I have a fe 501s and I agree in the wide open it is a monster and fun, but on tight single track it is a lot of bike. Personally (and don't flame me), my favorite tight trail bike is my tw200 geared so low you can out walk it in 1st gear. But I agree a 350 is a great bike on the twisty and steep.
Not sure if your bike is the 501s or not, but mine was geared so tall that it made it hard to go slow in tight single track...I changed my sprockets from 15-45 to 14-52...made a huge difference and still run 75mph without stressing motor...
Hey Billy great to hear from ya! Thanks, I’m okay, just a few bruises, it’s never fun being “that guy” on a ride but everyone’s been there so you know what I mean. How’s life in your end of the world?
Try a 300cc 2 stroke. You'll never look back. Sherco 300 factory is an awesome bike. Once you're gassed and start wiping out it's usually all downhill. Cheers
I’d love a chance to try a Sherco, not even sure where or who has them around where I live. Your right about being gassed eh, it’s a bit of a gong show which it sounds like you witness in the video. Lol
I ride a 2018 Fe 501 I have my bike geared down and you got a ride that bike with confidence that bike does not like going slow you have to ride it fast
I used to ride a CR 125 I had a lot of fun on that bike it was lightweight and it still had enough power to do what I wanted to do and I could take it to its limit I miss that bike
Stuff like at 3:08 is now my nightmare. I crashed twice in ruts like that, caught the rut edge, bike went sideways, put my left foot down, foot slipped out, bike went down, knee bent sideways and popped. Couldn't walk normal or bend my leg all the way for over a year. I pretty much refuse to ride stuff like that now. I just turn around, I can hardly watch other people do it. I'll never be a good enough rider to not clench up. Maybe if my boots had better traction? I ride in the nevada desert, when it's wet, it's like slick clay. Nice video, just got an FE501. Was riding an FC450 set up very stiff.
I here ya. I had a Scott steering stabilizer and also where full knee braces to combat events that you speak of. I've also had my fare share of whip outs as the channel clearly shows but its just too dam fun for me to back it in. I'm riding the FX350 know and I'm also looking at adding a Sherco 250 or KTM 200 to the channel for strict single track days. I'd love to ride Nevada Desert. The FE501 loves this terrain! Thanks for watching amigo!
I have a 2020 500 EXC so I feel you. I ride mainly California desert which is a little more open so it’s the perfect bike but when I do get into tight technical terrain it can be a handful. My bike is set up with a lot of power using a vortex ignition and an FMF 4.1. I’ve geared it way down as well so it works much better in the tight stuff. I’ve learned to really pay attention to how I roll the throttle on and off because as you said the back end can get away from you. I definitely have the bike about as good as it can get with a suspension upgrade so it is a rocket but it’s definitely usable in the tight stuff. I came off of 300 so you can imagine how long it took me to kind of learn how to ride a bigger heavier bike. Because of my size the 350 seemed like it wasn’t a great option for me so I went with the 500. I’m totally happy with the bike and have come to terms with its limitations in the very tight technical terrain. Good riding to you.
