Husqvarna 701 - any good?

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At Runner's shop I recently saw a Husky 701, complete with a few very nice accessories.
I'm no Katoom fan but this is a bike I could like - but dunno a thing about it!

Pls tell me about any flaws or potential flaws?

Ditto reliability, what may break and what needs special attention?
Read a little, some valve rocker thing, clutch.... electrically, is it reliable?

What range may be expected with the std tank, and which tank(s) are bets to increase the range?
I know about a 5.5L tank which replaces the std airbox but found them with 2 different airfilters, TwinAir & K&N, the latter definitely not for me.
But, those 'wing'-tanks, expensive btw, do they last if you drop it?

The narrow seat some may have replaced by a more 'tolerant' SeatConcepts one?
If so, how is it?


701-novice here, will appreciate some comments!
 
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