matches the supposed kilometers, places like the side of the frame where boots rub, chain guide, foot pegs etc. It is fairly easy to disconnect a bike speedo, so kilometers may be wrong. You should be able to get a good 310 for your budget. I am not aware of any husky-specific problems, particularly with the TE range, they seem pretty solid as far as I know.

[Andrew StuartMember]

I have a 2010 Husky 310, no problems at all with the bike in the bush plenty of power and light too.

I think you would pick up a 310 circa 2009/ 2010 easily for that price.
I would look at for all the usual thinks like basic maintenance, has it been well looked after.
It’s usually the running hours you should look for but a lot of people don’t (like myself) get many opportunities to ride them, so there should be some well looked after bargains.

Just watch out bike that may have been raced, I nearly bought a Husky 250 that had been enduro raced phew!

They are a little tall but at your size you will be fine and you can get them lowered.

Great bike and not too powerful

[AlexMember]

Cinditalk, this thread is from Feb. I’d say old girl would have naught a husky and sold it for a Yamaha by now…..

[Richard WMember]

axel wrote:

Cinditalk, this thread is from Feb. I’d say old girl would have naught a husky and sold it for a Yamaha by now…..

Ok, probably why the gumtree link doesn’t work. Must pay attention. :side:

[aprilMember]

lol axel. No haven’t bought a Yammy yet. . :laugh: :laugh:

I still have the Husky 310. Looking at getting a new husky 250 or a wr250 (not sure if I could ride a blue bomb though :silly: ) they are both so cheap at the moment. Still keeping the 310 …..one can NEVER have enough bikes. 👿

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