Great intel, I’m with you. If I rode in Cali I think it would be a different story and more at home. BC trails in general are unforgiving often and you need all the light and nimble and power is lesser priority . Thanks for watching WADZ
I hear you on all of it and I hope that your hand is all better... This coming from an Old Gal that races Moto against the Men. (little background, I raced from 1972-1986 and hung it up until 2013) I had a 2012 Yamaha WR450 that I got to trail ride "and maybe a race or two a year..." and it was a Beast of a Tank. I quickly got back on a 2013 Yamaha YZ 250 smoker and was alive again! Fast forward to 2018 when I bit the 4 stroke bullet and got My Husky FC 350, I chose the 350 over the 450 because at almost 60 in 2018 I didn't want SOO Much torque. I love it because it is so easy to ride. And I can still Holeshot the 450's. OK back to the subject, Dual Sports. I sold my 2012 Yamaha WR450 and Got a 2014 KTM 500 EXC and Walla, I'm street legal in CA!!! and can go from Home to the trail etc. It just feels a bit top heavy. My Wife has a 2019 Husky FE 450 and Loves it, it IS a lot less to handle than my 2014 KTM 500 EXC. Now comes the decision. I'm trading my 2014 KTM 500 EXC plus some cash for a 2020 Husky FE 350. I'll be Queen of the 350's. Ride On! 👍👍✌
You guys should try a cr500 in the woods if you want to see a back end get away from you. The 501 is a kids bike compared to that! I used to keep my upper body built up to man handle the 500 and that’s the way to stay on top of a big bike. Ride the he$! Out of it and be the boss!!😁😁
awesome video Wadz! its a good thing that you were wearing all of the safety riding gear, after 8 wipeouts all you hurt was your hand but it appears that a bucket of ice and a few beers will get you back out on the trails the next day no problem lol I cant wait to see your next video with a new 350 to review, btw I watched this on my "65 TV it looked fantastic buddy, cheers!
How is your wrist? That sucker is really swollen Couldn't you calm the 501 down with a map or even a larger flywheel? I rode a 350 a few years ago. It was so good it was like cheating And is your bike set up well for you? There were times you were eating it and it didn't look,like it was because of too much power
I’ve tried a throttle tamer and gearing but the power just isn’t linear enough in the tight steeps and the steering is very heavy feeling comparatively. I find if your not in 3 or 4th and destroying the terrain the Nike feels heavy with the torque and powerful rotating mass or Inertia. I get what your saying and your absolutely right the footage that I had doesn’t tell the whole story. If I was fair it really only shows a tired rider making mistakes but when I switched to the KTM 350 we also increased our difficulty of terrain and it was easy going compared to the 501. I wish I had more footage but the difference I noticed was drastic. I’ve ridden 300s in 2 strokes and while the power is crisp and they are nimble I still find they have a power hit that comes on at times that you don’t want or need and to my surprise I didn’t experience that with the 4 stroke power delivery in the KTM EXC 350. Ps the hand was swollen bad eh, I wasn’t sure if you’d be able to see what I could. The hand is feeling much better especially with the arrival of the summer heat which my sore hands love lol 😆 thanks for watching hope you enjoyed!
501 is A LOT of bike for tight ST. An Athena GET with mellow map and traction control allows the 501 to tractor over some things that would otherwise be a handful. Glad you're OK and thank you for sharing.
Yes I hear ya my 501 had a lot of performance upgrades and was fully deleted so it was a pure beast untamed and was a handful in single track especially for me. I Don’t know if you saw some of my recent videos where I got the 2022 FX 350 , this bike has exceeded my expectations it’s an unbelievable woods weapon I just returned from revelstoke BC which has some of the most amazing technical single track with lots of rock features step ups and lots of double diamonds very demanding and the FX 350 made it look easy here’s a recent review. ua-cam.com/video/R49PW5hEcbY/v-deo.html
Good times on the single track, I had a 701 for a year and half, loved the road and gravel. Heavy in the sand, not as agile as a dirt bike. Now I’m on a 2020 Husqvarna te300 I
Lol it may appeared so and I hear ya, looking back it was a case of hitting the wall, exhaustion and ride nutrition I.e low blood sugar and hydration. It didn’t help that I was over exerting myself with a heavier l, more torque and power than required to top it off. Having gone through it all and riding the 2022 FX350 it’s made more difficult terrain much easier without the exhaustion and overall more enjoyable long days of riding. For example that day we logged about 60 miles and 7 hours. Live and learn and each his own but this was only my experience.
@@WADZUP Not sure in USA but down here in OZ the GasGas ec 350f is 1500 cheaper then the ktm and even more over the husky equivalent fe350f same bike its just red red is faster lol
I find my 21 FE350 quite boring power wise. Even with a Vortex ECU & FMF Slip On. But l needed a bike that l could ride on the road as well. They need a FX motor in them. I've raced MX since I was a kid until my early 20's and my old KTM125SX is way quicker than my new 350.
