New 08 TE 510 questions

[Jeff@TireBalls]

Hey gang, I just got a full sponsorship to ride a 2008 TE 510 for the 2009 KORHS and GNCC series.
I'm new to Husky's so what are a few things that I need to do right away to the bike? I heard something about a mapping upgrade to the 2009 specs? How far under racing conditions can the bike make it on the stock tank? I run the vet A class if that helps.

 

[Motosportz]

Welcome Jeff. you really should be on a TXC not a TE. WAY to much stuff to do to the TE to get it GNCC race ready IMHO. EFI remap, muffler, strip it, suspensions revavle etc. Still will not hit like a TXC or be as light and the forks are an inferior design to the TXC 50's. I would think a TXC250/450 would be the ticket, the 510 is a handful in the tight stuff.

Oh yeah, and you have to run tire balls in these or they flat

 

[Jeff@TireBalls]

Well thats the bike that they have for me so thats what I have to take. Also it must be street legal since I will be running some enduro's and dualsport events.
Another thing is I don't like a hit in 4-strokes, especially a big bore.
I'm coming from a 525exc which suits my riding style perfectly.

 

[Chris M]

To make the TE a full on Race Bike I would do the following:
TXC Top End
Power-Up Kit
Remove Smog
IMS Tank (You may get 40 miles with stock tank running WFO)
Revalve Forks
Fork Release Valves
Revise Sprocket Gearing
Change out DOT Tires
Steering Stabilizer
Change Tailight Assy (Electrosport LED Stealth)
Change Rear Flashers (Electrosport LED)
Bark Busters
Remove Horn Assy
Uptite Bash Plate
Uptite Pipe Guard
Uptite "Y" Fitting
Filter Skins
BRP Chain Guard

 

[Joliet]

That is a pretty good list, I would also add, strap or velcro the battery down and shim up the cross bar where the seat rests so it doesn't sit on the battery (unless they fixed that problem on the newer releases).

Don't go too fast in your races, you don't want it to look like you are cheating with the Husky . Ken

 

[Jeff@TireBalls]

What would be the advantage of a TXC top end and a power up kit?

 

[bpayne13]

I can't vouch for the TXC top end, but the Power Up Kit worked wonders on my 2008 TE-510. Got rid of all the sputtering, stalling, surging, and backfiring while giving quite a bit more power everywhere. Plus it shaved around 8-10 lbs off the stock muffler. Great upgrade.

 

[MOTORHEAD]

I'm running a TE510 in the same events as you're going to race and there isn't that much difference in a TXC. They are basically the same motor, one carb and the other FI. With the "kit" on it and the smog stuff pulled, there's little difference and the FI should be better. I installed a POWER COMMANDER to get control of the fuel map and the "kit" comes with a nice tail light and allows you to drop a bunch of extra parts.

The forks are different, but workable, and the shock is pretty good. I switched to SHOWA forks from a CRF"X" and revalved the shock.

I also added the IMS tank from Hall's and a Rekluse Pro clutch. The tank is a must have, but the clutch........... ?

I also went to small LED turn signals that I remove for races, but that's just to keep the from getting damaged.

If you work for TIREBALLS you should be talking to Scott and see what he did with his 510. He should be able to set you up.

 

[Jeff@TireBalls]

If you work for TIREBALLS you should be talking to Scott and see what he did with his 510. He should be able to set you up.

I rarely ever see or talk to Scott.

 

[Fast1]

Remove the factory throttle stop!:smirk:

Then install a quick turn throttle tube.

 

[jmetteer]

I'm running a TE510 in the same events as you're going to race and there isn't that much difference in a TXC.

To be fair I have not ridden the 510 in TE or TXC, but I have ridden the 250 and 450 in both versions all being 2008 models and the TE's had the power up kit.

The TXC in the bikes I have ridden is much better suited to aggressive riding/racing. More responsive, better power, lighter, better suspension etc.

I voted with my wallet for the TXC250, I couldn't be happier.

If someone wants to give me a bike to race; any bike, I won't complain.

Later,

 

[MOTORHEAD]

Then install a quick turn throttle tube.

Yes, I agree, this is a good mod for the TE.

 

[MOTORHEAD]

Well thats the bike that they have for me so thats what I have to take. Also it must be street legal since I will be running some enduro's and dualsport events.
Another thing is I don't like a hit in 4-strokes, especially a big bore.
I'm coming from a 525exc which suits my riding style perfectly.

OK, I agree with these guy that the TXC is a hands down better race bike out of the box, but I don't think there's enough differnce between the two to snivel about, once you add the power up kit and remove the junk. And if you want it street legal it's the easiest way to go. This is basically the same reasons I went with the TE myself. I wanted a street legal race bike. If you want to get even closer to full race, you can get the race wiring harness and get even closer to a TXC.

But, my point is, there are very few difference in the bikes, same cams, gears, compression and the TE with the FI is a little smoother. The TXC "hit" seems to be mainly due to it being carb'ed and the FI is a little smoother.

In other words, I think if you can win a race on a TXC you can win it on a TE.

We aren't far from each other, maybe we can hook up at Royal farms or something and do some testing.

 

[HuskyDude]

I wonder if a Trials tire would help???

 

[surfer1100]

But, my point is, there are very few difference in the bikes, same cams, gears, compression and the TE with the FI is a little smoother. The TXC "hit" seems to be mainly due to it being carb'ed and the FI is a little smoother.

I was under the impression that the TXC came with the TC cams, thus giving it more "hit".

 

[MOTORHEAD]

There is only one part number for the cams, so all 510's and 450's use the same cams.

 

[Jeff@TireBalls]

We aren't far from each other, maybe we can hook up at Royal farms or something and do some testing.

What is Royal farms?

 

[MOTORHEAD]

It's around Millerstown, Kentucky, where they had the OMA / KORHS race back in the spring. It would be about half way between us and a pretty neat place to ride.

 

[glangston]

I don't think there are any TXC's around. Some dealers didn't even get them because they were too late in the season.

Might be the same this year. The dealers need the TXC's in Sept.

 

[Motosportz]

Yeah, the TE is competent for sure. I was not saying that it was not. Just saying the TXC was purpose made for that type of racing and the TE was not. The frame geometry is different, the forks, the motor etc and it just starts out as the better setup for race bike. No reason why the TE can't be a great race bike as well just takes more work to get it there.

Good luck