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

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My TE450 thinks it's a 2 stroke****************************************

Bartz

Bartz

Husqvarna
B Class
I'm new to dirt bikes and having all sorts of strife in tight trails as my bike doesn't like going slow!
It's a wild bike and seems to only like going like a rocket or stalling, which isn't the best for my skill level especially in tight trails. My mate's KTM will lug all day and I have no probs riding it but when I jump on mine then I'm stalling all the time. Great when rollin down steep stuff and bike cuts out and puts me in all kinds of trouble.
It's been to 2 mechanics that say its tuned right but they haven't spent a day in the bush with it.
Any ideas?
One I had with my limited experience was that there is a number of exhaust pipe connections between the motor and exhaust and they all seem to be quite loose. Would this affect slow idling and lugging using the motor to brake? Could this cause all the stalling? Wht other issues would it cause? Or is this looseness normal?
I'm new to bikes and very new to dirt bikes and losing my confidence out in the trails very quickly!
Any helpful advice much appreciated cheers.
Oh it's an 07 carby model
 
TE 450 is a really difficult bike to lug on the trails, it wants more revs, and I slip the clutch alot in the really slow going. It took me some months to learn how to keep up with my buddies, and I've been riding dirt and dualsports for over 40 years.

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Argh seems my bike is above my skill level! It's exciting when I get it right though!
Older, do you recommend I seal all my exhaust joins up as they seem very loose.
Mine came with a Barrett aftermarket pipe too which may only add to my slow and steady pace problems!
 
Bartz said:
I'm new to dirt bikes and having all sorts of strife in tight trails as my bike doesn't like going slow!
It's a wild bike and seems to only like going like a rocket or stalling, which isn't the best for my skill level especially in tight trails. My mate's KTM will lug all day and I have no probs riding it but when I jump on mine then I'm stalling all the time. Great when rollin down steep stuff and bike cuts out and puts me in all kinds of trouble.
It's been to 2 mechanics that say its tuned right but they haven't spent a day in the bush with it.
Any ideas?
One I had with my limited experience was that there is a number of exhaust pipe connections between the motor and exhaust and they all seem to be quite loose. Would this affect slow idling and lugging using the motor to brake? Could this cause all the stalling? Wht other issues would it cause? Or is this looseness normal?
I'm new to bikes and very new to dirt bikes and losing my confidence out in the trails very quickly!
Any helpful advice much appreciated cheers.
Oh it's an 07 carby model
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I don't know if your jetting is as it came from the factory (lean think flame out) but I played around with my carbed 450 for awhile then spent the money for a JD Jet kit. There are also many helpful tuning tips in the JD kit regarding the accelerator pump.
 
A thicker head gasket will help the bike also. I have the same bike, so I know what you are talking about. I just have to keep the revs up and be handy with the clutch in slow sections.:rolleyes:
 
X I tried the JD kit and things got worse, mechanic took it back to normal and said the jetting was way too big.
Looks like I need to train up my clutch hand!!!
 
Did you try the o-ring on the accelerator pump? I agree with everyone else...you have to use the clutch in the slow stuff. I finally went back to the 13-52 gearing and raised the idle and it takes a lot more before a flame out.
 
Have you tried the "O ring" mod?

What is your idle speed once fully warmed up? What gearing (sprocket ratio) are you running?
 
In hindsight it would have been nice for Husky to run a bit thicker head gasket, a less radical profile cam, a heavier flywheel, and a wide ratio transmission on the TE's vs the TC and TXC. KTM, if you are listening, here's your sign.
 
The TE carb bike must be different than my 09 TXC 510 was. That bike would crawl and not flame out; great for going slow. Heck I use to follow my youngest grandson when he was on his little 50 with training wheels! Have you thought about a Rekluse?
 
Mike-AK said:
In hindsight it would have been nice for Husky to run a bit thicker head gasket, a less radical profile cam, a heavier flywheel, and a wide ratio transmission on the TE's vs the TC and TXC. KTM, if you are listening, here's your sign.
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KTM already has this figured out...just saying.
 
I had a 14/43 an stalled all the time. Street riding was good. Now got 12/52.
Bearly stall it now. But i want a 11/53 OR 10/54 if they made it easy to buy.
Down low to make it like mountain goat.
As for stalling down hill thats got to be a different problem unless your going sooo slow.
 
Rogercopythat said:
I had a 14/43 an stalled all the time. Street riding was good. Now got 12/52.
Bearly stall it now. But i want a 11/53 OR 10/54 if they made it easy to buy.
Down low to make it like mountain goat.
As for stalling down hill thats got to be a different problem unless your going sooo slow.
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Those are some crazy low numbers( not the 14/43, that's stretter stuff ) ...You might start hitting chain guide or SA or other issues going that low geared ... You might be the perfect candidate for a 2-wheel assist bike? ...

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I've got 3 totally different Husky dirt bikes ... Zero issues on almost any trails that cannot be handled by applying dirt bike riding skills ... I think I can see where many have problems with low speed stuff ... You gotta get clutching skills or else worry about fixing something to cover up for this skill that is not so easy to learn and maybe not even understood ... Myself, I forced myself to learn how to ride a dirt bike properly ... Still learning today and tomorrow ... But I'm well aware of what is needed to ride a dirt bike properly;at least around the islands of the Philippines today.
 
Bartz said:
X I tried the JD kit and things got worse, mechanic took it back to normal and said the jetting was way too big.
Looks like I need to train up my clutch hand!!!
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That JD kit not helping is almost a first ... Too bad as almost everyone uses that kit I thought ...

Not sure what is wrong but changing out just the needle jet might be worth a shot and it is easy to perform ... Just remove the tank (or not) and then pop open the top of the CARB... Next I think there is one allen bolt down in the CARB that when removed, allows the needle jet to be changed ... Use needle nose pliers to get it out ...

Good luck and even if you get it lugging better, don't fear that clutch ... That HYDO clutch is so easy ...
 
Yes I was thinking changing the spockets, haven't counted what's on it. Not sure if the Barret exhaust is a hinderance also. I definitely know the skills aren't with me yet but would like the bike to go easy on me a while! Tried the O ring too.
I know skills are necessary but when I can jump on my mate's KTM and have no issues at all it bugs me especially the smirk on his face!
 
Bartz said:
Yes I was thinking changing the spockets, haven't counted what's on it. Not sure if the Barret exhaust is a hinderance also. I definitely know the skills aren't with me yet but would like the bike to go easy on me a while! Tried the O ring too.
I know skills are necessary but when I can jump on my mate's KTM and have no issues at all it bugs me especially the smirk on his face!
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Thats a good test riding different bikes in the same sections ...

Maybe the sprockets will fix you up for the trails ... Then it will be game-on with that ktm....
 
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