We call the 350 a gentleman's bike, its got more than enough snap and ability with the right sprockets but can be gentle very good trail riding and enduro bike. The fe450 is a bit of an animal 😻
@@forestmotoadventures sure can, i would probably choose the 450 but the 350 is better imo for technical a450 does it its just more of a heavy weight lol
I actually didn't blame the bike, I said "I hurt my wrist and that was a Gong Show because well the hand hurt and I couldn't hold onto to the torque of the FE501" Meaning I was injured and exhausted. The video was purely some Pro's & Cons vs 350 and an honest review of my past years of riding the FE501 and was suited me better for my riding style. Sorry you didn't think it was cool and the free video wasn't a good return of your time!
I have a fe 501s and I agree in the wide open it is a monster and fun, but on tight single track it is a lot of bike. Personally (and don't flame me), my favorite tight trail bike is my tw200 geared so low you can out walk it in 1st gear. But I agree a 350 is a great bike on the twisty and steep.
Not sure if your bike is the 501s or not, but mine was geared so tall that it made it hard to go slow in tight single track...I changed my sprockets from 15-45 to 14-52...made a huge difference and still run 75mph without stressing motor...
Great tip
Looking good my friend, glad you’re ok after that tumble.
Hey Billy great to hear from ya! Thanks, I’m okay, just a few bruises, it’s never fun being “that guy” on a ride but everyone’s been there so you know what I mean. How’s life in your end of the world?
Try a 300cc 2 stroke. You'll never look back. Sherco 300 factory is an awesome bike. Once you're gassed and start wiping out it's usually all downhill. Cheers
I’d love a chance to try a Sherco, not even sure where or who has them around where I live. Your right about being gassed eh, it’s a bit of a gong show which it sounds like you witness in the video. Lol
@@WADZUP Cascade Motorsports is Mission is a Sherco Dealer
@@dvf3fairleigh really eh…
Hahaahah my 1st thought was 350 for this job 😂😂😂😂
Get yourself the FE350 it's an excellent bike. 13/52 seems a good setup too 👌
That's not a smile.....it's a grimace! Lot's of luck on the 501(the "magical land of too much:).
Lol a bit of both and yes the 501 is a beast. What do you ride?
I ride a 2018 Fe 501 I have my bike geared down and you got a ride that bike with confidence that bike does not like going slow you have to ride it fast
I used to ride a CR 125 I had a lot of fun on that bike it was lightweight and it still had enough power to do what I wanted to do and I could take it to its limit I miss that bike
Stuff like at 3:08 is now my nightmare. I crashed twice in ruts like that, caught the rut edge, bike went sideways, put my left foot down, foot slipped out, bike went down, knee bent sideways and popped. Couldn't walk normal or bend my leg all the way for over a year. I pretty much refuse to ride stuff like that now. I just turn around, I can hardly watch other people do it. I'll never be a good enough rider to not clench up. Maybe if my boots had better traction? I ride in the nevada desert, when it's wet, it's like slick clay. Nice video, just got an FE501. Was riding an FC450 set up very stiff.
I here ya. I had a Scott steering stabilizer and also where full knee braces to combat events that you speak of. I've also had my fare share of whip outs as the channel clearly shows but its just too dam fun for me to back it in. I'm riding the FX350 know and I'm also looking at adding a Sherco 250 or KTM 200 to the channel for strict single track days. I'd love to ride Nevada Desert. The FE501 loves this terrain! Thanks for watching amigo!
I have a 2020 500 EXC so I feel you. I ride mainly California desert which is a little more open so it’s the perfect bike but when I do get into tight technical terrain it can be a handful. My bike is set up with a lot of power using a vortex ignition and an FMF 4.1. I’ve geared it way down as well so it works much better in the tight stuff. I’ve learned to really pay attention to how I roll the throttle on and off because as you said the back end can get away from you. I definitely have the bike about as good as it can get with a suspension upgrade so it is a rocket but it’s definitely usable in the tight stuff. I came off of 300 so you can imagine how long it took me to kind of learn how to ride a bigger heavier bike. Because of my size the 350 seemed like it wasn’t a great option for me so I went with the 500. I’m totally happy with the bike and have come to terms with its limitations in the very tight technical terrain. Good riding to you.
