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

  • Hi everyone,

    As you all know, Coffee (Dean) passed away a couple of years ago. I am Dean's ex-wife's husband and happen to have spent my career in tech. Over the years, I occasionally helped Dean with various tech issues.

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    Thanks for your patience and support!

08 510...Noticed a couple issues today

benwiggin2

benwiggin2

Husqvarna
AA Class
Had my subframe partially dismantled for rear shock rebuild and saw that my rear brake cable is digging pretty well into engine case. Hoping that zip tied rubber hose can stop this or at least slow it down. I'll definitely be keeping an eye on this....also, I had already noticed where exhaust has melted a hole in airbox. This was already here when I goth the bike and hasn't gotten any worse. What are your thoughts on both the airbox and brake cable? Does anyone else have the same issues?2012-05-22_17-01-34_578.jpg2012-06-03_12-55-11_672.jpg
 
Scott Summers identified those issues on his 2008 as well:
http://www.dirtrider.com/features/protips/141_0904_dr_dirt_scott_summers_husqvarna_setup_tips/

They made a change to the 09- I thought it was too the airbox but also know that area of the pipe bends differently as well- so who knows which solved it. My 09TE450 hasn't had either the airbox nor brake hose issue- I have watched it but no issues.

Scott put a hose over the Brake hose, and coated the swingarm with something- so its wearing that and not the swingarm.
As for the airbox:(short of repacing with new), Scott Summers sealed on a piece of aluminum with adhesive sealant. I don't know what he did exactly- (didn't reread the article) but in your pic- I'd cut a piece of aluminum that covers the area well and shape it to fit. too bad its so close to the edge- might make it difficult. Then I'd plan to drill for rivots. Then I'd use Permatex "Adhesive Silicone"- its an adhesive that seals like silicone- ruff up the plastic with heavy grit sand paper for best results. Then you have some heat protection and the hole is filled. My buddy just had this happen to him on his 08TE510- so don't feel bad.
 
Loosen up the banjo fitting and turn the brake line in towards the shock. Thats the fix I did. As for the air box, eh, a little more air is not going to hurt it, has a big opening under it any way. You can do as described above if you cut and position the tin, aluminum, or even more plastic if you like, but it would be easier to fit it if it is thin and soft material.
 
make sure you locktight those subframe bolts when putting everything together....just speaking from experience with 3 of 4 working loose during a ride :thumbsdown:
 
+1 on what Palmer said about the banjo bolt. The airbox I've used Shoe Goo and a small piece of kydex cut larger than the hole and put the kydex or plastic whatever you have to back up the hole pour the Shoe Goo in to fill it and wait for it to set up. Then get some heat shield(the same as what's next to the muffler on the side plate will work)and put it on the outside of the airbox over the fix.I repaired a couple like this and they lasted for years. The shoe Goo stuff can be used for all kinds of repairs and they sell several differant types for differant applications, it sets up somewhat like epoxy.
 
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