TE511 - 2011 model?

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Hi. This is my first post. I got a big & heavy but quite capable Yamaha XT1200. The thing is I think it is too heavy and big to jump with and ride on single trails so I have been looking around at different bikes and I saw a Husky at my local bike dealer that only have extremely low miles on the odo, almost brand new but much cheaper than new. I took it for a spin and was impressed and being from Sweden where Husky originally comes from it did not feel worse. Once back from my 5-10 min test ride it seemed to leak quite a lot and looked like oil, the sales person was in one way happy since they did not take it for a ride themselves yet so they could rectify the issue whatever it was, might duck into the dealer tomorrow and ask about what was wrong.
I believe this forum would be the best place to ask questions about Husky's so here are mine:
How often do I need to check the valves, I guess oil change is every 500-1000 km`s?
After how many km`s/miles should the engine be reconditioned? I heard after only 10000 km`s :-o
Does the "anti slip" system that Husky got make it worse to change sprockets, can not remember exactly what i does but it has something to do with the chain.
Heard about lot of people got problem with speedo malfunction, easy to change the unit to an aftermarket one?
Best/worst tank range?
People try to convince me to buy a Yamaha or a KTM instead due to electronics on the Husky is really bad I have been told, I have read some quite good reviews about the Husky`s, who to believe?
Is this TE511 more expensive in maintenance than other brands?
Is it a good bike if you like to cross creek crossings?
Does the 2011 differ much from the 2012-13 models?
I really liked the power but only rode it on bitumen, maybe I will be better off with a less powerful bike in the dirt?
Many thanks from down under!

 

[9880sts]

i change every 400km oil.. but ride only dirt.

oilfilter every second change.

so far 2200 km since sep 13. and no trouble except i wanted more throttle response ..
but we have fixed that.

511 is a great bike. its a head turner. the whole bike, the way the swingarm and tank is installed plus the design.


and with that home made modification u can get a grunty awesome bike.

I am in victoria/ boronia.

http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/20...y-efi-system-finally.41069/page-3#post-402561

 

[Dangermouse449]

I believe this forum would be the best place to ask questions about Husky's so here are mine:

How often do I need to check the valves, I guess oil change is every 500-1000 km`s?

# I'm checking my valves every 50 hrs, haven't had to change setting yet (Keep your air filters clean) Oil every 5 hrs & filter every second change
(Hi-flo filtro is around $15 dollars - Husky/BMW filter is $32!!)

After how many km`s/miles should the engine be reconditioned? I heard after only 10000 km`s :-o

# It is a race bike engine (same as WR,CRF, KTM etc) - 10,000km is a long way for any of these.....

Does the "anti slip" system that Husky got make it worse to change sprockets, can not remember exactly what i does but it has something to do with the chain.

# It does a bit, but how often are you going to do it. I ride hard in the bush & the original steel sprocket & chain set have done 110hrs/3300km....

Heard about lot of people got problem with speedo malfunction, easy to change the unit to an aftermarket one?

# Yes you can, but mine is fixed after fitting a lighter lithium battery to the bike.

Best/worst tank range?

# depends on where/how hard you ride. Most rides we do, I'd say 100 to 120 km max range off-road. never gone far on the tar to see.

People try to convince me to buy a Yamaha or a KTM instead due to electronics on the Husky is really bad I have been told, I have read some quite good reviews about the Husky`s, who to believe?

# Nothing wrong with either of those bike to compare, I love my TE449 now that I've fixed the tuning, suits me better than the new WRs & ktm/berg/husky clones.

Is this TE511 more expensive in maintenance than other brands?

# No, unless your're buying a genuine oil filter, otherwise, the same.

Is it a good bike if you like to cross creek crossings?

# The air inlet is above the RH radiator, I've had mine 1/2 up the radiator fins (head under water) & still running, you decide.

Does the 2011 differ much from the 2012-13 models?

# A bit, but not much.

I really liked the power but only rode it on bitumen, maybe I will be better off with a less powerful bike in the dirt?

# Me too, TE449 is only 20cc smaller than the 511, so not too different. It is a good match for a FE501 Berg.
If you aren't riding 450cc dirtbikes already, it is a friendly handling bike to learn on. Good traction up hills & doesn't do anything stupid.

I'm happy with mine now.