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Offline Husky500evo

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Re: As new 500 Auto
« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2010, 09:18:52 pm »
Pretty cool... is that what yours started life as mark?


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Re: As new 500 Auto
« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2010, 06:37:46 am »
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.   

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Re: As new 500 Auto
« Reply #4 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.
Husqvarnas: 78 390AMX, 82 430XC, 84 240WR, 84 500AE, 84 510TE, 87 510TE