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garth
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PostPosted: 16:28 - 04 Jan 2020    Post subject: Husqvarna 701 - Anyone had a go? Reply with quote
Considering a 701 later this year. I currently have a K4 gsxr750 which is absolutely useless on the roads, meaning it doesn't get used. I also have a Husqvarna SM610ie, but the idea is to sell both and replace with one bike.

Judging by the specs, I don't see why I wouldn't be able to do a trackday on the 701, and I imagine it would be a riot on the roads, or an alps trip.

So has anyone on here owned one? Anything to look out for?
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PostPosted: 16:56 - 04 Jan 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
yep.. i own a 2018 enduro ..

specifically what would you want to know ?
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PostPosted: 17:50 - 04 Jan 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
Copycat73 wrote:
yep.. i own a 2018 enduro ..

specifically what would you want to know ?


Great.

Had any issues? Gearbox good? Pet hate on bikes is clunky boxes.

Tank range? Horrifically uncomfortable? Happy to cruise at motorway speeds? Responsive and fun?
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PostPosted: 18:30 - 04 Jan 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
garth wrote:

Had any issues?

nothing specific.. fuel pumps have a reputation of failure .. i bought a spare.
garth wrote:

Gearbox good?

habit of false neutrals .. takin your time and being positive wit change helps .. as does more millage.

garth wrote:

Pet hate on bikes is clunky boxes.


not clunky ..

garth wrote:

Tank range?

140 - 182 miles

garth wrote:

Horrifically uncomfortable?

not designed for long distances..

garth wrote:

Happy to cruise at motorway speeds?

indicated 70-80 mph is fine .. in standard trim it will surge at a constant throttle at those speeds .. you buy a dongle from https://www.rottweilerperformance.com/ .. it replaces the lambada sensor .. if it has an aftermarket exhaust and or induction system you`ll need an ECU flash..

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Responsive and fun?

yes .. but i don't stray far on it .. its used as an urban traffic tool when i`m plebbin around the local area.
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PostPosted: 18:30 - 04 Jan 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=323499
https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=4568597
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PostPosted: 21:20 - 04 Jan 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
I have the the older single spark SMCR which is very similar to the 701 bar the twin spark cyl head.

absolute riot on the road, admittedly I've spent thousands on bits and pieces for mine over the years but I can't think of a better bike for thrashing around.

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PostPosted: 23:51 - 04 Jan 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
Having had a 701 enduro, I'd have a SM tomorrow. But, when you look at prices, the 790 duke has a lot going for it. It also would tick more of your boxes!
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PostPosted: 14:46 - 05 Jan 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
I've downloaded Ride3 on the PS4 and been hooning Cadwell. It's not making me want to buy one any less IRL. Laughing
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PostPosted: 17:01 - 05 Jan 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
Since when was a PlayStation game a verification of any real time activity ?
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PostPosted: 17:21 - 05 Jan 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
Copycat73 wrote:
Since when was a PlayStation game a verification of any real time activity ?


hint - I don't think it was an entirely serious comment
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PostPosted: 20:13 - 05 Jan 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
trevor saxe-coburg-gotha wrote:
Copycat73 wrote:
Since when was a PlayStation game a verification of any real time activity ?


hint - I don't think it was an entirely serious comment


neither is irony .. particularly when its dry ..
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PostPosted: 22:00 - 05 Jan 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
Copycat73 wrote:
Since when was a PlayStation game a verification of any real time activity ?


Ah, it isn't, but when I'm laid up with a fucked pelvis there isn't much else I can do!
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