FE/FC Braap?

[Tinken]

More like braaa... Needs tlc
At least we don't have to race orange substitutes anymore.

 

[Motosportz]

purdy

 

[Norman Foley]

Sweet!

 

[LandofMotards]

So when are we getting a review?

 

[Darkside]

A blond?

 

[oldbikedude]

Luv the white with blue/yellow.

 

[Tinken]

The 450 and 501 both put out 60hp, but from what we've seen, the 450 is pretty much maxed out. Even Caselli's baja 450 was pretty much stock, other than the pankl rod and piston (ktms don't come with these upgraded parts). The Husky 501 (510cc) already comes with this rod and piston stock, but the mapping can be much improved. Ktm uses no flow technology on their crankshafts anymore either. Stock oil weight is 10W50, but we won't be running that, especially because the oil pump gears are plastic. I'm hoping to squeeze out another 10+hp.

 

[justintendo]

plastic oil pump gears? is there a reason they do this? are there others that have plastic there?

 

[268fords]

 

[Tinken]

plastic oil pump gears? is there a reason they do this? are there others that have plastic there?

Maybe KTM felt that it was better to break a gear than jam a pump piston? It used to be more of a problem when people were running 60W oil in them. Now that most of us run thinW40 in the bikes, the problem has not been apparent.

 

[justintendo]

im sure its ok, just sounds weird...

 

[ghte]

Sex on wheels, looking forward to the ride report Sir-(please).

 

[ray_ray]

Black rear sprocket? ... Maybe some young SP rebbels at work already ...

 

[XLEnduroMan]

I am real happy with my '08 TE 510, but would also be happy with 60+ HP on tap and a taller tranny for the pavement sections. Braap for sure!

 

[juicypips]

i think the reason is the oil pump gears and on most 2 strokes the powervalve gears are plastic because they have a relatively small load no unusual stresses just constant output.

and costs far less for plastic then metal. i may be wrong or applying false logic but thats just what seems to be the case.

 

[Tinken]

I like the fact that you can change the maps on this model, the Husabergs were not changeable.

 

[TROFFER88]

What is the 2 stroke 411 Tinken ?

 

[Norman Foley]

What is the 2 stroke 411 Tinken ?

Go ask him in the new 2T forum....

 

[Tinken]

I see a lot of threads on how to break your bike in on forums. I can tell you my experience on these new engines. There's my way, which was slow and easy with multiple cool down periods. And there is Ty's way, which involved two $500 pistons, rings and two new cylinders which I don't even what to know what they cost. In the end, they were broken in my way. Take your time, there's no hurry and it's cheaper in the long run.

Also, if you do wish use paper oil filters on these engines (KTM racing services explained), you must pre-fill the paper with oil, with your hand around the filter, some how get it into the bike and then tilt the bike on it's side as you fill the cavity full of oil and replace the cover. If you don't, the paper filter implodes and you burn out the engine. I rolled my eyes and told them to order SS filters. IMO, stainless steel oil filters are without question on these engines.

 

[Teambowles]

Hey Tinken your talking about the new motors right. I just changed the oil in my 2013 te 449 and 2013 te 511 and I did not fill the oil filter. First change on both and I noticed a bit of metal on the drain plug magnet. Used Mobil 1 0-40 full synthetic, shifts smoother now.