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I just bought a 2002 FE400E. I wanted to try and make the bike as reliable as possible. I have read many of the tips about this bike including the famous spreadsheet of knowledge. Did Taffy make this?
I had some questions which I would like to clear up. It just seems like a good idea to understand the problem rather than toss parts around blindly.
I called the local shop. They have the cam sprocket in stock and the rockers. Nice guys to deal with.
What exactly is wrong with the stock rockers and what year(s) should they be replaced with? The parts guy thought KTM rockers might fit also and would be cheaper.
The counter balancer should be updated to the newer double roller bearing unit or so I am told. I also read that this or something could be taken out entirely to prevent the problem? Maybe I am mistaken here.
Is it a good idea to change the valve springs while I am updating the rockers? A guy in here said one broke on him most likely due to the aggressive cam profile.
The stock cam chain can be swapped with an older longer lasting one? I looked at Taffy’s picture and it was confusing because it said the older model chain was shagged up which made me think it was not as good. If I interpreted this wrong what year of cam chains will fit that are stronger than the stock?
The cam chain tensioner was updated or modified? I read that the cam chain or tensioner allows the cam chain to move or stretch and rub the case causing metal flakes to go in your oil. What year tensioner would fix this problem or how is the stock tensioner modified? What is wrong with the stock tensioner?
The gear on the electric start should be changed to a clutch type to prevent damage when rolling backwards or if the motor backfires? What year clutch gear do I need to get?
I had a few ideas for mods I thought of doing with the bike. I was thinking of adding an oil cooler to add more oil volume and to keep it running cooler since these bikes hold so little oil. I was curious if anyone has done this before with good results. I was trying to decide the best route to do this; through the frame or with lines and a small radiator like on my XR.
The stators seem to be a bit finicky or so I have read. Some say heat, vibration, corrosions, or all cause them to go bad. I thought perhaps a one way valve could be put on the top of the stator cover to let some heat out.
Any addition things you might want to add would be greatly appreciated as this is my first Husaberg.
Thanks
I had some questions which I would like to clear up. It just seems like a good idea to understand the problem rather than toss parts around blindly.
I called the local shop. They have the cam sprocket in stock and the rockers. Nice guys to deal with.
What exactly is wrong with the stock rockers and what year(s) should they be replaced with? The parts guy thought KTM rockers might fit also and would be cheaper.
The counter balancer should be updated to the newer double roller bearing unit or so I am told. I also read that this or something could be taken out entirely to prevent the problem? Maybe I am mistaken here.
Is it a good idea to change the valve springs while I am updating the rockers? A guy in here said one broke on him most likely due to the aggressive cam profile.
The stock cam chain can be swapped with an older longer lasting one? I looked at Taffy’s picture and it was confusing because it said the older model chain was shagged up which made me think it was not as good. If I interpreted this wrong what year of cam chains will fit that are stronger than the stock?
The cam chain tensioner was updated or modified? I read that the cam chain or tensioner allows the cam chain to move or stretch and rub the case causing metal flakes to go in your oil. What year tensioner would fix this problem or how is the stock tensioner modified? What is wrong with the stock tensioner?
The gear on the electric start should be changed to a clutch type to prevent damage when rolling backwards or if the motor backfires? What year clutch gear do I need to get?
I had a few ideas for mods I thought of doing with the bike. I was thinking of adding an oil cooler to add more oil volume and to keep it running cooler since these bikes hold so little oil. I was curious if anyone has done this before with good results. I was trying to decide the best route to do this; through the frame or with lines and a small radiator like on my XR.
The stators seem to be a bit finicky or so I have read. Some say heat, vibration, corrosions, or all cause them to go bad. I thought perhaps a one way valve could be put on the top of the stator cover to let some heat out.
Any addition things you might want to add would be greatly appreciated as this is my first Husaberg.
Thanks
