The Flying Machine Factory is celebrating its 50th Year Anniversary in 2023 and what better way to honor half a century than building the ultimate two-stroke off-road bike. FMF built its name in the So Cal race scene in 1973 being known as one of the best to hop up dirt bikes and win championships with the likes of guys like Ray Lopez, Marty Smith, and Danny LaPorte. Not much has changed over the last half a century. FMF still produces all of their exhaust in-house in their Southern California manufacturing facility with owner and founder Don Emler still at the helm of horsepower. FMF is a family run business so when Don Emler Jr. reached out to us to test his latest off-road build to celebrate their 50th anniversary, we jumped at the opportunity. Donny chose the 2023 Husqvarna TE 300 as the platform for this build since the 300cc Austrian machines are truly an unbelievable platform to start with for the trails. The Emlers truly embody the passion for all things two wheels and look to the future to continue to enjoy the sport and continuing to build one of the biggest iconic brands in the motorsports industry. It was a really cool experience to see Lil D’s eyes light up once this Husqvarna was fired up to go for ride. FMF Teamed up with Rob Vaughan and Jake Hobbs to make this build happen.
2023 Husqvarna TE 300
Text: Kris Keefer
Build: FMF Racing
Photos: Spencer Owens
Video: Spencer Owens / Simon Cudby
FMF Racing
Factory Fatty, Titanium 2.1 Silencer
fmfracing.com
Rekluse
Radius CX Auto Clutch
rekluse.com
SKDA
Full Custom FMF 50th Graphics Kit
us.skda.com.au
Seat Concepts
Comfort Complete Seat with Base
seatconcepts.com
IMS
3.0 Gal Fuel Tank with Dry Brake, Core Enduro Footpegs
imsproducts.com
Acerbis
Full Replica Plastic Kit, X-Ultimate Hand Guards, Chain Guide, Skid Plate, Fork Shoe Protectors
acerbisusa.com
Hunt Racing
Extreme Rear Disc Guard with Carrier, Billet Rear Brake Tip, Low Profile Dry Break Gas Cap
huntracingproducts.com
Nitro Mousse
Nitro Mousse Bibs Front and Rear Platinum Edition
nitromousse.com
RaceTech Titanium
Complete Titanium Bolt Kit
racetechtitanium.com
Trail Tech
Trail Tech Voyager Pro GPS
trailtech.net
Baja Designs
XL80 Headlight Kit
bajadesigns.com
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