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Ok, so I just became the new owner of a 2015 Husky FE 501 S. It has several of the basics already done like; de-smogged, Euro programming, FMF exhaust (which I ordered the quieter spark arrestor for) and a few other bling type things.
My questions are related to anybody that owns one or even the KTM 500 EXC, what are any must haves.
First is larger tank, it appears the Husky has fewer options for a larger tank and from reading most of the tanks out there are for the Husky 501, which is slightly different for the 501 S. IMS has a 3.1 gallon but that sure doesn't get you near the 200 mile range.
Maybe there is a basic rear mount with some rotpack things?
I have the Honda Africa Twin as a true adventure bike, I want to keep this more basic and off-road oriented.
Suspension suggestions? It is still stock and I think these are built for 180 lbs youngsters, not the massive man I am at 260. I have played with the preload on the rear, it helped, but have a feeling it may be a bit soft on the big stuff (soon as I get to ride it off-road). Of course rain this weekend...
I was looking on where to mount my Garmin Montana. I have an extra RAM mount, but even that gets a bit crowed in the cockpit. Anybody have some cool suggestions?
Here is an odd headlight issue I discovered last night on my madden ride. The Husky has a white plastic which looks cool, but with the angles in the front fender the entire strength of the headlight reflects right back into my face basically blinding me at night. The only thing I can think of is some type of flat black plastic film to lay into / onto the fender in front of the headlight. Anybody run into this before?
Well that's it for now. Looking forward to Big Bend on a real dirt bike!!!
(Hope the AT didn't hear that, she is still going too)
My questions are related to anybody that owns one or even the KTM 500 EXC, what are any must haves.
First is larger tank, it appears the Husky has fewer options for a larger tank and from reading most of the tanks out there are for the Husky 501, which is slightly different for the 501 S. IMS has a 3.1 gallon but that sure doesn't get you near the 200 mile range.
Maybe there is a basic rear mount with some rotpack things?
I have the Honda Africa Twin as a true adventure bike, I want to keep this more basic and off-road oriented.
Suspension suggestions? It is still stock and I think these are built for 180 lbs youngsters, not the massive man I am at 260. I have played with the preload on the rear, it helped, but have a feeling it may be a bit soft on the big stuff (soon as I get to ride it off-road). Of course rain this weekend...
I was looking on where to mount my Garmin Montana. I have an extra RAM mount, but even that gets a bit crowed in the cockpit. Anybody have some cool suggestions?
Here is an odd headlight issue I discovered last night on my madden ride. The Husky has a white plastic which looks cool, but with the angles in the front fender the entire strength of the headlight reflects right back into my face basically blinding me at night. The only thing I can think of is some type of flat black plastic film to lay into / onto the fender in front of the headlight. Anybody run into this before?
Well that's it for now. Looking forward to Big Bend on a real dirt bike!!!
(Hope the AT didn't hear that, she is still going too)