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Marque Remarks => Husqvarna => Topic started by: Husky500evo on August 13, 2010, 08:55:58 pm

Title: As new 500 Auto
Post by: Husky500evo on August 13, 2010, 08:55:58 pm

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Husqvarna-500AE-1984-Husqvarna-500AE-Automatic-Enduro-3-miles-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQitemZ160467123280QQptZUSQ5fmotorcycles
Hard to find one of these with only 3 miles on the clock  :o.

Title: Re: As new 500 Auto
Post by: JohnnyO on August 13, 2010, 09:18:52 pm

Pretty cool... is that what yours started life as mark?

Title: Re: As new 500 Auto
Post by: BJJ on August 13, 2010, 09:49:59 pm

Tasty

Title: Re: As new 500 Auto
Post by: Husky500evo on August 14, 2010, 06:37:46 am

Quote from: JohnnyO on August 13, 2010, 09:18:52 pm

Pretty cool... is that what yours started life as mark?

Mine was a few years old when I bought it and had a bit of wear . It would be difficult to know what to do with this ebay bike, as I would feel some guilt in taking it out and thrashing it. Also I think that Husqvarna got it wrong in marketing the 500AE as an enduro bike, as they are far more suited to a motocross track. After all, the 500 Auto spent a couple of years of development on the 500 MX GP circuit, with some good results. I don't think that they are that good in the bush, as they get very hot because of the friction from the slipping clutches in the transmission and lose a lot of power, especially when moving slowly in tight going or climbing hills. I had no hesitation in removing the enduro components and converting mine to motocross trim.   

Title: Re: As new 500 Auto
Post by: PEZBerq on August 21, 2010, 08:36:50 pm

Sold for US$3,550.  A steal.  Could've landed it for $5k.  Still some good deals out there if you are patient.