2000 Husaberg 501FE---Engine question

Hello all. I am new to the husaberg world. I live in NY so there are not any around and i've actually never even seen one until the day i bought it.


I picked up the supermoto model.

I have a couple of questions. After I get the bike started the engine is noisy. The gent that sold it to me said it's always made that noise. It's sounds like a ticking noise. Is that the way the engines sound? It has full power and it's actually really clean, it's never been off road, so it's really in mint shape. I went against my better judgement since i really wanted the bike but now i'm worried that there could be a problem with the valves or timing chain...maybe it's a normal noise....but i'm hoping someone can shed some light on that issue.

The last question i have is in regards to the e-start. The gent told me that ever since he has owned it, it hasn't worked. He told me the other guy that sold it to him told him that a plastic gear at the end of the starting motor shaft broke. I don't think they made plastic parts in those? Sounds like this guy might of been misinformed..or maybe lied to me.......can anyone help me on that issue?


Anything anyone can help on would be great!! Thanks guys!!

Thank you for the tip!!!! It says the owner docs are mostly in regards to 2001-2008 models. Not sure if it applies to the 2000 model?

Thanks Guys. Yeah that is really expensive for the starter. I decided to bring the bike into the closest dealership to have it looked over. When i arrived there today the head mechanic told me that the engine sounds normal. He went and started a New KTM up and it sounded pretty much the same. I told the mechanic that i want him to check over the valves and rockers and do a once over on the bike anyway since i brought it there and adjust everything to spec if it's off. It's better to be safer than sorry.


On the starter, i'm not sure what it does yet. I was told it just turns over but doesn't start the bike at all b/c the gears inside are gone. I have not looked at it b/c the battery is dead. I have a feeling it has the typical electrical problems after reading all the information on this site :angry: . I plan on doing the R6 starter upgrade though once I get the bike back from the dealership. I hate to bring it to a "stealership" but since i have limited engine knowledge I thought it was safer to bring it there instead of messing something up and making it worse...lol