new Te511, need help with initial setup (engine, handling, etc).

Hi all,

Just picked up a 2012 TE511, really looking forward to getting this bike out.
Already ordered new decent desert (non-dmv legal) tires, the FMF slip on and went with the performance map download for now - may do the JD performance setup later.
Threw on some backwards bendy ASV levers just for fun too.
But curious about what everyone is doing to their bikes for best setup.
Another thing. looking to ditch all the smog stuff. Any tips? for instance, what gives with the evap canistor on the L side of the engine??? Can I plug this thing and get it out of here?
Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated.

I am coming off a YZ450f and my riding

There are tons of posts on here for updating your new 511.
Change oil after 30 miles, add synthetic. Happy riding.

http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/removing-the-charcoal-canister.27483/#post-246042

mine is like this:
2012 TE511
Akrapovic Exhaust
Cycra ProBend Bark Busters
TuBliss 18" rear
TuBliss 21" front
Pirelli MT43 Trials rear tire
Pirelli Scorpion XC mid-hard front tire
DoubleTake mirrors
Motosportz axle wrench
Motosportz front axle bolt
Motosportz shark-fin
Motosportz steering dampner
Motosportz skid plate
7602 oil drain bolts
7602 Rad brace
Seat Concepts seat rebuild kit

on order or waiting for me to install:
front sprocket 14T
JD EFI Tuner
front tugger strap
RAM mounts for the GPS and the SPOT.
Nomad tank from Motosportz

I'd like to have the suspension set up this winter & will try an iridium plug if I can find it.
Thinking about pivot pegs; I have them on the V-Strom & might be nice on the Husky.

I'm 200lbs dry springs seem good on my 2012.... Bike is awesome . I havn't even messed with the shock sag. Turned the clickers up a bit.

thanks everybody!
you all rock! Seems like this is going to be a great place to pick up info and share ride stuff!
Keep the comments and tips coming!

I am kind of curious about the efi and what can be done to make that better. I haven't ridden the bike yet - trapped with 5 12h shifts this week. Really not too interested in "making do" until I have my new tires on the bike. Still have to install the pipe and get the performance map download put on. So, probably not going to ride the bike until next friday. It is going to be a long week ...

Thanks again all!

RD350 ...Nice. My brother had a tricked out RD350 way back in the day. I was just a little kid but the garage talk, I remember, was that he could smoke any
RD400 around. I do remember going for rides on the back and holding on for dear life while he rode wheelies down the street with me on the back.
Back to topic, since you've invested in the pipe I would strongly recommend investing in the JD Tuner as well. They really should be sold in some kind of package
deal because I think you need both to get most out of the motor. The JD Tuner, however, imo, will give the most significant power increase above anything else.
Good luck and enjoy.

Im 200lbs and needed a 6.0 spring. Its been revalved to so I dont know if that plays a role in shock spring.

Kelly, where can I get the No Toil air filter? Parts Canada didn't bring them in so I have to order from USA.

A couple of tricks on the 449/511 platform.

There is a wire that attaches to the head of the engine, you can see it on the left hand side near the top. It is a ground wire. Remove it and move it to your frame near by, there is actually a hole already in the frame near the front of your engine up top. Ty says it is the #1 failure (*When racing of course and may or may not ever fail during normal use) on the 449 Huskys. It gets hot/vibrates and breaks inside the insulation and you won't even know it, but your bike will be sputtering and not run right.

Also, there is a capacitor near the rear of the engine, unbolt it, flip it over, bolt it back in. There is plenty of cable slack and room. This will move it away from the engine and will keep it cooler for less possible head aches down the road.

Steering dampers are a great idea. The GPR V4 is a newer design, fits the 449/511's and gives basic torsion back and forth. If you happen to be out at the races and need repair, GPR usually just hands you a new one. Motorsportz/Kelly's damper is better and imho is the best for most riders, as it torsions heavy away from center, but tapers off as you move back to center. Kelly backs his product 100% and there will never be any issue with his service. The Scotts/Ohlins damper is an old design, expensive, it has high speed and low speed adjustments and can be a pia to set up for the average rider. The Scotts damper torsions away from center, but is free flowing back to center and is preferred by many racers, especially desert racers where high speed corrections are needed.

thanks! Really appreciate all the help!
Damper is on the short list.how do you feel about the stock skid plate? Seems sturdy enough for gub'ment use, and probably lighter than the aftermarket ones. Cheaper too!
Not that I am trying to be cheap, but I think a good suspension rework and the steering damper will give me more gains for now.
Thanks!
Keep the suggestions coming!

One question about the dampers. do any of them actually raise the bar height as a matter of how they are mounted? I am looking to get about 1" or so of bar height increase and this would be a nice way to go about it. Two birds, one stone and all ...

I beat up the stock skid plate riding in the Rockies and it held up OK.
Better than I expected.
Eventually I did put on the aluminum one that Motosportz sells; it does give quite a bit better coverage.
http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/449-511-skid-plates.27316/
Heavier of course, but I didn't weigh it.

Motosportz underbar damper adds some bar height but not an inch. about 5/8" if I recall correctly.

I can't comment on the drama that GPR has gotten into. As far as the mechanical device goes, I have ridden with the GPR's and they work. Their high speed setting is preset. If I had to choose between GPR and nothing, I would run GPR. No idea who makes the Husky damper, but I hear it has a high failure rate, shrug. I like ol'golden bulky (Scotts).

I support Kelly. They work perfectly and adjust on the fly. When your doing 60 through rock trails, I seriously doubt your wondering about your high speed setting. Use this one and you won't have to! Besides it looks stock! Really want some Gold thing on HI Ho Black Red and Silver?

Several of my buddies have asked if my Husky came stock with the dampner.
It's Motosportz, naturally.