HUSQUAVARNA ATV??

Old Feb 25, 2000 | 01:05 AM
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I had a logging company guy tell me he saw a Husquavarna ATV at a dealership!! Is that possible? I know they make excellent motorcycles, but not atvs.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2000 | 08:27 AM
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If i am wrong Im sorry but I thought they were bought out by KTM. I like there chainsaws too.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2000 | 12:30 PM
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I maybe wrong but I believe Husky was bought by Cagivia. I remember a Husky 3-wheeler back in the early 80's

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Old Feb 29, 2000 | 07:46 PM
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HUSQVARNA WAS BOUGHT OUT BY CAGIVA AROUND 1987.
I HAVE SEEN PICTURES OF A HUSABERG QUAD.THEY ARE FROM SWEDEN AND I BELIEVE THE COMPANY WAS STARTED BY FORMER HUSKY EMPLOYEE'S.HUSABERG IS NOW OWNED BY KTM.PROBABLY MORE THAN YOU WANTED TO KNOW.
 
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Old Feb 29, 2000 | 11:35 PM
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Are they good or are they a novelty? Thanks for the info, it was not more than I wanted to know. Very informative.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2000 | 06:32 AM
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Don't know about Husquavarna, but Husaberg!! definitly over priced.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2000 | 06:16 PM
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Yea...I agree; way over priced. I'm tired of these European quads that are all race ready and cost an arm and a leg. Why can't they just make a reguular quad with reasonable pricing? I'm sick and tired of it!!!!!
 
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Old Mar 1, 2000 | 06:56 PM
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I'M NOT SURE HOW GOOD THEY ARE.ONLY SAW A PICTURE.I DID READ THAT THEY WERE HOLDING BACK ON THEIR RELEASE BECAUSE OF SOME GOV. FLACK.AS EVERYONE SAYS THEY ARE WAY TOO HIGH PRICED; AS ARE THE MOTORCYCLES.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2000 | 01:42 AM
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i agree that the husaberg is waaaay overpriced, especially when it didnt last thru Dirtwheels' photo-shoot ( dont remember which issue) the pegs broke off, and it started to leak oil, and lotsa other stuff too
 
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