Great intel, I’m with you. If I rode in Cali I think it would be a different story and more at home. BC trails in general are unforgiving often and you need all the light and nimble and power is lesser priority . Thanks for watching WADZ
I hear you on all of it and I hope that your hand is all better...
This coming from an Old Gal that races Moto against the Men. (little background, I raced from 1972-1986 and hung it up until 2013) I had a 2012 Yamaha WR450 that I got to trail ride "and maybe a race or two a year..." and it was a Beast of a Tank. I quickly got back on a 2013 Yamaha YZ 250 smoker and was alive again! Fast forward to 2018 when I bit the 4 stroke bullet and got My Husky FC 350, I chose the 350 over the 450 because at almost 60 in 2018 I didn't want SOO Much torque. I love it because it is so easy to ride. And I can still Holeshot the 450's.
OK back to the subject,
Dual Sports. I sold my 2012 Yamaha WR450 and Got a 2014 KTM 500 EXC and Walla, I'm street legal in CA!!! and can go from Home to the trail etc. It just feels a bit top heavy. My Wife has a 2019 Husky FE 450 and Loves it, it IS a lot less to handle than my 2014 KTM 500 EXC.
Now comes the decision. I'm trading my 2014 KTM 500 EXC plus some cash for a 2020 Husky FE 350. I'll be Queen of the 350's. Ride On! 👍👍✌
You guys should try a cr500 in the woods if you want to see a back end get away from you. The 501 is a kids bike compared to that! I used to keep my upper body built up to man handle the 500 and that’s the way to stay on top of a big bike. Ride the he$! Out of it and be the boss!!😁😁
awesome video Wadz! its a good thing that you were wearing all of the safety riding gear, after 8 wipeouts all you hurt was your hand but it appears that a bucket of ice and a few beers will get you back out on the trails the next day no problem lol I cant wait to see your next video with a new 350 to review, btw I watched this on my "65 TV it looked fantastic buddy, cheers!
The knee brace definitely saved me as did my armour from Leatt. Thanks Dave
Hope your all doing well, go get yourself some essential adventure and let the stress melt away. Dr WADZ approved.
How is your wrist? That sucker is really swollen
Couldn't you calm the 501 down with a map or even a larger flywheel?
I rode a 350 a few years ago. It was so good it was like cheating
And is your bike set up well for you? There were times you were eating it and it didn't look,like it was because of too much power
I’ve tried a throttle tamer and gearing but the power just isn’t linear enough in the tight steeps and the steering is very heavy feeling comparatively. I find if your not in 3 or 4th and destroying the terrain the Nike feels heavy with the torque and powerful rotating mass or Inertia.
I get what your saying and your absolutely right the footage that I had doesn’t tell the whole story. If I was fair it really only shows a tired rider making mistakes but when I switched to the KTM 350 we also increased our difficulty of terrain and it was easy going compared to the 501. I wish I had more footage but the difference I noticed was drastic. I’ve ridden 300s in 2 strokes and while the power is crisp and they are nimble I still find they have a power hit that comes on at times that you don’t want or need and to my surprise I didn’t experience that with the 4 stroke power delivery in the KTM EXC 350. Ps the hand was swollen bad eh, I wasn’t sure if you’d be able to see what I could. The hand is feeling much better especially with the arrival of the summer heat which my sore hands love lol 😆 thanks for watching hope you enjoyed!
@@WADZUP nothing a little ice and beers cant fix eh Wadz? lol
@@dvf3fairleigh nectar of life!
501 is A LOT of bike for tight ST. An Athena GET with mellow map and traction control allows the 501 to tractor over some things that would otherwise be a handful. Glad you're OK and thank you for sharing.
