suitedsevens 214 Posted July 25, 2018 Waltzed into the local ktm/husqvarna dealership today just to peek around and see what kinda deals were kicking around... and bought a 2018 fe501 (2019 is almost identical and better deals on 18s) . I'm picking it up in a week planning on having the dealership swap the rubber for some more dirt friendly stuff so it's ready to rip. Also planning on snobiking this thing in the winter. '17 electric white fj - oem heated grips - oem hard side bags - heated corbin saddle - mra touring screen - motodynamic tail light - baja designs led turn signals - yoshimura full exhaust/fender eliminator - k-tech razor r rear shock/front fork kit - evotech radiator guard - mt-09 adventure pegs - pazzo shorty levers - stainless bar end weights '19 Husky fe501 - cut off a few things and fixed the fueling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest highplainsrider Posted July 25, 2018 I'm jealous. I really like that bike. I'm thinking about a 701 Supermotard with an extra set of dirt tires when I decide to move on from the FJ. Or maybe the Tenere 700 if it ever gets released. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suitedsevens 214 Posted July 25, 2018 A 701 motard would be a hoot. They had the 701 vitpilen on the floor very cool looking bike. '17 electric white fj - oem heated grips - oem hard side bags - heated corbin saddle - mra touring screen - motodynamic tail light - baja designs led turn signals - yoshimura full exhaust/fender eliminator - k-tech razor r rear shock/front fork kit - evotech radiator guard - mt-09 adventure pegs - pazzo shorty levers - stainless bar end weights '19 Husky fe501 - cut off a few things and fixed the fueling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
builderbob 625 Posted July 25, 2018 Nice. I had a KTM 500 EXC that is practically the same bike. So much power, but easily modulated in the dirt. Great bike. Have fun! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suitedsevens 214 Posted July 25, 2018 Nice. I had a KTM 500 EXC that is practically the same bike. So much power, but easily modulated in the dirt. Great bike. Have fun! That's awesome. Honestly wasn't too picky about which brand I got just happened the place had a couple 2018 501's and no exc's. '17 electric white fj - oem heated grips - oem hard side bags - heated corbin saddle - mra touring screen - motodynamic tail light - baja designs led turn signals - yoshimura full exhaust/fender eliminator - k-tech razor r rear shock/front fork kit - evotech radiator guard - mt-09 adventure pegs - pazzo shorty levers - stainless bar end weights '19 Husky fe501 - cut off a few things and fixed the fueling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leedavis 113 Posted July 25, 2018 I went from a DRZ400s to a KTM500exc and the increase in power and decrease in weight was astonishing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koth442 1,344 Posted July 25, 2018 Oh my beating heart... Congrats on the new bike! I'm absolutely in love with the Huskies! '15 FJ09 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suitedsevens 214 Posted August 4, 2018 Well the bike died a mile from my house on the maiden voyage last night. Had to push it partly uphill back to the house through wildfire smoke, yuck. Omw back to the dealership with the bike shortly pretty displeased with husqvarna so far we'll see how this shakes out. '17 electric white fj - oem heated grips - oem hard side bags - heated corbin saddle - mra touring screen - motodynamic tail light - baja designs led turn signals - yoshimura full exhaust/fender eliminator - k-tech razor r rear shock/front fork kit - evotech radiator guard - mt-09 adventure pegs - pazzo shorty levers - stainless bar end weights '19 Husky fe501 - cut off a few things and fixed the fueling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koth442 1,344 Posted August 4, 2018 That's a bummer. I'm sorry to hear that. On a bike that new, it's probably something simple. It does have gas right? haha But seriously, likely the tech that set it up didn't get a connector on all the way or something dumb. '15 FJ09 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
builderbob 625 Posted August 4, 2018 Agree with koth442. It's got to be something simple. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suitedsevens 214 Posted August 4, 2018 That's a bummer. I'm sorry to hear that. On a bike that new, it's probably something simple. It does have gas right? haha But seriously, likely the tech that set it up didn't get a connector on all the way or something dumb. Apparently it's not simple at all. Totally blown motor... They do not know what exactly went wrong but they drained the oil and it's carnage. 1.1 miles! '17 electric white fj - oem heated grips - oem hard side bags - heated corbin saddle - mra touring screen - motodynamic tail light - baja designs led turn signals - yoshimura full exhaust/fender eliminator - k-tech razor r rear shock/front fork kit - evotech radiator guard - mt-09 adventure pegs - pazzo shorty levers - stainless bar end weights '19 Husky fe501 - cut off a few things and fixed the fueling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suitedsevens 214 Posted August 4, 2018 Manager assured me ktm is going to make things right. Wondering what kinda farkles I should try and squeeze out of the deal. '17 electric white fj - oem heated grips - oem hard side bags - heated corbin saddle - mra touring screen - motodynamic tail light - baja designs led turn signals - yoshimura full exhaust/fender eliminator - k-tech razor r rear shock/front fork kit - evotech radiator guard - mt-09 adventure pegs - pazzo shorty levers - stainless bar end weights '19 Husky fe501 - cut off a few things and fixed the fueling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duhs10 1,275 Posted August 5, 2018 Wow! That is crazy. '15 FJ-09 w/ lots of extras... Fayetteville, GA, USA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norcal616 1,078 Posted August 5, 2018 oi... did it have coolant? 2012 wr250f - C-class 30+ age group 2015 fz-07- Hordpower Edition-80whp 2015 fj-09- Graves Exhaust w/Woolich tune by 2WDW @120whp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
