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

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Is There Anything Inherently Bad About Italian Huskys?

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euqinhcet

Husqvarna
I just bought an '07 te250, perhaps hastily, with 6k miles for 2.5k that runs fine with the exception of a leaky rear break cylinder, and I'm hearing mixed opinions including the difficulty obtaining parts. Thoughts folks?
 
euqinhcet said:
I just bought an '07 te250, perhaps hastily, with 6k miles for 2.5k that runs fine with the exception of a leaky rear break cylinder, and I'm hearing mixed opinions including the difficulty obtaining parts. Thoughts folks?
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a tiny bit spendy but it should be solid. I think there were both carb'ed and FI bikes that year (blue & yellow, red & white too)? The motors all have the same bottom end IIRC and should be reliable.

the brake cylinder rebuild kit should be available through KTM, because Husky used the same brakes (Brembo and Magura).

have fun.
 
Trenchcoat85 said:
a tiny bit spendy but it should be solid. I think there were both carb'ed and FI bikes that year (blue & yellow, red & white too)? The motors all have the same bottom end IIRC and should be reliable.

the brake cylinder rebuild kit should be available through KTM, because Husky used the same brakes (Brembo and Magura).

have fun.
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TEs were all carbed until 2008. Rear brake master cylinder rebuild kit is available in OEM Husqvarna parts list.
 
I had an 07 te 250. Great bike overall. Never had any large issues with the bike. I regret selling it, but went back to a 2-stroke. Miss the ability to commute around town on it. Oh well, you live and you learn. The only things I didn't like were the starter motor (warm blooded), but it kicked over easily so I wasn't worried about it, and the kickstand. Would like to get back on an EFI version or a new FE 250 at some point to see the differences. Good luck and enjoy the bike!
 
Great enduro bikes. Love the tight stuff. mechanicals pretty reliable.
I always put in 2 stroke racing oil in the fuel at 200:1 keeps valves cushioned and looks after top comp. ring.
Iridium plug for cold weather starts and Bobs your uncle.
 
My 2010 has been solid since new, I don't like the stands, mine has never worked, bike always falls over even some times on flat concrete, I just find the 450s quite heavy and a work out to push hard.
 
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