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

Quad hybrid using 2009 TE 510 motor

Discussion in '4 Stroke' started by Richard Maxted, Sep 26, 2016.

  1. Richard Maxted Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    Perth, Western Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Suzuki Ltr 450 with Husky TE510 moto
    Other Motorcycles:
    Bombardier DS650
    Good day all
    I am new to this forum and hope that I will not infuriate to many "quad bashers" that are members on this site.
    I am building a Hybrid quad using a Suzuki LTR450 Frame and a 2009 Husky TE 510 motor. I have managed to pick up the donor bike complete with wiring, TFI and everything I needed for the build. I subsequently also managed to pick up an 08 SMR 510 with similar bits and pieces, all for a very reasonable prices.
    The reason I chose this motor is that as much as I appreciated the Suzuki LTR 450 motor, I was always looking for the next gear. As this quad is specifically being build as a desert racer, I had to do some research as far as 6 speed transmissions were concerned. I had previously burnt my fingers with the KTM RFS platform so I was weary to wear that badge again. I found that the TE 510 had almost identical transmission ratio's from 1-5 and the sixth was the cherry on top.

    I have a couple of questions that I am hoping you learned Husky guru's can answer. I find it strange that I cannot seem to find any performance enhancing cams etc for this motor, or am I just not looking in the correct places?
    I am I also interested in any input as to fitting an external oil cooler, as I believe that I might possibly need a small increase in oil volume, considering my application.
    Where on this site will I find the "classified" section.
    Anyone have any good PCV programs/maps?
  2. Teeszy Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Crescent City, California
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 SM510R , 2016 FE501S
  3. Richard Maxted Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    Perth, Western Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Suzuki Ltr 450 with Husky TE510 moto
    Other Motorcycles:
    Bombardier DS650
    Thanks Teeszy,
    I have a couple more questions...

    Does anybody have the Zip Ty racing oil filter modified housing used for the addition of an oil cooler? Would like to buy one...
    Are the TC cams more performance oriented than the TE cams? Can they be used in the TE?
    Does Husqvarna sell an oil change kit( similar to KTM ) containing an oil filter plus new oil screens?
    Did all 09 TE 510 models come with cat converter in the exhaust pipe or only those sold in the USA?
    :)
  4. ghte Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bright, Victoria Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2 x 310's, 2016 Beta 480, SWM RS650
    Other Motorcycles:
    2016 Multi ,Griso1100, Monster695
    Richard one base for 9info would be R&D Husqvarna located at emu plains (outer suburb of Sydney) give them a bell. They are the original Husky importers to Australia and have a lot of parts etc.
  5. Slider Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Perth W.A.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE510 2009
    Other Motorcycles:
    Kawasaki ZX12R 2003
  6. Huskynoobee CH Sponsor ZipTy Racing

    Location:
    Castaic, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 TE449 2006 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    HDUltra Classic IT200 YZ250 SV650s


    Drop Ty an email. He's pretty good with getting back to people. If you can't find the external cooler adaptor locally, he might have one around the shop still and can answer your cam questions as well.
    Ty@ziptyracing.com
  7. dunerjeff Husqvarna

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '08 TE510ie
    Other Motorcycles:
    DRZ400 , KLX650
    Are you sure the transmissions are so similar between 1 thru 5th ? I have both of these "toys" '07 LTR and an '08 TE510 , I'd swear the ltr's gears are wider ,been a year or so since I rode it though . I'm not sure if I'd prefer the 510 motor in the dunes over the LTR's , it's so close to how the 2cycles were , so much fun . I wonder if the ratios changed in later years .
  8. Richard Maxted Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    Perth, Western Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Suzuki Ltr 450 with Husky TE510 moto
    Other Motorcycles:
    Bombardier DS650
    I sent Ty an email a while back...still no reply. Don't know about "pretty good at getting back to people"
  9. Richard Maxted Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    Perth, Western Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Suzuki Ltr 450 with Husky TE510 moto
    Other Motorcycles:
    Bombardier DS650
    Watch this space... hybrid conversion is done and ready for collection.... cant wait to ride it and post up my thoughts. I am still trying to get hold of a Zip Ty oil cooler for this motor....does anyone have one for sale? Still no response from Ty....
    joedirt and bax3 like this.
  10. Richard Maxted Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    Perth, Western Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Suzuki Ltr 450 with Husky TE510 moto
    Other Motorcycles:
    Bombardier DS650
    First ride done and dusted. Wow, power delivery and gear ratio's perfect. Unfortunately, a lot of vibration... so back to the work bench to add Counter balancer. A small setback, and very positive that once the vibration is tamed... there will be very little else that will tame this beast! And its still stock....
    Big Timmy likes this.
  11. jimjim Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    none
    Other Motorcycles:
    gasgas
    Post some pics when finished.
  12. 268fords Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Powell, Wyoming
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    08' TE510'
    Other Motorcycles:
    Honda CRF 100, Kawasaki KLX 110
    The vibration is the only thing I have disliked about my 510. I really wish they would of installed the counter balancer on all of the big block motors. Pictures?
  13. ghte Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bright, Victoria Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2 x 310's, 2016 Beta 480, SWM RS650
    Other Motorcycles:
    2016 Multi ,Griso1100, Monster695
    Looking forward to seeing some shots.
  14. Richard Maxted Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    Perth, Western Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Suzuki Ltr 450 with Husky TE510 moto
    Other Motorcycles:
    Bombardier DS650
    Hi Guys,
    Please be patient on the pics. The Good news is that the vibrations are absolutely gone and now I can really appreciate the fantastic power that this motor delivers. Have it stripped down getting rid of all the excess wiring and having the back shock revalved. Any Ideas on the importance of the DC relay. I dont run horn, lights, indicators etc etc
    DirtRoadevil and Big Timmy like this.
  15. Slider Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Perth W.A.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE510 2009
    Other Motorcycles:
    Kawasaki ZX12R 2003
    Can I ask where from and how much was counterbalancer ?
  16. Richard Maxted Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    Perth, Western Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Suzuki Ltr 450 with Husky TE510 moto
    Other Motorcycles:
    Bombardier DS650
    I got it from Bon Moteren in Netherlands..cant remember the price but I thought it was very reasonable...much cheaper than sourcing it through agents in Australia and the customer service was excellent!
    Big Timmy and Slider like this.
  17. Romanzeley Husqvarna

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    smr450
    Really want to see some pics of this thing! can't keep us waiting forever
  18. Richard Maxted Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    Perth, Western Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Suzuki Ltr 450 with Husky TE510 moto
    Other Motorcycles:
    Bombardier DS650
    I work away for 4 weeks and am only home for 6.5 days....a lot to do in a very short time...pics will come
  19. Richard Maxted Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    Perth, Western Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Suzuki Ltr 450 with Husky TE510 moto
    Other Motorcycles:
    Bombardier DS650
    I am still looking for a Zipty oil cooler...any out there...and please dont ask me to contact Ty...he has never returned or answered any of my mails
  20. Richard Maxted Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    Perth, Western Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Suzuki Ltr 450 with Husky TE510 moto
    Other Motorcycles:
    Bombardier DS650
    Anyone know which aftermarket companies make shorter gear shift levers?