Husqvarna 701 fork upgrade: Real-World Adventure Ride Review WP Explorer Pro Closed Cartridge Forks

Are WP Explorer Pro Closed Cartridge Forks really worth the upgrade for your Husqvarna 701 Adventure? 🏍️ In this episode, we follow Dave Darcy—shooter and producer of MADTV—as he fits a set of high-end WP closed cartridge forks to his 4-year-old 701 and puts them through their paces on a challenging 200km adventure loop. Whether you're riding sand, rocks, or tight singletrack, suspension matters. 💥 In this deep dive, we cover: ✅ Real-world performance on varied terrain ✅ Strengths AND weaknesses of the WP Explorer Pro forks ✅ Setup tips for optimal performance ✅ Durability, value for money, and whether they live up to the hype Thinking about upgrading your 701's suspension? This video is a must-watch. We cut through the marketing and give you honest, practical insights from the trail. 🔧 Gear Up. Ride Hard. Get Informed. 📌 Subscribe for more real-world ADV reviews, mods, and adventure stories! CONTENTS 00:00 Introduction 01:11 Why Closed Cartridge? 02:26 Fitting of Forks 07:45 First ride 10:00 Pushing them hard 11.26 First Impressions 13:00 The Quarry 14:00 Adjustment 16:23 Conclusion