Boise Ridge - FE501 & Beta 390

[@SimplicityForGood]

This is a cool video! Is a different lifestyle to ride a bike like this!! The lightweight 501 shows some serious abilities! I like what I see... I got some questions I was out in the store to test the 701 vs 501 vs 901 to get a feel for the weight and seat comfort ... but I still feel the 501 intuitively might be the right one... but I might also be wrong?! 1. **Oil Change Frequency:** For those who use the 501 as a daily rider, how do you manage the **10-hour oil change interval**? Do you have a routine that makes it easier to fit these changes into your schedule? 2. **Carrying Oil on Rides:** What are the best strategies for carrying enough oil for a change on longer rides? Do you use any specific containers or systems to ensure it's easy and safe to transport? 3. **Maintenance on the Go:** If I experience a drop in oil levels while riding, what are the quick fixes or products I can carry with me? Are there tools that you recommend for on-the-spot maintenance? 4. **Real-Life Experiences:** For those who have switched from the 701 to the 501 (or vice versa), what differences did you notice in handling, maintenance, and overall usability? Were there any surprises regarding the performance of either bike in different conditions? 5. **Long-Term Ownership:** For owners of the 501, how does the frequent maintenance affect the enjoyment of the bike? Would you consider this model for long-distance trips, or do you think it's better suited for shorter, more technical rides? 6. **Community Recommendations:** Are there any forums, groups, or resources where I can connect with other Husqvarna owners to share tips and advice about maintenance and riding techniques? thanks for getting back to anyone that got experience to share!

[@Palouseweaver]

Thanks for sharing this video. My husband and I used to live in Boise. We rode our dual sports back in that area every chance we had. So many good memories! We are in our 60’s, still riding dual sports together. Cheers.

[@IdahoDualSport208]

This is the best comment ever. I love getting to hear stories like this, and knowing that others have gotten to bask in the same amazement that I have, long before I did! I hope to be riding and exploring as long as you. Thanks for watching! 😁

[@backroads2084]

Hey brother, I'm in Emmett. We should ride together sometime. Thanks for doin what you do.

[@IdahoDualSport208]

Heck yeah, would absolutely love to! Shoot me a message over on IG and we can exchange info and get out soon! 👊🏻

[@fattie2550]

Should of went up trail 4 then down Bumpies.

[@IdahoDualSport208]

That’s a fun route, but had a newer rider with me who wasn’t real comfortable yet. Bumpies is oddly now labeled nonmotorized on maps… hopefully that’s not true.

[@fattie2550]

@@IdahoDualSport208 I just went on it last week. Good to go

[@IdahoDualSport208]

Id imagine there’s nobody enforcing it, or anybody else using that trail besides dirt bikers, but I was confused when we were up there and it showed the trail as closed to motorized use. I’m glad it’s not!

[@fattie2550]

@@IdahoDualSport208 next time I go riding I will see if I can find that sign. I prob was not paying attention when I went on the trail.

[@IdahoDualSport208]

We stopped right at the turn off and I was mapping a different route down to Robie Creek and noticed my map showed Bumpies as nonmotorized and maybe it’s always shown that and I never noticed - but I think that’s a new closure on the maps.