A growing number of Fe390s owners experience clogged fuel screens in the tank. Happened on mine after 2hrs.
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Here is the Thumpertalk link to the full tread. But this is the symptom:
2010 FE 390, 2 days old. Aggressive Map setting, dealer told me they removed something from the muffler to improve power, not sure what that was. Emissions or noise control likely.
2 rides so far. Yesterday, riding gently for break-in period, I noticed it start to hesitate and bog down after an hour of riding. Problem associated with some back-firing. seemed to go away quickly and feel normal after. Problem re-occurred a few times and actually stalled 2-3 times. Started after the stalls no problem and actually felt fine between stalls. I headed home so I wouldn't get stuck in the woods. Problem seemed to go away on the way home (faster riding).
Changed the oil and filters last night.
Rode today and problem much worse. No crazy riding, low speed 1 or 2nd gear woods riding, really taking it easy on the bike still, no hard reving. Problem started an hour into the ride. hesitating, and eventually stalling, more back firing before stall. If I waited a few minutes, would start relatively easily and drive for 30 seconds then stall again. Seemed to ride fine for those 30 seconds then bog down. The longer I went, the worse it got. Eventually the interval between stalls got shorter and shorter. I'm not certain but seems like I could get a longer ride if I waited longer after the stall and let it cool down more. I actually started spraying water on the header to cool it down faster, seemed to help but not absolutely sure.
If the bike is over-heating (not certain that it is) seems unusual to me. Didn't feel particularly hot and it is only 5 degrees Celsius outside (winter in Canada).
Any thoughts? Cooling system? Fuel injection? Fuel filter (is there one on this bike)?
Any help appreciated. I'm hoping this is going to be an easy fix. I'm trying to avoid going to the dealer because it is a 2 hour drive each way.
And the cure:
Bendbiker was right!
Just talked to the Dealer. He inspected the fuel filter after I told him about the experience of Bendbiker. The filter was completely clogged with a white paper-mache like substance. He cleaned it out and apparently the bike was immediately completely different. He found the same issue on the other 390 he had. He contacted Husaberg and they are looking into the issue. The two bikes affected were 8 units apart on the assembly line. There is a good chance that other bikes may be affected as well. The dealer (and others on this form) have noted that the 390 needs a tiny bit of throttle to start. Apparently, after the filter was cleaned the bike started easily with no throttle.
I suggest that everyone should consider cleaning their fuel filter, especially if you need a touch of throttle to start your bike.
I will ride tomorrow and give you a ride report.
Thanks for all the help, I Hope this solves the problem.
http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/showth ... highlight=
Here is the Thumpertalk link to the full tread. But this is the symptom:
2010 FE 390, 2 days old. Aggressive Map setting, dealer told me they removed something from the muffler to improve power, not sure what that was. Emissions or noise control likely.
2 rides so far. Yesterday, riding gently for break-in period, I noticed it start to hesitate and bog down after an hour of riding. Problem associated with some back-firing. seemed to go away quickly and feel normal after. Problem re-occurred a few times and actually stalled 2-3 times. Started after the stalls no problem and actually felt fine between stalls. I headed home so I wouldn't get stuck in the woods. Problem seemed to go away on the way home (faster riding).
Changed the oil and filters last night.
Rode today and problem much worse. No crazy riding, low speed 1 or 2nd gear woods riding, really taking it easy on the bike still, no hard reving. Problem started an hour into the ride. hesitating, and eventually stalling, more back firing before stall. If I waited a few minutes, would start relatively easily and drive for 30 seconds then stall again. Seemed to ride fine for those 30 seconds then bog down. The longer I went, the worse it got. Eventually the interval between stalls got shorter and shorter. I'm not certain but seems like I could get a longer ride if I waited longer after the stall and let it cool down more. I actually started spraying water on the header to cool it down faster, seemed to help but not absolutely sure.
If the bike is over-heating (not certain that it is) seems unusual to me. Didn't feel particularly hot and it is only 5 degrees Celsius outside (winter in Canada).
Any thoughts? Cooling system? Fuel injection? Fuel filter (is there one on this bike)?
Any help appreciated. I'm hoping this is going to be an easy fix. I'm trying to avoid going to the dealer because it is a 2 hour drive each way.
And the cure:
Bendbiker was right!
Just talked to the Dealer. He inspected the fuel filter after I told him about the experience of Bendbiker. The filter was completely clogged with a white paper-mache like substance. He cleaned it out and apparently the bike was immediately completely different. He found the same issue on the other 390 he had. He contacted Husaberg and they are looking into the issue. The two bikes affected were 8 units apart on the assembly line. There is a good chance that other bikes may be affected as well. The dealer (and others on this form) have noted that the 390 needs a tiny bit of throttle to start. Apparently, after the filter was cleaned the bike started easily with no throttle.
I suggest that everyone should consider cleaning their fuel filter, especially if you need a touch of throttle to start your bike.
I will ride tomorrow and give you a ride report.
Thanks for all the help, I Hope this solves the problem.