Yes I hear ya my 501 had a lot of performance upgrades and was fully deleted so it was a pure beast untamed and was a handful in single track especially for me. I Don’t know if you saw some of my recent videos where I got the 2022 FX 350 , this bike has exceeded my expectations it’s an unbelievable woods weapon I just returned from revelstoke BC which has some of the most amazing technical single track with lots of rock features step ups and lots of double diamonds very demanding and the FX 350 made it look easy here’s a recent review.
ua-cam.com/video/R49PW5hEcbY/v-deo.html
@@WADZUP Excellent! seems like the new FX350 is the perfect match for you and the riding you do! Congrats!
Brother, try one of those big flywheel weights/plates from best dual sport bikes...
Get rid of the stock gearing in the 501 fe it sucks it's meant for road use only
I did my friend and completely agree
Good times on the single track, I had a 701 for a year and half, loved the road and gravel. Heavy in the sand, not as agile as a dirt bike. Now I’m on a 2020 Husqvarna te300 I
So you can definitely relate to what I was talking about thanks for watching
@@WADZUP ah yes play hard rest fast have fun
Do you still ride on the road or are you just hauling the 300? torn on the 701 or just hauling a trail machine
Im getting this bike for my daily ride in the city 😍 i cant wait
Upgrade the headlight the stock one is comical
@@WADZUP thank you I was wondering about that
Just curious did you have a lot to drink the night before,it can make you dizzy very easily and you lose balance a lot without understanding why.
Lol it may appeared so and I hear ya, looking back it was a case of hitting the wall, exhaustion and ride nutrition I.e low blood sugar and hydration. It didn’t help that I was over exerting myself with a heavier l, more torque and power than required to top it off. Having gone through it all and riding the 2022 FX350 it’s made more difficult terrain much easier without the exhaustion and overall more enjoyable long days of riding. For example that day we logged about 60 miles and 7 hours. Live and learn and each his own but this was only my experience.
Kinda looks like the fe could use a steering stabilizer
Why the hell did you get a 501 when you do single track and woods.
Get a 300 rr
Hoped the 501 could do it all well, thanks for tip. Live and learn. Ps I got the FX350
i smell Gas Gas hehe
Lol I see what you did there. Gas Gas ⛽️ you got me thinking
@@WADZUP bro your gunna love it and save some coin
@@AdventureMotoEnduroyou figure eh..what am I saving on?
@@WADZUP Not sure in USA but down here in OZ the GasGas ec 350f is 1500 cheaper then the ktm and even more over the husky equivalent fe350f same bike its just red red is faster lol
@@AdventureMotoEnduro I do prefer the look of the Gas Gas over the KTM. What and where do you ride mostly?
Get gpr stabililzer ]]
I find my 21 FE350 quite boring power wise. Even with a Vortex ECU & FMF Slip On. But l needed a bike that l could ride on the road as well.
They need a FX motor in them. I've raced MX since I was a kid until my early 20's and my old KTM125SX is way quicker than my new 350.
We call the 350 a gentleman's bike, its got more than enough snap and ability with the right sprockets but can be gentle very good trail riding and enduro bike. The fe450 is a bit of an animal 😻
@@dirtbikefun I am leaving from my city to the backcountry 25-30 miles before trails. Can the bike cruise at 65-70 okay?
Currently I am on a 16 hp 230 Honda. I need more power for the road slogs
@@forestmotoadventures sure can, i would probably choose the 450 but the 350 is better imo for technical a450 does it its just more of a heavy weight lol
Don't think blaming the bike for your right wrist is cool.
I actually didn't blame the bike, I said "I hurt my wrist and that was a Gong Show because well the hand hurt and I couldn't hold onto to the torque of the FE501" Meaning I was injured and exhausted. The video was purely some Pro's & Cons vs 350 and an honest review of my past years of riding the FE501 and was suited me better for my riding style. Sorry you didn't think it was cool and the free video wasn't a good return of your time!