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

TE511 rides 2 (dualsport) and 3 (single track)

Discussion in '4 Stroke' started by Motosportz, Mar 7, 2011.

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  1. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    he he he... I ride right from my house in the long summer evenings up to an area about 20 miles from my house, hit a few trail loops and ride home, it's cool and fun. Heck even the curvy road heading up there is fun. The dude in the WRX with the fat muffler was surprised when i went by him in a corner Saturday [IMG]
    Motosportz, Mar 8, 2011
    #21

  2. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Don't ride one, especially for any length of time or you will own one, it sells itself.

    Fun on any surface (that should be the mantra for this bike)

    [IMG]
    Motosportz, Mar 8, 2011
    #22

  3. PC. Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Beaverton, OR
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    CR165 & CR144
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM500
    Haha!
    Was it this guy?
    http://vimeo.com/12566837
    PC., Mar 8, 2011
    #23

  4. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    thats cool. No it was white with a big goofy wing on the back. Rode his ass for a while and then when I saw a clear 2 corners i blew by then wheelied off. Fun.
    Motosportz, Mar 8, 2011
    #24

  5. Raku Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Anacortes, Washington
    I'm game, as soon as the snow allows a good loop. Let me know when you're ready for a ride up here. Got some SWEET stuff to show you.
    Raku, Mar 9, 2011
    #25

  6. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Email sent [IMG]
    Motosportz, Mar 9, 2011
    #26

  7. HuskyDude Moderator

    Location:
    BC, Canada
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    13/TR650
    Other Motorcycles:
    10/EC300, 76/TY175
    Who said you only can have one bike....[IMG]
    HuskyDude, Mar 9, 2011
    #27

  8. rockdancer Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Sunshine Coast, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2013 WR125, 2019 FE350
    Sounds like a greta bike - that muffler is a biggie though but good if you want to dual sport - the sound of the smaller muffler is also very nice - great actually
    rockdancer, Mar 9, 2011
    #28

  9. firffighter Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Estacada, Oregon
    Who said you only can have one bike....

    My wife!
    firffighter, Mar 10, 2011
    #29
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  10. typeone Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    central MA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    07 TC270 + 09 WR165
    Other Motorcycles:
    08 X4 146 + 13 250RR
    [IMG] this bike is gonna be sooooo good for Husky. thanks for the reviews!

    question: are you bleeding the forks in the beginning of that first vid? i thought you should only do that when up on a center stand (?)
    typeone, Mar 10, 2011
    #30

  11. HUSKYnXJnWI Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Central Wisconsin, USA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    09TE450
    Maybe I am wrong but I think the “should” part is myth. The idea behind that is having the “same” air space or pressure at normal temps- so that your settings Comp and Rebound are predictable. The main idea there is NOT having extreme pressure or vacuum. Many people including me [IMG] look at bleeders as a way to adjust your airspace. IF you have some preload when hitting the bleeders you just created negative airspace. This creates a bigger airspace or softer “air spring” though the effect is minimal. If you hit the bleeders while on the stand there will be pressure when the bike sits on its own weight. If you hit the bleeders when the forks and oil is warmed up you will create a vacuum when they cool. I just tap the bleeders regularly and consider air space when I do. Bit more preload= soft, less or none= normal or harder. In storage I want it equalized at normal temps for how the bike will sit- if on the stand or on with kickstand.

    Nice Bike Kelly! nice reports! getting TE envy... I hope someone buys one near me so I can compare!
    HUSKYnXJnWI, Mar 10, 2011
    #31

  12. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Yes air bleeders, yes you should do them fully extended but as long as they are close to fully extended you will not feel a difference and a mile into it there is pressure built up anyway.
    Motosportz, Mar 10, 2011
    #32

  13. typeone Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    central MA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    07 TC270 + 09 WR165
    Other Motorcycles:
    08 X4 146 + 13 250RR
    got it, thanks guys [IMG]
    typeone, Mar 10, 2011
    #33

  14. CrankN Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE610
    Would love to motard it :)
    CrankN, Mar 11, 2011
    #34

  15. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    it works GREAT on the street. More planted and stable feeling than any other dirt bike i have ever ridden on the street and better than a lot of street bikes. I bet the SM guys love this platform.
    Motosportz, Mar 11, 2011
    #35

  16. Mootak Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    The great Northwest - Wa. USA
    Just parked my 2010 FE450 Berg and ordered up a 2011 TE449 today for my new ride. [IMG] Desert 100 will be break-in day. After reading so many positive points on this new Husky, I have to get some saddle time on one myself. I think going from the Berg to the Husky will be a good evaluation.
    Mootak, Mar 16, 2011
    #36

  17. ioneater Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    NW Texas
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 TXC 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    08 Sprint
    Jeff, that'll be a great testimonial we'll be looking forward to as well.

    Is Wattsy going to use one of your bikes again later this year for his course? That would be cool to see him on a new Husky if so. He was frustrated with the trials tire on the Berg last year because it gripped too good during his drifting demo, lol. We were giggling a little bit. He still ripped, though!
    ioneater, Mar 16, 2011
    #37

  18. ozzie Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Mount Isa Australia
    Hey Kelly what was that black dot coming in and out of your vid??? ALIENS [IMG] Where about's in the state are these tracks you rode on? they look good
    ozzie, Mar 17, 2011
    #38

  19. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Its the sun, the cam does a good job of blocking it out but not destroying the vid. You guy see the sun down there right [IMG] The trails are in NW Washington state. Good stuff but EZ as there is no big hills etc like we usually ride. Good low elevation area when everything else is snowed in.
    Motosportz, Mar 17, 2011
    #39

  20. ozzie Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Mount Isa Australia
    One more question what brand is the camera? I was looking at a go pro

    Kel
    ozzie, Mar 17, 2011
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