2005 fe 450

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Harbfarm

Joined Aug 2020

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Washington

Discussion Starter
• Aug 25, 2020

• #1

Picked it up last week and I absolutely love it.

Is there a site that has Berg parts for the year/ model I have!

Also, do they come with an hour meter? I can’t find one.

Probably no way to tell how many hours/miles on it?

Thank you

 

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shrubitup

Joined Aug 2020

18 Posts | 4+

Pac NW

• Aug 25, 2020

• #2

if it has an odometer, cycle through the functions tapping the button on the right to land on ART or accumulated run time (hours).

 

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tony951

Joined Feb 2014

40 Posts | 6+

Seattle, WA

• Aug 25, 2020

• #3

I have an 05 FE550. Multifunction odometer same as the KTM ones of the era. I get my bearings (wheel, swingarm, headrace) and other things like carb rebuild kits from ebay and Amazon. Other vendors I've used for parts:

Cyclebuy
Taffmeisters
RockyMountainATV

Also handy if you have the parts manual to look up part numbers. I think this site has links to the manuals.

 

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Taffy

Joined Nov 2001

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Ely, England

• Aug 26, 2020

• #4

harbfarm

I have the manuals in a link on the front page of my web site.

I do most all the stuff that can be bought still for these and many modifications that others like Amazon and and those other two can't and won't help you with.

proper old school support and advice.

Taffy

 

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Harbfarm

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Washington

Discussion Starter
• Aug 28, 2020

• #5

Thank you to everyone.

I would have to say there is literally no history on this bike. I'm a fool for taking the guys word for everything that he was saying, but live and learn.

Is it possible that a 15 year old bike FE450 could have gone without a piston replacement? In other words, could this bike currently still have the original piston? Thoughts?

Overall, the bike is absolutely awesome, runs great, and alot of fun on the trails.

Thank you everyone.

 

Taffy

Joined Nov 2001

17K Posts | 773+

Ely, England

• Aug 28, 2020

• #6

I'd say it is unlikely. but you can spot OEM when you look at the piston. not everyone went OEM at rebuild time and things like silicon smeared around and knobbled corners to bolts might be a clue. doubtful unless your auntie Jess was riding it.

Taffy

 

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Harbfarm

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Washington

Discussion Starter
• Aug 28, 2020

• #7

Thank you.

That's great advice.

I do recall seeing something blue around there.

Thank you

 

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Harbfarm

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Washington

Discussion Starter
• Aug 29, 2020

• #8

Hi,
It says you’re in the pac NW and so am I. Seattle area.

Do you know of any places/shops that work on older Bergs?

Thank you.

 

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Harbfarm

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Washington

Discussion Starter
• Aug 29, 2020

• #9

To Tony951

Are there any local shops in the Seattle area that work on older Bergs?

Mine is a 2005.

Thank you,

 

ned37

Joined Dec 2004

2K Posts | 247+

back in cottonwood, az

• Aug 29, 2020

• #10

if it's my old bike, it's stock.
sold it to a snowbird who lived in AZ and WA part time, reg in WA.

 

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shrubitup

Joined Aug 2020

18 Posts | 4+

Pac NW

• Aug 29, 2020

• #11

Harbfarm said:

Hi,
It says you’re in the pac NW and so am I. Seattle area.

Do you know of any places/shops that work on older Bergs?

Thank you.

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husaberg headquarters portland or (aka BOSS)

 

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Harbfarm

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Washington

Discussion Starter
• Aug 31, 2020

• #12

Thank you

 

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tony951

Joined Feb 2014

40 Posts | 6+

Seattle, WA

• Sep 3, 2020

• #13

Hi Harbfarm,

I do all the maintenance work myself. But I just had my 550 rebuilt by a guy named Dave Hopkins in Woodinville area. I don't know offhand what shop may work on the bike, or really have any specific expertise here locally in the Seattle or Eastside area. There is a guy in Portland - look up Boss Offroad.

 

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shrubitup

Joined Aug 2020

18 Posts | 4+

Pac NW

• Sep 3, 2020

• #14

tony951 said:

Hi Harbfarm,

I do all the maintenance work myself. But I just had my 550 rebuilt by a guy named Dave Hopkins in Woodinville area. I don't know offhand what shop may work on the bike, or really have any specific expertise here locally in the Seattle or Eastside area. There is a guy in Portland - look up Boss Offroad.

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Do you have a phone or email for Mr. Hopkins? Woodinville is very convenient and would save freight to Portland BOSS.

 

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Harbfarm

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Washington

Discussion Starter
• Sep 4, 2020

• #15

Mr. Hopkins

Yes, if you have a number for Mr. Hopkins that would be great.

Thank you.

 

thorgan

Joined May 2005

190 Posts | 145+

Sacramento California

• Sep 4, 2020

• #16

Here is a document that Dave Hopkins authored. It has lots of good info but also contains his contact info. I don't know how active he is in rebuilding motorcycle engines anymore. He may have done it as a side job. I seem to recall that his primary work is as a realtor. Very knowledgeable, though, and a good option if he's still in the game.

http://www.dualies.com/uploads/7/1/4/7/71477929/dave_hopkins_rfs_head_tech.pdf

 

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