I really appreciate your help!
My current plans are either to go with the KTM 525EXC or Husky TE510. While the 450's would be very nice on the trails that I ride, I am focusing this bike on more commuting and longer trail/adventure rides. So the 500's sound like the better route to go. As I mentioned, I plan to keep my GasGas for most singletrack riding.
I have been doing more research on maintenance items such as valve adjustments. The KTM uses a screw & jam nut adjustment system, whereas, the Husky uses a shim adjustment system. From things that I have read about Husky, their bikes are very easy to work on. Shims seem like a pain to me but who knows maybe it is easier. The screw & jam nut seem like a better idea but I'm sure it takes some practice to get the adjustment dialed-in without screwing it up when you torque the jam nut.
Do any of you have opinions on maintenance items for either the KTM or Husky?
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Matt
Current: 2009 Yamaha FZ1
Previous: 2001 GasGas TXT280, 2001 GasGas XC250, 2004 KTM 200EXC, 2007 GasGas EC250, 2007 Husqvarna SM610, 2008 Husqvarna WB165
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