Also posted on ADVrider.com
So this is the issue. I have a tricked out 04' Husky TC450 with low miles and in great shape. Its has all the sweet bolt on goodies including Recluse clutch, big tank etc. I'm thinking of trading it for a friends 99' Gas Gas EC200 2 stroker with equally trick parts list such as Ohlins front and rear, rekluse etc. I also own a 03' Cannondale E440R. I like rididng the Cannondale more thank the Husky so owning two big 4-strokes that are very much the same is sorta rediculous. I have never owned a 2 stroke and have limited seat time on them. I did ride the GasGas last week for a couple hours and liked it alot. It runs great, carb is tuned very well and handles pretty good. However I didn't get to ride it in any extreme comditions such as gnarly hill climbs or tight technical single track that I normally ride.
I know the Husky is worth more money. Probably about $2,800 and the Gas Gas is about $1,500 so I would get some cash along with the trade that I can use to do a few mods to the Gas Gas such as tripple clamps/damper mounts. And still have some cash in my pocket to put towards my year long ride to South America this year.
I would like to know if this is a good idea? anyone here ever been a die hard 4 stroke guy that switched to a two stroke? Am I going to regret giving away a perfectly good Husky? The Gas Gas is a pretty friendly motor but is still more demanding than the other. Is it going to kill me on long 75+ mile days of single track? I do like the idea of having a bike that is cheap to maintain (no valve adjustments or head rebuilds). When I return from South America after a year of traveling I will be broke and with out a job but still want to ride.
Also is it possible to do a Big Bore kit to the 200.. Maybe a 250 or 300 kit?
What are your thoughts..
So this is the issue. I have a tricked out 04' Husky TC450 with low miles and in great shape. Its has all the sweet bolt on goodies including Recluse clutch, big tank etc. I'm thinking of trading it for a friends 99' Gas Gas EC200 2 stroker with equally trick parts list such as Ohlins front and rear, rekluse etc. I also own a 03' Cannondale E440R. I like rididng the Cannondale more thank the Husky so owning two big 4-strokes that are very much the same is sorta rediculous. I have never owned a 2 stroke and have limited seat time on them. I did ride the GasGas last week for a couple hours and liked it alot. It runs great, carb is tuned very well and handles pretty good. However I didn't get to ride it in any extreme comditions such as gnarly hill climbs or tight technical single track that I normally ride.
I know the Husky is worth more money. Probably about $2,800 and the Gas Gas is about $1,500 so I would get some cash along with the trade that I can use to do a few mods to the Gas Gas such as tripple clamps/damper mounts. And still have some cash in my pocket to put towards my year long ride to South America this year.
I would like to know if this is a good idea? anyone here ever been a die hard 4 stroke guy that switched to a two stroke? Am I going to regret giving away a perfectly good Husky? The Gas Gas is a pretty friendly motor but is still more demanding than the other. Is it going to kill me on long 75+ mile days of single track? I do like the idea of having a bike that is cheap to maintain (no valve adjustments or head rebuilds). When I return from South America after a year of traveling I will be broke and with out a job but still want to ride.
Also is it possible to do a Big Bore kit to the 200.. Maybe a 250 or 300 kit?
What are your thoughts..
. 
I don't think you will regret that deal at all. You know about 
