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

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449/511 questions (service)

Dan Rich

Dan Rich

Husqvarna
C Class
Ok - another random thread started by me with 449/511 questions - this time about services - boring subject? yeah ok, but after paying almost $500 Aussie for a 1000km service (oil change and valve check) I was wondering if everyone else is paying this as well for every 1000 kms they do on a 449/511?

Does anyone do their own valve check's etc - im comfortable with coolant, oil, filters, etc but have never tried anything more - have the 449/511 service manual and seriously considering giving it a go, any tips/help?

In case it matters (re service intervals etc), Im running a SMR 511 with the Akra and race plug - and F:censored:ing loving it! :):banana:
 
The service intervals for "sedate" street use is every 5000km, as opposed to race use's every 10h.

Off topic, but how loud is the full Akro compared to the stock pipe?
 
I didnt know that about the 5000km, im assuming since I have the race map II plug in and the akro pipe the dealer is trying to do 1000km checks (prob. looking at more cash for him??) might have to change that to 5000km if I can find it in the documentation somewhere off the USB stick.. The full akro isnt that much louder but it does sound much much better, stock = angry leaf blower, the akro really makes it sound like a wicked grunty big single, aside from the performance gains . . how long you had yours? kms? and is the service cost about right from your experiance Caiman?
 
It's still huddled together with a bunch of other SMR's on a boat heading this way. I found the service shedule in the workshop manual pdf I have here for the 449/511's.
 
cool - ahh the immigrant huskys . . youre going to love the thing - most fun bike ive ever ridden.
 
Personally I think that doing maintainance is part of owning a motorcycle. It can be time consuming, but it's also very rewarding. The sense of accomplishment that comes from doing an oil change, valve check, changing tires, etc, is right up there with learning to play an musical instrument. It's also a good thing to have a good understanding of your ride if you are taking long off-road trips. Getting stuck in the middle of newhere because you don't know how to change a tire (or have the tools) is not something that anybody should risk. Everybody that ventures beyond the edges of cell phone service should be able to do at least basic repair.

This makes me think of the scene from Long Way Around where the camera man's newly purchased Rusky bike breaks-down, and two locals come to the rescue. They use only the tools in the bikes tool kit, and they get the guy back on the road. Disaster averted because two strangers knew how to wrench. Those guys aren't everywhere.

Oil changes and valve checks/adjustments are pretty simple. You do need tools and a shim set, but all of the necessary tools are a LOT less than $1,000. The satisfaction of accomplishment is priceless.
 
MorrisBetter said:
Personally I think that doing maintainance is part of owning a motorcycle. It can be time consuming, but it's also very rewarding. The sense of accomplishment that comes from doing an oil change, valve check, changing tires, etc, is right up there with learning to play an musical instrument. It's also a good thing to have a good understanding of your ride if you are taking long off-road trips. Getting stuck in the middle of newhere because you don't know how to change a tire (or have the tools) is not something that anybody should risk. Everybody that ventures beyond the edges of cell phone service should be able to do at least basic repair.

This makes me think of the scene from Long Way Around where the camera man's newly purchased Rusky bike breaks-down, and two locals come to the rescue. They use only the tools in the bikes tool kit, and they get the guy back on the road. Disaster averted because two strangers knew how to wrench. Those guys aren't everywhere.

Oil changes and valve checks/adjustments are pretty simple. You do need tools and a shim set, but all of the necessary tools are a LOT less than $1,000. The satisfaction of accomplishment is priceless.
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MorrisBetter - Totally agree with you. I have been learning more and more about bike maintenance and it is very rewarding to be able to do basic tasks. Question for you - what would be the best mini tool kit to bring with you on the trails? Something that can fit in a backpack or strap to a fender but have enough tools for a basic repair / maintenance job?
 
SilverTT said:
MorrisBetter - Totally agree with you. I have been learning more and more about bike maintenance and it is very rewarding to be able to do basic tasks. Question for you - what would be the best mini tool kit to bring with you on the trails? Something that can fit in a backpack or strap to a fender but have enough tools for a basic repair / maintenance job?
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Other than a small selection of tools do not forget a spark plug, small roll of duct tape, zip ties, fuses and a small selection of fasteners.
SAM511
 
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