July 31st, 2011, 05:59 PM
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Joined: Oct 2009 From: Galston Australia Posts: 995 Thanks: 17 I Ride: | Re: What is the failure rate and cause of FE450 fuel pumps?
Originally Posted by Blaine 1. Fuel pump failed completely after two and a half hours. |
Yes this is a bad situation and it is strange KTM don't grab this by the balls and fix it. If I was in KTM marketing, I would be in damage control and at the very least post something on UHE that was good news. The KTM marketing team all must have MBA's and have their heads in the clouds or heads somewhere else?
I have not had this problem, but would not swap my Husaberg for any other bike going around because of a Fuel Pump. It would just be a step backwards in my opinion.
Originally Posted by Blaine 2. Handle bar clamp recall. |
I see this as a small issue, you are still on the best woods bike going around currently and the smartest looking bike there is.
Originally Posted by Blaine 3. Stripped upper and underside bolts in the sub frame assembly. Sub frame replaced. |
Good excuse to put a 70 Degree Racing Subframe Fuel tank in.
Originally Posted by Blaine 4. Bike goes in for fifteen hour service. Oil is replaced. Engine is started and is now making a horrible noise. Engine is torn apart. Explanation from service "engine spit a shim associated with the exhaust valve. Valve spring, shim, shim holder, and rocker damaged". After almost another two week wait for parts, bike was finally fixed yesterday |
This is strange, I wonder if the Dealer made an error adjusting the valve clearance?
Stick with Husaberg. From what I learn on UHE it feels to me you just are having bad luck, it is not the norm.
I feel for you, and hope everything works out too.
Regards,
Dave.
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