Husky threw out the Dell'orto carburetor and put a 34mm Mikuni carb on their big bore 4-stroke bike in '86. Also, the fuel tank was reshaped which added some rider comfort and control.

Power: The 4-stroke Husky had good low-end power, mid-range power, and top-end power. The power transitioned smoothly all the way into the top-end.

Suspension: The TX's (as well as TC model) had good front and dual shock rear suspension that handled all terrain very well.

Handling: The bike turned very well. The bike's light weight was a big handling plus! It was a very stable when coming down from speed and super easy and comfy riding bike at any speed. It was rather wide near the back of the seat and it took a little getting used to.

Reliability: The reliability varied upon owner knowledge. Well maintained machines (i.e. bikes that had engine oil changed often) ran reliably.

Odds & Ends: The rear brake pedal was a bugger to get at when riding. These bikes had a pumpless engine lubrication system. This contributed to the bikes light weight, but many Husky 4 - strokes experienced high engine wear too. The Husky 510 TX (and 500 TC model) wasn't for everyone! A rider should have some 4-stroke experience before living with one of these bikes. It takes some experience, and some late night fine tuning in the garage, to get the most from these machines. Many owners found it was worth the effort. The '86 model did not change appreciably from its '85 model year counterpart. The '86 model received a 40mm Dell'Orto carburetor, a different magneto, a reshaped fuel tank and new decals. The bikes performance was the same as the '85 model.