FE/FC Looking for 2015 FC450 feedback

[vntgmx]

Thinking of picking up a 2015 FC450 for a track bike and change of pace from my TE125. If anyone here has any seat time on one I'd love to hear your thoughts.
Also looking at a 2015 FC350 but the like the idea of lugging the big 450 around for a total change of pace.

 

[ray_ray]

Never rode one before but here is a link to site that maybe you have not read yet... And it has a link to the 350s also

http://www.frasersmotorcycles.co.uk/new-bikes/husqvarna/husqvarna-motorcross/husqvarna-fe450-2015/

 

[Motovet45]

I bought a 2015 FC450 about a month ago, absolutely love it. Raced the LACR St.Patrick's Day GP with it Sunday and had a blast!!

 

[bikesparky]

I rode one from a mate a while ago and it's a weapon! If you're competent and strong go for it, it's a fantastic bike! On the other hand if you still learning and need some gym time the 350 might suit you better.
Engine wise I prefer my FE501 as it has similar grunt but is smoother. I know it's a different bike but just putting it out there.
I'm not that good off road and the FE501 I can master to an extend as it is smooth, the FC450 wants to go and is too much for me!
As always it's best to test ride one before parting with the $$$

 

[dfriz]

My best friend bought a 450 and I the 350 the 450 is a Brute****************************************! I rode it and it was thrilling, he asked if he could ride my 350 so I let him he wishes that he got the 350FC like mine

 

[Teambowles]

Hey all, looking at trading in my 13 te449 for a 15 tc450. I read above posts and the feed back sounds positive. Any issues with the tc, common problems? Anything I need to be worried about with the tc or weird quirky issues? The te had to be fiddled with to run right how's the tc. Thanks

 

[Motovet45]

Hey all, looking at trading in my 13 te449 for a 15 tc450. I read above posts and the feed back sounds positive. Any issues with the tc, common problems? Anything I need to be worried about with the tc or weird quirky issues? The te had to be fiddled with to run right how's the tc. Thanks

Watch the wiring harness under the seat by the ignition, some are having issues with the way it's routed and wearing through the wires. Mine wore through and grounded out, it blew the fuse in the airbox.

 

[Teambowles]

Watch the wiring harness under the seat by the ignition, some are having issues with the way it's routed and wearing through the wires. Mine wore through and grounded out, it blew the fuse in the airbox.

Thanks for the reply. Just wondering if they are as quirky as my te449/511. Do they need improvements right out of the box or just jump on and go

 

[dfriz]

just buy it and hold on

 

[Teambowles]

So, after co-owning this bike with my son its pretty bad ass. 2015 fc450. Did first oil change after 2 hours now running mobil 1 0-w40. Throttle response is very quick and snappy, overall quality of this bike is very good. Well see after the miles start to build up but first impressions are very solid well built machine with lots of power. The front forks ive heard were kind of sketchy but after turning the clickers out 3 clicks they seem very good also. Its set up for dunes now and the trip is very soon so will post pics and more info then. The handle bar switch and under seat switch for different power levels is a bit confusing, I set the switch on the handlebar to 2 along with the dial/switch under the seat to 2...didn't really notice any big difference from stock setting of 1 for both. Will play with it a bit and see what the changes are.

 

[letitsnow]

Good to hear. I have it's little brother (fc250), and it has been nothing short of awesome.

 

[Teambowles]

Dune shot

 

[Teambowles]

More air

 

[Teambowles]

Dune prep

 

[Teambowles]

Rode this bike at dunes for 5 days. Has about 10 hours now, no issues ran great and fast as hell, also handles very good. No tweeking on it just an awesome bike so far