1. 4 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
     TE = 4st Enduro & TC = 4st Cross

KAYABA SUSPENSION SETUP TE449/511

Discussion in '4 Stroke' started by SAM511, Mar 8, 2012.

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  1. oregonsage 4st Clerk

    Location:
    Dry Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    FX450
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha DT400 x 2, BMW G310R
    No, but the 4-7mm spacer trick really drops the rear.
    oregonsage, Feb 3, 2013
    #21
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  2. zenriding Husqvarna
    C Class

    any change in handling?
    zenriding, Feb 10, 2013
    #22

  3. oregonsage 4st Clerk

    Location:
    Dry Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    FX450
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha DT400 x 2, BMW G310R
    More stable and turns better. Very consistent handling
    oregonsage, Feb 10, 2013
    #23

  4. Tinken Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Hesperia, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    MY12 WR511
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha
    Add 105-115 race sag really makes the 449-511 a sweet ride in the soft loamy earth. Also I push my forks down so that they are flush with the upper triple clamps.
    Tinken, Feb 14, 2013
    #24

  5. huskydude59 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Berwick
    I have a 2013 TE511. I weigh around 90kg in riding gear. Is the suspension valving and spring rates different between model's and years..
    huskydude59, Jun 8, 2014
    #25

  6. Marc Noel Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None
    Greetings:

    I just received new Race Tech fork springs and a shock spring for my 2011 TE449. I am planning to just take the top fork caps off and swap the springs. However, the fork springs came with some spacer rings that fit under the spring perch when adjusting preload. Looking at the workshop manual illustrations, I can't see the perches. I spoke to a guy at Race Tech, and he said they would apply to a twin-chamber fork. Do they apply to this stock Kayaba fork?

    Separately, the box said they are 460 mm long, but they are actually 453 and 456. Stock are supposed to be 457. Is a 3 mm difference side-by-side enough to worry about? I was planning to drop them in, then see how it feels.

    Any help would be greatly appreciated.

    Marc Noel
    Marc Noel, Sep 17, 2014
    #26

  7. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    3mm preload is noticeable. Odd they are that far off. I'm convinced after owning several bikes with externally adjustable fork preload this should be standard on all bikes. Makes a HUGE difference in feel and handling.
    Motosportz, Sep 17, 2014
    #27

  8. Marc Noel Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None
    Motosportz:

    Thanks for your reply.
    Marc Noel, Sep 17, 2014
    #28
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  9. tchoumpov Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Bulgaria
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    te449
    Other Motorcycles:
    xr650r
    Hi there,
    i need someone to help with my spring setup.
    As obviously racetech calc is not correct, does anyone know what spring rate i should install.
    My weigh is 98kg (217lb) without gear tall 181cm.
    My bike is with stock springs and is too soft.
    Thank you in advance

    George
    tchoumpov, Apr 10, 2015
    #29
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