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

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09 SM510 complete offroad conversion!

tonycar107

tonycar107

Husqvarna
AA Class
I finally did it. I swapped forks, triples, front brake, master cylinder, swingarm, wheels, took off all the unneeded street parts and now I have my new mx/hare scramble bike. My first ride was a little scary. I left the sm triples on and had horrible headshake. I swapped them with the te ones I had and that fixed the death shakes. I think its going to be a good race bike once I get the suspension set up to my liking. Kinda heavy but, I am coming off a 250 two stroke. Definetly faster. I have noticed that thing hit the rev limiter quick. Never had that problem on the street. Probably just me being used to the smoker. I would like to know what gearing you guys are using with your 510's in the dirt, more importantly for mx. Not sure what to do yet. Oh and it still has the duals hollowed out, with 1 1/4 perforated core.
 

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I finally did it. I swapped forks, triples, front brake, master cylinder, swingarm, wheels, took off all the unneeded street parts and now I have my new mx/hare scramble bike. My first ride was a little scary. I left the sm triples on and had horrible headshake. I swapped them with the te ones I had and that fixed the death shakes. I think its going to be a good race bike once I get the suspension set up to my liking. Kinda heavy but, I am coming off a 250 two stroke. Definetly faster. I have noticed that thing hit the rev limiter quick. Never had that problem on the street. Probably just me being used to the smoker. I would like to know what gearing you guys are using with your 510's in the dirt, more importantly for mx. Not sure what to do yet. Oh and it still has the duals hollowed out, with 1 1/4 perforated core.
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Now just order the right side panel for a 2010 tc510 and the fmf slipon. Then cut the mid pipe right before it splits . I did this on my 2010 510smr and love the sound of the bike and can tell there was truely a power increase goin to the fmf single from my shorty gutted stock cans. The single fmf is a totally different sound than the gutted duals its so much deeper and just sounds mean. You will like it. I almost ordered the tc midpipe but decided to go ahead and cut the smr one and glad I did because it just saved me money . It fit together perfect no leaks what so ever.
 
Thanks for posting Tony. I asked this question in a thread a few days ago that went un-answered. What's new/used that you used? I'm doing the same to my '10 SM510, but I'm keeping both set ups (actually 3, one for dirt-track too). I'll be watching.
 
You read my mind about the FMF slip on. I read that post awhile ago that described how to do it. As for whats new and used. The forks, triples, front caliper, front brake line, front fender and number plate are off a 07 te510. Swing arm is off a 08 te450. I tried to use a 2011 te511 front caliper and brake line but the line is too long and the caliper won't bolt up. One of the mounts is a half inch different. I did use the 2011 front master cylinder setup. The wheels are stock 2011 te511 wheels with the stock rubber which is garbage for the sugar sand down here. I'm waiting on some michelin's and I ordered a 48 rear to start off. Right now I am at 13/43. Which is really tall.
 
Well I can't ride this bike. I just rode my friends 06 Rmz 250 back to back with the 510. On my little track next to my house I could run 1:11's on my Cr250 and now on the rmz I matched that an ran more consistant lap times on it. The 510 I can barely muster a 1:14. I just can ride it. Its the weight of it. Its too much. My speeds on the straights are no faster on the 510, my low speeds during braking and cornering are lower on the 510, my braking distances are longer on it too. This sucks.
 
Yup dont blame the bike . You picked the wrong bike for the job stick to 2 stroke I say. I dont know why anyone would want to convert a sm510 to dirt anyway its just a waste of money I think . Myself I wouldve just sold it and bought a true dirtbike . I would buy a husqvarna wr300 2011 gottem for $5200 thats a good deal or a yamaha yz250 2012 would be nice to. Sry but I think you just makin a mistake converting the sm510.
 
Agreed. I really wanted to see if it would work. I think I am going to keep and use it for dual sporting. Its still a great bike, just not for hardcore trails and mx.
 
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Agreed. I really wanted to see if it would work. I think I am going to keep and use it for dual sporting. Its still a great bike, just not for hardcore trails and mx.
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Yeah its great for what it was built for just not gonna be a good mx or trails bike. I wasnt tryn to come off being rude or nothing with my earlier post incase it sounded that way . I was just tryn to get you to save your money and go a different route. Glad you see its made for what it is and that its better for street use. I dont think it has anything to do with you not being able to ride the bike or your riding skill its just the bike isnt for that kindda use. I'm sure anyone would have slower lap times with it on dirt like you say.
 
I didnt take any offense. Dont worry about it. I think I had too high of expectations. I thought I could turn it into a great offroad bike. I did however, put the street legal stuff back on it last night. I wanted to take it to work today, take the trails. I made it a mile from my house and I started to hear a really loud knock from the head area. This bike is going to kill me.
 
Oh no I hope your bike is ok. How many miles do you have on the bike ? When is the last time you checked the valve clearance cause it sounds like might be clearance issues. What oil do you use ? I wouldnt ride it anymore till you check it out thats forsure. Its possible you just got some really bad gas somewhere and I would change that out, check valves and change oil plus change/check filters.
 
Take a DRZ400e around the track, then ride your Husky again. Problem solved :D

But yeah, hard to match an off-road-only bike with a road legal one.

-Dave
 
Hmmm. I was thinking the same thing, but now I'm not so sure. Tonycar, does that setup seem fine for single track (2nd/3rd gear) trail riding? Or.... I guess I'll have to try to trade my 510smr for a WR450 or CRF450x. Unless I can get a set of TE forks, rotor, caliper for dirt cheap (no pun :thumbsup:). Anybody?
 
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