octagon pilot
Husqvarna
AA Class
anybody taken an actual weight of the stock FE501 muffler vs aftermarket such as FMF, etc?
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FE/FC FE501 stock exhaust
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Husqvarna
bikesparky
Husqvarna
AA Class
I took it apart when new to get that double cone baffle out that sits in it. Didn't think it was that bad compared to aftermarket.
Weight wise it's light enough and sound wise it's throaty without being too loud. As always aftermarket will be lighter and louder.
I prefer the quieter sound as it seems important nowadays not to upset people, only need a few to complain and it's another place to ride closed.
Personally I think if you want more power a full system would be the way to go. (don't know why you would on a 501....)
Weight wise it's light enough and sound wise it's throaty without being too loud. As always aftermarket will be lighter and louder.
I prefer the quieter sound as it seems important nowadays not to upset people, only need a few to complain and it's another place to ride closed.
Personally I think if you want more power a full system would be the way to go. (don't know why you would on a 501....)
bikesparky
Husqvarna
AA Class
Reminds me of a time when I was involved a bit in racing bikes on the track. There was a rider who constantly complained to the mechanics that he needed more HP to stay with the front runners as the bike was way too slow to run in the top ten. After a while the crew got sick of the moaning and fitted a data logger (yes a while ago as now most race bikes have them). Turns out the rider had the thing never fully open..... Different rider on the same bike ended up in the top 3.
Wonder how much time we actually have this 501 fully open in the dirt? I happily admit in my case not very often!
racemx904
Husqvarna
Pro Class
Your exactly right.... So many guys "need" this and gotta have this when they can't and don't use the power that a 125 puts out or use the suspension a 86 husky came with.... So many bikes I line up next to are pimped out with 4k worth of parts on top of what the new bike cost and I would fly by on my 15 yr old 125....
Very few guys are going to use the power a 450 puts out let alone a 501
Oh here we go...I'm over trying to be faster, having the fastest machine is a ton of fun even if i can't use all of it 
throw a gsxr1000 motor in it and let me test ride it
throw a gsxr1000 motor in it and let me test ride it
racemx904
Husqvarna
Pro Class
Oh here we go...I'm over trying to be faster, having the fastest machine is a ton of fun even if i can't use all of it
You'll overall them races now
bikesparky
Husqvarna
AA Class
Oh here we go...I'm over trying to be faster, having the fastest machine is a ton of fun even if i can't use all of it
Pffff soft****************************************
H2R engine on nitrous nowadays, you're so old fashion!
Didn't say you can't have it, just saying most of us don't need extra power out of a FE501.
I do need the butter smooth engine with plenty of go.
H2r is soft. Going old fashioned with the y2k jet bike
Tinken
Husqvarna
Pro Class
Actually, the 450s are faster than the 501 as we found out at last years V2R, that's why we chose to race a 450 this year.
bikesparky
Husqvarna
AA Class
Hope you have a sense of humour!
Only if it doesn't blow up.....
The KTM version of the 501 wins every desert race here in Oz , ask Toby Price!
Tinken
Husqvarna
Pro Class
The 450s accelerate quicker and are faster on the top end, regardless of gearing (That's the FC's, SX's and KX's, etc). No the 501 cannot pull the taller gearing, tried and tested. It's not just the engine, it's the intake/airbox, efi, sub-frame/rear suspension setup and exhaust. The FE501 is a smooth, comfortable, good riding bike. It's not the fastest Husky or the best for racing. But it's great tractor for the average rider.
My apologies to the OP. We run aftermarket exhausts on all of our 501 bikes. They will need fuel tuning after the change. Bill's and Zipty both use Power-commanders to accomplish this.
My apologies to the OP. We run aftermarket exhausts on all of our 501 bikes. They will need fuel tuning after the change. Bill's and Zipty both use Power-commanders to accomplish this.
spoke to a dude last week on the trail with one of these and he liked it, said it was still quiet (it was) and added nice power and sparkie.
http://bestdualsportbikes.com/new-products-3/pqp-end-cap-silver-for-fe-350
