Best Berg for Trail Riding?

Taffy · Feb 16, 2005

r7

you come waltzing up to a deep rut on the std FE400e and go "sugar", crack the throttle and nothing will happen. you'll be in 3rd gear and it's gutless. you end up in trouble.

the 400 with a '53' cam in it is the same spec as the mx version and grunts.

the 470 is the way to go if you don't want to touch the 400.

if you get a 400 and want to fit the '53' cam. it's a 60 minute job and is relatively safe.

regards

Taffy

bakey01 · Feb 16, 2005

Hi Taffy

Who in the UK supplies the '53' cam?

Supermoto_Husaberg · Feb 16, 2005

I don't believe any of the bergs will work great right off the bottom (tick over) unless they have cush drives. I have a 2002 650 with the 53 cam (mid range cam) and if I open her up at very low revs she don't like it.

I trail ride my 650 sm :shock: .

If you look at bore to stroke ratio that will tell u roughly whether it needs to be revved.

I would personally go for either a 400 or a 501.

Lloyd

Taffy · Feb 16, 2005

ooooouuuwwww! lloyd, don't get me started!

you shouldn't say they don't snap and go! my 400 does!

carburation is the answer.

like i said. don't get me started.

regards

Taffy

gruntunberg · Feb 16, 2005

r7css said:
Would a 2002 FE501e be ok for trail riding.?

r7css both bikes make for great trail steads , the 470 i had was 02 did the carb swap to a kehin great first berg the bike would get me to the top of hills with just pure grunt

the 501 ive got now is 04 big improvement in build quality

took the lecy start off it starts a treat not that you here that said much on uhe . both bikes will give you grin from ear to ear

regards steve

r7css · Feb 17, 2005

Thanks gruntunberg,

Lot of people are reporting the 04 onwards bikes are very good, which i would really like but as i'm gonna keep my 03-FS650e SM i cant afford enough to get an 04 model. My 650 has been very reliable and starts/runs perfect now hot and cold on the button once i set everything up right although i thought the wiring looks like it was fitted by a baboon on speed and i thought it may be a problem in damp/wet conditions. Has been ok, may tidy it/water proof it a bit better later.

Did you have any failures/problems with the 470.? There are quite a few 470's/501's about for good money so i'm interested in these. Also interested in a 400 with Taffy's '53' cam mod if a good one comes along. Just gotta sell my CRM250 first.! If anyone is interested in a clean CRM just email me [email protected] for details.

Cheers
Colin

gruntunberg · Feb 17, 2005

r7css

No real problems with the 470 engine wise rebuilt it once due to valves tulipping found that allthough it was 02 engine was more 01 8O
if i was in your shoes get yourself up to see clarkee in preston and sniff out a 03 400 do the carb swap and go roost i know clarkee comes in for some stick by various members on this site but if your looking for seconed 501-400 he's got a shed full

r7css · Feb 20, 2005

Yeah, been eying DCR's web site, he has a lot of 2nd hand FE's, some look nice, some not so nice.! I am in South London and Demon Racing in Essex can get any bike on DCR's website shipped free to his Essex dealership, so i can get one from him quite easily. Trouble is DCR's stock is constantly changing, nearly all the FE400's are now gone.!

Would really like an 04-FE450e if i could afford it, that way the Carb is up to date etc.

GUYS, QUESTION :-

Do UHE members sell their bikes on here.? If so where do i look.?

Thanks
Colin

wildbill · Feb 20, 2005

r7css said:
Yeah, been eying DCR's web site, he has a lot of 2nd hand FE's, some look nice, some not so nice.! I am in South London and Demon Racing in Essex can get any bike on DCR's website shipped free to his Essex dealership, so i can get one from him quite easily. Trouble is DCR's stock is constantly changing, nearly all the FE400's are now gone.!

Would really like an 04-FE450e if i could afford it, that way the Carb is up to date etc.

GUYS, QUESTION :-

Do UHE members sell their bikes on here.? If so where do i look.?

Thanks
Colin

Try checking the classified on this site.There are bikes and such for sale there.Hope this helps.

r7css · Feb 20, 2005

Not really unless i'm missing the point. I am in the UK, all the classifieds seem to be in the states.

Are there any UK sales.?

DOLLARS · Feb 20, 2005

colin the 04 501 with a black front mudgaurd and headlight is my old bike but for not much more money you could have my 05 450.

thanks darren

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