Issue link: http://trailridermagazine.uberflip.com/i/280528
A YEAr WitH A SmAll BOrE March 2014 23 A little more than a year has passed since Rhody Rover Rich Seymour provided me the much needed encouragement to mix things up and commit to a leftover 2012 Husqvarna WR 125. Coming off two full NETRA Enduro seasons competing in the stacked B Senior class (where it al- ways feels like you have to bring your A game for a class win), my plan was to ride a much shorter schedule and choose events that would take the stress out of racing for the 2013 season. The little Husky received decent reviews during its Trail Rider test flogging in the Jan 2013 issue. Tested stock, but with the free 144 kit installed before it left the dealer showroom, the TR test crew pointed to gearing and rich jetting as areas that needed some attention. With this in mind, I dropped the stock 38mm Mikuni TMX jetting from a 45 pilot/460 main down to a 40 pilot/450 main, and the bike was trail ready. I'll easily admit an attractive selling point for me was the $5,200.00 price tag which included a headlight, quiet silencer, taillight, 2 ½ gallon fuel tank and skid plate. Living in southern New England, much of my riding takes place in and around the areas surrounding Pachaug state forest. Those familiar with the area can at- test to fairly technical conditions consisting of the typical slick, rocky, hilly and rooty terrain. Like most of New England, going fast here requires focus and any day dreaming will result in painful consequences. Those familiar with the Rhody Enduro have enjoyed the pleasure of riding through some of these areas (think Battle Creek). Suspension set up is critical and while I could make do with the plush stock KYB OC 48mm fork and Sachs shock while trail riding, the FIM ap- proved stock Michelin Enduro Competition tires were pretty sketchy and had to go. During my first few trail rides with the usual Rhody Trail Trash crew, I lONG tErm rElAtiONSHiP