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Reposting here as this is probably the more appropriate audience..
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Hi Everyone,
I originally was going to buy a crotch rocket for my first bike but then discovered supermotos and finally landing on this site and reading a lot of great info from the knowledgable members of this forum...
After coming close to buying a couple of DRZ 400SM's out of state (got the run around from a couple of owners who were being kind of sketchy about the condition of their bikes) and a Husky 510SMR (someone beat me to the punch), I finally got tired of looking around and just went for the 2011 Husaberg FS570...
Paid about 8K for it including shipping (from Minnesota to Virginia/DC) which I think is a pretty good deal for this bike. Probably wont get the bike till late next week as there were two recalls for this bike (one safety related) and need to make sure those are taken care of prior to shipping....
I'll probably still end up getting a DRZ 400SM for longer road trips and for modding.. we have some great roads for motorcycle riding here in virginia...
Anyway, curious to hear what you guys think about the berg as a first bike, I know that it's going to be a maintenance whore with constant oil changes and valve checks but I'm ok with that.. the difficulty finding neutral and no indicator light sounds like a PITA though.. Hope it will be a blast to ride.. let the mid-life crisis begin
SMWB
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Hi Everyone,
I originally was going to buy a crotch rocket for my first bike but then discovered supermotos and finally landing on this site and reading a lot of great info from the knowledgable members of this forum...
After coming close to buying a couple of DRZ 400SM's out of state (got the run around from a couple of owners who were being kind of sketchy about the condition of their bikes) and a Husky 510SMR (someone beat me to the punch), I finally got tired of looking around and just went for the 2011 Husaberg FS570...
Paid about 8K for it including shipping (from Minnesota to Virginia/DC) which I think is a pretty good deal for this bike. Probably wont get the bike till late next week as there were two recalls for this bike (one safety related) and need to make sure those are taken care of prior to shipping....
I'll probably still end up getting a DRZ 400SM for longer road trips and for modding.. we have some great roads for motorcycle riding here in virginia...
Anyway, curious to hear what you guys think about the berg as a first bike, I know that it's going to be a maintenance whore with constant oil changes and valve checks but I'm ok with that.. the difficulty finding neutral and no indicator light sounds like a PITA though.. Hope it will be a blast to ride.. let the mid-life crisis begin
SMWB