1. 4 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Austria - About 2014 & Newer
     FE = 4st Enduro & FC = 4st Cross

FE/FC More Disappointment....

Discussion in '4st' started by Dirtdame, Sep 17, 2019.

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  1. MotoXImage Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Lake Arrowhead, California
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2017 FE 350
    Other Motorcycles:
    2000 XR 400
    Lithiums aren't known for battery drain. They are known for better cranking than lead acid batteries but also for being sluggish in freezing temps. If your battery wasn't very cold when this occurred, you most likley have a vampire battery drain. Usually its from something aftermarket connected directly to the battery instead of a keyed source.
    MotoXImage, Nov 20, 2019
    #21

  2. Dirtdame Administrator

    Location:
    Rock Springs Wy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 WR300,13 WR125,18 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 Beta Xtrainer
    Nope, no afternmarket anything.
    Dirtdame, Nov 20, 2019
    #22

  3. MotoXImage Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Lake Arrowhead, California
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2017 FE 350
    Other Motorcycles:
    2000 XR 400
    To clarify, the problem happens after it's been sitting for awhile or during a ride?
    MotoXImage, Nov 21, 2019
    #23

  4. Dirtdame Administrator

    Location:
    Rock Springs Wy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 WR300,13 WR125,18 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 Beta Xtrainer
    As stated in the original post, it had sat for a week. But I beg to differ on the statement about lithium batteries not being known for battery drain. I think they don't hold a charge like lead acid batteries, and also don't like to be "cycled" too low and then charged up. Lead acid batteries seem to be more forgiving about being recharged after sitting a while and going low. I discussed this on other forums, and it seemed to be at least somewhat well known agreement that lithium batteries can go down without much warning.
    Dirtdame, Nov 21, 2019
    #24

  5. MotoXImage Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Lake Arrowhead, California
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2017 FE 350
    Other Motorcycles:
    2000 XR 400
    Well, I can agree that they are known for not giving any warning.
    MotoXImage, Nov 21, 2019
    #25

  6. MotoXImage Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Lake Arrowhead, California
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2017 FE 350
    Other Motorcycles:
    2000 XR 400
    I have read several articles on this subject and the following echoes similar findings. This is from October 2019 so it's current, no punn intended. I hope you'll take a look. Typically whenever there is something new, myths begin to surface and time weeds them out.

    https://www.motorcycle.com/products/lithium-motorcycle-batteries-myths-vs-realities

    Is a modern lithium battery or good old lead acid battery best for you?

    1. Yes Lithium batteries are more reliable by a factor of several times. (Although it's very early days yet our user poll shows that around 14% of lead batteries fail in the first two years and 25% have failed by the end of the third year.
    2. Even lithium batteries without an inbuilt BMS have failure rates well under 1/3 of lead acid battery failure rates.
    3. http://www.fastbikegear.co.nz/index.php?main_page=page&id=18&chapter=1
    [IMG]
    MotoXImage, Nov 21, 2019
    #26

  7. XLEnduroMan Heroes Ride Huskys. The others follow.

    Location:
    Durham, CA.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '18 Husqvarna 701 Enduro.
    Other Motorcycles:
    '20 Ducati Hypermotard 950.
    My '08 TE 510 I bought new, welded its battery to the seat pan from it's vibes. The battery got replaced under warranty, with an oem lead acid, along with a new '09 battery tray. That battery went about 7 years before I had to replace it. No battery tender or nothing.

    Must be the Italian in it. :)

    Hopefully my new Italian beauty treats me as well.

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    XLEnduroMan, Dec 23, 2019
    #27
    Johnrg and lankydoug like this.

  8. MotoXImage Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Lake Arrowhead, California
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2017 FE 350
    Other Motorcycles:
    2000 XR 400
    Thats a beautiful bike.
    Any lead acid battery that goes 7 years is far outside normal so yes, your one of the lucky ones.

    If your home survived like your battery has, your definatly on the lucky side. A high school friend lost her home there and moved to Oregon. I'm also a bit lucky. 2007 we lost 184 homes in my neighborhood. The fire stopped 3 homes from my backyard, burned a home on the left and the right of mine.
    MotoXImage, Dec 24, 2019
    #28

  9. MotoXImage Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Lake Arrowhead, California
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2017 FE 350
    Other Motorcycles:
    2000 XR 400
    Here's something you might be interested in from a Harley Guy.


    View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDgUPSTYYL8&t=121s
    MotoXImage, Dec 24, 2019
    #29

  10. Kawika B Husqvarna

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Te630
    Where did you get the capacitor - What brand? Thanks
    Kawika B, Apr 11, 2022
    #30

  11. ptkatoomer Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    San Diego area
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None
    Other Motorcycles:
    2020 ktm 300 xc-w, 2020 ktm 500exc
    ptkatoomer, Apr 13, 2022
    #31
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