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

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Front end feels like a brick??

Chas Madison

Chas Madison

Husqvarna
A Class
Howdy , Had my first chance yesterday to take my new te511 on some dirt-fire roads, the front end felt like I was hitting bricks at every little hole-bump. And in just a little loose gravel the front wanted to wash out. I did have the bike lowered but I would not think that would effect it so much. My kawasaki klx250 is wonderful compared to this. But, on blacktop it feels great. I see bleeders etc. what will make this bike not so harsh in dirt-trails ?? Thanks, Chas
 
Did you back out the compression clickers about 8 clicks and maybe the rebound a couple too?

Make sure your forks are not twisted in the clamps and the pinch bolts are not too tight...very easy to do when putting your modded forks back on the bike.

The stock forks on my '06 SM610 were like that too. There was almost no static sag at all on those forks. I had them lengthened and the preload on the springs reduced and now they work well....still a little stiff but okay.
 
You should have received an owners manual (on a thumb drive) with the bike. The front suspension is adjustable and sounds like it is way too stiff.

The maunual will discribe the process and suggested setting (click).

If no manual.......

1) On the top of each fork leg, use a screw driver and gently turn clock-wise and count the clicks (so you will know where it was set as a reference) until it stops. This is full stiff. Next turn counter-clockwise (out) and count the clicks. Each click will soften the compression, so screw it all the way out (full soft) until it stops and now you will know the full range.....maybe 20 clicks.

2) Now screw it back in counting the clicks untill you are half way between full stiff and full soft. This should be a good place to start, so ride the bike and adjust from there.

3) At the bottom of each fork leg, there should be a rubber cap you will need to pop off. Under the cap you will find the re-bound clicker. Do the same as above.

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Set your forks up so you actually use the travel..... Ride threw the knarliests stuff you feel comfortable and moniter your suspension travel.... In your case start off with the suspension in it's softest settings .... I'm sure your husky has way more aggressive settings than your klx250... Ride back and forth threw a good offroad section and increase compression and rebound untill you get desired handling.
 
If your serious, make sure to spring it for your weight. That will make a huge difference in corner pushing if it's not.
 
dalecarlsbad said:
You should have received an owners manual (on a thumb drive) with the bike. The front suspension is adjustable and sounds like it is way too stiff.

The maunual will discribe the process and suggested setting (click).

If no manual.......

1) On the top of each fork leg, use a screw driver and gently turn clock-wise and count the clicks (so you will know where it was set as a reference) until it stops. This is full stiff. Next turn counter-clockwise (out) and count the clicks. Each click will soften the compression, so screw it all the way out (full soft) until it stops and now you will know the full range.....maybe 20 clicks.

2) Now screw it back in counting the clicks untill you are half way between full stiff and full soft. This should be a good place to start, so ride the bike and adjust from there.

3) At the bottom of each fork leg, there should be a rubber cap you will need to pop off. Under the cap you will find the re-bound clicker. Do the same as above.

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My 2008 TE510 has rebound on the top and compression on the bottom if I am not mistaken...
 
Howdy, Thanks for all the input. After following this info, it is a different bike. I went on a 120mi. ride yesterday and took a screwdriver and adjusted as i went. Much better feel, Thanks Chas
 
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