The 701 Info Thread.

[Paul S]

Back to the 701 - Husqvarna screen turned up today and fitted (even came with a stick-on template to make it easy to drill the holes in the right place).

 

[GSite]

Not sure, but why not get the Nomad rear rack as well , which is designed to integrate with the side racks ?

Thanks Arsey, already had the Preun Moto rack on the bike when I got it so trying not to spend more than I have to, hence working out which side racks will go with it.

 

[GSite]

The GasGas seat looks more narrow and less padded than that on the Husky, or is it just my eyesight?

 

[Paul S]

The GasGas seat looks more narrow and less padded than that on the Husky, or is it just my eyesight?

I would say narrower and more rounded whereas 701 is a bit wider and flatter.

 

[Toddmeister]

Does anyone know if the Perun moto rack fit with the Nomad soft luggage rack as per the items in the links below. Seems to me that they will fit together looking at the mounting points but defer to those with greater knowledge.

Many thanks
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I would just email Perun with your question. I have always found them to be most helpful with regards to any questions I have had about their kit.

 

[GSite]

I would say narrower and more rounded whereas 701 is a bit wider and flatter.

I find the Husky suits my wider, flatter posterior.

 

[Arsey]

The best upgrade by far is to get a Renazco seat .
The best seats I’ve ever used .
I did a 668 mile day on my 701 in 2021.
No aches !!

 

[GSite]

The best upgrade by far is to get a Renazco seat .
The best seats I’ve ever used .
I did a 668 mile day on my 701 in 2021.
No aches !!

Yes Martin, on the lookout for a used one but no luck as yet.

 

[Deleted account 221212001]

I may order a 701 for March. Anyone know if you can take these bikes to ABR, or are they classed as Enduro's ?


EMB

I have a 701 and enquired with ABR management whether the 701 would be permitted on the trails next year and they confirmed in writing that there would not be a problem as the bike comes with rear footpegs as standard when new even if they are not fitted, so you are all good.

 

[Deleted account 221212001]

Back to the 701 - Husqvarna screen turned up today and fitted (even came with a stick-on template to make it easy to drill the holes in the right place).

I would definitely dump the standard mirrors a.s.a.p. and get some double take mirrors. The standard mirrors are weak and the stems will snap first time you drop the bike. I managed to snap both of mine in one day!

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

I have a 701 and enquired with ABR management whether the 701 would be permitted on the trails next year and they confirmed in writing that there would not be a problem as the bike comes with rear footpegs as standard when new even if they are not fitted, so you are all good.

The ABR trail isn’t worth the effort - it’s driving around grass fields
Better to go out on a TRF ride in the Cotswold countryside

 

[Berin]

Thanks Arsey, already had the Preun Moto rack on the bike when I got it so trying not to spend more than I have to, hence working out which side racks will go with it.

The Perus rack is much better for soft luggage like the MM rack less system, esp. if the extension is fitted


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[Paul S]

I would definitely dump the standard mirrors a.s.a.p. and get some double take mirrors. The standard mirrors are weak and the stems will snap first time you drop the bike. I managed to snap both of mine in one day!

Agreed - been using some cheap fold in mirrors off fleabay for green laning which bounce around a lot and so have reverted to the standard ones for road use. Will see if I can find some offers on a set of double take mirrors at some point

PS - which version are you using?

 

[Eastmidsbiker]

Back to the 701 - Husqvarna screen turned up today and fitted (even came with a stick-on template to make it easy to drill the holes in the right place).

Paul, that looks great, I'd be interested in your impressions of it. I was quite surprised how nice it was to have clean air on my body and no buffeting even with a peaked helmet. 60mph was quite pleasant with no screen.

I have a 701 and enquired with ABR management whether the 701 would be permitted on the trails next year and they confirmed in writing that there would not be a problem as the bike comes with rear footpegs as standard when new even if they are not fitted, so you are all good.

Thanks ! I agree with what ABR are doing, and glad they are allowing dualsports (as most will have pegs).

