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broken kick start shafts on 2012 tc 250

Discussion in '4 Stroke' started by nvallance, Apr 14, 2014.

  1. nvallance Husqvarna
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    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 tc 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    dt 200 yz 125
    IMG_20130816_201041.jpg i bought the bike as a factory demo last spring the second day i had it i broke the kick start shaft.... so far i have gone thru 3 shafts any one els having the same problem??? the dealer sais its a known problem
    nvallance, Apr 14, 2014
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  2. rancher1 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    WA
    Some of the bike had bad auto decomps that lead to your problem. I would replace it before the next lever.
    rancher1, Apr 15, 2014
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  3. nvallance Husqvarna
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    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 tc 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    dt 200 yz 125
    well the thing is i have gone thrue 3 of them in 4 monthes ... and they have put the newest ones they have in the bike so what do i replace it with?
    nvallance, Apr 15, 2014
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  4. dartyppyt Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Illinois
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    17 TE 150, 82CR 500
    Other Motorcycles:
    82 125,250,430&500 79 390 83 250
    Son just got a 14 and we were told that the 14 shafts were improved.
    dartyppyt, Apr 15, 2014
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  5. joedirt Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    PA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    wr250
    I think he is trying to say the problem is the auto decompression. Is the bike hard to kick?
    joedirt, Apr 15, 2014
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  6. nvallance Husqvarna
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    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 tc 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    dt 200 yz 125
    its brutal, i wont even try without mx boots on, when she kicks back it feels like i broke my foot
    nvallance, Apr 16, 2014
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  7. joedirt Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    PA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    wr250
    It shouldn't be hard to kick. you need to pull the valve cover and check the decompression mechanism. Maybe a broken spring.
    My 2012 is easy to kick.
    joedirt, Apr 16, 2014
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  8. nvallance Husqvarna
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    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 tc 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    dt 200 yz 125
    every time she broke i took her to the shop they cheaked it all... apparently there is nothing rong with it... so they say but i beg to differ... if i brake another one im gonna sell it
    nvallance, Apr 16, 2014
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  9. Colo moto CH Sponsor

    Location:
    La Jara, Colorado
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    7602racing.com
    +1 You should easily be able to turn it over by hand. Almost start it by hand. Check your valve clearance and auto decompression mechanism. Obviously the shop either isn't doing this or they don't know how.
    Colo moto, Apr 16, 2014
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  10. joedirt Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    PA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    wr250
    Get someone else to look at it.
    joedirt, Apr 16, 2014
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  11. nvallance Husqvarna
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    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 tc 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    dt 200 yz 125
    ok will do thanks guys
    nvallance, Apr 17, 2014
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  12. ridemore Husqvarna
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    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    08 TC450. 10 TC250. 13 TC250
    Other Motorcycles:
    02 Triumph Bonnivile
    My 2013 had same issue. Decompression stuck. 3 months now waiting for a new shaft. Husky customer support ignoring me. Current management/owners suck. I've owned 11 husky in 10 years and getting this kind of service
    ridemore, Apr 17, 2014
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  13. nvallance Husqvarna
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    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 tc 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    dt 200 yz 125
    well every time mine broke i took her in it was under worenty... but they have been pretty good for parts they took the shaft off a brand new bike in the showroom... but they finaley instaled the *newer stronger* shaft... so we will see but have they done anythng for your decompresion?
    nvallance, Apr 17, 2014
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  14. nvallance Husqvarna
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    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 tc 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    dt 200 yz 125
    i see you have a fmf on your bike... does it do much towards performance... and witch one did ya get?
    nvallance, Apr 17, 2014
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  15. ridemore Husqvarna
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    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    08 TC450. 10 TC250. 13 TC250
    Other Motorcycles:
    02 Triumph Bonnivile
    That's my 2008 450. Yes; I love the FMF pipe along with high comp. CP piston. Running low on funds to put one on my 250 right now.
    ridemore, Apr 18, 2014
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  16. ridemore Husqvarna
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    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    08 TC450. 10 TC250. 13 TC250
    Other Motorcycles:
    02 Triumph Bonnivile
    Factory just e mailed me again but still jerking my chain with offers for help but 3 months of this cr@p still no help.
    ridemore, Apr 18, 2014
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  17. ridemore Husqvarna
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    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    08 TC450. 10 TC250. 13 TC250
    Other Motorcycles:
    02 Triumph Bonnivile
    Haven't rode my new 250 R for nearly 12 months now.
    ridemore, Apr 18, 2014
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