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  • October 11, 2011 at 1:28 am #100588

    craig evans
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    hi all im wolfie or craig . im new to the area [agnes banks] which is near richmond .i use to ride a xr600 b4 work took over my playtime, but iv come to my sence and im looking at getn a new bike but cant decide between the ktm 450 excf or the huskvarna te449. if you guys dont mind me askn for any info thoughts preference on these bikes to help me make a decision i would be greatfull, then look out play time and maybe riding with some of you so i can meet some new riding friends

    October 11, 2011 at 1:55 am #210314

    Chris
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    Hey Wolfie, KTM 450 all the way mate! everyone I know or have ridden with on a husky hasn’t been real happy or have had issues, but just my story in the end it’s your choice but I would go KTM over Husky.

    Cheers
    Chris.

    October 11, 2011 at 9:23 am #210318

    alan
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    go the kato :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

    October 11, 2011 at 9:35 am #210319

    murph the surf
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    G-day Wolfie
    Welcome to the site mate
    Always rides going on here so when you decide on a bike, I hope to seeya out on the trails
    I am onto my third KTM and I must say that they seem to be unbreakable
    The last 525 had 15700kms on the clock and was still going strong.
    Cheers
    Murph the surf

    October 13, 2011 at 10:30 pm #210315

    Stephen Pauline
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    Welcome Wolfie [watched Terminator movies too many times did you? :blink: :) ].

    I’m not far from you, Bligh Park.
    I have a Wee-Strom for general riding and trips and an old KLR650 I bought to re-learn my outdated dirt skills.

    I’d go the Kato before the Husky, but I’d go a DR or a Yammie before either of the others [sticking with Japanese bikes has become my preference after my experience with a Beemer so I’m not overly keen on the European stuff :S ].

    Choose what suits you best and enjoy the ride. B)

    October 14, 2011 at 12:51 am #210384

    craig evans
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    thanx for the comments guys .im leaning towards the ktm after sitting on them both in the shops agin but im tryn to tee up a test ride b4 i buy other wise it more then likely ktm here i come

    October 14, 2011 at 12:56 am #210390

    craig evans
    Member

    hi ockerstrom its be known i hate shaving and i can be hairy

    October 14, 2011 at 2:49 pm #210392

    Stephen Pauline
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    wolfie wrote:
    hi ockerstrom its be known i hate shaving and i can be hairy

    Thought it might have been from the phone call “Arnie” made to the parents when the T2 was at their house.
    “What’s Wolfie barking at Janelle?”

    Careful you don’t get mistaken for a Yowie out on a camping trip one night. :whistle:

    October 16, 2011 at 9:30 pm #210316

    craig evans
    Member

    lol anything possible. mite have to try and catch up some were for a chat

    October 17, 2011 at 10:43 am #210391

    Chris
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    wolfie wrote:
    thanx for the comments guys .im leaning towards the ktm after sitting on them both in the shops agin but im tryn to tee up a test ride b4 i buy other wise it more then likely ktm here i come

    Wolfie Suttos ride day is coming up at Hartley Valley Farm I think it’s early November but will find out definite date for you, you will be able to ride the KTM and Husaberg Range on that day..

    Cheers
    Chris.

    October 17, 2011 at 7:09 pm #210513

    Garry de Vries
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    Hi Chris,

    I hope this help’s you mate, from my experience & close analysis of the bikes specifications.
    The true comparison between the latest TE449 & the KTM450 is the KTM’s 2012 release as this has all the good stuff on it.
    The very latest 2012 KTM has the same fuel injection system as TE449 & my BMWG450x.
    The KTM has the same shape front fork tubes as the MOZZEKI on the BMW & rear shock linkage is similar on both TE & KTM but the KTM has a cheap plastic retention nut for rear shock spring pre-load?? & the TE has the swing arm pivot at the secondary drive like the BMW which allow you to run tighter chain drive & less adjustment plus more traction.
    There is allot or discussion around the traction issue but the BMW & TE449 will perform better on hill climbs.
    The write ups on TE front & rear are good, KTM 2012 all good as well.
    Test ride one mate.

    I think the 3 bikes I mentioned are all at a new standard & you will be happy with any of them in yu shed!
    It may come down to dollars decision for you, both should come with sli[p on akro exhuast!

    there are many more subtitle differences on the 449 & BMW which can easily be over looked so drop us a line if you like!

    Good luck & have fun wit it, KFP Aka Garry

    October 18, 2011 at 8:40 pm #210317

    craig evans
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    thanx for the info guys .wife came with me when i went and sat on the husky and she hasnt stopped talkn about the te 310 she said if we had the money she would like to up date to it . what she dont know is iv decided to get both ktm 450 and husky 310 so i can ride both but the 310 will be a xmas present for her.the extra funds are from sale of excess stuf [ machinery ]from my old business i dont use and i want more shed space which she has been pestering me to do for ages , so im killn 3 birds with 1 stone as the old sayn goes, lol he he , thanks guys for all the help and info so now it is come on xmas

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