I'm considering buying a used TE250 w/ about 1,000 miles. What are the common issues w/ this bike I should be concerned about (I guess the fuel pump and starter have been issues w/ the ). What is normally done to the engine w/ 1,000 miles? Valves? Rings? Not looking to race - just have a nice light reliable trail bike that street legal. Thanks for your guidance.
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2010 TE250 - Buying Advice
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Freaky
Husqvarna
AA Class
Hi Pete, as you some folks have had issues with fuel pumps and starters but I've been ok. Only problems I've had are the fuel pump slipping which is an easy fix and costs nothing. An engine with 1000 miles on should be fine as long as it's had regular oil changes. I've done 1600 miles 90% racing and not touched the engine apart from servicing, you need to change the oil around every 8 hours if your trail riding, I change it every 4 hours racing. They only hold a small amount of oil hence why it doesn't last long. See if it has any modifications like race ECU or different injector as these make the bike a far nicer ride.
Hope that helps a bit.
Trevor.
Hope that helps a bit.
Trevor.
Beer_me
Husqvarna
C Class
I just bought a 2011 TE250 a few weeks ago. Of course as soon as I unloaded it, I fired it up and took for a leisurely stroll down to the end of the street. On the way back, right by my house, it died. I thought it was out of gas. Later with the help of the factory manual, I diagnosed that in fact, the fuel pump had croaked. In pulling the pump, I noticed that the housing had come apart (it's held together by two weak plastic clips--poor design that as near as I could figure out originated with KTM). That let the intake filter come free and most assuredly let the pump suck up some debris from the very low level of fuel the in the tank. I did a lot of googl'n and found a lot of info out there. For the money and the lifetime guarantee (and as a bonus, the shipping was FAST) I bought a replacement pump kit from highflowfuel.com. I buttoned her all up to include zip tying the fuel pump housing together. So in short, if you buy that 2010, don't run it until you take off the tank, remove the fuel pump, and zip tie or wire the housing together. Oh also, if it's got a lot of hours, take the extra time (and you'll need submersible 5/16" or 8mm fuel hose and clamps) to replace the fuel filter. My research indicates a NAPA 3011 for $3.50 works so that's what I used. I relied heavily on this thread http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/2011-te310-fuel-pump-assy-pics-and-p-ns.25761/. [I should probably update that thread with some of this info.] Anyway, it totally worked and let me get to know the ins-and-outs of the bike. In the end, I feel better knowing what I put in instead of wondering if I'll get stranded one day ... and knowing is half the battle. 
Thank-you both for your feedback! I also spotted a 2009 Te310 with only 1300 miles. After talking with a friend who had the same bike, and has ridden it hard for close to 10,000 miles without a single engine problem, I decided to go in that direction. We've had lots of snow in Ct his winter so I've only been able to ride up and down the street, but even from that little bit of riding I tell it will be great fun in the dirt this spring. Can't wait!
Beer_me
Husqvarna
C Class
Sounds like a good plan. I just read the sticky about the 2010 timing gear bearings blowing up. Can't find anything definitive on my 2011. Hmm. Hey, I think your fuel pump and filter assembly on the 2009's is different than mine but I believe I read about guys zip tying those down as well. The fuel filter swap is a good idea too. The old one on mine was black after only 900 miles. Good luck!
firebolter
Husqvarna
AA Class
My 2012 TE310 had the fuel pump "pop out of the nest" condition. I would second that you remove the fuel pump assembly and safety wire it into it's nest. The problem with using zip ties, they "pinch" the 2 prongs/legs that hold the pump in place and make it easier to dis-lodge. I only had about 16 hours on mine when it happened. Since the safety wire, not one issue. I safety wired from top to bottom so there is no way it can come loose. The fuel pump assembly is different on the 09/10's over that in the pictures from the link in the above post of the 11's.