The ABR trail isn’t worth the effort - it’s driving around grass fields
Better to go out on a TRF ride in the Cotswold countryside

TRF is a good point, my TRF arent interested in adventure bikes (East Mids) so I was put off them, but with a lighter bike that would be possible.

There were loads of people on CRF250L's and allsorts going off road for what looked like their first time at the ABR which is what it should be about.

A sticking point seems to be insurance for the GasGas, virtually no one has it on their databases, and the one that did seem to charge about 4 times the price of the Husqvarna. As an example a Husq701 with 0 no claims is just over £200, whereas the GasGas is about £700 . I may look at multi bike policies, but have 6 months left to run, so think I'll order for March and sort it out nearer the time.

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Paul, that looks great, I'd be interested in your impressions of it. I was quite surprised how nice it was to have clean air on my body and no buffeting even with a peaked helmet. 60mph was quite pleasant with no screen.



Thanks ! I agree with what ABR are doing, and glad they are allowing dualsports (as most will have pegs).




TRF is a good point, my TRF arent interested in adventure bikes (East Mids) so I was put off them, but with a lighter bike that would be possible.

There were loads of people on CRF250L's and allsorts going off road for what looked like their first time at the ABR which is what it should be about.

A sticking point seems to be insurance for the GasGas, virtually no one has it on their databases, and the one that did seem to charge about 4 times the price of the Husqvarna. As an example a Husq701 with 0 no claims is just over £200, whereas the GasGas is about £700 . I may look at multi bike policies, but have 6 months left to run, so think I'll order for March and sort it out nearer the time.

Lads in our TRF ride 690&701 no problem and ride with all the other smaller enduro bikes all the time

We do big adv bike rides too, but never mix big adv bikes and enduro bikes on the same rides, as it ends in trouble

 

[Deleted account 251212001]

Paul, that looks great, I'd be interested in your impressions of it. I was quite surprised how nice it was to have clean air on my body and no buffeting even with a peaked helmet. 60mph was quite pleasant with no screen.



Thanks ! I agree with what ABR are doing, and glad they are allowing dualsports (as most will have pegs).




TRF is a good point, my TRF arent interested in adventure bikes (East Mids) so I was put off them, but with a lighter bike that would be possible.

There were loads of people on CRF250L's and allsorts going off road for what looked like their first time at the ABR which is what it should be about.

A sticking point seems to be insurance for the GasGas, virtually no one has it on their databases, and the one that did seem to charge about 4 times the price of the Husqvarna. As an example a Husq701 with 0 no claims is just over £200, whereas the GasGas is about £700 . I may look at multi bike policies, but have 6 months left to run, so think I'll order for March and sort it out nearer the time.

For the gas gas ins it’s a tiny bit more than my ktm , same excess coming out 250 a year vs 180 ish for my older KTM.. Confused.com doesn’t find them properly, so I got a ktm quote using a ktm reg no and you can then swap it over when you deep link to the site to ‘buy’ I just stuck in hg22 rzj and it drags back gg es700.

Big excess on all of them as desirable bikes and easy to steal.

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Big excess on all of them as desirable bikes and easy to steal.

Have you had any more bother lately?

 

[Paul S]

For the gas gas ins it’s a tiny bit more than my ktm , same excess coming out 250 a year vs 180 ish for my older KTM.. Confused.com doesn’t find them properly, so I got a ktm quote using a ktm reg no and you can then swap it over when you deep link to the site to ‘buy’ I just stuck in hg22 rzj and it drags back gg es700.

Big excess on all of them as desirable bikes and easy to steal.

For what it is worth - cost me £196 to add the 701 to my 1290 KTM policy (IAM Cornmarket) - excess on the Husky is £250.

 

[Deleted account 251212001]

Have you had any more bother lately?

Fortunately not , started parking a car right up to the garage door at night which would stop them getting in, although it is alarmed too, nothing captured on the security camera perimeter alerting which it would if they enter ‘zones’ , so not been back touch wood.

Cost me £500 that did, garage door/ lock repair plus upgraded 3* locks on the house, twats.

 

[cookie]

Finds grip everywhere and a piece of piss to ride on byeways.

Try one with proper knobblies and a knackered mousse. Will climb up the side of a house!